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Celebrating 50 years of growing, learning and thriving on our farms!

This week marks a very special milestone for Farms for City Children – 50 years since our very first school arrived at Nethercott House. What started as our founders Clare and Michael Morpurgo’s powerful vision to give children the chance...
Celebrating 50 years of growing, learning and thriving on our farms!
  • 15/09/2026

    Event: Michael Foreman & Michael Morpurgo: Celebrating 50 Years of Farms for City Children

    We’re delighted that Chris Beetles Gallery will be supporting Farms for City Children with a special exhibition celebrating our 50th anniversary. From 29 September to 10 October 2026, the gallery will display 50 original illustrations by Michael Foreman from Kaspar:…

  • 11/09/2026

    From the farm to The Savoy!

    A group of children who spent a week living and learning at Wick Court swapped wellies for chef whites this week as they helped prepare canapés alongside The Savoy’s kitchen team for a special 50th anniversary celebration. Twelve children from…

  • 02/09/2026

    Event: The Wick Court Harvest Gathering

    On Saturday 19 September, join us between 11am – 6pm for a golden celebration of food, farming and heritage at the Wick Court Harvest Gathering.  Along with local partners, you’ll have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal, vibrant music…

  • 30/06/2026

    Event: Nethercott House open garden

    On Thursday 6 August, Nethercott House will open its gates for a special open garden afternoon in the heart of Devon. From 1pm to 4.30pm (last entry 4pm), visitors are invited to stroll through our spectacular Victorian kitchen garden, usually…

  • 28/06/2026

    Event: Salar Gallery Art Exhibition

    From 4-29 August 2026, the Salar Gallery in Hatherleigh, Devon will be hosting a unique exhibition of artwork, photography and print making celebrating 50 years of Farms for City Children. Featuring work by James Ravilious, Chris Chapman and Charlotte Whatmore,…

  • 13/05/2026

    50 voices: Turning grief into purpose

    Farms for City Children has many supporters, from businesses making us their charity of the year to individuals who pound the streets running epic sponsored marathons, we are truly indebted to each one. People have many reasons for fundraising for…

  • 23/04/2026

    50 voices: Running in a grandfather’s footsteps

    As we continue to celebrate our 50th anniversary we spoke to Katherine Emerson who is taking on the London Marathon, in support of Farms for City Children, who meant so much to her family. In this piece, she reflects on…

  • 23/03/2026

    Event: Farm to Feast at Lower Treginnis

    Join us on the evening of 22 July 2026 for a special evening supper club at Lower Treginnis, celebrating 50 years of Farms for City Children. Guests will enjoy a beautiful night of local food, music, words and imagery, featuring…

  • 26/01/2026

    Celebrating 50 years of growing, learning and thriving on our farms!

    This week marks a very special milestone for Farms for City Children – 50 years since our very first school arrived at Nethercott House. What started as our founders Clare and Michael Morpurgo’s powerful vision to give children the chance…

  • 02/12/2025

    Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025

    For the next seven days, we’re really excited to offer you the opportunity to get your donation DOUBLED! Every £1 you donate to our Big Give Christmas Challenge will be matched, thanks to our amazing champion funder, the AKO Foundation….

  • 10/11/2025

    Growing our partnership with Computershare

    Our three-year partnership with Computershare launched in January 2025, uniting their teams across their London, Croydon and Bristol offices to further their work through their global Change a Life Foundation. Computershare has an established commitment to supporting good causes, with…

  • 22/10/2025

    Meeting our pledges: Impact Report 2024-25

    We are delighted to share our latest annual impact report, summarising the highlights of a truly remarkable year and – most importantly – the impact that time on our farms has had on visiting children and young people. Opportunities to…

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