Age UK Cornwall secures £20,000 to Create a Sensory Garden in Falmouth
Published on 01 April 2026 10:12 AM
Age UK Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly has been granted £20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund to establish a new sensory garden at the Age UK Falmouth Community Hub, situated in the historic Passmore Edwards Cottage Hospital on Killigrew Street.
This project aims to transform an outdoor area at the day centre into a vibrant and accessible sensory garden that will enhance the wellbeing of older adults visiting the hub. The garden will include features such as accessible pathways, raised planting beds, fragrant flowers, colorful plants, and spaces for relaxation and social interaction.
Designed to engage the senses, the garden will offer a calming and interactive environment where community hub clients can connect with nature, participate in gardening activities, and enjoy time outdoors.
In collaboration with the local landscaping business, Muddy Wellies Gardens, Age UK Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly will oversee the garden's construction. Work is slated to commence on March 30, 2026.
Voices from the Project
Jeff Muir, Team Lead for Age UK’s Active Living Gardening Service, said: “We are hugely grateful to the National Lottery for funding this project which will bring so much joy to our day clients. We are thrilled to be working with Muddy Wellies Gardens to complete the project.”
Matt Blunden HNDH FDGD, Design and Landscaping Manager at Muddy Wellies Gardens, said: “It’s a privilege for Muddy Wellies Gardens to be involved in creating a garden that will have such a positive impact on the local community. Sensory gardens provide spaces where people can reconnect with nature through sight, scent, touch and sound. We are looking forward to working with Age UK Cornwall and Isles of Scilly to bring this thoughtful and inclusive design to life.”
Lucy Downing, Falmouth Community Hub Lead, explained: "We are so grateful for this funding, it will rejuvenate our outside space and bring joy to the people we support. We want to thank everyone that was involved and cannot wait to see a flourishing sensory garden"
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Acknowledgments
This initiative has been made possible by funding from The National Lottery Community Fund, which allocates money raised by National Lottery players to support community projects throughout the UK. The goal of this funding is to help individuals connect, grow, and build a brighter future for years to come.
Once completed, the sensory garden will provide a welcoming and accessible outdoor space for community hub clients, their caregivers, and loved ones - promoting physical activity, social engagement, and enhancing mental and emotional wellbeing.
Notes to Editors
Age UK Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is a local charity dedicated to supporting older people across the region to live well, stay active, and remain connected to their communities.
The Age UK Falmouth Community Hub is located at the former Passmore Edwards Cottage Hospital on Killigrew Street, providing social activities, support services, and community connections for older residents.
Pictured above are Jeff Muir, Team Lead for Age UK’s Active Living Gardening Service along with Brenda and Wendy. And Matthew the dog!
Media Contact: Lee Davies - Communications Lead, Age UK Cornwall. lee.davies@ageukcornwall.org.uk
Supporting the Project
If you are a plumber or electrician in Falmouth and you would like to support this project we would really love to hear from you. The project would benefit greatly from having an outside tap and an outside power socket! Please send us a message if you can help.