The People's Patch Coventry
Welcome to The People’s Patch Coventry
The People’s Patch Coventry is our first Green Community Hub project, aiming to bring community members together in a welcoming, outdoor environment. Since May 2025, we have worked with community members and CV Life to transform a once derelict, overgrown, and neglected space, into a thriving community space for all to enjoy. The space is located at the Alan Higgs Centre, between the two wards of Binley and Willenhall, where it provides an opportunity for people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities to get outdoors, connect with other members of the community, and contribute towards this valuable community resource. We are very lucky to have such a fantastic team of community volunteers, who bring creative ideas and perspectives to our weekly Thursday and Sunday sessions. There are lots of exciting plans for The People’s Patch Coventry, read on below to find more ways to get involved and share your ideas!
Aims
- Improve Social Inclusion
- Improve Health and Wellbeing
- Create Opportunities for Skills Development
- Improve Environmental Impact
- Provide Wrap Around Support
Sessions
Alex, 24, has been volunteering at The People’s Patch since the project started up in May.
Before coming to The People’s Patch, Alex wouldn’t have said he was a gardener. However, Alex has found his love for gardening by coming along on our Thursday volunteer sessions. Alex has now become our most regular volunteer, attending 19 of our 26 Thursday sessions so far!
Alex regularly describes these sessions as the “highlight of the week”. Alex says he has really enjoyed the opportunity to get out of the house and connect with the community. His favourite activities at The People’s Patch include using a drill to build raised beds and planting bulbs.
Alex says that the Thursday sessions have had a “positive impact on his mental health”, by allowing him to get outdoors, connect with people, and develop new skills. Further to this, Alex said that his self-confidence has improved over the time he has been volunteering with us.
Our impact so far:
1704
volunteer hours
509
unique participants
95%
of people said that they had learnt something new
96%
of people said coming to The People’s Patch benefitted their mental health
100%
of people enjoyed their volunteering experience
92%
of people agreed that coming to The People’s Patch benefitted their physical health
Project Highlights
- Giving new life to repurposed pond-dipping platform timber by turning it into a raised growing area
- Hosting a Christmas Market with local stallholders and Creative Kindness
- Running Activities with the HAF and Holiday Club, in collaboration with CVlife, including bug hunts, a crumble-making session and planting activities
- Donating fresh produce, including plums, apples, pears, spinach, and potatoes, to three different local food banks
- Providing wild birds with a range of food sources – peanuts, suet balls, and bird seed
Get Involved
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