Volunteers and Clients are at the heart of everything that we do here. The thinking behind the project is to offer real work experience to people who are excluded from paid work due to a learning or physical disability or difficulty. We also offer experience to individuals who may have been unable to work due to mental health problems or addictions.

By opening up opportunities to work on the farm, volunteers and clients learn how to get on with others in a group situation, take on tasks for themselves and to support or be supported by others depending on ability.

Over time they will build up confidence in their abilities and increase their self esteem. Stonebridge offers an environment for individuals to express themselves and learn social skills as well as picking up experience of working.

Volunteers and clients time with us varies. Some have been with us for 12 years! most stay for a couple of years and then move on, to college, employment or further training.

We welcome volunteers from all sections of the community. Volunteers support our clients on the work placement scheme.

Work in the barn entails supporting in turning out the animals, cleaning the big pens and rabbit hutches out, feeding the animals and grooming, talking to visitors and sales.

Garden work obviously changes seasonally, tasks include clearing ground, digging, manuring, planting, clearing pathways, work for the Veg box scheme, weeding and watering, harvesting and maintenance of tools and equipment.

The farm is in the process of changing the way we secure funding. We are looking to earn income from the services that we provide, and have until now done for free.

The Management Committee are in over all charge of the project. Day to day running is the responsibility of Guy the Farm Manager who is full-time. Other full time staff include Christa the Administrator, Stan the compost support worker/weekend worker and Marie W the barn worker/weekend worker. Our part-time workers are Karen, the Animal Husbandry Training Officer, Jo the Horticultural Training Officer, Marie R, Education Officer and Ros, Training Officer.

Open 10am - 4pm everyday. (Except Christmas Day)
'There is always something happening for YOU at Stonebridge City Farm - All Welcome'