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.
Advice, information and support
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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A message from the CEO re the Laskett Garden
It is with regret that I provide you with an update on The Laskett Garden in Herefordshire which we unfortunately have had to close. This is not an easy decision for anyone, but it is a necessary one. As a charity we have to prioritise how our income is spent to ensure we achieve the maximum benefit for the people we are here to support.
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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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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 gardens are waiting for you to explore York Gate.
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Visit Fullers Mill Garden
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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Support Perennial
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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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Perennial is the UK’s only charity supporting everyone working in or retired from the horticultural community.
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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