New stretch target
We are overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and your kind messages. Thanks to your generosity, we have met our target to cover the immediate costs of the damage caused by the recent floods in just 24 hours! Your support will enable us to act quickly to begin restoring lost produce, rebuild planting beds, and take steps to prevent future flooding.
But we know that the work doesn’t stop here.
We’re now setting a stretch goal to ensure the long-term sustainability of Oxford City Farm. As we’ve exceeded our initial target, the additional funds will go towards covering our core operational costs – the essential foundation that keeps everything we do running smoothly. These costs are the backbone of our work and include:
- Volunteer support and expenses, ensuring we can continue to engage and thank the incredible volunteers who give their time to the farm.
- Kitchen supplies and maintenance, so we can provide cooking sessions that teach people how to prepare nutritious meals from fresh, seasonal produce.
- Growing materials and site maintenance, which are vital to keep our farm productive, sustainable, and a place for people to engage with food and nature.
- Animal care, including feed, veterinary costs, and maintaining safe enclosures, so our animals can thrive as part of our educational and therapeutic activities.
- Utilities like electricity, water, phone, and internet, which allow us to maintain a welcoming and functional space for all visitors.
- Health & Safety services, insurance, and staff training to ensure we remain safe, compliant, and able to deliver our programmes at a high standard.
In the past year, Oxford City Farm engaged over 7,000 attendees through 101 community farming & visitor sessions and partnered with 30 organisations to deliver 300 field-to-fork sessions. These programmes promote wellbeing, teach people about sustainable food systems, and foster a sense of community.
By reaching our stretch goal of £40,000, we can secure the resources needed to continue offering these essential activities, ensuring that more people can benefit from the farm’s work.
Every donation is now doubled, thanks to the match-funding commitment from the Aviva Community Fund, so your contribution will go twice as far in supporting Oxford City Farm’s long-term future.