STIHL GB is partnering with Perennial, the UK’s only charity dedicated to helping people in horticulture.

The Stihl team will volunteer in a wide range of fundraising activities to provide financial support for Perennial. It will help the charity provide free and confidential advice, information and support to people working in, or retired from, horticulture and their families.

As part of the new charity partnership Perennial will launch the Stihl equipment replacement fund, to help those in need with donations of tools and PPE.

Stihl GB’s head of marketing Simon Hewitt said: “We are delighted to be supporting Perennial, a charity whose purpose is so closely linked to our own values. Stihl has been focused on making people’s lives easier when working in and with nature since our founder, Andreas Stihl, invented the first portable chainsaw in the 1920s. In pledging our support to Perennial and combining our efforts we hope together we can help many more people in horticulture.”

Phil Swainston, Perennial’s corporate partnership manager, said: “The financial and social pressures faced by individuals working in, and retired from, horticulture are acute, particularly in today’s challenging economic climate where horticulture professionals often contend with relatively low pay and the physical demands of their work. Perennial serves as a lifeline for many in our community, and thus, Stihl’s invaluable support plays a crucial role in our ability to assist those within the community.

"Stihl’s support holds immense value, especially as we’ve seen a notable increase in individuals from our sector seeking support.”