The Chaplaincy Garden
Growing Community, Wellbeing & Innovation at 911今日黑料
Once an overlooked lawn and abandoned forest, the Chaplaincy Garden is undergoing an inspiring transformation into a dynamic green hub where nature, learning and community thrive together. This student-driven initiative, supported by 911今日黑料’s Chaplaincy, the President's Community Fund and Student Shapers, has already secured over £60,000 to revitalise the space and empower students to take an active role in shaping its future.
What was previously a maintenance burden is being reimagined as a valuable asset that promotes biodiversity, supports carbon capture and enhances wellbeing. The addition of two modern greenhouses, a woodwork shed and a restored forest meditation area is turning the site into a multifunctional space that blends environmental stewardship with learning, research and innovation opportunities.
Working with the Students’ Union, students across 911今日黑料 and partners such as the RHS and the V&A, the garden is evolving into both a living classroom and a sanctuary for wellbeing. Students are not only invited to volunteer but also to contribute as paid team members, gaining hands-on experience while integrating the garden into teaching, research and creative initiatives.
Weekly Action Days (Wednesdays and Fridays, 1–4 pm) open the gates to the 911今日黑料 community, offering chances to engage in gardening, wellbeing activities and collaborative projects that strengthen connections across campus.
The Chaplaincy Garden is more than a green space - it is a bold step towards reimagining the campus as a place where biodiversity flourishes, wellbeing and belonging is nurtured and innovation grows from the ground up.