National Allotment Society launches nationwide drive to preserve UK plots - including South Tyneside

The National Allotment Society (NAS), the UK’s leading representative body for allotment holders, has launched a nationwide membership drive, inviting plot holders, gardeners, and community groups to help protect, promote and preserve allotments for future generations.

With waiting lists for plots at historic highs, the call for new members aims to ensure NAS can continue to defend green spaces, support local growers and empower communities. Membership is open to individual plot holders, schools, landowners, leisure gardeners and local allotment associations.

The society provides its network of 132,000 members with the essential tools, community support and legal protections needed to thrive on the plot. Expert advice and guidance on a range of issues include site management, environmental concerns, tenancy agreements and fundraising is also provided.

Sonia Gallagher, National Secretary and General Manager at NAS, said: “Allotments are a valuable part of our UK heritage and have such a positive impact on health and community wellbeing. That’s why it’s vital that they continue to be preserved for future generations.

“Currently we are seeing a rising number of legal and management queries coming through from our members. Therefore, we encourage growers to join the Society now to ensure you have expert support and protection when you need it most."

For local councils and allotment associations, NAS also provides site management frameworks and template legal documents.

For more information about the National Allotment Society and how to become a member, visit  https://thenas.org.uk/joinus