We envision Willowbrook Farm Charity as the UK’s leading centre for sustainability education and biodiversity conservation. Our programmes directly align with pathways to create resilient, sustainable and nature-connected communities where we work alongside nature and with respect to what it provides to us.
We blend environmental education with cultural expression. Our Willowbrook Arts & Music Festival showcased sustainability alongside arts like poetry, music, storytelling, and traditional crafts. These events create spaces where communities connect with nature through creativity, fostering joy and belonging.
Our farm offers opportunities for individuals to participate in organic gardening and sustainable farming practices. Participants engage in soil care, planting, harvesting, and learning about biodiversity, creating community bonds while working the land.
We understand that disconnection from nature contributes to anxiety and poor mental health. Our farm is a peaceful sanctuary where individuals find relief from stress, gain purpose, and build resilience through hands-on engagement with natural spaces.
A core aim of Willowbrook Farm Charity is to educate the next generation of Earth stewards. We offer practical workshops in sustainable farming, biodiversity conservation, and traditional skills, equipping people with knowledge they can apply in their lives and communities.
Volunteers are at the heart of our work. They participate in habitat management, animal care, gardening, and event support, gaining practical skills and contributing to conservation efforts. We provide training to empower volunteers as local environmental advocates.
We are committed to removing barriers that prevent people from experiencing green spaces. Our programmes are open to all, designed with inclusivity and cultural sensitivity in mind. We welcome individuals from urban areas, diverse communities, and those with additional needs, ensuring nature is accessible to everyone.
Our future plans include engaging community members in biodiversity monitoring on the farm, combining citizen science with mindfulness activities like nature walks, wildlife tracking, and quiet observation sessions. These activities promote mental wellbeing while gathering valuable ecological data.
We aim to work closely with health and social care partners to offer our farm as a social prescribing destination, providing therapeutic activities, community gardening, and green skill workshops that support holistic health and wellbeing.