Change a disabled child's life through therapeutic farm sessions
Welcome to Chailey
Chailey Heritage Foundation changes the lives of children with complex disabilities everyday. From being able to say ‘I love you’ to taking their first steps, we provide life-changing care, education and support for the whole family.
Our Specialist Services, like Patchwork Farm, are crucial resources to the young people we support, all of whom are wheelchair users, many are non-verbal and have a vision or hearing impairment. These services are entirely dependent on generous donations and simply would not exist without the support of our community.
Let’s connect and explore our world together!
Get involved
Your school can raise funds to change the lives of young people at Chailey Heritage Foundation through choosing to support Patchwork Farm.
There are plenty of ways you can get involved and make a difference to a young person’s life – host a bake sale, organise a football tournament, or even hold a talent show!
We have ready-made materials for you to run your own ‘Design your own wellies’ colouring competition - it’s a great way to get everyone involved and kickstart your fundraising journey!
Gather your team and raise as much as you can so that all children can have access to this amazing outdoor learning space.
Benefits of coming to Patchwork Farm
- A free blended session with Chailey young people on the farm
- Get up close with nature and enhance your understanding of wildlife and biodiversity
- PSHE education: learn about disabilities, diversity and make a difference to your community
- Connecting learning to life: hands-on bespoke learning experiences, tailored to your school’s topics
- Free school assembly
- Invite to the community opening of The Den
- Thank you certificate and publicity in our newsletter
- A fantastic community barnaising opportunity
|| Click here to get involved and receive your introduction pack ||
The 'Den' idea
The Den will be built with local sustainable materials and will connect with the existing barn at the farm, ensuring everyone has a place to gather and enjoy activities, rain or shine!
At the heart of what we do is ensuring that people with disabilities are included, accepted and are valued members of the community. We want to open our doors and invite the community in - mixing students of diverse abilities enhances respect and understanding for every child in our community.
The Den will increase opportunities for schools like yours to use this amazing space, allowing your pupils to gain the educational, therapeutic benefits of connecting with their environment, whilst changing the lives of the Chailey young people.
The Den will be created for everyone and we cannot wait to share it with you!
