Welcome to the Country Trust
We are a small, dynamic national education charity dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.
Since 1978 The Country Trust has been making it possible for hundreds of volunteer farmers and landowners to welcome thousands of disadvantaged young children from all backgrounds and faiths onto their farms to share their passion for food, farming and the countryside.
We help children to learn and grow in 3 ways, through:
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Our Services.
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Food Discovery
We teach children how to grow vegetables and herbs, cook healthy meals and to understand where food comes from.
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Farm Discovery
We make it easy and safe for primary schools across England and North Wales to visit real working farms and the countryside.
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Countryside Discovery Residentials
We have over 20 years' experience of organising outstanding residential trips which enable children from disadvantaged areas to discover the countryside.
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“The children really enjoyed the visit. Living in the city they rarely get the opportunity to experience the countryside and all that it provides.”
St Francis Catholic Primary, Birmingham
Latest News
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Popeye’s power proven – spinach gives you strength!
Pupils growing spinach have, indeed, gained Popeye’s powerful strength at St Christopher’s Primary School in Suffolk.
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Seeds of Hope
Seeds sowing smiles in children at Mile Cross and Catton Grove schools in Norwich this National Gardening Week
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Stronger Families
Thanks to funding from Children In Need, The Country Trust were able to run seven countryside visits for the Barnardo’s Stronger Families and Bradford Action for Refugees programmes.
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