The Rossendale community is experiencing a surge in green initiatives. Civic Pride Rossendale, a volunteer-led organisation, is at the forefront. It restores public spaces and develops community gardens. These projects enhance local areas for residents and visitors. To sustain growth, the organisation seeks support from local businesses. Partnerships strengthen community ties and ensure long-term impact.
Local businesses can boost garden projects
Civic Pride Rossendale has long relied on grants and individual donations. Now, the organisation is shifting towards corporate sponsorship. Partnerships offer regular funding and help maintain gardens across Rawtenstall. Local businesses can make a direct difference in creating greener, more welcoming spaces.
A significant example is Tesco’s Bags of Help grant of £10,000. This supported the construction of a new garden outside St Mary’s Chambers. Volunteers contributed hundreds of hours planting shrubs and flowers. The area now looks vibrant and inviting. It has improved the entrance to the town and encouraged more residents to spend time outdoors.
Supporting Civic Pride also offers businesses exposure and social impact. Staff can take part in gardening events to strengthen community links. Sponsors align themselves with positive change while demonstrating corporate social responsibility. These collaborations also foster a sense of ownership within the Rossendale community, encouraging further local involvement.
Expanding community engagement
Civic Pride Rossendale works with other local groups. It shares expertise, tools, and advice to help neighbourhoods develop gardens. This approach spreads benefits across the borough, promoting greener, healthier streets. Community participation strengthens social bonds and pride in the area.
Neighbourhood initiatives are under way in Waterfoot and Crawshawbooth. Volunteers learn planting, maintenance, and sustainable gardening practices. These skills are transferable, encouraging ongoing care and new projects.
Business involvement amplifies this effect. Combining funding, volunteer support, and guidance ensures lasting benefits. The Rossendale community enjoys safer, greener, and more welcoming public spaces. Civic Pride Rossendale’s work exemplifies how collaboration creates real improvements to the environment and local society.
