New Town Regenerative is a community interest company dedicated to bringing people together through shared green spaces — growing food, restoring habitat, and building connections that last.
"This garden has been here for years — waiting for a community to grow with it."
— New Town RegenerativeWe're a newly formed Community Interest Company based in Colchester, built around a shared belief: that green spaces belong to everyone, and that looking after them together makes us all stronger.
The garden at the heart of New Town Regenerative has been quietly tended for years — through good times and quiet ones. We're building the structure around it that lets more people get involved, more sustainably, and more safely than ever before.
Registered as a Community Interest Company Limited by Guarantee. All assets and income locked for community benefit.
Based in Colchester, Essex. Serving the New Town neighbourhood and wider community.
From growing food to building friendships, from protecting wildlife to teaching children — our garden is a place where many things happen at once.
Raised beds, soft fruits, and an orchard producing real food for real people — including supply to a local community café.
Dedicated children's groups, a childminder bed, and family-friendly harvest days. The garden grows the next generation of nature lovers.
A managed wildflower meadow, a wildlife pond, and native woodland — all protected and carefully stewarded for biodiversity.
Working with Essex Care and other community groups to create meaningful, safe volunteer experiences for people of all abilities.
Four dedicated educational beds showcasing different growing methods — a living classroom open to schools, groups, and curious minds.
Mature trees, fruit trees, and orchard managed with expert knowledge — protecting species, habitats, and the character of the land.
We've built digital tools to help volunteers, group leaders, and external organisations work safely and confidently in the garden.
Every zone in the garden — what's there, what tasks to do, which groups are suitable, and what to watch out for.
Every plant on site — safe to remove, do not touch, harvestable, or hazard. Verified by our Land Steward.
Register your interest in volunteering. Takes two minutes. We'll be in touch with everything you need to get started.
No experience needed. No minimum commitment. Just bring yourself, and we'll find the right role for you.
Fill in our short online form — takes two minutes. Tell us a bit about yourself and what you'd like to do.
Our Volunteer Welcome Pack covers everything — guidelines, safeguarding, health & safety, and what to expect.
A friendly tour of the site, introduction to the team, and a safety briefing. No pressure, no commitment yet.
You'll be paired with an experienced volunteer for your first few sessions. Come when you can — we're glad you're here.
We meet regularly throughout the month. All sessions are welcoming, low-pressure, and open to everyone.
New Town Regenerative is led by a small, committed board — and supported by a wonderful team of committee members, volunteers, and advisers.
Whether you want to volunteer, bring a group, partner with us, or just find out more — we'd love to hear from you.
We'll get back to you within a few days.