Rock Farm

Rock Farm is a project of One Church Brighton, transforming a six-acre market garden into a future-looking conservation food forest for the restoration of both natural species and vulnerable human beings.

They focus on three key areas: regenerative methods of food production, innovative conservation strategies and accessible community support for the most vulnerable.

 

Type of activities:

Food growing / Conservation / Ecotherapy activities / Creative and arts (including woodwork / building)

Specialist client experience:

Mental health, long-term unemployed, learning disabilities, vulnerable women, at-risk youth, low-income families

“Volunteering at Rock Farm is integral to my mental health and physical wellbeing and a key day in my week… it has become my safe space; a slice of normality and peace during challenging and uncertain times.”

 

– Rock Farm participant –

Location

Rock Farm, The Hollow, Washington, West Sussex, RH20 3DA
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Contact

Call
01273 694746

Email
ben@onechurchbrighton.org

Website
RockFarmVeg

Project info

Transport provided:
Minibus from central Brighton on Wednesday and Friday

Public transport and parking:
Parking is available.

Drop-in:
Yes

Time-limited course:
Yes

Cost:
Free to volunteer
£400pp for 10-week nature connection, mental health and horticulture skills course. Bespoke training, support and permaculture courses available.

Availability:
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday

Facilities:
Toilet
Shelter (heated cabin)
Fire
Lunch provided at some sessions
Level access but soft ground

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