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sense. By joining us you will be supporting our cause of
maintaining sustainability for future generations also.
We also aim towards conservation and new volunteers
would really help towards conservation and
sustainability.
FCC together means that we can secure the future and
make sure we have a thriving, welcoming space for
everyone to enjoy. We wouldn’t be where we are today
without the support and participation of thousands of
people in our community. We’re asking you to join with
us on this wonderful journey that began in an empty
field seven years ago.
Why Join Us
As a member, you will help FCC to build an inclusive,
healthy and resilient community which takes practical
steps to overcome the environmental, social and
economic challenges and issues which face our
communities today.
As a Community Benefit Society, we are a not-for-profit
organisation with any profits being re-invested in the
business or used for the benefit of the community as
a whole.
The aims of community farming are to provide support
in the form of access to land, training, mentoring,
tools and infrastructure, for young and independent
rural entrepreneurs. We also aim to expand our
existing educational programmes to work with more
schools and offer regular adult workshops. We want to
continue to regenerate and steward the land, providing
a balanced habitat for the local ecology.
The investment from a potential new shareholder
should be considered as an opportunity to contribute
financially to the farm with the expectation of a social
dividend rather than a financial reward. This is a long-
term investment and aims to help local communities
in the long term. Sustainability is a long-term plan and
FCC are committed to this.
We aim towards:
• Being Economically Viable
• Helping to reduce the carbon foot print
• Providing increased opportunities and skills for the
local community
• Improving personal relations with the local
community and helping people grow in confidence
• Understanding more about nature and the
environment and farm life.
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The Farmeco is growing food, medicinal herbs and
raising animals in ways which reduce impact on the
environment and build economic and social resilience
by developing a local food network that benefits the
local community. We want the local community to be
involved and we want the farm to help and provide
further sustainable growth for local communities
surrounding the farm.
Join us as a shareholder
An offer to become a shareholder would really help
our business grow and will help direct support to the
community. As a shareholder, you will be part of a
body of warmth and support around our experienced
and committed team who have a wide variety of skills
including social care, crafts, farming, administration,
gardening and various experiences of working with
different diverse groups.
You will be involved in creating a self-sufficient
farm which aims to:
• Utilise trees and agriculture as a therapeutic
tool to provide health, social or educational care
services
• Reach vulnerable groups, including people
suffering with mental health problems, physical
disabilities, learning disabilities
• Encourage group involvement and help labour
requirements on a small mixed farm
• Make a return on investment.
How to Join
Complete an Online form @
http://www.farmeco.co.uk/membership
Contact David Rose on 07855252151
email: [email protected]