Providence House – CEO Recruitment

Providence House is seeking a Chief Executive to lead their small, committed team and ensure the charity continues to grow, thrive, and serve. This is a unique opportunity for a visionary leader who embodies humility, passion and ambition. Download the application pack and read more here.

Working Together for December 2024 edition

Working Together It’s official: ‘being social is associated with some tangible benefits.’ No less a publication than the Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society has published its study of 152 species, including mammals, birds, insects and even corals. The research found that ‘more social animals live longer’, ‘postpone maturity, and are more likely to reproduce … Read more

Autumn School Visits

Year 4 and 5 students St Peter’s C of E Primary School and Nursery

At the beginning of October were so happy to have a wonderful group of Year 4 and 5 students St Peter’s C of E Primary School and Nursery, Plymouth .

One Year is not enough 50 years a Battersea youth worker – Audio Book

Book cover: One Year is not enough by Robert Musgrave

One Year is not enough 50 years a Battersea youth worker by Robert Musgrave We are pleased to announced that the book is now available on 3 formats: On Audible audio book: One Year Is Not Enough by Robert Musgrave – Audiobook – Audible.co.uk On Kindle/e-book: One Year is not enough eBook : Musgrave, Robert: … Read more

Ernest Cook Trust: The OWL Collaboration

We joined the Outdoor Weeks of Learning (OWL) programme right at the beginning of the concept in 2020, agreeing that ‘every child should experience an immersive week in nature – as a rite of passage, rather than a journey for the fortunate few.’ Ernest Cook Trust has subsequently enabled us to support 230 young people … Read more

Farm to City 23: Dartmoor to You!

Farm to City: Dartmoor to You! This event takes Dartmoor to London! 6th – 10th June 2023 From the 6th to the 10th of June, Shallowford Farm (a Charitable Trust providing residential farming experiences for young people from inner city areas) will be setting up a pop up farm in London near Clapham Junction! In … Read more

Improving Lives Plymouth

On March 4th, a group of 12 people from Improving Lives Plymouth visited Shallowford Farm on Dartmoor National Park for a day of learning and fun. Improving Lives Plymouth is a registered charity that supports thousands of local people to improve their quality of life by providing information, advice and practical support. Shallowford Farm is … Read more