St Werburghs City Farm: Supporting Your Community

by ST WERBURGHS CITY FARM in Bristol, Bristol City, United Kingdom

We did it
On 4th November 2022 we successfully raised £42,159 ( + est. £2111.50 Gift Aid ) with 286 supporters in 42 days

We are #YourFarm, and we need your support to provide services for young people and adults experiencing mental ill-health this Winter.

Project by ST WERBURGHS CITY FARM

 New stretch target

First of all - thank you all so much! We're completely overwhelmed by the amazing outpouring of support over the last few weeks. However, we're not done yet - we've set our sights even higher and have set a stretch target of £40,000!

Reaching our stretch target will enable us to maintain and increase our community support services and ensure we can reach more people over the winter and into the spring. We will also be able to invest in our sites and social enterprises to ensure that we can continue supporting our community into the future. 

Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts - your support means the world to us! 


#YourFarm

St Werburghs City Farm, set in the heart of inner city Bristol, has been working with our community for over 40 years. We offer opportunities for school children, young people, adults with learning disabilities and people facing all kinds of disadvantage. We aim to build resilience, reduce isolation and strengthen confidence, skills and community. 

Throughout the pandemic, we have continued offering vital support to our community.

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Prior to Covid, we proudly generated 50% of our annual running costs through events, site hire, green weddings, school / tailored visits, placement fees and produce sales. However, this trading income has not yet returned to its pre-pandemic levels, whilst our running costs have significantly increased. We have medium to long-term income generation strategies that kick in from April 2023, but we need your help to raise £40,000 to ensure that we can offer consistent and quality services to those most in need this autumn and winter. This money will help us to cover the cost of staffing, activity resources and overheads until our trading income recovers.

Please help the Farm today.

As we come out of the pandemic, our services are more in demand than ever before. Our services allow our participants a space to breathe, relax and connect with nature, themselves and each other. There is increasing evidence about the positive impact nature has for depression and anxiety, as well as improving sleep and reducing stress, increasing happiness and reducing negative emotions. We know our services have a positive impact through quotes from our participants, such as:

“When he started cooking his face lit up. He's like a different person when he comes here. His teachers are lining up to come and see how different he is when he's in the kitchen.” - Teacher

"It has been unbelievably beneficial to my health and wellbeing and my recovery from bereavement. I feel very lucky to have found the farm and to have been welcomed to sessions here." - Volunteer

Over 60,000 Bristol families enjoy the Farm’s sites every year, and more than 3,000 people are supported by the dedicated staff. Please help #YourFarm today by donating to this urgent crowdfunding campaign today. Thank you!

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Owen Gent - signed, limited edition, high-quality Giclee prints

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Hannah Broadway - signed, limited edition, high-quality Giclee prints

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Rewards

This project offers rewards in return for your donation. Please select a reward below.

£50 or more

2 of 20 claimed

£50 Voucher for Psylo Clothing

Alternative clothing & lifestyle conscious brand inspired by underground subcultures and the diverse arts & crafts. Ethically handmade clothing since 1999. These vouchers are valid at Psylo's Camden or online store for one year, on all Psylo designs (excluding other brands).

£5 or more

Buy the goats dinner!

Chip in and help feed the goats for a day!

£30 or more

Farm T-Shirt - Unisex fit

A gorgeous, organic cotton T-shirt in a unisex cut with a rounded neckline, with the Farm's iconic logo printed on the front in white. Please select the colour you would like in the options below, and we will email you to ask which size you would like (available from XXS to 5XL)

£30 or more

Farm T-shirt - Fitted

A gorgeous, organic cotton T-shirt in fitted cut with a rounded neckline, with the Farm's iconic logo printed on the front in white. Please select the colour you would like in the options below, and we will email you to ask which size you would like (available from XS to XXL)

£35 or more

1 of 2 claimed

Hannah Broadway print - An Appreciation of Yellow

Gorgeous, limited edition, signed A3 Giclee print by Hannah Broadway, a Bristol-based illustrator and designer. Hannah's work celebrates her love of the little things in life, from cups of tea that someone else makes, to dancing in the kitchen. Her quirky, colourful artwork will bring joy to any home. Images of each print are to the left, underneath the main text.

£35 or more

1 of 2 claimed

Hannah Broadway print - Pots and Plants

Gorgeous, limited edition, signed A3 Giclee print by Hannah Broadway, a Bristol-based illustrator and designer. Hannah's work celebrates her love of the little things in life, from cups of tea that someone else makes, to dancing in the kitchen. Her quirky, colourful artwork will bring joy to any home. Images of each print are to the left, underneath the main text.

£50 or more

2 of 30 claimed

Entry to win 2 x tickets to Noisily Festival 2023

This is a fantastic chance to win 2 x tickets to Noisily Festival of Music and Arts, 7th - 10th July 2023. An awe-inspiring boutique forest festival that celebrates the individual, cultivates understanding in the collective, and explores what it means to be human in today’s World. Whilst rooted in the electronic music scenes, Noisily is a holistic environment which feeds the mind, body and soul.

£50 or more

0 of 100 claimed

2023 Entry to Lost Horizon Sauna and Solar Stage

Described as a festival-within-a-festival, Lost Horizon boasts a luxurious, wood-fired sauna yurt, alongside a relaxation garden and solar-powered stage with the finest performers. In 2023, Lost Horizon will be gracing Glastonbury festival, Secret Garden Party, All About Love, with more festivals yet to be confirmed. This reward will give you entry to Lost Horizon at one of their 2023 events - please note this does NOT include festival entry.

£90 or more

1 of 30 claimed

Vegetable Gardening for Beginners - online course

Always wanted to grow your own veggies but don't know where to begin? This is the reward for you! This Propagation Place course will act as a companion and guide into your first forays of growing your own vegetables. The course material is a mixture of videos, activities and written information, with interactive quizzes to measure your progress. A fantastic way to get ready for growing next Spring!

£90 or more

1 of 5 claimed

Half-day hire of the Community Building

Built like a hobbit house, the room is bright, clean and offers a great space within a green oasis for a birthday parties, friendly gatherings, meetings, training events or other activities. Next door to the playground which makes it perfect for children's parties!

£150 or more

0 of 1 claimed

3 hour party with Safari Sounds

Let the party come to you and enjoy Bristol's best underground 12v sound system! Safari Sounds hosts informal alfresco improv exercise sessions in various public spaces around Bristol. For one night only they will bring the bangers especially to you at a location of your choice (within reason). Subject to availability. Timings and location negotiable.

£200 or more

0 of 1 claimed

£200 Change in Nature course or retreat

Change in Nature resources people and organisations to take purposeful action in a pivotal time. From secluded woodland areas to wild riverside meadows, their retreats are held in secret, private locations around the UK. They create temporary villages with fire pits, sheltered spaces, compost toilets and wild camping spots to provide an authentic, yet comfortable, experience in nature. Enjoy £200 towards a course or retreat of your choice.

£300 or more

3 of 5 claimed

Half-day hire of magical Boiling Wells

Half-day hire of our magical, off-grid Boiling Wells site, perfect for celebrations, gatherings, meetings and events. Nestled in a tranquil woodland valley near St Werburghs City Farm, Boiling Wells is 2.5 acres of rich nature with a steeped orchard, rambling soft fruit, grass terraces, wild green spaces, native trees and a nearby stream. With an outdoor kitchen, a fire pit and a roundhouse and a barn with woodburners.

£1,000 or more

0 of 5 claimed

Business Supporter

Your logo on the Supporters page of our website, a Certificate of Support for your wall to inspire others, and a shout out on social media to say thank you!

£2,500 or more

0 of 4 claimed

Business Supporter Package

Your logo on the Supporters page of our website, a Certificate of Support for your wall, a shout out on social media to say thanks, a Team Volunteer Day for up to 30 of your staff and use of Boiling Wells for a half-day event. Plus our undying gratitude!

£15 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Beautiful Libby Bove Textile Poster

Gorgeous textile poster of Libby Bove's iconic "Hares in Winter". Printed on organic cotton, this cloth poster is ideal for framing, eco wrapping paper or wall art.

£15 or more

2 of 2 claimed

Tea and Cake for Two at Better Foods

Treat yourself and a friend to a delicious treat - tea and cake for two at any Better Foods cafe in Bristol. What's there not to like? This voucher is valid until the end of December 2022.

£25 or more

2 of 2 claimed

Signed Copy of "Stage Invasion" by Pete Bearder

Award-winning poet Pete Bearder presents the unwritten history, science, and skill of spoken word and answers some under-explored questions: What is the history of performance poetry in the UK? How does emotional contagion happen in live literature? What has spoken word got to do with hypnotism and ecstatic states? This groundbreaking book explores a thriving ecology of artistry, and how it can serve us for cultural, social and political renewal.

£35 or more

2 of 2 claimed

Hannah Broadway print - Beautiful Big Flowers

Gorgeous, limited edition, signed A3 Giclee print by Hannah Broadway, a Bristol-based illustrator and designer. Hannah's work celebrates her love of the little things in life, from cups of tea that someone else makes, to dancing in the kitchen. Her quirky, colourful artwork will bring joy to any home. Images of each print are to the left, underneath the main text.

£45 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Owen Gent A4 Print - Blissful Shadow No.3

Beautiful, signed Giclee print by Owen Gent, a Bristol-based artist and illustrator, who's been working for over 10 years for clients such as Penguin Random House, Harper Collins and the BBC. Using a combination of traditional and digital painting techniques he explores subjects with subtlety and depth, using metaphor and warmth to tell stories. Images of each print are to the left, underneath the main text.

£45 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Faith & Betty Natural body care gift set

Faith & Betty Natural body care products made in Bristol. Using beautiful beeswax from a local beekeeper. ????Rejuvenating Face Balm ???? Vanilla & Rose Geranium Body Butter ???? Balancing Aroma-Roller ???? Shea & Honey Lip Balm

£55 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Owen Gent 30x30cm Print - Icarus No.2

Beautiful, signed Giclee print by Owen Gent, a Bristol-based artist and illustrator, who's been working for over 10 years for clients such as Penguin Random House, Harper Collins and the BBC. Using a combination of traditional and digital painting techniques he explores subjects with subtlety and depth, using metaphor and warmth to tell stories. Images of each print are to the left, underneath the main text.

£65 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Owen Gent A3 Print - Names of the Stars

Beautiful, signed Giclee print by Owen Gent, a Bristol-based artist and illustrator, who's been working for over 10 years for clients such as Penguin Random House, Harper Collins and the BBC. Using a combination of traditional and digital painting techniques he explores subjects with subtlety and depth, using metaphor and warmth to tell stories. Images of each print are to the left, underneath the main text.

£100 or more

1 of 1 claimed

Willow Basketry Workshop in Dartington, Devon

Learn how to weave your very own willow basket with Kirstie O'Leary. This is a voucher for a one day workshop (10.30am - 5.30pm), which will take place in Dartington, Devon. The voucher is valid for 6 months, contact Kirstie to arrange a date once you have claimed this fabulous reward!

£100 or more

1 of 1 claimed

CBD Bristol Gift set

CBD Bristol make 100% plant based, ethical, high quality products. This reward included a bundle of locally made topical CBD products and a CBD oil.

£130 or more

1 of 1 claimed

2 night stay in gorgeous shepherds hut in Pembroke

A rare opportunity to spend 2 nights in a unique hand built shepherd's hut in a private orchard setting deep in the wilds of the Preselli hills Pembrokeshire. A basic kitchen with running water, comfy seating, raised double bed and table. Internet is good. There is a shared shower block and a nearby compost toilet. Dependant on availability.

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