Our charitable objectives:
To promote, for the benefit of the inhabitants of Stepney and the surrounding area, the provision of facilities for recreation or other leisure time occupation, of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardship or social and economic circumstance or for the public at large in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving the conditions of lives of the said inhabitants.
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity, disability, financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving the conditions of the lives of the said inhabitants.
Advance the education of the public at large, in agriculture, horticulture, crafts, country life, protection and improvement of the natural environment through best environmental practices especially by encouraging reduction, re-use and recycling, and related subjects.
Stepney City Farm is a community based City Farm and Rural Crafts Centre in the heart of Stepney. The farm helps local people experience rural life and promotes a healthy and sustainable lifestyle. An experienced staff team work together with many volunteers to offer a welcoming space for people of all ages, cultures and races.
As a Working Farm, our menagerie of livestock including donkeys, pigs, sheep and goats and our growing spaces continue to bring smiles to volunteers’ and visitors’ faces. We constantly strive to improve living conditions for our animals and inform and educate the public about food production and animal welfare. As well as the larger animals, we also care for many small animals including ferrets, rabbits, guinea pigs, ducks, geese and chickens. These animals rely on the care of a dedicated team of staff and volunteers who also offer a huge range of educational, environmental and creative projects for the community.
The farm runs a thriving community growing club, offers cheap allotment space and hosts craft days and classes through our Rural Arts Centre. In addition to a wide range of projects and services, we grow and sell an a range of natural, organic farm produce – from eggs and salad vegetables to pickles and preserves to pork and lamb – in our Farm Shop and our Café serves freshly made breakfasts, lunches and snacks inspired by the produce growing and being reared on the Farm. And there is a weekly Farmers’ Market.
