Did you know that Autism Together has its own farm where staff, and the people we support, care for over 80 animals every day?

Nestled in 19 acres of our Raby site, our alpacas, pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, guinea pigs and rabbits keep everyone busy and entertained.

Autism Together Farm is a major part of our day services at Raby Gardens and offers a range of therapeutic and skill-enhancing activities for the people we support.

Many of our farm animals were donated to us, sometimes due to people not being able to care for them any longer or because they were getting old. All of them are named by the people we support.

Sponsor an Animal Today

By sponsoring an animal, 100% of your annual fee goes directly towards our farm and animal care, for things such as food, shelter, vet bills and more.

Helping autistic people gain skills, confidence and experience with animals at Raby Farm

Helping autistic people gain skills, confidence and experience with animals

  • Exercise and fresh air in the outdoors to promote a healthy lifestyle
  • A range of different tasks for everyone to enjoy and get involved in.
  • Spending time with, petting and feeding animals can be very therapeutic for many autistic people.
  • Individuals gain huge amounts of skills and confidence
  • The people we support can work towards awards qualifications whilst working on the farm
  • A safe, secure environment for people of all needs, perfect for exploring without the dangers of roads or stress of busy environments

Autism and the Farm

The farm is used daily by people who attend our Day Services, and by the people we support who live in Raby Hall. Once a year, our Children and Family Service holds a fun day at the farm, where families with autistic children can come together and enjoy a fun day out, knowing that their children are in a safe environment where they can feel free to express and enjoy themselves. It is a space where friendships and support networks can be formed.

The farm is hugely important to our organisation and especially to the people we support and you can help to make sure that continues into the future. By sponsoring an animal you can help directly with the day-to-day needs of the farm, such as:

  • £10,000 a year for animal feed
  • Around £600 a year for regular vet checkups
  • Additional costs for emergencies, like Alfie the Alpaca’s £3000 leg operation last year
  • Repair and ongoing maintenance of animal shelters, huts and homes
  • Tools and materials to maintain the grounds and upkeep of fencing etc.

By sponsoring an animal, you’re helping to maintain this amazing facility, safe in the knowledge that your money is going directly to support the work of Autism Together Farm.

Your Sponsorship Welcome Pack

What’s Inside:

  • Sponsorship Certificate
  • Photo postcard from your animal
  • About Autism Together Farm welcome newsletter
  • 1 x Volunteer Day a year to meet your animal on the Farm

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