Notcutts Garden Centres’ customers have raised £727 in donations for national mental health charity Mind, following an initiative across its 19 garden centres during Mental Health Awareness Week.
£1 was donated per every Mattocks Rose purchased during the week, where customers were encouraged to support the charity while also enjoying the wellbeing benefits of gardening and planting.
Mattocks Roses, a premium and exclusive collection established by the Mattocks family in 1875, are celebrated for their vibrant blooms, fragrance, and disease resistance. In 1985, Notcutts acquired the brand, including the rural Oxford nursery where these roses were originally grown, now the site of Notcutts Oxford Garden Centre.
As a family-owned garden centre business, Notcutts is committed to workplace wellbeing and supporting mental health for its teams across 19 garden centres nationwide. In October 25 Notcutts colleagues successfully qualified as Mental Health First Aiders, completing a nationally recognised qualification with skills to recognise mental health symptoms, provide initial support, and signpost individuals to appropriate professional help.
Nick Burrows, CEO, Notcutts, said: “Thank you to our customers for joining us in supporting this year’s Mental Health Awareness Week. We are pleased to donate over £700 to the charity Mind, while celebrating our heritage with the glorious Mattocks Roses and highlighting the positive impact of gardening on our mental health and wellbeing.”
Sarah Dempsey, HR Director and Mental Health First Aider, added: “Mental health is an important subject at Notcutts, we’re proud to invest in Mental Health First Aid training for many colleagues and to create an environment where mental wellbeing is prioritised alongside physical wellbeing.”
As pioneers of accessible gardening for all, Notcutts champions the joy of learning from nature and the wellbeing benefits of gardening. Supporting communities and colleagues lies at the heart of the company’s philosophy. Reflecting this commitment, Notcutts proudly supports health and wellbeing charities including the Green Light Trust, Suffolk Mind and The Blossom Charity, as well as Perennial and the Rainy Day Trust.
For more information about Notcutts Garden Centres, visit www.notcutts.co.uk.
