Gortilea Social Farm CIC

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Gortilea Social Farm represents an exciting new learning approach through animals and nature. Animal care- Sheep, Cows, Pigs, Horses and Dog.

Participants are presented with the opportunity of being a day farmer in a supportive environment to encourage them, regardless of ability and academic attainment, to discover and achieve tasks that they may have previously believed was out of their reach. We support individuals with learning difficulties/mental health problems through farm based activities. through the use of activity analysis, assessment of function, collaborative goal setting and grading of activities Gortilea Social Farm provides a different intervention approach. We provide participants with the opportunity to gain new skills and a possible accrediated qualification. Our fully trained staff support participants to reach their goals in what ever this may be. Our on site Occupational Therapist has gained qualifications in literacy and numeracy through farm based activities as well as hippotherapy (horse therapy). A typical day can vary on the farm and is very much tailored to meet the needs of the individual participant, activities can include:

Horticulture- poly tunnel activities, planting flowers and trees. Cookery
Baking
Community integration
Socialisation
Activities of Daily Living
Training opportunities
Support to employment. Please feel free to request an information pack if you feel this is something which may be of interest to you.

16/11/2025

Ted is definitely wintering well 🤭

09/09/2025

The children enjoyed checking on the pet lambs in their new home today. They made their dinner, got to try the tractor and then picked some tasty treats for home in the polytunnel. Active activities in nature provides the ideal therapeutic and learning environment for children. .

08/09/2025

10/07/2025

Emily and Ted enjoying the summer sun with their neighbours.

01/07/2025

The horses enjoyed their treats this evening prepared by Orlagh, Micheal and Jennifer. A great fine motor activity with a purposeful end.

16/06/2025

10/06/2025

Lots of fun this evening. The older group spent time with Emily and the lambs and the younger children made some great bird feeders and natural hand scrub with flowers from the garden. 🪴 🐴 🐑

27/05/2025

Very lucky to be blessed with the best little helpers today.

22/05/2025

When you don’t have a table you must improvise 😂

25/04/2025

We had the best time with a great group of children and volunteers at our universal equine programme. I think these pictures sum it up really well. Building confidence, self esteem and friendships with others. This project is funded by PEACEPLUS and managed by SEUPB.

21/04/2025

We had a lovely first day of our Be Wild universal programme today, Emily enjoyed lots of hugs! We are looking forward to the next few days together.

This programme is funded by PeacePlus and managed by SEUPB.

07/04/2025

Mechanical simulator sessions.

Are you interested in brushing up on your riding skills and equine knowledge? If so we have a small number of places available for mechanical simulator lessons with additional theory to support. If interested in getting back to riding or hoping to work on your riding skills with other like minded people then get in in touch.

When- Thursday evenings at 6pm -7.30pm.

Sessions are fully funded.

Address

491 Baranailt Road
Claudy
BT474EF

Website

http://www.gortileasocialfarm.com/

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