Bradford gardening firm becomes patron of The Principle Trust
Garden Artists Ltd is now a patron of children's charity The Principle Trust, which provides respite breaks for children who are underprivileged, disadvantaged, or disabled, who have life-limiting conditions or mental health issues, or who have experienced poverty, trauma, or abuse.
Mike Davies MBE, chairman of The Principle Trust, said: "We are delighted that Garden Artists has joined The Principle Trust as a patron; they are a young business with an exciting future ahead of them.
"Thanks to the support of compassionate businesses like them, the trust can continue to support disadvantaged families across the Yorkshire region."
Established in 2024, Garden Artists offers garden design, landscaping, and maintenance services across the Aire and Wharfe Valleys.
One of the company's current projects is a sensory park for dogs in the Keighley area.
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