The Allotment Project is thrilled to announce the generous donation of £3,900 from RH Amar, a family-run fine food business known for their commitment to community support.
The donation is part of RH Amar’s annual initiative to donate 10% of their profits to charities nominated by their employees.
Dawn, an employee of RH Amar, nominated The Allotment Project for consideration, and her nomination was enthusiastically accepted by the company. This generous contribution will make a profound impact on the vital work of The Allotment Project. By providing essential support, we can continue our mission of offering life-changing opportunities to underprivileged youth in the Deerness Valley, County Durham. Through teaching valuable skills like bricklaying, joinery, and groundworks, we are empowering these young individuals to build a brighter future for themselves.
The funds will be used for food-related developments at The Allotment Project including the construction of a large walk-in chicken coop and a greenhouse with an indoor seating area for horticulture education. Additionally, the donation will enhance our potting and growing areas and facilitate the development of a mushroom growing shed. These improvements will enhance our capacity to teach young people about sustainable living practices and self-sufficiency through hands-on learning experiences.
The donation will be officially presented in a cheque handover ceremony on 18th July 2024 at The Allotment Project’s site. Representatives from RH Amar, including Dawn Bragan, Account Manager, will be in attendance to celebrate this meaningful contribution.
“I have followed the amazing progress of The Allotment Project since it was founded and have seen the incredible impact the charity has on the lives of the children who take part in the activities it provides. I hope that our donation will help The Allotment Project’s ambition to have an indoor facility, which will help them with their activities – whatever the weather!”
Dawn, RH Amar
The Allotment Project operates as both a social emotional behavioural unit and a youth club, offering a range of activities including gardening, cooking, and recreational sports. The project aims to foster a sense of community and personal development among young people facing socio-economic challenges, disabilities, and those struggling in traditional school environments.
“We are incredibly grateful to RH Amar and their employees for this generous donation,”
“This support will enable us to continue our mission of providing a safe and supportive environment where young people can thrive, learn valuable life skills, and improve their well-being. The connection between our food-related projects and RH Amar’s expertise in fine foods creates a unique synergy that enhances the educational experiences we offer.”
Solomon Walker, Director of The Allotment Project.
RH Amar has a long-standing tradition of community involvement, and their annual profit donation initiative reflects their dedication to making a positive impact. The company’s ethos of giving back aligns perfectly with the goals of The Allotment Project.
About The Allotment Project:
The Allotment Project is a community initiative focused on providing alternative education and youth engagement services to disadvantaged young people in the Deerness Valley. Through activities such as bricklaying, joinery, groundworks, as well as gardening, cooking, and recreational sports, the project aims to promote personal development, social cohesion, and well-being.
The Allotment Project teaches personal and skills development, designed to improve educational outcomes, enhance wellbeing and reduce social isolation amongst disadvantaged teenagers. Our nature based outdoor activities foster a connection with nature, encourage environmental stewardship and promote sustainable living practices and self-sufficiency.
About RH Amar:
RH Amar is one of the UK’s leading full-service distributors and growth partners for ambient foods – providing sales, marketing and technical support to successfully grow brands across the UK market.
Its brand portfolio includes some of the UK’s best-loved food brands such as Crespo, Del Monte, Mutti, Kikkoman and Ella’s Kitchen alongside smaller specialist brands. The company also has its own brands – Camp Coffee, Cooks&Co and Mary Berry’s Dressings.
RH Amar is a third generation family-run business, founded in 1945, which retains family values at its core and treats every brand as its own. The company donates 10% of its profits each year to charity, with more than £2m donated to over 80 charities since 2013.
