Having won £750,000 from Players of the People’s Postcode Lottery Dream Fund in 2015 which kickstarted the project, the two charities behind the idea – Repowering and Groundwork – have this week launched their share offer calling on local businesses and investors to support the scheme, earning a stable return on their investments whilst giving back to their communities and contributing to a greener London.
Investing is not the only way to get involved however: businesses can also offer their unused rooftops for the installation of solar panels, and workers can get their hands dirty alongside school children through the volunteer program. Over the course of its 20 year life-span, the Energy Garden project has some big ambitions – from supporting 15 jobs and 10 youth internships to delivering 150 community gardening sessions and another 50 school sessions aimed at raising awareness around renewable energy and community gardening.
In any case, with over half a million commuters passing through their barriers everyday, the Overground stations’ new features will be sure to turn some heads.