The charity helps disadvantaged young people, predominantly aged 11-16, to thrive through a unique residential programme built around ‘Farming, Family, Therapy and Legacy’. Jamie's Farm has sites in Bath, Hereford, Monmouth and Lewes.
Approximately 100m3 of bespoke concrete, which is part of Hanson’s Farm Range and specifically formulated for agricultural applications, was supplied to create new facilities at the farm. The concrete mix is designed to be hard wearing, durable and easy to place, with the ability to withstand difficult ground conditions. It was used to relay an uneven farmyard to create a safer space by removing potholes and other trip hazards. It also provided increased hardstanding for a for a larger outdoor feeding space for the farm’s animals, which play an important role in the young people’s programme of activities.
Hanson UK regional manager James Moorhouse said: “The donation forms part of our ongoing commitment to Jamie’s Farm, which we have supported since 2015 through fundraising activities as well as providing aggregate, asphalt and concrete materials to assist with developments at its Hereford site. The real reward is the difference our contribution will make to the charity and the work it does to enhance the lives and wellbeing of young people.”
Jamie Feilden, the founder of Jamie’s Farm, added: “Hanson has been generous in helping us transform our farms in Bath and Hereford from muddy yards to accessible, safe spaces. This has allowed the young people we support to get involved in real farming jobs, and gain a sense of achievement from their hard work."
