[Free city farm and charity in Coventry]
A working farm in the middle of the city
Meet the animals, grow food, learn and lend a hand. Free to visit and open to everyone, run with the people who live here.
[Free city farm and charity in Coventry]
A new roof for the old barn
Our appeal will re-roof the old barn by [2027], so the animals stay dry in winter and school visits run all year.
[Free city farm and charity in Coventry]
Muck in, feel better
Volunteer mornings and wellbeing sessions get people outdoors, caring for animals and growing food together.
Who we are
A farm run by and for the people of this city
We give city people a place to meet animals, grow and cook food, learn new skills and feel part of something, free of charge, every week of the year.
- Farm jobs anyone can join, whatever their age or ability
- Free entry, and free visits for local schools [as funding allows]
- Working with schools, health services and local groups
[1,240][visits to the farm last year]
[380][volunteers this year]
Get involved
Four ways to help today
Donate
A monthly gift lets us plan ahead. A one-off gift helps right now. Both go further with Gift Aid.
Volunteer
Feed the animals, dig the beds or help in the cafรฉ. Give an hour a month or a day a week.
- Meet the animals
- Grow food
- Learn outdoors
- Free to visit
- Muck in
- Cook and share
- Open to everyone
Campaigns
Back an appeal that keeps the gates open
Buildings
A new roof for the old barn
Re-roofing the barn that shelters our animals in winter and is our classroom all year.
Raised[62%]
[ยฃ6,200] raisedTarget [ยฃ10,000]
Learning
Free school farm visits
Paying for coaches and staff time so local primary schools can visit the farm for free.
Raised[48%]
[ยฃ7,150] raisedTarget [ยฃ15,000]
Wellbeing
Wellbeing sessions for adults
Calm, practical farm sessions for adults referred by GPs, mental health teams and carers.
Raised[81%]
[ยฃ2,430] raisedTarget [ยฃ3,000]
Young people
Young farmersโ club
After-school and holiday sessions where young people learn animal care and farm skills.
Raised[35%]
[ยฃ1,750] raisedTarget [ยฃ5,000]
Growing
Grow-your-own plots
Raised beds, tools and seeds for families with no garden, and someone to show them how.
Raised[90%]
[ยฃ2,700] raisedTarget [ยฃ3,000]
Our impact
A year on the farm, in numbers
[1,240][visits to the farm, all free of charge]
[380][volunteers who gave their time]
[640][pupils on school farm visits]
[2,400][kilos of fruit and veg grown and shared]
Our appeal
A new roof for the old barn by [2027]
The barn shelters our goats and sheep in winter and is our classroom all year. Its roof leaks. A new one keeps the animals dry and the school visits running.
Raised so far[74%]
[ยฃ18,400] raisedTarget [ยฃ25,000]
Roof sections done[38%]
[3] sections doneGoal [8]
A day on the farm, from first feed to locking up
Events
Come and join in
[Sat
14 Mar]
Lambing open weekend
See the new lambs and ask our team anything about life on the farm. All ages welcome.
[Thu
26 Mar]
Seed swap and growing morning
Bring seeds to share and go home with seedlings for your windowsill or plot.
[Sun
12 Apr]
Family pond dipping
Nets, trays and picture guides to the creatures you find. No experience needed.
Donate
Your gift keeps the farm free for everyone
Entry is free, but the animals eat every day. Donations pay for feed, vet bills, repairs and the small team that keeps it all running.
- Change or stop a monthly gift whenever you like
- Secure payment through our donation form
- We never sell or swap your details
Funded and supported by
- [Funder logo]
- [Funder logo]
- [Partner logo]
- [Partner logo]
- [Business supporter logo]
- [Council or trust logo]
News
Latest from the charity
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Example photo. Photo: Mark Stebnicki, Pexels Hello world!
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Example photo. Photo: Mark Stebnicki, Pexels The spring lambs have arrived
Lambing has started in the old barn. Here is when you can come and see the lambs, and how to visit kindly.
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Example photo. Photo: Mark Stebnicki, Pexels Book a school farm visit this term
Meet the animals, collect eggs and plant seeds. Free visits for local primary schools while our funding lasts.
Keep the gates open, for everyone
Give, volunteer or visit. Every bit helps feed the animals and keep the farm free.