freightliners farm
London
Freightliners City Farm is a community-focused charity based in the heart of
Islington. OUR MISSION Our mission is to welcome visitors to our farm free of
charge, and run evidence-based programmes that have a significant positive
impact on both visitors and volunteers in the community. “ If it wasn’t for the
farm I don’t know where I’d be now. I’m so grateful for everything they did for
me. — Lily, a former volunteer WHAT WE'VE ACHIEVED Volunteers c. 66 volunteers
in 2016 – including people with learning disabilities, mental health issues and
difficulties dealing with loss and isolation. As a result of volunteering at the
farm: MENTAL HEALTH: 96% feel less worried and anxious PHYSICAL HEALTH: 89% feel
physically more fit EMPLOYMENT: 71% developed their career Visitors c. 40,000
visitors in 2016 – including parents of young children, people with mental
health issues/learning disabilities and people who feel disconnected from nature
and their community. As a result of visiting the farm: MENTAL HEALTH: 88% feel
less worried and anxious INCLUSION: 92% feel a bigger part of the community
EDUCATION: 82% know more about animals and looking after them
