Our Way Forward
Vision
By 2030, we’ll help 150,000 children create remarkable memories that last a lifetime.
Mission
The Farm is a unique space where children facing life’s biggest challenges can find joy and freedom. Every child and family discover adventure here. Every need is understood, differences celebrated, and lasting memories are made.
Values
Our four values shape everything we do at The Children’s Adventure Farm Trust. These aren’t just words on a wall – they guide our daily decisions, drive our plans for the future, and most importantly, they’re lived out in every moment we share with our families.
Belonging
We build a welcoming community where everyone can be themselves. No judgments, just acceptance. We are a great place to work, a special place to visit, and a space where lasting connections grow.
Care
We create a nurturing space where every child, family member, staff member and volunteer feels safe, included, valued and supported through genuine warmth, compassion and empathy.
Respect
We treat everyone who connects with our Farm with dignity and understanding, celebrating differences and fostering an environment of mutual respect.
Stewardship
We carefully manage our resources, from ambitious fundraising to thoughtful spending. Our beautiful Farm, animals and land are lovingly maintained and developed, creating magical experiences for all our visitors.
Our Foundation Five
Facilities – Our 10-acre Cheshire site, with its Grade 2 listed farmhouse, sports hall, forest school, and playground, is where the magic happens. We’re committed to preserving and enhancing every inch to create more magical moments.
Capacity – We’ll welcome more children to experience CAFT’s wonder by being smart and creative with our resources, while ensuring every visit remains special.
Profile – We’ll make CAFT a trusted name that springs to mind when people think of transforming young lives, sharing our stories and impact across our community and beyond.
Income – Through focused fundraising and careful stewardship, we’ll grow and manage our income to create more magical experiences for the children who need us.
Membership – We’re building a community of passionate advocates who’ll help shape CAFT’s future, strengthening both our governance and our impact.
Our Bigger Picture
Experiences – Every child deserves to feel joy, acceptance and adventure when they visit CAFT. We create remarkable experiences where differences are celebrated, and magical memories are made.
Volunteers – The heart of CAFT is our volunteer family, where every contribution makes a difference. We match skills to needs, offer clear support, and value each person’s unique contribution.
Partnerships – Strong, genuine partnerships multiply what we can achieve for children. From local friends to wider networks, these relationships bring vital support, skills and opportunities to CAFT.
Supporters – Our supporters make every magical moment possible through their generosity and belief in what we do. We nurture these relationships carefully, showing the real difference each contribution makes to children’s lives.
