A new hub has been officially opened at Wisbech Community Farm.
The ribbon was cut on Wednesday, March 5, by the Mayor of Wisbech, Councillor Sidney Imafidon, and Deputy Lieutenant of Cambridgeshire, Belinda Sutton.
The new building will help the farm, which has been open since 2018, to increase its reach and reduce the waiting list for support.
The farm helps more than 600 children, families, and adults each month to gain confidence, develop skills, and improve their wellbeing through animal-assisted services, social therapeutic horticulture, and other land-based opportunities.
The new hub combines sustainable, carbon-neutral energy solutions with accessible facilities.
It will also help social enterprises in the area to thrive.
Katie Bristow, director of operations at People and Animals UK CIC, said: “The opening of this new community hub will make such a difference, future proofing our services for generations to come.
"We’ll be able to reach more local people and provide support to overcome isolation, create pathways into employment and empower residents to achieve independence, reducing pressures on statutory services.
“We couldn’t have done it without our fantastic network of partners, providing both funding and in-kind support to turn our dream into reality, and for that I am eternally grateful.”
Matt Parsonage, head of communities at Clarion Futures, said: “We’re proud to have supported the Wisbech Community Farm since its inception in 2018, providing both funding and access to additional resources and expertise through our social value programme.
"It’s great to see this new building officially open and I’m sure that the farm will continue to grow, helping to inspire a love of nature and changing lives for the better.”
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