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Farms for City Children

Celebrating our roots, growing our future: Impact Report 2025-26

Farms for City Children's Impact Report 2025-26 marks the charity's 50th year. It welcomed 3,516 children and young people to its farms, including 3,316 from school groups and 200 from youth and community groups, alongside 465 teachers and accompanying adults, and 39% of visiting children were entitled to pupil premium funding. Since 1976 more than 108,000 children and young people have spent a week as farmers. The report sets out the charity's three pledges: increased learning and engagement, improved connections and wellbeing, and enhanced environmental citizenship.

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About

Farms for City Children was founded in 1976 by Michael and Clare Morpurgo. It gives children and young people from urban areas, many from the most deprived communities, the chance to spend a week living and working together on a real farm, caring for animals, growing food and exploring the countryside.

Key Metrics

3,516 children and young people welcomed to the farms in 2025-26
39% of visiting children and young people entitled to pupil premium funding
108,000+ children and young people welcomed since 1976

Key Outcomes

  • 3,316 children and young people visited with school groups and 200 with youth and community groups
  • 465 teachers and accompanying adults took part in farm weeks
  • Parents report children leave with a deeper appreciation for where food comes from, boosting their confidence, curiosity and sense of responsibility

Geography

England and Wales

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