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Amelia Trust Farm is a registered charity and Care Farm, as well as a visitor attraction and welcoming space for all to enjoy. During term time, we run the GROW programme for disadvantaged and vulnerable teenagers across South Wales. Our young people take part in a variety of meaningful activities at the Farm including taking care of the animals, health and wellbeing, woodwork, music sessions, working in the woodland, art, and more. Our young people learn new skills, build their confidence, and find a new sense of belonging at the Farm. As well as the GROW programme, we run several other programmes for young people, including for home schooled families, and a holiday project. Working in partnership with other charities, adults with learning disabilities and veterans of the armed forces and emergency services also enjoy the benefits of the countryside and nature. The Farm is open to the public every day of the year except Christmas Day where people can see the animals, explore the woodland, play in the outdoor park, and enjoy the benefits of being outside. *** When a child struggles, their family struggles too. “GROW. We had no idea how this service would help our son grow. In the midst of absolute despair, we entrusted the staff with out son at a very tender age, when he should have been in full time education. After years of battling with systems in which our son just did not fit, he found his place to thrive. The initial months of attending a variety of sessions just increased the challenges created by emotional health issues, lack of formal education, and lack of peer support/friendship groups. This did not stop the team supporting our son and us until the time he was able to settle, see his place, and start to flourish. Month by month, year by year, the staff at GROW never gave up, encouraged, inspired, challenged, corrected, and cheered our boy on until finally he started to achieve, needing less cajoling and independently started to show his true colours. This weekend, our son worked at the Farm in a paid role and has enrolled at college too. “The difference this team has made to not only our son, but us as a family, is undeniably one of the most positive things that has happened over the last five years.” Without the support of the GROW function and the really awesome, dedicated staff, we know we all would have had a much more traumatic journey. Thank you all, for helping our son GROW.”