Supplying the local Community

Established in 2012, We Grow was set up by Autism Initiatives with National Lottery funding. We Grow plant, grow and harvest a fantastic range of seasonal vegetables, soft fruit and herbs whilst offering outdoor supported work placements for autistic people, increasing their employability.

We pride ourselves on recycling as best we can, making our own compost, harvesting rainwater and reducing our use of single use plastics. In addition, we have an on-site pond, bee hives, numerous bird tables, hedgehog tunnels and bug hotels that encourage wildlife to flourish.

We Grow plants, grows and sells a great range of seasonal fresh vegetables, fruit and herbs from its own site and sourced from other local producers. We also sell free range eggs from our own chickens and honey from on-site bees, as well as a small range of local deli produce.

Sales can be from our on-site shop, but we also deliver weekly and fortnightly bags to local homes and businesses, as well as operating mobile shops.

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Working alongside many local schools and Peterhouse School and OSSME within Autism Initiatives, a selection of meaningful supported work placements are created within a real business environment that can be delivered outside the traditional classroom in a calm and relaxing place.

Young people will learn valuable work and social skills, increase their confidence and self-esteem, improve their health and wellbeing and can receive support into employment.

Funding is required to access social enterprise. This can come from local authorities, education establishments or can be self-funded. Occasionally scholarships can be awarded.

If you are interested in finding out more about placements at We Grow, please get in touch.