C2C Social Action (commonly known as C2C) works with individuals at any stage of the criminal justice system. We support, inspire and motivate them to move forward with their lives, and contribute positively to society.
C2C Social Action (commonly known as C2C) works with individuals at any stage of the criminal justice system. We support, inspire and motivate them to move forward with their lives, and contribute positively to society.
C2C Social Action (commonly known as C2C) works with individuals at any stage of the criminal justice system. We support, inspire and motivate them to move forward with their lives, and contribute positively to society.
C2C Social Action (commonly known as C2C) works with individuals at any stage of the criminal justice system. We support, inspire and motivate them to move forward with their lives, and contribute positively to society.
C2C Social Action (commonly known as C2C) works with individuals at any stage of the criminal justice system. We support, inspire and motivate them to move forward with their lives, and contribute positively to society.
C2C Grows
Allotment Garden
C2C Grows is a social and therapeutic gardening project established in Autumn 2020. We offer wellbeing gardening sessions for women in the local community of Northampton. Service users and volunteers learn how to grow produce that is then shared and enjoyed at C2C Social Action’s Northampton Women’s Centre.
How we Support
C2C Grows aims to use gardening to help women service users by increasing social interaction and reducing social isolation; instilling a sense of purpose and increasing self-esteem; improving mood and mental wellbeing and improving service users’ self-care.
The project supports women within C2C who have been involved in and around the criminal justice system; have been identified to be at risk of offending; need to complete community payback hours; are experiencing mental ill health; need support with substance and alcohol recovery; and may have experienced domestic violence, trauma and poverty.
The project has also opened its space to individuals outside of C2C. We offer services to women on Green prescriptions supported by the NHS and run a successful volunteer programme.
C2C Grows is an open and inclusive community project, aimed at providing a relaxing and enjoyable space for women to socialise and learn new skills from one and other, regardless of anyone's personal life and background.
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Service User
‘I feel at peace here, and it reduces my anxiety and busy head.’
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Service User
‘Since coming to the allotment, I have noticed my mood improve and I now have something to look forward to.’
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Service User
‘I like the fresh air because I usually spend a lot of time indoors.’
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Our Plot
The allotment is a beautiful space in which to spend time, especially for participants who live in the town centre and may not have access to outdoor space. The allotment is nestled on the edge of a park and is surrounded by a diverse wealth of nature and wildlife.
The plot consists of a terrace of raised beds made from reclaimed scaffold boards; several fruit cages with a range of blackcurrants, redcurrants and gooseberries; a cut flower bed; a herb garden; a mini orchard with apple trees; a greenhouse; 2 polytunnels – one used for growing and one used for an indoor sheltered tea break space, 2 sheds; several compost bays made from reclaimed wooden pallets and a gated pond area/wildlife space encouraging nature to thrive.
Tuesdays
Our Tuesday sessions run throughout the year, whatever the weather. They start at 10.30 am and finish at 1pm. Our Muddy Boots sessions run each week, with some weeks including an extra activity for example Crafts In Nature. The weeks that we will be running our future C2C Cook sessions there will be no Sow & Grow session.
Sow & Grow
Tuesdays 10.30am - 1pm
(Throughout the year)
Our Sow & Grow sessions involve sowing, growing, picking and nurturing the allotment alongside both our staff and other women. It is a chance to learn new skills and to build confidence. There is also the opportunity to take produce home.
Crafts In Nature
Tuesdays 11am - 12.30pm (Second Tuesday - Starting in October 2025)
These sessions will involve being creative in nature. Projects will include using materials from the allotment or producing beautiful pieces for the allotment itself. There will be the opportunity to create items for our C2C Creative shop or to take home.
C2C Cooks
Tuesdays 10.30am - 1pm (Fourth Tuesday - Starting in November 2025)
Learn to make some healthy and tasty meals in the outdoor environment of the allotment. Pick, prepare, cook and eat together. There will also be recipe cards to take after the session so the skills can be taken home and shared. All meals will be vegetarian, and allergies will be catered for.
Community Payback
Thursdays 10am - 2pm
These sessions are aimed at women who have been referred by the probation service. The women will take on the maintenance of the allotment and help to nurture the space, which will in turn enable them to build confidence and new skills that they can use going forwards.
These sessions are only for women who are referred through the probation service.
Volunteering Opportunities
We offer volunteer opportunities at our women’s allotment gardening project in Kingsthorpe, Northampton
Volunteers work alongside our Outdoor Support Workers to help support our women service users. We run therapeutic gardening sessions and grow a range of fruit, flowers and vegetables for service users and volunteers to take home.
Available sessions: Tuesdays 10.30am - 1pm.
A DBS check is required which C2C Social Action will process.
Local travel expenses will also be reimbursed.
For more information contact:
Jo
Allotment Project Manager
M: 07885685781
C2C Grows Enquiries
For more information about C2C Grows sessions and services please get in touch!