Could adopt a garden scheme work here?

http://www.footprint-trust.co.uk/adoptgarden.html

This is a scheme to connect those who can't / don't tend their gardens with those who want an allotment in a local area. It's worked in the Isle of Wight apparently. Is there a demand for it round here - could it work?

People sign up for it through the council who do some CRb checks and coordinate it but no moeny passes hands between individuals - just mutually benefits - one party gets a better looking garden, the other gets to grow their own vegetables.

Sara