John Evelyn Community Garden

Resident Education, Employment, Training and Advice (REETA) Giving access to residents, refugees and asylum seekers; through information, advice and guidance (IAG), leading to employment and self-employment opportunities. John Evelyn Community Garden (JECG) Giving access for health and well being in the outdoor environment, fresh food grown locally, the green environment and gardening activities, in an urban area. Our mission An ability to get to grips with the very demanding and sophisticated issues posed by ‘regeneration’. We maintain that local people should be at the heart of any change or renewal. Our aim Is the relief of poverty and addressing issues, such as low aspiration, low skills, employability and poor life skills. We aim to give people better chances in life.