Case Studies

Backgreens Initiative

Over the past three years we have developed the community backgreens model from a simple idea to an integrated solution to greenspace regeneration and community development in tenement areas. Over the next three years we will be working towards implementing this idea throughout Edinburgh as a self-sufficient community enterprise. The grant from the Scottish Community Foundation will provide vital support during this period of transition

The Edinburgh Community Backgreens Association have received a grant of £49,154 from the Scottish Community Foundation’s new Community Investment Programme.

The Association, which was set up in 2005, is trying to improve the amenity and management of tenement backgreens in Edinburgh through its Edinburgh Community Backgreens Initiative. The Foundation grant of £49,154 will support the cost of creating a full-time Community Liaison Officer post for 2 years to assist with the development of this initiative greatly improving the model where residents co-operate to regenerate and make shared use of neglected and derelict tenement greens.