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Spitalfields City Farm is a community space that inspires and that everyone can enjoy, we challenge people to respect themselves, each other, their environment and animals. We strive to be sustainable and lead by example. So why is our City Farm so important and vital for our community? Well, we r
Situation
We want to end childhood obesity, isolation, poor physical health, and knowledge about the environment that we live and work in. London Borough of Tower Hamlets has the least amount of green spaces per head of population, has higher than average cases of diabetes we are ranked as being in the country’s top 10% for poor health. Along with a lower life expectancy for the Asian community that live and work in the area. When you look at the area that Tower Hamlets takes in, it is even more shocking
Solution
The Farm currently offers a safe and welcoming place to come to and having been an active part of the community for so long we are best placed to understand and work together It is evident that there is an urgent need for this project from within the Tower Hamlets community. The Farm clearly responds to the needs of individuals and groups. Our project addresses the need to engage, educate and support local people. It is time, and the Farm is now well placed, to capitalise on its unique kno