Following some major contributions of funding from BTS supporters and sponsors, Rebecca Bollands, who is working with Graham Hardman from the Japanese Garden Society to realise the Coventry Peace Garden, has said that there is now sufficient funding for the garden build to go ahead!
The project had already received significant funding support from Coventry City Council and the National Lottery Awards for All and some other funders, but was lacking about a fifth of the funds necessary to ensure the garden build.
A huge effort followed from Between the Stones supporters and sponsors to raise a substantial part of the final sums needed to ensure the garden build can go ahead. We are especially grateful to Mitsubishi Corporation, Corporate Management Support Office (EMEA), the Japan Society and other Between the Stones supporters, who feel that the garden is a wonderful legacy that has the potential to benefit local, national and international visitors for many years to come. They are all especially moved by the project because it is inspired by work with the next generation, the children of Coventry, and this, plus the ‘Islands of Peace’ focus of the garden, sends a hugely significant message to everyone.
While the main garden build can go ahead there are still a few featured items that could be added so do contact us if you would like to make a contribution to the establishment of the UK’s first Japanese Peace Garden inspired by children!
Our thanks to all sponsors and contributors for your wonderful vision and belief in this project!