SOCIAL REFERRALS.
Are you a social worker looking for meaningful activities for your adult client with additional needs? Do you or a family member need therapy, support and training in order to move towards meaningful roles in the community? Are you a local organisation that would like to collaborate?
What we offer:
A ‘Roots to Roles’ Programme, every Monday and Wednesday 10-3, from May to October - for adults in the SEND community
Individually focused and bespoke outcomes
Each trainee is mentored by previous trainee cohort
Aimed outcomes: Improved self-esteem, increased wellbeing and gained work skills
Trainee benefits:
- Improved mental + physical health - Responsive, bespoke training
- Access to nature - Mentoring Opportunities - Interact with farm community
Get in touch to find out how we work with people to provide social therapeutic horticulture, natural dyeing and printmaking training and deliver work-skill sessions - all at Baddaford Farm Collective.
Learn how we develop bespoke training plans for each individual. Discover how we immerse participants into our business and collaborate with local organisations and employers, to create the biggest and longer-term social impact.
Testimonials…
Check out our recent project with The Pelican Project (funded by Sport England):
Our current partners:
“My daughter really discovered the wonders of creating outside through joining the Pigment Course. She moved from being really anxious to looking forward to each session, collecting flowers she had planted as seeds, drying flower heads and then using them to dye a range of products. She loved the beautiful environment of Baddaford Farm, the staff and the new friends she made”. ‘Roots to roles’ trainee Parent.
“Our members often lose access to support and opportunities when they leave school, but working with Pigment has provided them with a unique chance to reconnect—with their peers and with nature. Through this partnership, they’ve been immersed in the heart of a working farm community. The activities are thoughtfully designed to meet a wide range of needs, promoting development in physical, intellectual, and creative skills. The sessions are expertly crafted, creating space for meaningful and personalised impact for everyone involved. Sophie’s passion for the work is truly infectious, and has supported our organisation to deepen it's understanding of inclusive practice". Charlie, The Pelican Project.
“Our students have really enjoyed working with Sophie at PIGMENT. They have been able to develop English and Maths knowledge in an interesting and practical way as well as learning new skills, developing creativity and building friendships in a beautiful environment. Sophie has a wonderful manner with the students and captures their interest in these fun and engaging sessions. These sessions improve mental and physical health. There is a wide range of benefits to being outside and students return with boosted mood and energy levels”. Verity, SPARKS Learning Hub.
“J doesn’t usually enjoy activities that involve getting dirty or wet, however he thoroughly enjoyed his time at Pigment. Sophie and the team made him feel welcome, which put him at ease and enabled him to try everything and anything that was on offer. I cant rate Sophie and Pigment’s Farm Based Learning Programme highly enough. We watched J blossom, growing in confidence and pride; he loved everything he did and everything he made will be treasured. Thank you Sophie and team”. ‘Roots to Roles’ Trainee parent.
Or, email sophie@pigment.org.uk to find out more
