Farms for City Children
Who we are
Description
Farms for City Children provides nature immersive residential visits for primary school children who live in some of the most densely populated and marginalised communities in the country and empowers them to see a bigger, brighter future. These children may never have left the city or spent time in the countryside. Their horizons are broadened as they become more connected to the countryside, the environment and the source of the food they eat. During their week in wellies the children’s self-confidence and self-esteem grow as they work as part of a team, developing new skills to do the purposeful work around the farm. They become farmers for a week. They also enjoy simple pleasures in a screen-free environment such as building dens, making charcoal from a bonfire, whittling wood or taking-in the spectacular scenery on countryside or coastal walks surrounding the farms. It’s a profound experience that will stay with them for life.
Organisation type
Registered charity
Setup year
1976