Are you looking for a unique, meaningful way to bring your team together? A corporate volunteer day at Sutton Community Farm offers a rewarding and engaging experience that not only strengthens team bonds but also supports a vital community resource.
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Reasons to Book a Corporate Volunteer Day
A day at our nature-friendly farm is the perfect opportunity to escape the office or bring remote workers together to enjoy some fresh air and take part in hands-on activities that contribute to sustainable food production. Whether it’s a one-off event or part of an ongoing partnership, the benefits to your organisation and team include:
- Fulfilling Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Goals – Demonstrate your company’s commitment to community and sustainability.
- Develop New Skills & Knowledge Through Hands-On Learning – Gain valuable insights into sustainable farming practices and environmental responsibility.
- Boosted Staff Morale – Engaging in fun and meaningful tasks together fosters a sense of achievement and camaraderie.
- Improved Communication and Problem-Solving Skills – Teamwork is essential in our varied farm tasks, helping to enhance collaboration.
- Mental Wellbeing – Gain valuable headspace and fresh inspiration away from your usual work environment.
- A Refreshing Change of Scene – Get away from the office and bring remote workers together to experience the benefits of fresh air and physical work on the outskirts of London.
- A Workout with a Purpose – Burn calories while making a tangible impact on the farm. Suitable for all fitness levels and experience.
The Benefits for Sutton Community Farm
- Making a Real Difference – As London’s only community-owned fruit and veg farm, every task you complete during your volunteer day directly supports our growth, ensuring we can continue providing fresh, local produce to the community.
- Boosting Productivity – Your hands-on help contributes to vital farm work, from food growing to maintenance, enabling us to produce over 20 tonnes of organic fruit and vegetables each year and deliver to 450+ households.
- Supporting Financial Sustainability – Your participation helps fund the farm, ensuring we can keep growing and supplying fresh, organic food to the local community.
- Creating a Wider Impact – We supply fresh produce to ten charity partners that support vulnerable individuals. By volunteering, you’re helping us continue this essential work.
What to Expect on the Day
- 9:30 AM – Welcome & Farm Tour – Learn about our work and how your efforts will contribute.
- Morning Tasks – Get hands-on with seasonal farming activities like planting, weeding, or harvesting.
- Lunch Break – Enjoy a well-earned meal (bring your own or choose from our organic catering options).
- Afternoon Tasks – Continue contributing to key farm projects.
- 4:00 PM – Wrap-Up & Reflection – End the day with a sense of achievement, fulfilment and connection to your colleagues! Plus as an optional extra, take home one of our organic veg boxes, cook your friends and family a delicious organic meal and spread the word about our work! Add image of the vegbox?
Logistics & Booking Details
- Team Size: Suitable for groups of up to 30 people.
- Days Available: Thursdays or Fridays (with some flexibility).
- Cost: £1,125 for up to 15 people, £75 per person for larger groups (excl. VAT).
- Lunch Options: Organic wood-fired pizza and salads available £20/person or seasonal veg soup, sourdough bread and salad £10/person. Alternatively you can bring your own.
- Location: Sutton Community Farm, 40a Telegraph Track, Wallington, SM6 0SH What3Words: banana.down.gently,
- Transport: The closest stations with direct trains from London Bridge, Victoria or St Pancras are Wallington, Purley or Carshalton. There are buses or taxis available from these stations, or you can cycle. We can arrange transport to and from the farm from one of these stations for a fee of £10 per person. Car parking is also available for drivers.
Ready to Plan Your Team’s Day Out?
Like the sound of a Corporate Volunteer Day at the farm? Then speak with your manager, HR, CSR lead, or MD about how it could benefit your team. Please also forward them a link to this article so they can review the details themselves and enquire about booking.
For more information or to arrange a visit, fill out this short enquiry form or call us on 07419 740754.
We can’t wait to welcome your team to the farm!