We shine a light on just some of the many forces for good in Sheffield: local charities, social initiatives and – more generally – anyone striving to make our fair city a better, fairer place to live. We spoke to some of the people behind the organisations to find out more about what they do and how others can get involved.
Regather started as a group of people passionate about our wonderful city and the power of community. We’ve had many different lives, from brewing our own beer to a short stint as a record label. Over time we homed in on advocating for better, more resilient food systems, rooted in our organic veg box scheme. With the establishment of the Regather Farm in the Moss Valley three years ago, our commitment to sustainable growing really flourished.
The Regather Organic Fruit and Veg Box brings local, organic goodness to the people of Sheffield year-round, including from our organic farm. We run lots of community projects such as the annual Little Sheffield Feast (a free street feast), Lansdowne Estate Community Gardening Club, community apple pressing, and more!
“We’ve had many different lives, from brewing our own beer to a short stint as a record label.”
It is a hugely important for a lot of reasons (in my opinion), but here are the headlines: organic farming is a vital tool in addressing the climate crisis; organically farmed soil stores up to 25% more carbon in the long-term; buying from local growers and makers keeps money in the local economy, making Sheffield more resilient as a result. People can show their support by checking out our veg box and hampers – they’re full of local treats and gifts! In the coming months we will be re-launching our membership offer so you can get involved in Regather’s journey.
Follow us on Instagram @regathercooperative, Twitter @regathercoop and Facebook @RegatherCooperative to keep up with our goings on.
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