Gortilea Social Farm

General information

Participants are presented with the opportunity of being a day farmer in a supportive environment to encourage them, regardless of ability and academic attainment, to discover and achieve tasks that they may have previously believed was out of their reach.

We support individuals with learning difficulties/mental health problems through farm based activities. through the use of activity analysis, assessment of function, collaborative goal setting and grading of activities Gortilea Social Farm provides a different intervention approach.

We provide participants with the opportunity to gain new skills and a possible accrediated qualification. Our fully trained staff support participants to reach their goals in what ever this may be. Our on site Occupational Therapist has gained qualifications in literacy and numeracy through farm based activities as well as hippotherapy (horse therapy).

A typical day can vary on the farm and is very much tailored to meet the needs of the individual participant, activities can include:

Horticulture- poly tunnel activities, planting flowers and trees.
Animal care- Sheep, Cows, Pigs, Horses and Dog.
Cookery
Baking
Community integration
Socialisation
Activities of Daily Living
Training opportunities
Support to employment.

Please feel free to request an information pack if you feel this is something which may be of interest to you.