The Journey of Our Work
The projects we’ve delivered at Black Growth reflect the diversity, creativity and ambition of our community.
CSA Scheme
Spring-Autumn 2025
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We piloted a Community Supported Agriculture scheme, delivering veg bags to Croydon locals every 2 weeks.
1st Black Farmer's Market
Autumn 2022
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We launched the UK's first Black Farmer's Market in Brixton with 3,000 visitors and 5 traders selling out.
Handmade Condiments
Summer 2025
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We created a chutney, pickle and relish all made from produce in our market garden then sold at our Farmer's Markets.
Roots x BGCIC Harvest Festival
Summer 2025
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Co-created with Roots Allotments, we hosted a harvest festival involving an urban farm tour, African Drumming and mini market.
Black Farmer's Market 2025
Autumn 2025
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In collaboration with Brixton Bid, we hosted our 5th Farmer's Market and sold our fresh produce for the first time.
Community Day
Summer 2025
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Our Community Day in July was our biggest turnout involving garlic braiding, family meals and growing knowledge exchange.
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Somerset House Exhibition: SOIL
Spring 2025
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Funded by The Nest, a short film about the journey and identity of Black Growth CIC was displayed at the SOIL Exhibition 2025.
Myatt's Fields Park Wellness Festival
2024-2025
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Two successful wellness festivals at Myatt's Fields Park combining our Black Farmer's Market with nature-based and creative workshops.
Black Small Business Network
2022-2025
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Through hosting high-footfall, impactful events for traders, we’ve built a strong, trusted network of Black-owned businesses who consistently trade with us.
Croydon Jonkonnu Food Parntership
Autumn 2025
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The Croydon Jamaican Jonkonnu Queen used Black Growth CIC produce to embellish her amazing presence at Croydon Harvest.
Secured Land at Roots Allotments
Winter 2024
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We were gifted land from Roots Allotments to further our mission of restoring the relationship between Black people and land.
ORFC in the Field at OrganicLea
Spring 2025
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Our Market Garden Lead representing Black Growth CIC at Oxford Real Farming Conference, discussing routes to market for urban growers and access for consumers.
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Children's Programme
Spring 2025
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A group of children from Reaching Higher Youth Charity visited our Market Garden and assisted with creative signage for our polytunnel, shed and food beds.
2023 Black Farmer's Market
Autumn 2023
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Located on Brixton Station Road for the second time, we hosted a market in September and October with beautiful weather.
London Docklands Mini Market
Summer 2024
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During we worked with a one trader and London Docklands Museum for their Family Festival of Caribbean Culture.
6,000 Signatures
Autumn 2024
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We created a petition to bring back our Black Farmer's Market to Brixton Station Road and over 6000 people signed it.