80 Years of Growing Together Grant Application Form – London Children's Flower Society

To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the London Children’s Flower Society (LCFS) is delighted to launch 80 Years of Growing Together, a special funding programme for schools across London to create beautiful, biodiverse green spaces led by pupils.

We are inviting schools to apply for a grant of £500 to design and deliver a planting or greening project within their school grounds. This programme is all about pupil leadership, creativity and environmental action. Your pupils will lead the thinking, planning and presentation of their ideas, supported by staff, and show how their project will benefit biodiversity, wellbeing and the wider school community.

Projects can be any size; from window boxes and raised beds to wildlife corners and garden plots, as long as they are:

Biodiverse and wildlife-friendly
Designed to flower for as long as possible (ideally March–September)
Affordable within the £500 budget (schools may add their own funding if needed)
Able to make a real impact on your school environment and community

Applications must include visual evidence of your ideas, such as photos of the space, drawings, plans, presentations or short videos created by pupils.

Successful schools will receive funding in spring 2026, complete their projects by October 2026, and be invited to celebrate their achievements at our Awards Ceremony at the Guildhall on 5th November 2026.

This is a wonderful opportunity for young people to become environmental leaders, transform their surroundings and be part of a very special anniversary year.

We look forward to seeing your ideas grow.

School Name*

Address*

Street Address Street Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country

Contact Name*

First

Last

Email*

Phone*

Project Title*

Briefly describe your project (max 150 words) • What do you want to create or improve? • Where in the school will it take place? *

11. Why have your pupils chosen this project? • What problem or opportunity are they responding to? • What do they hope to achieve?

How did pupils come up with this idea? (e.g. class discussions, eco-committee, surveys, lessons, clubs)

How will pupils be involved in planning and designing the project?

How will pupils take an active role in delivering and maintaining the project?

15. What skills do you think pupils will develop through this project? (e.g. leadership, teamwork, confidence, environmental awareness)

16. How will your project support biodiversity and wildlife? • What types of plants, habitats or features will you include?

How will your project provide flowers or food for pollinators for as long as possible (ideally March–September)?

What impact do you expect this project to have on your school environment and wellbeing?

Describe the space where your project will take place (e.g. playground, raised beds, containers, borders, window boxes, unused areas)

What size is the space? (Approximate is fine)

Who will look after the project once it is planted? (Pupils, staff, clubs, volunteers, gardeners, etc.)

Brief outline of how you would use the £500 grant (e.g. plants, compost, containers, tools, soil, protective fencing, signage) *

Will your school contribute any additional funding or resources? *

Yes

If yes, please explain briefly.

Can your project realistically be completed by October 2026? *

Yes

(If no, please explain)

Please upload visual evidence of your project idea (Photos of the existing space/Sketches or drawings by pupils/Mood boards or planting plans/Presentation slides/Video or vlog (link or upload) *If uploading multiple files highlight and add them all together**

Briefly explain what your visuals show*

Who else will benefit from this project beyond the pupils involved? (e.g. whole school, parents, visitors, local community, neighbours)

How will you record and share evidence of your project’s progress and completion? (Photos, videos, displays, assemblies, reports, social media, etc.)

Do you agree to provide evidence of completion by October 2026 and to return the grant if the project is not delivered as agreed?*

Yes

Would your school be willing for your project to be shared in LCFS communications and celebrated at the 80th Anniversary Awards Ceremony in November 2026?*

Yes

Is there anything else you would like the judging panel to know about your project or your pupils?

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