How we help
Whether you work with plants, trees, flowers or grass, if you work in horticulture or even if you’ve retired, we’re here to help build better futures for you and your family.
Perennial's gardens
Our award winning gardens offer a kaleidoscope of textures, shapes, and colours and are waiting for you to visit and explore.
Perennial is the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture facing every day or life-changing challenges, since 1839. Our expert services support with physical and mental wellbeing, financial support and career development & training.
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Ways we help
As a charity, we’re here for confidential support and advice anytime you need it. We understand everyone can face challenges in life – from money worries, ill health, homelessness, redundancy, retirement plans, bereavement or relationship breakdown.
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Watch Clive's story and find out how Perennial supports people.
For 25 years Clive dedicated his life to landscaping and gardening. Complications following a hernia routine operation meant the physical demands of work became overwhelming, soon debt became an unavoidable reality. Perennial were a lifeline for Clive and his partner.
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Gardens
Explore Fullers Mill, a seven‑acre plantsman’s garden, set on the banks of the River Lark, renowned for its peaceful woodland setting and exceptional collection of rare and unusual plants.
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Visit York Gate Garden
Gardens
From hidden places to escape the world, to blankets of winter snowdrops, to somewhere just to enjoy tea and (rather good) cake, our garden is waiting for you to explore.
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Perennial launches new virtual gift range
7 Jul 2026|1 min read
Supporters can now mark special occasions with our six new donation cards, raising vital funds to help people in horticulture.
Your Pension IS Your Future
14 Apr 2026|2 min read
Perennial's new campaign encourages everyone in horticulture to think about the steps they need to take to plan for a comfortable…
Supporting the horticulture industry in 2026
25 Feb 2026|3 min read
Perennial is the UK’s only charity supporting everyone working in or retired from the horticultural community.
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With people facing the toughest financial times in a generation, they need all the help you can give. Here’s how to donate, raise money or even leave a legacy to Perennial so we can be there when they need us.
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Our shop
Gifts for gardeners - chosen by gardeners. And when you buy from our shop, you’re helping our work too.
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