Schools
School Applicants – Guidance for Grants
The Enfield in Bloom Garden Competition encourages us all to make lasting improvements to our communities by creating sustainable, colourful and beautiful environments and green spaces, small and large.
It is more than just gardening. Through participation you will be promoting knowledge, understanding and appreciation of the wonders of the natural world and encouraging shared horticultural best practice, sustainability, friendship and teamwork.
The Benefits of Entering your School
- Enfield in Bloom is committed to nurturing a new generation of gardeners.
- We recognise that the upfront cost of beginning a gardening club or gardening activities can be considerable so we want to help kickstart Enfield Schools’ participation in our annual competition.
Enfield in Bloom Grants
- Grants are available for Enfield Borough Schools who meet our criteria and agree to enter the Enfield in Bloom competition.
- We are able to allocate up to £600 per annum to participating schools, with a maximum grant per school of £200 per annum.
Grant Conditions
- Applications for grants for the following year to be received between September 1st and December 1st.
- Outline and draft plans need to be submitted, including: the area to be developed; the purpose to be achieved; the equipment and plants needed for the planned space.
- Show us what the children and staff in your school have achieved over the year by entering The Enfield in Bloom Competition.
- Competition entrance is free and if your school is successful, you would be awarded Garden Gift Vouchers for gold, silver and bronze awards.
- Gold awards for “best in category” receive a silver trophy to display in your school.
- We can also accept photos or videos of the school’s achievements.
- Permissions for photos of children need to be attached.
- To apply for a grant schools must provide photographic evidence of achievements.
Schools Competition Categories
A school may not enter the same display in more than one category.
- School Grounds with Environmental and Educational Aspect
- Environmental / Wildlife Garden / Meadow
- Innovative Growing Space or Allotment