![A group of Earthworkers in the gardens having a tea break](https://www.earthworksstalbans.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/02-Tea-break-in-market-garden.png)
Our impact
![An Earthworker smiling, with a tray of potted plants in front of her](https://www.earthworksstalbans.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Earthworks-Seed-Swap-Sustatinable-St-Albans-Event-Promo-Photos_SMALL-10.png)
Impact on Earthworkers
- Increased horticulture/life skills
- Sense of purpose
- Responsibility
- Confidence and achievement
- Social contact
- Inclusion and belonging
- Citizenship
- Reduced stress
- Boosted physical and mental wellbeing
- Respite for the families of the Earthworkers
![An volunteer holding a tree branch in the gardens](https://www.earthworksstalbans.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/EWs-Volunteer-trustee-May-Webb.png)
Impact on volunteers
- Purposeful activity in peaceful eco-gardens
- Opportunities to use skills to improve people’s lives and the environment
- Experience of and learning about sustainable living and inclusion
- An inclusive community
![Two Earthworkers standing in front of the Farmers Market fruit and vegetable stall](https://www.earthworksstalbans.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Honesty-stall-EWers.png)
Impact on the community
- Social inclusion
- Protection of the environment
- Cheap, local organically-grown produce from our Farmer’s Market stall
- Opportunities for the public to learn about sustainable gardening and biodiversity
- Much-loved open garden community events
Our awards and achievements
![Our staff members team in the garden, holding up the Hertfordshire Care Award Outstanding Achievement Award 2020](https://www.earthworksstalbans.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Care-Awards-2020.png)
Hertfordshire Care Awards
2020
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The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
Outstanding Achievement Award
2006
![Two Earthworkers holding up the St Albans Community Green Business Award](https://www.earthworksstalbans.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/award-2.png)
St Albans Community Business Awards
Green Business Award
2017
Hertfordshire Care Providers Association
Silver Membership
Ongoing
Green Pennant Award
2003
Mayor’s Pride Award
2011
Hertfordshire Care Award
2018