Thank You for Raising £70,280 for the Farm

29th october 2026

Well... that's a wrap!

After months of fundraising, celebrating, storytelling and counting every donation as it came in, Our Golden Harvest appeal has officially come to an end.

And thanks to our incredible community, we raised an astonishing £70,280.

To be completely honest, we never imagined we would reach this amount. When we launched our 50th Anniversary appeal, we set ourselves an ambitious target. We knew it would be challenging. We knew times were tough. And yet, throughout the year, you showed us what can happen when a community rallies around a place it loves.

The support we received has been overwhelming.

A year we'll never forget

There have been so many memorable moments throughout this campaign.

Like the incredible outpouring of support following the heart-breaking theft of our lambs. In a difficult moment for the Farm, your kindness, generosity and messages reminded us just how much this place means to people.

Then came our unexpected moment of internet fame.

What started as a playful spin on a celebrity house tour turned into a viral sensation, with our Kylie Jenner-inspired video reaching more than 9 million views across Instagram and TikTok. Watching people from across the world discover the Farm was surreal, exciting and, frankly, a little bizarre. If you found us through social media, we hope you'll stick around and continue following our journey.

And then there was the Anniversary Fayre.

Not only did it raise three times more than we expected, but it gave us the chance to celebrate our 50th year surrounded by everything that makes this community special. Families, volunteers, traders, performers, supporters, neighbours and friends all came together for one brilliant day.

We loved every minute of it. In fact, it made us think we should probably throw ourselves a big birthday party every year!

The honest bit

We'll be frank. This has been the longest fundraising appeal we've ever run. The target was ambitious. The economic climate has been challenging. And like many charities right now, we're feeling the pressure.

On the surface, raising over £70,000 sounds like a huge success and it absolutely is. We're incredibly proud. But behind the scenes, the reality is that the costs of running the Farm continue to rise, while demand for our services continues to grow.

More people are relying on community spaces. More people need support. More people are looking for connection, nature and opportunities to learn, volunteer and belong.

At the same time, everything from utilities and animal feed to maintenance and staffing costs continues to increase.

That's why your support matters so much.

What your donations will do

The funds raised through Our Golden Harvest will help us make essential improvements across the Farm ahead of the winter months and beyond as the site is looking well-loved.

Your donations will help us:

Keep our volunteers, visitors and staff safe.
Care for our animals through the colder months.
Improve and maintain our buildings and outdoor spaces.
Support our education programmes and visiting schools.
Continue delivering projects that reduce isolation and strengthen community connections.
Keep the Farm open and accessible to everyone who needs it.

Simply put, your support helps keep the Farm going.

Thank you

As we celebrate 50 years of Windmill Hill City Farm, we're also looking ahead to the next 50. Every donation, every share, every visit, every kind message and every show of support has helped us get here. We are profoundly grateful.

The Farm wouldn't be the place it is without this community behind it.

From all of us at the Farm, thank you for helping make our 50th anniversary year one we'll never forget.

Here's to the next chapter. 🌱💚

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