Support GIY and GROW HQ – A Local Treasure with National Impact

To: Friends and Business Owners in Waterford Businesses

As you may have seen in recent local media reports, GIY (Grow It Yourself) is currently facing serious financial challenges. We’re reaching out today with a simple message: GROW HQ is open for business, and we need your support.

GROW HQ, our award-winning farm to fork café, food education centre and organic garden in Waterford, has been a source of pride for our city—hosting thousands of visitors, school children, and corporate teams each year; and broadcasting Waterford to the world through our TV series on RTE and Amazon Prime. GROW HQ is the beating heart of our work to reconnect people with real food through farm to fork food experiences.

We’re inviting you to support us by engaging with our GROW at Work programme—a unique opportunity to nurture and inspire your team while supporting a local social enterprise.

Our corporate services at GROW HQ, the GIY Farm (Curraghmore) or at your own workplace can include:

• Bespoke catering, dining, team-building and volunteering events
• GROW COOK EAT demos, workshops and “Lunch & Learn” food experiences
• Food gifting options including starter growing kits (GROWBox), VegBox subscriptions, books and more
• Workplace food gardens, designed and maintained in partnership with your team

Whether it’s a team-building day at our stunning HQ or the GIY Farm, a regular supply of fresh veg for your office, or a beautiful edible garden outside your workplace, we’d love to work with you. By supporting GIY, you’re not just helping a local organisation through a tough time—you’re investing in a healthier, more sustainable community for us all.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out to me directly to discuss how we can collaborate.

Warm regards,

Michael Kelly
Founder, GIY
michael@giy.ie | 087 9871080
www.giy.ie