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Who
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| trainees |
| management |
| volunteers |
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Background
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| Objectives |
| History |
H.O.P.E. is an environmentally friendly charitable project providing training and work experience for people with learning disabilities living in Angus. H.O.P.E. was set up on the grounds of Hospitalfield House, Westway, Arbroath with the kind support of the Hospitalfield House Trust.
We aim to improve opportunities for social, educational and recreational activities for the identified group of people living in the local area, and to provide the local community with a reliable source of organically grown vegetables and plants.
| Management Committee | H.O.P.E. is run by a management of local people including a doctor, social work staff, a financial expert, a representative from Angus College, staff from the organic garden, a representative from of the trainees and other interested individuals with the relevant experience. |
| Directors | Policy decisions are made by the company's directors who have a broad base of relevant experience. The directors meet about 4 times per year. |
| Gardeners | The day to day running of the garden is carried out by a full-time gardener and two part-time gardeners who are employed by the company. |
| Trainees | There are now over 20 trainees attending the garden on a regular basis. All the trainees have been taking part in horticultural training modules, which have been set up with the support of Angus College. |
| Volunteers |
Currently about 10 volunteers are assisting H.O.P.E. by supporting the project in a variety of ways. These volunteer helpers are recruited from the local community; they provide an essential role in all garden activities:
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