Bath City Farm has already raised more than half of its ongoing £40,000 campaign goal as part of efforts to cover costs and expand its services for the community.
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The charity, which is based in Whiteway, has thanked members of the public and farm supporters for their help, with just shy of £25,000 donated so far.
The campaign runs until Monday 2nd September, with match funding in place on every individual donation up to £250.
Bath City Farm is finding that demand for its services has never been higher, and it needs to raise the money to cover rising running costs to maintain and grow services as well as keep the site free at the point of access.
The money raised would pay for core operational costs such as staff to manage the site, rising energy costs and maintaining the 37-acre site for the 50,000 people who visit each year.
Money raised would also pay for vet bills, animal food and shelter.
Animals at the site play a vital role in targeted therapeutic work with participants of the farm’s health and wellbeing programmes.
For many, Bath City Farm is a place to recover from poor mental health and rebuild a healthier lifestyle in connection with nature and each other.
It is also a free resource for many families on a low income to spend a day out with children, experience and meet farm animals and access vital green space.
Visitors can also access nature trails around the site including woodland and ponds.
Alison Howell, communications lead at the charity, said: “We know it is a challenging time for everyone, but if you like what the Farm does for the local community, please consider giving to this campaign to help us sustain our vital community work and reach our target of £40 000.
“Every pound donated makes a difference to the hundreds of lives we can impact positively and the Aviva Community Fund are generously match funding every donation up to £250 until Monday 2nd September, enabling us to raise even more.”
To support Bath City Farm and donate, visit this link.
