🌻 Care Farming for Mental Health 🌻

Looking for a gentle, hands-on way to reduce anxiety and boost wellbeing? Our care farm sessions combine practical farm tasks, nature, and animal care to support recovery from anxiety and depression.

🌿 Connect Naturally

Working on the farm gives you a chance to be with others without pressure. The focus is on farm tasks, so friendships form naturally, while caring for animals and plants helps rebuild confidence and empathy.

🌱 Build Skills and Confidence

Learn new skills, achieve tangible results, and feel a sense of accomplishment. Every task completed on the farm brings hope, self-esteem, and motivation — a stepping stone back to work or everyday life.

💪 Move Your Body

Farm life is active! From tending animals to planting and harvesting vegetables, you’ll move your body naturally. Many participants say the physical activity leaves them tired but satisfied, improving sleep and overall mood.

🍃 Restore Your Mind in Nature

Working outdoors in nature has a calming effect. Tasks like planting, harvesting, or caring for livestock require focus but not stressful thinking, allowing your mind to rest and recharge.

🐰 What to Expect

• One-day sessions per week (10 am – 3 pm)
• Fully funded, thanks to grant support
• Programs last 6–12 weeks
• Activities include animal care, growing vegetables, and seasonal crafts

📩 How to Join

Interested? Download our referral form above and email it to:
enquiries@thesunflowercommunitycarefarm.org.uk
Or call: 07850 953351 for more information.