Basildon
Trust Links Basildon
The Trust Links Basildon community garden was launched in 2023. We have transformed an unused, overgrown plot into a wonderful garden with two log cabins, potting shed, pond, raised beds, green roof gazebo and wildlife area.
Growing Together member days are held on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:30am to 3:30pm. The large space provides members with the chance to connect, benefit from horticultural activities, and access wellbeing support from the expert Trust Links team.
Get involved with Trust Links Basildon
Trust Links Basildon will be delighted to receive referrals from professionals and self-referrals. If you would like to become a member at Trust Links Basildon, please complete a referral form here.
If you’d like to visit, our friendly team would be happy to show you around the garden on a Wednesday. Please use our contact page to get in touch.
We’re looking for amazing volunteers to help us transform lives in Basildon. If this could be you, just click here to find out more about volunteering.
Vange Hill Drive, Basildon, SS16 4DA
Behind Vange Hill Community Centre
How to find us
Public transport
Buses 22 and 28 stop at a South Crockerford bus stop, which is about a 5 minute walk away.
The nearest train station is Pitsea, which is a 24 minute walk away
Parking
A small car park is available at the community centre in front of the garden, and on-street parking is available in the area
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