Exeter City Farm
Charity
National - England
Our objectives
We are a brand new charity and our aim is to set up a city farm and community garden in Exeter.
We want to provide a thriving community hub, a place of recreation, education and therapy for the local community.
We want to give local people the opportunity to learn about animals, food, nature and the environment and to create a place where people of all ages and backgrounds can come together, learn and thrive.
We want to provide a wide range of services, facilities, workshops, activities and events for the whole community, from children, families, young people and schools to adults, older people and those with learning difficulties & disabilities or physical disabilities.
Our activities
What will we offer?
- An enjoyable and fun place to visit, open to the public.
- A thriving community hub aiming to bring local communities together to create something amazing and to have a positive and lasting impact on people's lives.
- A variety of opportunities for people of all ages & backgrounds to learn about animals, food, nature & the environment both in structured and informal ways: visits, guided tours, group visits, volunteering, workshops, courses & activities.
- A caring, safe, supportive & fun setting where people can come to socialise, learn and thrive.
- Events & activities for local residents throughout the year e.g. Apple Days, Harvest Fair, Halloween, Bonfire Night and celebrating cultural and traditional activities.
- Courses & workshops such as gardening, horticulture, fruit and vegetable growing, cooking and healthy eating, arts & crafts, animal care.
- Weekly clubs such as toddler groups, after school groups, youth clubs, lunch clubs, gardening clubs.
- Services targeted to key audiences e.g. children & families, schools, young people, older people, people with physical disabilities, people with learning difficulties & disabilities and disadvantaged, isolated, vulnerable and marginalised groups.
Causes
Animals / wildlife
Black, asian and minority ethnic groups
Children / families
Education
Environment
Gardens and parks
Health and well being / research and care
Learning disabilities / difficulties