Service Dealer have confirmed that horticulture industry charity Perennial, will be the benefitting charity at this year's Dealer Of The Year Awards ceremony.

Perennial is the only UK charity dedicated to helping all those who work in, have worked in, or are retired from horticulture.

Perennial offers free, confidential advice and support to everyone working in or retired from horticulture and their families, including gardeners, landscapers, nursery and garden centre staff, parks and grounds care staff and tree surgeons, for as long as it is needed. People turn to Perennial for financial and emotional help in times of need because of disability, sickness, poverty, financial hardship and old age – although increasingly younger people are seeking assistance.

Many individuals describe the services Perennial offers simply as a 'lifeline'. The work of Perennial depends entirely on voluntary donations from the horticulture industry and the garden-loving public.

Service Dealer owner Duncan Murray-Clarke said, "We are delighted to be supporting Perennial again this year. They do such great work for people who work or have worked in horticulture that it seems entirely appropriate that Service Dealer shows its appreciation."

On the evening of the Awards, which take place at the Oxford Belfry Hotel on November 17th, we shall be holding a charity raffle, where for a donation to Perennial, attendees will be in the running to win some unique prizes donated by our sponsors.

Watch the videos below to see why people like Barry and John need Perennial's help: