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Become a Friend of the Farm at Autism Together...

By sponsoring an animal you can help support Autism Together Farm and the vital service it offers to the autistic people we support - plus you can even meet your animal! 

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, and guinea pigs 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.

Choose an animal to sponsor below

You can sponsor one of our animals from as little as £20 a year! By sponsoring an animal, 100% of your annual fee goes directly towards our farm and animal care, for things such as food, shelter, and vet bills.

Chickens

Our chickens are free to roam at Raby Farm, and often get into mischief!
Sponsor for £20

Turkeys

One of the newer additions to the farm in 2024, our turkeys are very friendly.
Sponsor for £20

Ducks

We've got a verity of friendly ducks on the farm, all with pretty plumage.
Sponsor for £20

Guinea Pigs

Guinea pigs make great therapy animals for people we support to pet.
Sponsor for £20

Kunekune Pigs

These unique pigs just love living down at Raby Farm in their very own mud pen.
Sponsor for £40

Goats

Our pygmy goats are a big hit at the farm, and love to jump on on things.
Sponsor £40

Sheep

With the new additions of Snowy and Bear, we've now got a real flock at the farm!
Sponsor for £60

Alpacas

Alpacas are a popular animal with people we support who walk them.
Sponsor for £60

The people we support at the farm gain skills and confidence, through time spent with our animals...

• Exercise and fresh air in the outdoors promotes a healthy lifestyle.

• There's a range of different tasks for everyone to enjoy and get involved in.

• Petting and feeding animals can be very therapeutic for many autistic people.

• Most individuals gain huge amounts of new skills and confidence from working at our farm.

• The people we support can also gain external qualifications through their work on the farm.

• The farm offers a safe and secure environment for people of all needs. It's a perfect space to explore without the dangers of roads, or the stress of busy environments.

How will your donation help our farm?

Autism Together Farm is used daily by people who attend our day services, and by the people we support who live on our Raby site.

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 an enjoyable 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
  • £600 a year for regular vet check-ups
  • Emergency treatment, like alpaca Alfie’s operation
  • Repair and maintenance for fences, shelters and huts
  • Tools and materials to maintain the grounds

By sponsoring one of our farm animals, you’re helping to maintain this amazing service for the people we support, safe in the knowledge that your money is going directly to support the work of Autism Together Farm.

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What does my sponsorship include?

  • Sponsorship Certificate.
  • Photo postcard from your animal.
  • A welcome newsletter.
  • 1 x Volunteer Day a year to meet your animal on the farm.

Your sponsorship Welcome Pack will be delivered to you via Royal Mail within 5-10 working days after confirmation. If you haven’t received it by then, please get in touch via fundraising@autismtogether.co.uk

 

You can also find more information in our Terms & Conditions. 

FAQ

You will be given the opportunity to meet your sponsored animal once a year – full details will be in your Welcome Pack.

*Our farm is not open to the general public except for specific events.

Yes a sponsorship makes a great alternative gift! When you purchase your sponsorship, please ensure you fill out the recipients details in the comment section. 

100% of your sponsorship fee will go towards costs to feed and care for the animals, for things such as veterinary bills, materials to build enclosures and building maintenance.

Yes! You will need to sponsor each animal individually.

Your sponsorship will last one year – we will be in touch when your sponsorship is up for renewal.

Yes – but anyone under the age of 18 who wishes to visit on their volunteer day will need to be accompanied by an adult.

Unfortunately we can’t accommodate specific sponsorship requests, within your Welcome Pack you will receive full details including a postcard from your animal.

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