The Country Trust

The Country Trust Connecting children to the land that sustains us all. Reg charity: 1122103 Bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it.

We operate throughout England and North Wales, working mainly with primary schools in urban and other areas of high deprivation. Each year we bring the working countryside alive for around 25,000 children. The Country Trust is a registered charity number 1122103.

⏰ 4 days leftHelp lead the next phase of income growth at The Country Trust, helping transform children’s futures throug...
09/09/2026

⏰ 4 days left

Help lead the next phase of income growth at The Country Trust, helping transform children’s futures through food, farming and the countryside.

We’re looking for an experienced fundraising leader with a strong track record of securing substantial income across multiple fundraising streams, who can develop and deliver fundraising strategies that drive sustainable growth.

✔️ Salary: £50,000–£55,000 FTE (depending on experience)
✔️ Hours: 30–35 per week
✔️ Location: Hybrid/home-based (ideally near Chelmsford/London)
✔️ Senior leadership role with travel across England

📌 Closing date: 11:59pm, 13th September 2026

Apply now: https://www.countrytrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/

08/09/2026

We’re incredibly proud of our partnership with

Together, we’re helping bring a truly unique food experience to children in London, inspiring curiosity, building confidence, and creating positive change.

From hands-on food experiences to learning directly from the founders themselves, we’re giving children the opportunity to discover, create and connect with food in a whole new way.

It’s a partnership rooted in making a real difference, one experience at a time. We couldn’t be more excited for what’s ahead!

Help lead the next phase of income growth at The Country Trust, helping transform children’s futures through food, farmi...
04/09/2026

Help lead the next phase of income growth at The Country Trust, helping transform children’s futures through food, farming and the countryside.

We’re looking for an experienced fundraising leader with a strong track record of securing substantial income across multiple fundraising streams, who can develop and deliver fundraising strategies that drive sustainable growth.

✔️ Salary: £50,000–£55,000 FTE (depending on experience)
✔️ Hours: 30–35 per week
✔️ Location: Hybrid/home-based (ideally near Chelmsford/London)
✔️ Senior leadership role with travel across England

📌 Closing date: 11:59pm, 13th September 2026

Apply now: https://www.countrytrust.org.uk/about-us/work-for-us/

03/09/2026

“The curriculum should ensure all young people can benefit from rich, broad, inclusive and innovative educational experiences.”

We couldn’t agree more.

We hear directly from teachers about how hands-on learning with The Country Trust helps turn curriculum goals into real experiences, building confidence, curiosity and lasting connections with food, farming and nature.

Speaking to camera - Mrs Lawrence - Headteacher

100% of teachers told us they felt more confident leading cooking sessions, teaching about food and farming, and helping...
01/09/2026

100% of teachers told us they felt more confident leading cooking sessions, teaching about food and farming, and helping children plant and grow after taking part in our Food Discovery programme.

When teachers feel confident, those skills don’t stop with one class, they can inspire hundreds more children to discover where food comes from, build practical life skills and develop a lasting connection with nature.

While inspiring children is at the heart of what we do, it’s an added benefit that teachers leave feeling more confident to keep bringing food, farming and growing into the classroom.

A first farm visit. A lasting memory. For every child, this was their first time on a working farm. They met newborn cal...
27/08/2026

A first farm visit. A lasting memory.

For every child, this was their first time on a working farm. They met newborn calves, fed dairy cows, explored the farm by tractor and trailer, and discovered where food comes from.

The impact reached far beyond the farm gate. During the school's recent Ofsted inspection, pupils independently shared their Farm Discovery visit as one of the highlights of their time at school. Inspectors praised the school's commitment to providing "rich experiences and memories" and noted the excitement and enthusiasm with which children talked about their dairy farm visit.

Back in the classroom, the experience inspired some of the children's strongest writing of the year, bringing science topics such as habitats, life cycles and food miles to life through real-world learning.

This is why Farm Discovery matters, creating memorable experiences that spark curiosity, deepen learning and stay with children long after the day is over.

Read the full story: https://www.countrytrust.org.uk/news/farm-visit-ofsted-report

Nearly 4 in 10 children and young people don’t go on a school trip to a natural place once a term.For too many children,...
25/08/2026

Nearly 4 in 10 children and young people don’t go on a school trip to a natural place once a term.

For too many children, learning about food, farming and the natural world happens through a textbook or screen rather than through first-hand experience.

A Country Trust farm visit brings that learning to life.

We work alongside teachers to make every visit meaningful and relevant to the curriculum. 92% of teachers said they brought more real-world learning activities back to the classroom following their visit.

Know a teacher who would love to bring learning to life? Please share this post with them. 💚

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Source: The Country Trust (2025) 2024/5 Annual Programme Report - Farm Discovery

20/08/2026

“The curriculum should ensure all young people can benefit from rich, broad, inclusive and innovative educational experiences.”

When teachers have the confidence to bring learning beyond the classroom, the curriculum comes alive.

Our programmes don’t just support curriculum learning, they create memorable, hands-on experiences that stay with children long after the school day ends.

Speaking to camera - Miss Heslin - Y4 Teacher


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