Funding provided practical resources including gardening and litter-picking equipment, Junior Park Ranger outfits, promotional materials and public liability insurance, giving volunteers the tools they needed to grow their impact.
The impact of the funding is already evident. Volunteers have built six new planters, increased community litter-picking activities and developed new partnerships with a local scout group and nursery, bringing even more children and families into the park!
By investing in practical resources, the project is helping people of all ages come together to care for their local green space, strengthening community pride and encouraging more people to get involved.
Community Engagement at Corstorphine Fair
One of the highlights of their year was participating in the Corstorphine Fair, where the Friends worked alongside other Friends of groups from across West Edinburgh to promote local parks, volunteering opportunities, and environmental activities.
The Junior Park Ranger outfits, facilitate by the Chestnut Fundi grant proved particularly popular, helping to attract families and children to their stall. Sam Blackley described it as ‘inspiring to see so many young people showing enthusiasm for nature-based activities’ and reported that over 50 children engaged with the stall to learn more about how they can help care for their local environment.