By Adam Bratt – Farm Operations Manager, Nethercott House On winter evenings at Nethercott after the children have had their tea, the cattle need to be fed. All the cattle are settled in the barn, lying in their deep straw…

We were delighted to welcome Morgan (Marketing and Operations Manager at Terraverde) to Wick Court this spring for a hands-on introduction to farm life and the work they have supported. Terraverde is a new UK charity championing climate-adaptive and social…

Feeding the hens is more than just topping up the grain – it’s a chance to connect, learn and build confidence. On our farms, children help feed our chickens in three different ways, each one teaching something a little different….

For the next two weeks, we’re really excited to offer you the opportunity to DOUBLE your donation! Every £1 you donate to our Champions for Children appeal page will be matched, thanks to our amazing champion funder, The Childhood Trust….

On Sunday 8 June, our Pembrokeshire farm Lower Treginnis will take part in Open Farm Sunday. From 10am to 4pm, visitors are invited to explore our farm on the edge of the stunning St Davids peninsula and discover what makes…

On Sunday 22 June, Wick Court will welcome visitors from the local community and beyond as part of Open Farm Sunday. From 10am to 4pm , you’ll have the annual opportunity to visit our Gloucestershire farm, which is usually open…

Staff, volunteers and visiting children at our Lower Treginnis farm were delighted to welcome a very special guest this week, as Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal joined them for a visit on Wednesday. The Princess Royal has been a…

Nettles are abundant in verges and hedgerows in springtime and are great for beginner foragers as they are easy to identify. Although often remembered for childhood stings, they can actually be a tasty, nutritious and free addition to many dishes….

This week marks Real Bread Week, the international celebration of additive-free bread and people who make it. Making bread from scratch is always a favourite cooking session for children and young people visiting our farms – and there’s rarely a…

By Charlie Harrison – Farm School Leader, Nethercott House For Children’s Mental Health Week 2025, farm school leader Charlie reflects on how a week on one of our three farms enables children to learn about themselves in a new context,…

Back in December, a group of 30 students from Nescot College in Surrey spent a hugely enjoyable week at our Nethercott House farm. During their time with us, they broadened their knowledge of farming, sustainability and the natural world, enhancing…

Donna Edmonds, our Chief Executive, has announced that she will be stepping down at the end of March to take on a new role in the charity sector. Donna joined us in January 2022, initially leading our recovery from the…