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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

Growing Mattters - Gardening Therapy at Gilmerton House Kitchen Garden

Charity registered in Scotland SC047568

Our charity Growing Matters operates from a four acre walled garden on the Gilmerton Estate. We aim to heal through horticulture, supporting and maintaining good mental and physical well being. Our Seeds of Change programme uses therapeutic horticulture to alleviate stress, depression and anxiety, combat isolation and promote improved quality of life for our local community. Maintained entirely by volunteers our garden looks to provide a range of beneficial activities and training opportunities for those looking to return to employment or for those wanting to enjoy being active outdoors - with others - in beautiful surroundings.