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We offer activity-based employee team building in the form of Team Challenge Days. These sessions help us maintain the Farm site for the benefit of the community, while also raising vital funds to care of our animals and subsidise our education programmes.
A team day with us can be part of an ongoing partnership with the Farm, or as a one-off event, but the benefits are most definitely mutual!
Due to popularity, we recommend booking at least 3 months in advance!
We are now FULLY BOOKED until December 2024, and are taking bookings for 2025.
Salesforce volunteers.
For you
Enhance team bonds and promote employee wellbeing
Learn new skills
Enjoy a rewarding day in an inspirational setting
Contribute to the local community and environment
Fulfil Corporate Social Responsibility aspirations
For us
Receive practical help on site from highly motivated groups
Share the importance of a rural community in London
Develop new relationships and perspectives
Generate funds towards the running costs of the farm
Help us deliver on our strategy and charitable objectives
”One of the loveliest experiences I've ever had through work. I'd recommend it to anyone.”
“I received rave reviews from all those who took part. Everyone enjoyed being outdoors and productive... It also left us feeling more connected to our office neighbourhood and wanting to prolong that feeling. ”
Weightmans volunteers.
Due to the flexible nature of farm life we can’t guarantee set activities in advance. However, there will be a mix of gardening, DIY, farmyard tasks and of course, animal interaction! All activities are supervised, so no experience is needed but please let us know of any medical conditions prior to the day so we can plan activities accordingly. Typical examples of tasks include:
Mucking out the paddocks and stables
Painting fences and varnishing picnic tables
General repairs and DIY
Pond clearing
Maintaining the habitats of our Great Crested Newts
Weeding and wood chipping gardens and pathways
Sowing seeds and planting bulbs
Pruning fruit trees and harvesting crops
Animal grooming and feeding
Muck heap management
What to wear?
Volunteers should wear sturdy shoes and dress in layers, ready for all weather conditions. Trousers and long sleeve tops are advisable. We provide gloves, rain jackets and wellies as required.
Schedule - Full Day / Half Day
09:30 - Arrival and set up. (Full day and Half Day AM)
10:00 - Health & Safety briefing and Farm Tour.
10:30 - Splitting into groups and starting tasks.
12:30 - Lunch. (End of session for Half Day AM.)
13:30 - Activities continue. (Arrival and set up for Half Day PM.)
14:00 - (Health & Safety briefing and Farm Tour for Half Day PM.)
14:30 - (Assigning and starting tasks for Half Day PM.)
16:15 - Clean up and debrief. (Full Day and Half Day PM.)
The costs below include a £150 session fee, and the rest is a voluntary donation. This covers staff supervision, admin time, all tools and materials, gloves and PPE. The funds also subsidise our education programme, animal welfare bills, and general running costs so we can keep the farm free to visit 6 days a week throughout the year. This allows us to offer our much-needed services to our local community who live in one of the most deprived boroughs in the UK.
Full days (Mon - Fri)
9.30am – 4.30pm
Pricing by group size:
Up to 10 - £750
11-20 - £1500
21-30 (max) - £2250
Half days (Mon - Fri)
Morning 9.30am – 12.30pm
Afternoon 1.30pm – 4.30pm
Pricing by group size:
Up to 10 - £450
11-20 - £900
21-30(max) - £1350
"The whole day was incredibly well organised and your staff were so welcoming and looked after us very well. Everyone had a fantastic day and we are really pleased to have played a small part in your wonderful farm."
"It was a great opportunity to help such a lovely cause and also improve our mental health which we certainly did."
Cancellation Policy
Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds or date changes for poor weather. Team Challenges will go ahead through all conditions unless Met Office warnings state it is unsafe to do so.
Cancellations made within 14 days of the event date will forgo 50% of the fee. This is to cover the cost of staffing and admin time, as well as compensate for the loss of other bookings. Please ensure you check your travel arrangements in advance.
The Rosebery Tea Hut serves homemade farm soups, salads, quiches, sausage rolls, coffees and cakes. We recommend booking catering in advance for large groups. Teams can also bring lunch with them, or head out to the cafes and beigel shops on nearby Brick Lane. Please note, the Rosebery Tea Hut is closed on Mondays and has limited opening hours in winter, unless otherwise arranged.
Newable volunteers.
Some of the companies that have participated in Team Challenges include: Accenture, AND Digital, Antares, Apollo, Ares, Ascential, Austrian Tourism Board, Aviva, AXA, Bank of England, BEAT Capital, BACP, Beazley, Brewin Dolphin, City Bridge Trust, City & Guilds, Dock & Bay, Equistone, FactSet, Four Paws, FRC, Freshfields, FSCS, Gallagher, Grain Sustainability, Hu Kitchen, IFF Research, Internet Matters, Inmarsat, ISG, ITV, Janus Henderson, Lockton, Natura, Newable, Nomura, Nuveen, MTV, Peel Hunt, Samsara, Salesforce, SEI, Standard Chartered, Talbot UW, Texel Foundation, United Talent Agency, Us Two, Weightmans, and The Worshipful Company of Actuaries.
We also work closely with the East London Business Alliance (ELBA), are an Environmental Partner with 1% For the Planet and have been awarded a Green Care Quality Mark by Social Farms & Gardens. This shows that we run a safe, professional organisation and look after the people and animals in our care.
Beyond the Team Challenge Days, we are very interested in developing ongoing partnerships. Please contact Sam, our Corporate Partnerships Manager, to discuss further: sam@spitalfieldscityfarm.org
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