Blakedown Becomes Gold Sponsor of BALI Chalk Fund

Blakedown Landscapes has become a Gold Champion of the BALI Chalk Fund, supporting its work to strengthen skills development, widen access to training, and build long-term resilience across the landscape sector.

Established in 1975, the BALI Chalk Fund supports training, education, and professional development through targeted investment at critical stages, helping to remove barriers and ensure the industry continues to meet future skills needs.

As a Gold Champion, Blakedown’s support will contribute to this work by helping to build capability, confidence, and sustainable career pathways. This reflects Blakedown’s belief that high-quality landscapes are underpinned by skilled, supported people and long-term investment in the workforce.

Commenting on their Gold Champion status, Steve Buckingham, Chief Executive Officer at Blakedown Landscapes, said, “Investing in skills at the right stage is essential to the long-term health of our industry. Champion’s support of the BALI Chalk Fund recognises the importance of collective responsibility in supporting people, building capability, and securing the future of the landscapes our profession creates and cares for.”

Diane McCulloch, Champions Support Officer said, “It’s encouraging to have another leading landscape company joining our Gold Champion ranks, adding to the invaluable funding that BALI Chalk offers.”