At the Woodworks, our purpose is to enrich the lives of every visitor and our local community by creating a welcoming destination that inspires a love of gardening, good food, and shared experiences – nurturing well-being, connection, and everyday inspiration.

Our Pillars

Woodworks Garden Centre & Café is more than a place to shop and eat — it is a local community space. We aim to operate responsibly, support wellbeing and encourage more sustainable gardening and lifestyle choices. As part of P&A Group, we are aligned to the Group’s sustainability strategy and B Corp journey.

Supply Chain & Product Design

Planet

People

Community

Community

What this means at Woodworks

  • Hosting and supporting local community events
  • Charity fundraising and volunteering
  • Providing a welcoming social space through our café

Our community impact

  • Hosting a Community Quiz Night in support of local and national charities
  • Staff participation in charity fundraising and challenges
  • Volunteering in community clean-ups and charity support days
  • Supporting causes including MS Society, NCAR, Shelter and local initiatives

Woodworks plays a key role in connecting customers, staff and the local community.

Planet

Our carbon footprint (FY23–24)

  • Total emissions: 577 tCO₂e
  • Scope 3 (products): 529 tCO₂e (92%)
  • Energy-related emissions:
    • Electricity: 25 tCO₂e
    • Biomass heating: 4.7 tCO₂e
  • Carbon intensity: 117.19 tCO₂e per £100k turnover

Our Energy Use at Woodworks

  • Biomass heating used for space heating
  • Solar PV installed on suitable buildings
  • Electricity used for retail and café operations
  • Ongoing work to reduce energy use in kitchen and lighting systems

What we’re doing

  • Promoting peat-free compost and eco-friendly gardening products
  • Improving waste and recycling across site
  • Reducing energy use where possible

People

  • Supportive working environment
  • Healthcare benefits and wellbeing initiatives
  • Training and development opportunities

Product Design & Supply Chain

  • Local and regional supplier sourcing where feasible
  • Ethical and responsible product selection
  • Supporting biodiversity-friendly and peat-free ranges

What’s Next

Expanding sustainable product ranges
More community events and partnerships
Continued waste and energy reduction initiatives

The Woodworks Garden Centre and Cafe is part of the P&A Group of Companies

View our Group Impact and B Corp journey
View our Carbon Reduction Plan