Longmead Community Farm is committed to helping families and young people overcome serious problems and rebuild their lives. We couldn't do the work we do without the help of our volunteers but we are desperate to make some security repairs to enable us to offer support to more families and young people.

Instead of us telling you why its so great here, here are some of the things families and young people have had to say about Longmead:

' Coming here is respite from everyday life which is difficult at the moment' (14 year old female)

"I kind of want to be at home playing call of duty but I also kind of want to be here" (16 year old, Aug 2019)

"I like getting to do things here" (8 year old, Feb 2019)

"I like the big house, its nice and comfy, I wish I could live here" (6 year old Feb 2019)

"Longmead gives me energy, it helps me do my studies the rest of the week" (14 year old, Feb 2019 )

"We [mother & daughter] feel safe here, the staff listen to us & accept us as we are." (Mother,Jan 2019 )

"We [Father & two daughters] love the farm, we just love being outside and it gives us a chance to spend time together. I like being able to help out at the farm" (Father,March 2019 )

"My children behave so well when we are here"( Mother May 2019 )

"I've never seen my child be so focused and calm before, he loves the chickens, but loves how he is treated here" (Mother, June 2019)

"Coming here has really helped us, we dont argue here" (Mother, June 2019)

"Thank you for our time here, we all really enjoyed it and was great to spend time together" (Mother April 2019)

"Because there isn't signal here, Ive realised Im less distracted by my phone, I tried it a home and my children were better behaved" (Mother Feb 2019)

"I feel I get respect for my health problems when I come here" ( mother)

"I love the kitchen, I love everyone helping, normally no one cooks for me, I think its great we work together" (mum of two boys )