Meet our team

We are a collective of individuals with varying life experiences dedicated to spreading the ideal of sustainability and reconnecting urban living with nature.

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Dr. Erica Cobb, PhD

Founder, Former Director & Adviser

Erica is a University professor, mother of two and former resident of West London. She has served on the Soil Association’s Policy Club and is a current board member of The Sustainable Angle. Erica is passionate about education and the environment.

I believe that all children, especially urban children, should interact consistently and directly with nature, thus coming to understand and appreciate their environment and growing into responsible and enthusiastic stewards.

What better way is there than to plant and nurture their own edible garden!

Pascale-Rochefeuille

PASCALE ROCHEFEUILLE

Director & Environmental Coordinator

Pascale is the Environmental Coordinator (EC) and manager of our Growing Space gardens and is a certified Forest School leader and Early Years Montessori educator. While overseeing the gardens throughout the year and helping the Growing Space partner schools with curriculum, timetable and maintenance of the garden, she is also responsible for activities and workshops during school holidays and weekends. Pascale is a nature and gardening advocate. She is passionate about sustainability, environmental education & children. Pascale is also the Founder & Director of Nature & Bliss (www.naturebls.com) and Sleep Baby Bliss (www.sleepbabybliss.com).

I want to inspire and empower people of all ages to take action in their lives for healthier food & lifestyle, to make a difference by helping nature & wildlife, from schools, young & older people to community groups.

Bringing you closer to nature, and nature closer to you! 

Our volunteers

We have a wonderful community of people involved in the gardens. Our volunteers  play a vital role in supporting our work.

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Meet our "Originals' Growing Space Volunteers" 

ANNA

DoE Volunteer, Gold

2019-still active

Daisy

DAISY

DoE Volunteer, Gold

2018-Still Active

Ella

ELLA

DofE Vounteer, Gold

2018-Still Active

Poppy

POPPY

DofE Volunteer, Gold

2018-2021

Yasmin

YAZZIE

DofE Volunteer, Silver

2028-2021

ALEX

Teen Volunteer

2018-2021

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Current Volunteers  

LUCAS

DofE Volunteer, Gold

SOPHIE

DofE Volunteer, Silver

SEBASTIAN

DofE Volunteer, Silver

MARIE

DofE Volunteer, Silver

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Other Past Volunteers  

JUSTINE

DofE Volunteer, Bronze

MAX

DofE Volunteer, Silver

SERAPHINE

DofE Volunteer, Bronze

JULIE

DofE Volunteer, Bronze

AMELIE

DofE Volunteer, Bronze

ELLA

DofE Volunteer, Bronze

RUBY

DofE Volunteer, Silver

DUNCAN

DofE Volunteer, Silver

CHLOE

DofE Volunteer, Gold

FREYA

DofE Volunteer, Silver

Our AMBASSADORS

We have a wonderful community of people involved in the gardens. Our green and family ambassadors play a vital role in supporting our work.

Our 2020-2021 Ambassadors 

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SCHEEPERS FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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YEH FAMILY

Family Ambassador

2020-2021

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BOYNEBURG FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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YEOH FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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SWAIN Family

Family Ambassador

Our 2021-2022 Ambassadors 

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SCHEEPERS FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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BOYNEBURG FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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BARRETT FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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GHAIS FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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JEAN FAMILY

Family Ambassador

Our 2022-2023 Ambassadors 

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SCHEEPERS FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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BARRETT FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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APANAGOULAS FAMILY

Family Ambassador
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SADIO

Family Ambassador
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Family Ambassador

Our GROWING SPACE PARTNERS

 Our partner schools and churches have a vital role in supporting our work and help us keep our gardens sustainable and looking great all year around! We are very grateful and thankful to be partnering with all of them. 

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CHRIST CHURCH KENSINGTON

Victoria Road, W8, London
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St HELEN'S CHURCH

Kelfield Gardens, W8, London
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ST SARKIS CHURCH

Iverna Gardens, W8, London
Thomas's Kensington

THOMAS'S SCHOOL KENSINGTON

Victoria Road, W8, London
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BASSETT HOUSE SCHOOL

Bassett Road W8, London
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GARDENS MONTESSORI

Iverna Gardens, W8, London

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GET INVOLVED TODAY!

We are based in Kensington and Chelsea, where we are uniquely positioned to connect schools, which enjoy little or no outdoor space, with local churches whose gardens are either underused or could be more creatively shared. If you would like to find out more about volunteering or to become a Growing Space family ambassador, contact us at: