Our mission is to get more people enjoying the benefits of a better food system so that community and nature thrive together.
From the physical and mental benefits of spending time on the land, to the nutritional benefits of enjoying fresh, organic food, we want to nourish community and nature through the joy in better food.
Here’s a snapshot of our most recent impact statistics, taken from across The Farm. Find out more in our annual report.
If you are interested in supporting The Farm, we would encourage you to visit our Support Us page to see all the ways you can contribute.
GROWING with community
1,700+ local people visited the farm last year
1,900 volunteer days worked to help us grow our crops last year
100% of course attendees agreed that they had improved their skills, confidence, sense of community and knowledge
sharing nourishing food
600+ local households benefit from our organic produce every week
40+ South West growers sold through us last year
40 local households benefit from discounted organic produce every month, supported by The Community Fund
200 organic Christmas hampers donated to families across Bristol each year
supporting local Wildlife
155% increase in bumblebee numbers since 2020
21 different butterfly species call our margins and hedgerows home
COMMUNications, People & FINANCE
1,900+ people read our newsletter about the joy of better food, every month
36 people are employed by The Farm, all at the National Living Wage or above
£0 profit. We are a not-for-profit organisation and all of our income goes towards paying producers a fair price; investing in our land and wildlife; and welcoming people from the community