Persimmon helps grow gardening project
23 January 2025

We have donated vital funds to a growing project that is creating garden planters from recycled materials.
Up The Garden Bath, based in Peterborough, successfully applied for a Community Champions grant from Persimmon Homes East Midlands, to support their growing initiative which has seen them upcycle 74 baths – along with other household items – to create planters that are installed in schools, community gardens and care homes.
As well as reviving items that may otherwise have gone to landfill, Up The Garden Bath also delivers educational workshops teaching children about the importance of recycling and the multiple benefits of gardening and growing your own vegetables.
We invited Co-founder Dave Poulton to the Hampton Woods development in Peterborough to share his journey before presenting him with a cheque for £1,400.
Dave said: “We are grateful to Persimmon for this donation, it will go a long way in helping us to help the community. We want our planters to be a focal point within the community across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, they bring enjoyment to people and raise awareness of the need to reduce waste.”
Belinda Swales, Sales Manager for Persimmon Homes East Midlands, said: “We are delighted to be able to support Up The Garden Bath as they continue on their mission to reduce waste and educate the next generation.
“At Persimmon Homes we are conscious of our environmental footprint and work to make our homes as energy efficient as possible, using renewable energy wherever possible, and we are keen to work with the Dave and his team further to introduce some of their products into our show homes at our upcoming Hampton Green community.”
Cllr Dennis Jones, Leader of Peterborough City Council, joined the presentation and said: “This is a project that is benefitting so many people right across Peterborough and beyond, while also having a positive impact on the environment. Thank you to Persimmon Homes for donating this money so even more people can benefit.”