Who we support
We support a wide range of people living with disabilities, ill health, or those who face isolation, disadvantage or vulnerability.
The farm provides a place of safety and comfort for many people who are needing support with their mental health and wellbeing. Our programmes can be used to support all ages and abilities, and our person-centred approach means that everyone involved helps shape their session own time with us.
Some of our funded wellbeing projects can be accessed through self-referral, although many people are directed to us via other third sector organisations, schools, medical professionals, and local authority support.
If you would like to explore how we could work with your group, or if you would like to access our workshops or programmes please get in touch.
Our work with young people
The Welsh government acknowledges the impact of adverse childhood experiences (ACES) on individuals and has made connections to the increased liklihood of those having experienced ACES facing disadvantage later in life. Our work with young people supports these findings and many of the groups we work with are supporting young people with high levels of anxiety, ptsd, addiction issues, or experiencing homelessness. We work with all ages to help support people experiencing disadvantage, however we feel that the younger people are when they access our services, the greater impact we can have towards reducing the impact of ACES throughout their lives.
Our programmes are widely used by pupil referral units, youth progression teams, young offenders, young people experiencing homelessness and substance misuse.
We support people experiencing…
...barriers to education
...learning differences
...homelessness
We work to support those experiencing homelessness by working alongside other third sector organisations and the local authority. Our sessions provide an opportunity to build social connections and recovery.
Many of those we work with are needing support with their mental health. Our sessions are person-centred and designed around the needs of each individual, and are led by caring practitioners who have lived-experience of mental health challenges.
Our sessions can be used to support those who are experiencing addiction or addiction-related challenges, whilst providing an opportunity to meet others facing similar problems. The farm’s natural environment and caring staff form an ideal opportunity to support the changes needed to improve mental health and aid recovery.
Loneliness can affect anyone and can have profound and wide ranging effects for those experiencing it. Almost 50% of the adult population in the UK in 2022 reported feeling lonely at some point, and it is considered to be one of the greatest challenges to public health. We are available to support people feeling the effects of loneliness and run programmes that help form social connections and support.
Our programmes can support victims of abuse and their families, providing a safe and supportive place in nature to relax and heal. We work alongside other organisations who refer into our programmes but also work with individuals referring into our funded programmes. Our sessions allow for supportive connections to form amongst others with similar experiences, and use nature to promote resilience and wellbeing.
...social, emotional and physical barriers
The Farm provides a place of safety and support, with person-centred delivery at its heart. All people are treated with respect and kindness, and the social and physical environment is adjustable to be as inclusive as possible.
Nature-based Intervention Centre
Using nature to create positive changes in the lives of people living with disabilities, ill health, or those who face isolation, disadvantage or vulnerability.
07934 720210
Cae Rhug Farm, Cae Rhug lane, Gwernaffield, Mold, CH75DY