Squire's Garden Centres, which has a centre in Twickenham, has announced the launch of its 2026 'Love Where You Live' community gardening programme, inviting local groups to apply for funding to support projects that use gardening to bring people together, improve wellbeing and enhance shared spaces.

As Squire's looks ahead to 2026 – its 90th anniversary year – the programme reflects the company's long-standing commitment to giving back to the communities it has proudly served since 1936.

'Love Where You Live' is designed to support grassroots gardening projects close to Squire's centres, helping local ideas grow into lasting community assets.

The programme offers a total fund of £5,000, with individual awards of up to £500, provided in the form of Squire's vouchers.

These can be redeemed for plants, tools and essential gardening supplies to help projects take shape and flourish. Successful applicants will be announced in mid-March. Applications need to ensure that proposed projects can be fulfilled within the programme period of April-July 2026.

Applications are now open.                                                                                            

Community groups, including in Twickenham, located within a 10-mile radius of a Squire's Garden Centre are invited to apply via the Squire's website.

Projects should demonstrate clear community benefit, show how gardening will be used to make a positive impact between April and July, and outline how the project will be sustained beyond the award period.

Accessible, inclusive initiatives and those supporting people with specific needs are particularly encouraged and entry criteria applies.

Full details can be found here.

Sarah Squire, Chairman of Squire's Garden Centres, said: "As we approach our 90th anniversary, it feels especially important to celebrate and support the communities around our centres.

"The 'Love Where You Live' programme is one of the ways we can give something back – helping local groups create welcoming green spaces that bring people together and make a real difference."

Demonstrating the benefits of being a successful recipient of an award in 2025, Melissa Salisbury, Centre Manager, at Hale Community Garden, said: "Receiving a Love Where You Live award made a real difference to our project.

"The support from Squire's enabled us to buy plants, tools and materials we simply wouldn't have been able to afford, helping us turn ideas into a thriving space the whole community can enjoy. It's been wonderful to see people come together through gardening."

The 'Love Where You Live' awards sit alongside Squire's long-running Charity of the Year programme, reinforcing the business's commitment to building strong, meaningful relationships within local communities.

Applications are now open and close on 1 February 2026. Full details and application forms can be found on Squire's website here.