Mayor of Dacorum's charity appeal 2019/2020

Sunnyside Rural Trust

Mayor of Dacorum's charity appeal 2019/2020

A project by Sunnyside Rural Trust

Mayor of Dacorum's charity appeal 2019/2020

Mayor of Dacorum, Terry Douris has chosen Sunnyside Rural Trust as the charity for his Mayoral Year. The money raised will be used to develop a training facility, a new farm shop and stables at our Northchurch site. The intention is to house a small number of rescued livestock for the trainees to care for.

Why they need our service

* Create training and employment for people with learning disabilities as well as build their confidence and self-esteem. Only 6% of people with learning disabilities are in employment in the UK * Increase our trainee numbers by 40% * Increase volunteer places * Offer animal care as a therapeutic activity * Community will be able to buy local produce and zero waste products * Flexible classroom as a resource to the local community including local schools * Offer community open days

Plan and expected results

* People with learning disabilities need more training & employment opportunities * Site needs to be more accessible to be able to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities * Stables will enable us to rescue animals which will also benefit our trainees in a number of ways eg therapeutic * Local schools require educational facilities to teach children about environmental issues and food growing * The community needs a zero waste and local produce facility to avoid travelling and buying

What your gift could provide

£36

pays for board and lodgings for ex-battery hens

£60

pays for board and lodgings for rescued goats

£100

pays for solar panels

Fundraise for us!

Volunteers needed

working outside on horticultural and rural projects working alongside adults with learning disabilities

Charity Information

Sunnyside Rural Trust

Registered charity no.: 1004264