The Community Farm is a not-for-profit social enterprise based in the Chew Valley just outside Bristol and Bath. We are a nature-friendly farm, founded in 2011 as a Community Benefit Society and are owned and governed by our shareholder members.
Working with a network of organic producers and local farmers who share our ethics, we supply fresh, local and organic food via a box delivery service to hundreds of households throughout Bristol, Bath, The Chew Valley, Frome and Weston-Super-Mare.
Any surplus that we make is reinvested into our own Community programmes and used to fund volunteering sessions, wellbeing courses and events at The Farm; as well as helping us manage the land in a way that’s beneficial for all life.
We welcome everyone in our Community to nourish their body and mind by spending time on our shared land. Whether you’re interested in learning, therapy or play, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved for individuals and for groups.
We are always looking for funding to keep our community programme running. If you would like to support us, please donate here.
One evening in 2009 a handful of local people gathered around a kitchen table to join Luke Hasell (farmer in the Chew Valley) and Phil Haughton (founder of the Better Food Company) in their ambition to create a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) project on Luke’s family land. The aim was an open farm, producing local food, involving lots of people, and caring for the natural world – an antidote to the harmful industrialised, global food system.
In the beginning we had a blank field – no tracks, trees, irrigation, polytunnels or built structures and about 7 staff. The field team took their breaks under a tarpaulin, admin was done from a cabin two miles away, and boxes were packed in a dark, old warehouse down the road.
Since then, we have developed the site, built the team (now around 30 paid staff), learned about the land, expanded the box scheme and created a very special place where over a thousand people each year enjoy learning and working on the land.
Join more than 500 members who have invested in The Community Farm and have a say in how we’re run.
As an investor, you’ll be part of creating a new approach to sustainable farming; one that can endure and be copied for wider benefit.
The minimum investment is £50 and the maximum investment is £100,000 and any amount in between may be invested. You will then be a co-owner of our Community Benefit Society and entitled to one vote at our Annual General Meeting.
The money raised through open share offers contributes to our everyday running costs. It might be used for the repair or purchase of equipment, or for a capital purchase, or new kit for our learning activities.
The Community Farm is committed to protecting individuals’ personal data. We’ve updated our Privacy and Data Protection Policy to comply with new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation.
You have many rights regarding your personal data. You can see what data we access, and you can update your information and communication preferences at any time.
Our policy document outlines in detail how The Farm collects, stores and handles your personal data. If you’d like to find out more, please read the policy (below).
In addition, The Community Farm offers these promises to our valued customers and supporters:
Our growing operation is based in Chew Magna, overlooking the beautiful Chew Valley Lake. We currently farm on 8.3 acres with the whole site extending to 15 acres. We are happy to be farming on Grade 1 agricultural land, which means we have a fantastic sandy loam soil that allows us to grow a huge variety of crops.
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The Community Farm is an extraordinary place. We think we have some pretty extraordinary people too! From our Management Committee to our Staff and our fabulous volunteers, you'd be hard-pushed to find a more dedicated and committed group of people.
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The Community Farm
Denny Lane
Chew Magna
Bristol BS40 8SZ
The same wonderful, organic produce that goes into our veg boxes is available for sale at The Farm's Veg Shed.
The Community Farm is a not-for-profit organisation, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a Community Benefit Society.
Our registration number on the Mutuals Public Register is 31018 R. Our companies Number at Companies House is IP031018
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