London, 4th June 2025 – Joshua Fenton’s C6 Garden has been formally opened at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice in Barnet. The garden formed part of the Container Gardens section of the 2025 RHS Chelsea Flower Show and was awarded the coveted Silver-Gilt Medal. The garden will offer a calm sanctuary for the children and families that Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice support and also for staff to enjoy throughout the working day.
The C6 Container Garden is all about carbon sequestration, water recycling and being wildlife friendly whilst creating a calming sophisticated space.
The garden promotes three ways to sequester carbon, the first is the use of bio char, which not only improves the soil but takes carbon out of the carbon cycle for up to 1000 years.
The second is the use of charred oak as the material used to make planters – this locks a further 500kg co2 up for the lifespan of the planter. Finally, the planting – choosing fast growing trees and herbaceous perennials has the potential to harvest the new growth and convert it into bio char, taking it out of the carbon cycle.
- The C6 Container Garden designed by renowned garden designer, Joshua Fenton, was displayed at the world famous RHS Chelsea Flower Show from the 20th – 24th May 2025
- The C6 Container Garden won the coveted Silver-Gilt Medal
- The C6 Container Garden is sponsored by Navium Marine Limited (‘Navium’), a leading specialty marine insurer and part of The Fidelis Partnership, who are one of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice’s corporate partners
Garden Designer – Joshua Fenton
Joshua Fenton started his career in horticulture working in the holidays as a 14-year-old at a large private garden in North London. After several years of self-employment in horticulture Joshua completed his RHS level 3 in practical horticulture, and set up Fenton Gardens ltd. Since the company’s formation in 2019 Fenton Gardens has won a Silver Merit at the Association of Professional Landscapers Awards 2023, Silver Merit at BBC Gardeners’ World live show 2023 for ‘Subaqua’, Silver, Silver merit and Gold at the APL awards 2024 and Gold at BBC Gardeners’ World live 2024 for ‘Lunatica’
The C6 Container Garden was sponsored by Navium, a subsidiary of The Fidelis Partnership, who are of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice’s corporate partners.
The partnership started in 2021 and since then The Fidelis Partnership has supported the charity by donating over £325k through The Fidelis Foundation. The Fidelis Partnership has also supported the charity through event sponsorship, providing free access to their corporate box at the O2 box so families can create special memories and providing volunteers to keep The Ark’s gardens in perfect condition.
Also, in attendance were Kristian Goodenough from The Bespoke Sign House and Martine and Matthew Webb-Jenkins from Stark and Greensmith, both companies also sponsored the garden.
Sophie Andrews OBE, CEO of Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice said: ‘We’re so grateful to Navium, The Fidelis Partnership and Joshua Fenton for bringing the beautiful C6 garden from The RHS Chelsea Flower Show to The Ark. Peaceful spaces that promote well-being have always been central to The Ark experience and we hope that the C6 garden will add an extra area of tranquillity for children, families and staff.’
Clive Washbourn, CEO of Navium said: ‘We’re incredibly proud that the C6 garden, which was so thoughtfully designed by Joshua Fenton for the RHS Chelsea Flower Show, will now find its permanent home at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice. This garden is more than just a beautiful space – it’s a place of comfort, connection, and joy. Knowing that it will support children and families facing incredibly difficult journeys makes this project profoundly meaningful to everyone at Navium.’
Natalie Gillespie, Head of Charity Partnerships, The Fidelis Partnership said: ‘Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice does extraordinary work in providing compassionate palliative care to children and families. The C6 garden will enhance this vital work by creating an engaging and peaceful space that speaks to the emotional and therapeutic needs of the children and their families. As a long-standing charity partner of The Fidelis Foundation, we are delighted that this beautiful garden is being relocated to Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, where it will continue to bring light and comfort to so many.’
Joshua Fenton cutting the Ribbon at the Ark
Joshua Fenton, C6 Garden Designer, said:
‘As a designer and builder of gardens, I cannot think of a better place for my work than a children’s hospice. I’m honoured to have created a space at Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice for children, families, and staff to find some much-needed peace and reflection.’
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About Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice: Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice helps babies, children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions, and their families, make the most of every day. The charity supports those who die young to do so in as much comfort as possible, surrounded by family. By providing exceptional care, organising fun activities and days out, Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice helps families do things they never thought possible. They help those they support to enjoy life as children, rather than as patients; as families, not just as carers.
Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice is based in Barnet and welcomes the referrals of babies, children and young people who meet their acceptance criteria and who live in the London Boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Haringey, Islington and parts of Hertsmere. Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice’s costs are currently over £6m per annum to provide essential services to babies, children and young people who are seriously unwell and their families.
https://noahsarkhospice.org.uk
About The Fidelis Partnership
The Fidelis Partnership is a leading privately-owned, Bermuda-headquartered Managing General Underwriter, which, through its subsidiaries, is a global underwriter of property, bespoke and specialty insurance and reinsurance products. The Fidelis Partnership is one of the largest Managing General Underwriters globally and its operations also include ceded reinsurance, claims handling, exposure management and portfolio analytics. The Fidelis Partnership also sponsors and incubates specialist MGAs through its Pine Walk platform. The Fidelis Partnership is separately owned and managed from the ownership and management of Fidelis Insurance Group. Additional information regarding The Fidelis Partnership may be found at www.fidelispartnership.com.
About Navium Marine Limited
Navium Marine Limited (Navium) offers insurance across the full range of Marine classes. Our experience allows us to understand the keys risks faced by our clients whilst also looking to pioneer new approaches to risk selection and loss management. Navium‘s CEO, Clive Washbourn, has over thirty-five years’ experience in the Marine and Specialty markets. Additional information regarding Navium Marine Limited may be found at https://naviummarine.com/
Cover Photo: Garden in situ at the Ark
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