About the charity

Uncle Paul’s Chilli Farm Charity: Growing Food, Growing Futures

Our Vision
At Uncle Paul’s Chilli Farm Charity, we believe everyone deserves the chance to grow, to be seen,
and to belong. Our inclusive community farm is rooted in wellbeing, equality, and empowerment.
We provide a safe, creative space where people can build confidence, overcome disadvantage, and
discover their potential. We’re not just growing fruit and vegetables—we’re growing opportunities,
relationships, and resilience. Every chilli, every jar of jam, every harvest is a symbol of
transformation: proof that with care and collaboration, extraordinary things can flourish.
Our vision is simple: to harness the power of land, food, animals, and community to create a
healthier, more connected society where no one is left behind.

 

Who We Are
We are a working farm with a social purpose. Our award-winning jams, chutneys, and sauces
showcase the amazing taste of home grown veg and generate income to support our work. But our
true impact lies in the people we serve. We welcome vulnerable adults, care-experienced young
people, carers, and those facing social disadvantage. Many arrive carrying the weight of isolation,
poor mental health, or disrupted life experiences. What they find is a community that believes in
them. Through practical activity, animal-assisted learning, and social connection, we help individuals
rebuild confidence and open new pathways.

 

What We Offer
Participants engage in:
Horticulture and food production
Cooking and preserving workshops
Woodland and farm maintenance
Woodcraft and creative projects
Animal care and engagement

These activities foster pride, purpose, and connection. Our trauma-informed approach ensures safe,
predictable environments where individuals feel empowered and supported.
Animal-assisted learning plays a vital role. Caring for goats, chickens, and pigs helps participants
regulate emotions, build trust, and develop empathy. For many, it’s the first step toward healing.
We also welcome corporate volunteers who support farm projects, share expertise, and work
alongside participants—building bridges between business and community.

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Impact and Outcomes
We measure success by the growth we see in people.
Individual outcomes include improved wellbeing, increased confidence, enhanced skills, and
personal growth. Community outcomes include reduced isolation, healthier lifestyles, and stronger
social cohesion. Economic outcomes include social enterprise income and pathways to employment.

 

Partnerships and Aspirations
We collaborate with schools, carers’ organisations, health teams, businesses, and community
networks to maximise impact.
Looking ahead, we aim to:

Expand training programmes

Develop accessible facilities

Grow our reach and social enterprise

Deepen community engagement

Why It Matters
This is about more than farming. It’s about fairness, dignity, and inclusion.
It’s not all about growing Chillies…it’s all about the growing Futures!

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