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

Address: Sunnyside Rural Trust, Civic Centre, 161 High Street, Berkhamsted Hertfordshire HP4 3HD

Registered charity no.: 1004264