- Weekly gardening and volunteer-led sessions. The Garden of Earthly Delights continued to facilitate weekly gardening, volunteering and training sessions, welcoming over 100 participants throughout 2025. - A Gardened Mind programme. A reduced, unfunded version of the "A Gardened Mind" programme continued to offer weekly two-hour, slow-paced gardening, nature and craft sessions for local residents experiencing poor mental or physical health. - Volunteer-led garden maintenance. Volunteers continued to maintain a vibrant, biodiverse green space in the heart of Hackney Central, open and welcoming to all. - Community composting. Weekly composting activities continued, educating local residents, restaurants and cafes about diverting kitchen waste from landfill and creating nutrient-rich compost for the garden. - Community meals and open days. Four community meals and open days were hosted, bringing neighbours together to celebrate seasonal harvests and strengthen community connections. - Community decision-making. Monthly open meetings gave local residents opportunities to actively shape the development and future direction of the garden, encouraging co-creation and shared ownership. - Cultural and creative activities. The garden hosted choir sessions, book clubs, foraging walks and craft activities, enriching local cultural life and providing opportunities for creativity and connection. - Partnerships and community use. The garden continued to host voluntary, social, environmental and community organisations, providing space for local groups to meet, collaborate and deliver activities.

GED consults with a range of stakeholders, including local residents, volunteers, programme participants, community groups and partner organisations. We gather feedback through regular attendance and informal participant feedback, ongoing conversations with volunteers and community partners, and monthly open meetings. These meetings provide an opportunity for residents and other stakeholders to discuss the garden's activities, raise suggestions and help shape its future direction. Feedback and ideas are used to inform the development of the garden, including its activities, community programmes and priorities for maintaining and improving the space. The continued growth and regular attendance at our weekly volunteer sessions also demonstrate ongoing community engagement, with participants often progressing to become active volunteers. This approach supports shared ownership and helps ensure that the garden continues to respond to local needs while providing benefits for both people and nature.

No remuneration was received

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration