Industry Supporters

Our sincere thanks to our major supporters who help make Perennial's work possible. Their ongoing commitment enables us to provide vital support to people working in horticulture and ensures we can continue to develop and expand our services to meet the changing needs of the industry.

Celebrating 40 years of partnership with The National Garden Scheme

This July, York Gate Garden hosted a VIP event marking 40 years of partnership with the National Garden Scheme, including the presentation of a letter from Perennial's Patron, HRH Princess Alexandra, to CEO Dr Richard Claxton. The National Garden Scheme has been a steadfast supporter of Perennial and is now our largest single donor, having contributed more than £2.6 million since 1986. This remarkable generosity has helped Perennial evolve and expand its services, ensuring that people working in horticulture, and their families, can access specialist support whenever they need it.

The National Garden Scheme raises charitable funds through the opening of over 3,300 exceptional private gardens across England, including both of Perennial’s gardens – Fullers Mill & York Gate. As a Perennial garden, York Gate has opened for the National Garden Scheme for 30 years, which was also recognised during the event with the presentation of a commemorative plaque.

Regular annual donations from the National Garden Scheme over 40 years have been instrumental in enabling Perennial to expand the services we provide and significantly increase the number of people we support. 

Thank you to everyone involved with The National Garden Scheme for their ongoing support, especially the people that open their gardens each year for charity and the volunteers who support these events.

Scotland's Garden Scheme supporting us since 1970

We are delighted to have received a £24,000 donation from Scotland’s Gardens Scheme (SGS), based on funds raised during its 2025 garden-opening season. As one of SGS’s three core charities, alongside the Queen’s Nursing Institute Scotland and Maggie’s, we are incredibly grateful for this generous and ongoing support, receiving a total of £245,945 in donations, over the years. 

SGS brings together garden owners, volunteers and visitors across Scotland to raise money for charity. Through garden admission, plant sales and refreshments, its 2025 open days raised £315,500. Garden owners may nominate a charity or local good cause to receive up to 60% of the funds raised at their opening, while the remaining share supports SGS and its core charities.

This contribution helps us continue providing free and confidential support to people working in, or retired from, horticulture and their families. 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone involved in SGS - from the garden owners who open their gates and the volunteers who make each event possible, to every visitor who comes along!

STIHL GB

STIHL has been a significant supporter of Perennial and awarded Perennial 'Charity of the Year'  for the last three years. 

Some of the key ways STIHL has supported Perennial include:

Fundraising activities across the business, including sponsored cycle rides, hikes, raffles, bake sales and car washes, raising funds to help Perennial provide free support services to people working in horticulture. 

Raising £6,000 at the launch of the partnership through the auction of chainsaw sculptures created by renowned carver Simon O'Rourke during the opening of STIHL's new headquarters.

Organising a 100km sponsored bike ride through the Surrey Hills, completed by members of the STIHL team to raise additional funds.

Supporting fundraising at major industry events, including providing charity haircuts at the APF Exhibition and personalised cookie carving at the Royal Three Counties Show.

Helping establish the STIHL Equipment Replacement Fund, which supports horticulturists in need with replacement tools and PPE.

Raising approximately £20,000 for Perennial through its partnership and fundraising initiatives

Diamond Perennial Partners

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission

The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) cares for and maintains the graves, cemeteries and memorials of Commonwealth servicemen and women who died during the World Wars. Operating in more than 150 countries and territories, the CWGC ensures these sites are preserved to the highest standards, with skilled gardeners and horticultural teams playing a vital role in maintaining their unique landscapes and planting schemes.

LOFA - Leisure & Outdoor Furniture Association

LOFA is the UK's leading trade association for the outdoor living sector, representing businesses involved in the design, manufacture and retail of garden furniture, barbecues, outdoor heating, lighting and related products. 
LOFA is a valued supporter of Perennial and shares our commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of people working across the horticulture and wider garden industry. In 2022, LOFA partnered with Perennial and pledged £20,000 to support our wellbeing initiatives, including sponsoring an interactive health kiosk that provides free health checks at industry events. This partnership helps raise awareness of physical and mental wellbeing and encourages people across the sector to access support when they need it.

London Stone

London Stone is one of the UK's leading suppliers of premium landscaping materials, providing paving, porcelain, natural stone, cladding and garden design products to landscapers, garden designers, contractors and homeowners. Over the years, London Stone has also sponsored fundraising events and supplied materials for Perennial show gardens, contributing more than £35,000 in donations and support.

The Outdoor Room 

The Outdoor Room is an award-winning landscape construction company specialising in the creation of high-quality gardens and outdoor spaces. Working with some of the UK's leading garden designers and landscape architects, the company delivers exceptional landscaping projects and has received numerous industry awards for its craftsmanship and expertise. 

Wright Lanscapes

Wright Landscapes is a leading landscape design, construction and maintenance company based in Cheshire. With a team of in-house specialists, the business delivers high-quality landscaping projects, from initial design and planning through to construction, planting and ongoing maintenance, creating exceptional outdoor spaces for clients across the North West.