New charity status for kitchen garden (From Richmond and Twickenham Times)

New charity status for kitchen garden

3:46pm Wednesday 13th August 2008 in Search

Following its creation three years ago it was announced this week that the Chiswick House Kitchen Garden project has now become a registered charity.

The decision will allow the team of 60 volunteers to achieve the project’s aim to conserve and maintain the garden as a site of historical importance and interest.

Chairman of the charity Jo Rabin said: "Our decision to register reflects our continuing growth and increasing maturity as an organisation.

"Being a registered charity will allow us access to resources that will help to sustain and broaden the scope of our work."

Karen Liebreich, Project Co-ordinator said: "The only real difference has been a sudden wave of junk mail from banks and consultants.

"But we have grown organically into this, just as the garden has, so are just shredding the letters and using them for compost."

For further information on the garden and how to volunteer visit kitchengarden.org.uk