# Penny Brohn UK gains 6 acres of land thanks to donation

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2022/06/17/penny-brohn-uk-gains-6-acres-of-land-thanks-to-donation/
- Published: 2022-06-17T09:14:00+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Penny Brohn UK has gained six acres of Green Belt land to extend the therapeutic
gardens at its National Centre near Bristol, thanks to a donation.**

The land was originally part of the historic Ham Green House Estate and later part
of Ham Green Hospital grounds in Pill. The charity moved to the grade 2-listed former
isolation hospital in 2006 and the donation extends the charity’s current footprint
from 5 to 11 acres.

Adjoining its existing gardens, the land will be used as a tranquil and restorative
area where people living with cancer can enjoy the natural environment.

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The acquisition was primarily funded through a donation to the charity, given specifically
for acquiring the land, with a [fundraising campaign](https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/PennyBrohnUK)
also set up by local people in Pill and Ham Green to cover a £17,000 shortfall. 
All due diligence over the purchase has been handled by a solicitor appointed to
manage the deal.

Andrew Hufford, [Penny Brohn UK](https://www.pennybrohn.org.uk/)‘s Commercial Director,
said:

> “From a heritage perspective the land is coming home and will be once again part
> of our estate. The gardens and outdoor space are a big part of what we do at our
> National Centre; giving people with cancer and their families the chance to explore
> nature, find peace and quiet in a unique and special environment.
>  
> “This land will form an extension to our therapeutic garden and will be kept as
> a less formal piece of countryside. This addition to our existing site brings 
> with it an abundance of extra views across open rolling hills towards the historic
> grade 2 listed Leigh Court, glimpses of the many species of wildlife whose habitat
> includes the serene Ham Green Lake which forms an idyllic backdrop to this land.”