Lydbrook, Gloucestershire – Orchard Trust is delighted to announce it has secured funding from The Albert Gubay Charitable Foundation to support the development of their new Supported Farm Placements Programme: specialised Animal Care and Gardening Placements based at its Stowfield smallholding.
The placements are designed to provide adults with learning or physical disabilities more than just a day outdoors. By working across the Trust’s smallholding and allotment, participants are given a safe, supportive environment to learn tangible life skills, increase their independence, and achieve personal milestones.
Available Placements:
Orchard Trust offers two different placements: Animal Care and Gardening. Individuals can engage with either or both, depending on their interests and needs.
● Animal Care Placements: Participants can get up close with animals in accessible
paddocks, working in a safe and supportive team.
● Gardening Placements: Participants can work on the land in a garden with raised
beds and a large indoor and outdoor growing space with seating.
Flexible, Person-Centered Support
To ensure the program is accessible to everyone, Orchard Trust offers flexible support levels tailored to individual needs. Options include 1:5 group sessions for those who thrive in a social, collaborative setting, and 1:1 individual support for those requiring a more personalised approach. Fees will vary depending on the level of support needed.
See the Impact Firsthand
Orchard Trust invites prospective participants, families, and carers to visit the Stowfield site to see the new placements.
To arrange a visit or to learn more about the farm placements, please contact the team at [email protected] or call 01594 861137.