FarmBuddies
FarmBuddies, a Not For Profit Social Enterprise, acts as a Community Connector arranging for accompanied individuals or small groups with any additional need, aged 9-90, to visit a farm in their local area one day a week to do a variety of regular farm jobs including animal care, according to age, choice and ability, all with farmer supervision; the diagnosis is left at the gate!
Social Farming
Social Farming, also known as Care Farming, has expanded significantly in the UK since 2005 as well as in Western Europe.
The participants, benefiting from weekly farm visits, are a cross-section of the population from young children to the elderly. The main categories are those with Autism, learning disabilities, mental health issues and school difficulties. We have initiated 2000+ Individual Day Places.
Parent " I have already seen such an improvement in his confidence it is staggering"
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Stephen Sellers
- Contact Position
- Manager
- Telephone
- 01420 538793 01420 538793 07596 077261 07596 077261
- stephen@farmbuddies.org.uk
- Website
- www.farmbuddies.org.uk
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Where to go
- Name
- Administration Office only
- Address
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Treetops
Longmoor Road
Greatham
Liss
Hampshire - Postcode
- GU33 6AW
Directions to GU33 6AW - Notes
Farms are introduced up to a maximum 45 minutes travel from a particpant's home address.
Time / Date Details
- When is it on
- Mon - Fri, limited on Sat
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon - Session Information
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10am - 3pm or as agreed
Costs
- Costs
- £60+vat if applicable Per Day
- Details
- The cost varies between farms and is payable direct to the farmer if visits start; the charge will be inclusive of light refreshments and any VAT. Lunches maybe extra by arrangement. Limited subsidised places.
Availability
- Age Ranges
- 9 to 90 years
- Referral required
- No
- Referral Details
Parents & others can self-refer with outline information to FarmBuddies. Once an introductory farm visit has been made by FarmBuddies, the parent deals direct with the farm on all matters going forward.
- Other notes
Anyone with a mild or moderate additional need, who can be accompanied during the farm visit can apply. Farms are located across Berkshire and neighbouring counties.
Local Offer
- Contact Name
- Stephen Sellers
- Contact Telephone
- 07596 077261
- Contact Email
- stephen@farmbuddies.org.uk
- Local Offer Age Bands
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Secondary (11-16 years)
Transitions to Adulthood (16+)
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Disclaimer
This information has been collected from third party providers therefore the Reading Services Guide, Reading Borough Council (RBC) and Brighter Futures for Children (BFfC) cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of this information and recommends that parents, carers, young people, residents and professionals check with providers regarding DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) and OFSTED registrations and CQC registrations. Information collected by Reading Service Guide; is used solely to implement and supply the Family Information Service (FIS), Special Educational Needs & Disabilities - Reading's Local Offer, Adults & Carers Support Group and Reading Youth.
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