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It costs an average of £4,000 to run KIND’s S.E.E.D. Centre for a week and we need your help to keep going.

sketch: Artist impression of S.E.E.D. Centre

Social Environmental Education Development

Developed in two phases over a ten-year period, the KIND S.E.E.D. Centre transformed an inner city derelict site into a highly valued community resource.

photo: S.E.E.D. Centre Training

Although primarily aimed at supporting the needs and aspirations of children, the Centre has produced a range of learning and skill development opportunities for people of all ages. We are constantly seeking new ways to meet identified needs.

“Parenting classes are a very effective way of reducing anti-social behaviour in children. Research has shown that up to 40% of children with early life difficulties develop subsequent conduct disorder, including drug misuse, criminal and violent behaviour”
Dr Judy Hutchings, British Medical Journal 2007

S.E.E.D. Centre Key Features:

photo: SEED Centre Teaching

The Centre
  • Constructed using recycled materials and those from sustainable sources.
  • High levels of thermal insulation and low energy consumption lighting systems.
  • Design maximises natural lighting, with sunlight warming interior walls for thermal storage and release.
  • Heat pumps draw off excess heat to warm water.
  • Photo electric cells and solar panels provide electricity for the Centre, with surplus sold to the grid when not required.
  • Wind power generator adds to clean energy production.
  • Captured rainwater run-off used to irrigate roof garden and other planted areas, maintaining wildlife ponds.
  • Kitchen garden for growing food for the Centre’s use.
  • Underground rainwater storage for flushing toilets.
 
The Services
  • Partnerships with local schools and other organisations to foster shared educational goals.
  • The Centre’s own ‘green’ facilities used to illustrate teaching on environmental issues, with extensive recycling on site.
  • Training kitchen used by adults and children working together to achieve healthy eating and understanding of nutrition.
  • Parenting classes to promote family well-being.
  • Out-of-school creative training sessions in numeracy and literacy.
  • Special classes for children and parents whose first language is not English.
  • Supporting young people excluded from mainstream education.
  • ‘Green Ranger’ service using children and adults in clear-up projects in the community.
  • Volunteer programmes for skill and employment enhancement.

photo: SEED Centre Kitchen

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