Our work
Animals, food and learning, on your doorstep
Six areas of work, each run with volunteers, schools and neighbours, and each with something you can join this month.
What we do
Six ways we make a difference
Animals and animal care
Rare-breed sheep, goats, pigs and poultry, cared for by staff and trained volunteers.
Growing and the market garden
Veg beds, a polytunnel and an orchard, with growing sessions for all ages.
Learning and school visits
Farm visits, lessons and outdoor days for schools, nurseries and home educators.
Café, kitchen and farm shop
Cooking with what we grow, a pay-what-you-can café, and eggs from our hens.
Young farmers
After-school and holiday clubs where young people learn farm skills and take on real jobs.
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]
Questions
Things people often ask
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How is my donation spent?
[Your answer: how donations are used, in plain words. Link to your latest accounts on the Charity Commission register.]
Can I stop or change a monthly gift?
[Your answer: how to change or cancel, for example by email or phone, and how quickly it takes effect.]
What is Gift Aid?
If you pay UK tax, Gift Aid lets the charity claim extra from HMRC on your gift. You fill in a short declaration once. [Add how donors give you their declaration.]
Do I need experience to volunteer?
[Your answer: what training you give, what to wear, and any age limits.]
Can my school, group or company visit?
[Your answer: school visits, group and team days, sponsorship, and who to contact.]
When is the farm open?
[Your answer: opening days and times, and when the farm is closed, for example over Christmas.]
Keep the gates open, for everyone
Give, volunteer or visit. Every bit helps feed the animals and keep the farm free.