Camphill Village Trust began our work to support adults with learning disabilities in 1954. Thanks to the generosity of our supporters we empower people with learning disabilities to live more independently and provide rewarding activities that bring meaning and purpose to life.
Your contributions help us to create a way of life that includes people of all abilities.
We learn new skills together, we help each other, we make new friends and we enjoy each other as equals. But we know that there is so much more we can do. Each community is bursting with ideas for new workshops and activities. Each community wants to help more people with learning disabilities live a wonderful life.
What we do that makes a difference
We fundraise for a Life of Opportunity, and our model of support is curated from all the things that our communities have said are important for them to have a good life. This is a life that is healthy, active, focused on growing and having the benefit of good food, partaking in skills, training work and volunteering through our social enterprises, and having fair and equal access to the broader community.
We have a holistic approach to support. Unlike traditional care providers, we integrate homes, farms, gardens, and social enterprises to create inclusive communities where people with learning disabilities and autism can live, work, and thrive. We offer nature-based therapies and our programme of supported activities reconnects people with nature, supporting wellbeing through farming, gardening, and conservation. Our social enterprises provide real employment, education, and volunteering opportunities that build confidence and independence. With over 70 years of experience, we are more than a care provider—we are a community where everyone has the chance to contribute, develop skills, and feel valued.
