The Shared Earth Trust is delighted to announce that we have been awarded funding to deliver the Root & Branch: Volunteer Growth Programme, an ambitious two‑year initiative designed to expand and diversify nature‑based volunteering opportunities at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre.
The programme will place a strong emphasis on connecting people with nature, offering hands‑on conservation, sustainable gardening and digital outreach roles. Everyone is welcome to participate and the project will also work to engage young people aged 11–25 in these activities. Volunteers will gain practical skills, confidence, and a deeper connection to their local environment and Welsh culture, with mentoring from other volunteers and experienced facilitators.
Building on Denmark Farm’s 40‑year track record in conservation and community engagement, the project will also support the organisation in achieving the prestigious Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation, ensuring the highest standards of volunteer experience and support.
“We are thrilled to receive this funding, which will allow us to welcome more people into nature‑based volunteering and strengthen the role of the Welsh language and culture in our activities,” said Chris Lambert, Nature Reserve and Volunteer Manager at Denmark Farm. “This programme will help people feel more connected to their community while contributing to biodiversity, personal wellbeing, and local pride.”
The Root & Branch programme will include:
- Conservation volunteering such as habitat management, biodiversity monitoring, and woodland restoration
- Gardening and food‑growing activities using sustainable and permaculture principles
- Creative and digital roles including photography, social media, and community outreach
The programme has launched in Spring 2026, with activities running through early 2028.
The Shared Earth Trust is delighted to announce that it has been awarded funding to deliver the Root & Branch: Volunteer Growth Programme, an ambitious two‑year initiative designed to expand and diversify nature‑based volunteering opportunities at Denmark Farm Conservation Centre near Lampeter.
The programme will place a strong emphasis on connecting people with nature, offering hands‑on conservation, sustainable gardening and digital outreach roles. Everyone is welcome to participate and the project will also work to engage young people aged 11–25 in these activities. Volunteers will gain practical skills, confidence, and a deeper connection to their local environment and Welsh culture, with mentoring from other volunteers and experienced facilitators.
Building on Denmark Farm’s 40‑year track record in conservation and community engagement, the project will also support the organisation in achieving the prestigious Investing in Volunteers (IiV) accreditation, ensuring the highest standards of volunteer experience and support.
“We are thrilled to receive this funding, which will allow us to welcome more people into nature‑based volunteering and strengthen the role of the Welsh language and culture in our activities,” said Chris Lambert, Nature Reserve and Volunteer Manager at Denmark Farm. “This programme will help people feel more connected to their community while contributing to biodiversity, personal wellbeing, and local pride.”
The Root & Branch programme will include:
- Conservation volunteering such as habitat management, biodiversity monitoring, and woodland restoration
- Gardening and food‑growing activities using sustainable and permaculture principles
- Creative and digital roles including photography, social media, and community outreach
The programme will launch in Spring 2026, with activities running through early 2028.
This project is funded by Welsh Government’s Volunteering Wales Main Grants Scheme, administered by WCVA.
