Young Farmers building fires
Our Young Farmers sessions will give participants the opportunity to learn new skills, gain confidence, meet new people and take a break from the outside world, in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
The Young Farmers Programme exists to give young people in Tower Hamlets and the surrounding boroughs of Hackney, Newham, Islington and the City of London the opportunity to engage with green space in a meaningful way. Young people and parents can register their interest directly, we also accept referrals from children and young peoples services operating in Tower Hamlets.
Young Farmers is an opportunity for young people to…
Learn about animal care, food, farming and the natural world
Make friends and work in a team
Gain skills, experience and a reference to put on a CV
Find out about career options and training opportunities
Build confidence, resilience and self-belief
Reflect on their experiences and set goals to work towards
Young person gaining conservation skills - live hedge laying
The programme is open to everyone, but we prioritise young people who meet two or more of the below
Live in Tower Hamlets
Are from a low income family
Identify as a young carer – cares for someone in the family with disability or a health condition
Identifies as LGBTQIA+
Are from an asylum seeking or refugee family
From a Black, Asian or minority ethnic group
Has Special Educational Needs or an EHCP
Is under the care of CAMHS or other organisation providing mental health support.
Volunteer sessions will be weekly and led by experienced staff. A simple one-off registration and parental consent are required to get started.
Sessions run on Saturdays
9:30am-12pm (14-17 years)
1:30-3:30pm (11-13 years)
Download a registration form HERE if you are a young person or parent. If you know a young person that you would like to refer, please contacts us for more information and a referral form.
A farm for all…
🌻 We are a charity and are reliant on income from our education programme to remain a free community recourse. However, we believe in free education for all and will not refuse access to local schools, organisations or children.
🥕 If you are a school based in Tower Hamlets who would like to visit the farm but cannot afford to book onto one of our packages, please CONTACT education@spitalfieldscityfarm.org or for KS2 & KS3 classes, see our schools bursary scheme.
Sheep & wool fair 2021
“Spitalfields City Farm is a fantastic resource for our pupils, many of whom come from deprived or ‘just about managing’ families and have few opportunities to visit places of interest like this. Workshops such as this one really helps to broaden their experiences and enriches their learning at school. Thank you!”
- Year 4 teacher
MOBILE FARM?
If visiting our farm is a problem, we can come to you! We can bring a range of animals large or small for events or curriculum learning opportunities.
