Project details:-
To introduce a range of small farm yard animals to the Village and use these animals as part of our ongoing training and volunteering scheme for difficult to reach parts of our community.
What does your charity/project do?
We run a Victorian farming museum which was closed after the recent cutbacks. We are working to make it a community hub and offer training and volunteering opportunities for those who would normally find it difficult to engage
How does your charity/project support the local community?
We have an active volunteering scheme which engages with ex-offenders, those with mental health problems, serving offenders and other difficult to reach groups. As part of the volunteering program, then learn new skills which help them interact with others. Some go on to formal qualifications delivered on the site and use this as a route into employment.
What do you plan to use the CommunityForce award for?
As part of our ongoing program we would like to introduce some small animals to The Village. There is a lot of research that has shown those who find it difficult to engage with others often engage very well with animals. We would like to use the animals to build on the ideas of personal responsibility, caring, trust and team work. We have identified all the costs involved in this project and would use the £6000 towards paying for its setup.
Please support the project by registering at: https://communityforce.natwest.com/user/register/...Then vote for our project at: http://communityforce.natwest.com/project/2776
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