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 always 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 and their families.
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Wellbeing Research 2025
This comprehensive research gives an in-depth view of the emotional, physical and financial wellbeing challenges people are facing, many of which will come as no surprise to those working in horticulture, and highlights the urgent need for action across the industry,
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Ways we help
Advice, information and support
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, bereavement or relationship breakdown.
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Gardens
Visit our 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 them.
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Support us
We need you now more than ever
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.
Support PerennialLatest news
Government updates to Welfare Benefits -July 25
7 Jul 2025|1 min read
New updates from the Government on welfare benefits.
Wellbeing Research Findings
23 May 2025|3 min read
New Wellbeing Research Findings emphasise urgent need for action across the horticulture industry.
Mark Gregory joins Perennial’s new ambassador programme
29 Apr 2025|1 min read
Mark Gregory becomes Perennial's first ambassador in its new ambassador programme.
Events
Exclusive Garden Tours
Experience the magic of our private guided tours at some of the UK's most beautiful gardens.
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Supporting Deric to improve mental wellbeing in his workplace
Deric joined one of the first Mental Health First Aiders (MHFA) courses provided by Perennial. The impact on his workplace has been huge.
Supporting Stephen through his battle with cancer
For over 30 years, Yorkshireman Stephen dedicated his working life to gardening until he was diagnosed with cancer in his sixties. Undergoing invasive tre…
Employment support creates better future for Chris
Redundancy came as a massive shock for Devon-based gardener Chris. In the space of a few short days his whole life was turned upside down, and to make ma…
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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