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About Buchan Community Farm
Buchan Community Farm offers a unique service in Aberdeenshire.
At a 49-acre farm in central Buchan, we provide a safe, peaceful and relaxing environment for people to participate in countryside activities.
Our tailored service provides:
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Skills development placements
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One-to-ones to build up confidence slowly
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Group Courses
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Personalised courses to suit all needs
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Volunteering opportunities
Animals are non-judgemental,
at Buchan Community Farm relationships can be built and friendships made.
Just stroking animals can reduce stress and increase a sense of wellbeing.
Working with horses, farm animals, small animals, horticulture, light maintenance, woodwork, and arts and crafts in a therapeutic way, people can experience country life whilst at the same time improve their well-being, health and happiness.
We are here to help anyone, with any life challenges or social exclusion.
This can be anyone in need of help because of age, education, health, impairment or any other requirement for our assistance.
Anyone can benefit from attending the farm, in particular, we can help build:
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Mental wellbeing
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Confidence
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Relationships
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Communication
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Teamwork
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Responsibility
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Focus and reaction