It's your Neighbourhood

RHS It's Your Neighbourhood

How does it work? | What are the benefits?

Who can enter? | Further Information

Neighbourhood groups can band together for a non-competitive award that recognises their involvement in improving their locality.

On this page you will find information about how your area or youth group can enter the competition for 2012.

Who can enter?

It's Your Neighbourhood is free to enter and open to groups of all sizes, as long as they are focused on improving their local environment and are:

A volunteer-led group
Hands on
Involved in community gardening
Owned by the community
Representative of the community/getting input from the community
Benefiting the community

For example, you could be:

A resident's group/association
A "Friends of" group
A youth group
A community allotment/garden

How does it work?

The scheme encourages participants to focus on three core areas:

Community participation
Environmental Responsibility
Gardening Achievement

While it is a non-competitive programme, groups taking part receive an annual visit from an experienced 'It's Your Neighbourhood' assessor (supplied by Cumbria In Bloom), who will be able to provide valuable constructive feedback. Based on this visit, each group receives a certificate of merit from the RHS, reflecting their achievements.

What are the benefits?

A stronger sense of community
Cleaner and greener surroundings
A safer environment
Healthier and happier local neighbourhoods, with less litter and more attractive green spaces
Community engagement in environmentally sustainable practices
Reduced anti-social behaviour