Sacrewell
Peterborough, UK
Since 1964, The William Scott Abbott Trust has proudly managed Sacrewell, a welcoming family farm dedicated to teaching visitors about where their food comes from, fostering a love for the countryside, and inspiring outdoor exploration and play.
At Sacrewell, we care for a variety of animals, demonstrating the delicate balance between farming and wildlife in rural England. Visitors have the opportunity to connect with our animals and experience the great outdoors first-hand.
Every penny raised is reinvested into the upkeep of the farm, the care of our livestock, the preservation of our heritage buildings, and the promotion of countryside learning. Your support is vital in helping us preserve our heritage and mission for generations to come.
Your generosity directly enables us to:
- Provide Enrichment for Animals
Supply fresh treats, toys, and enrichment activities to ensure the happiness and well-being of our animals.
-[Fund Educational Resources
Create engaging materials and programs that inspire future agricultural enthusiasts.
- Preserve Heritage Buildings
Maintain and protect historic structures like Sacrewell Mill to keep history alive and accessible.
- Improve Animal Welfare
Build new shelters and upgrade enclosures, creating safe and natural living spaces for our animals year-round.
To continue our work, we also seek support for:
- Materials and Tools for Site Maintenance
Items like paving slabs, wood, sawdust, outdoor paint, and tools for groundskeeping, along with enrichment materials like IBC tanks and plastic barrels for our animals.
- Gardening Equipment and Materials
Essential tools including outdoor brooms, shovels, rakes, wheelbarrows, and materials like plants, fruit, vegetable and herbs seeds, and compost for areas like our Sensory Garden, which combines well-being and agricultural education.
- Volunteer Support Resources
Resources to keep our incredible volunteers safe and supported, including gloves, high-visibility vests, garden kneelers, and first aid supplies.
- Kitchen Area Update
We aim to modernize our kitchen with new cupboards and countertops, ensuring a functional and welcoming space for our team and visitors.
Whether big or small, your generosity helps keep Sacrewell a thriving hub for animals, people, and education. Thank you for supporting The William Scott Abbott Trust and being part of our story!
What we've received
Meals373
Volunteering (hrs)Volunteering (hours)96
Money£600
Family Voice Peterborough
Peterborough, UK
How We Identify Service Users and Their Needs
Family Voice Peterborough identifies service users primarily through:
• Community outreach: Events, cultural days, and partnerships with local groups
• Referrals: From schools, Family Hubs, health professionals, and other voluntary sector organisations.
• Direct engagement: Through surveys, feedback forms, registration links, and QR codes used in our PINS programme and other initiatives.
• Listening to lived experience: We work closely with parent carers, especially those from seldom-heard communities, to understand barriers and tailor support.
We prioritise families with children and young people who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and those who face social exclusion, language barriers, or financial hardship.
Services Offered by Family Voice Peterborough
We offer a wide range of services, including:
Information, Advice & Signposting
• SEND support pathways
• Navigating EHCPs, school transitions, and local services
• Culturally sensitive guidance for migrant families
Inclusive Activities & Trips
• Family days out tailored for SEND children
• Cultural celebration events
• Sensory-friendly and accessible venues
Parent Carer Participation
• The PINS Programme (Participation, Inclusion, Needs, Support)
o Workshops, feedback sessions, and co-production opportunities
o Welcome packs for schools and goody bags for families
• Representation in strategic meetings with local authorities
Fundraising & Community Empowerment
• Events like the Sky Dive Fundraiser to support inclusive activities
• Collaboration with community champions
Advocacy & Rights Support
• Support for families navigating health and social care systems
• Empowering parent carers to understand and assert their rights
Food Support
• Access to food parcels and emergency supplies for families in crisis
• Partnerships with food banks and community kitchens
• Culturally appropriate food at events to reduce stigma and promote inclusion
• Voucher distribution for shopping in local supermarkets helping tackle the burden of the rising cost of household shopping
Charges for Services
Most of our services are free of charge, especially those funded through grants or supported by donations. This includes:
• Participation in the PINS programme
• Information and signposting
• Community events and workshops
• Food Support
Some inclusive trips or activities may have a small subsidised fee, but we always aim to:
• Keep costs minimal
• Offer free places to families in financial hardship
• Use fundraising (e.g., JustGiving campaigns) to cover costs
What we've received
Meals85,122
Non-food (tonnes)0.88
Volunteering (hrs)Volunteering (hours)47
Money£1,500
Families First Peterborough C.I.C.
Peterborough, UK
Families First Peterborough CIC works with children, families and young people in Bretton, Peterborough many of whom are economically disadvantaged. We are always looking for support to enable us to sustain the free services that we deliver from our base.
We work with children and young people from low-income families, who are experiencing a variety of challenges including, additional needs, obesity, isolation & loneliness, mental ill-health and social exclusion. Some are care leavers and asylum seekers. Through our services, which include, youth work, open access play sessions, school holiday activities, community events, free family fun days and small group work, we support children and young people at Crofts Corner. Our sessions include free meals and we also have been involved in delivering food parcels to the vulnerable.
Any food donations would be welcome. It would also be great if we could access anything additional to support children, youth and families. For example, any toiletries for us to promote good hygiene, Christmas gifts or help towards Christmas celebrations/ Christmas meals, Easter eggs, and teaching of skills you can provide for our youth over Summer or at our regular youth clubs, contribution towards family fun days for inflatables hire and any contribution towards play equipment for our large playground that needs updating.
What we've received
Meals10,609
Non-food (tonnes)0.02
Volunteering (hrs)Volunteering (hours)66
Money£500