Gortilea Social Farm CIC

Gortilea Social Farm CIC Gortilea Social Farm represents an exciting new learning approach through animals and nature. Animal care- Sheep, Cows, Pigs, Horses and Dog.

Participants are presented with the opportunity of being a day farmer in a supportive environment to encourage them, regardless of ability and academic attainment, to discover and achieve tasks that they may have previously believed was out of their reach. We support individuals with learning difficulties/mental health problems through farm based activities. through the use of activity analysis, a

ssessment of function, collaborative goal setting and grading of activities Gortilea Social Farm provides a different intervention approach. We provide participants with the opportunity to gain new skills and a possible accrediated qualification. Our fully trained staff support participants to reach their goals in what ever this may be. Our on site Occupational Therapist has gained qualifications in literacy and numeracy through farm based activities as well as hippotherapy (horse therapy). A typical day can vary on the farm and is very much tailored to meet the needs of the individual participant, activities can include:

Horticulture- poly tunnel activities, planting flowers and trees. Cookery
Baking
Community integration
Socialisation
Activities of Daily Living
Training opportunities
Support to employment. Please feel free to request an information pack if you feel this is something which may be of interest to you.

Emily and Ted enjoying the summer sun with their neighbours.
10/07/2025

Emily and Ted enjoying the summer sun with their neighbours.

The horses enjoyed their treats this evening prepared by Orlagh, Micheal and Jennifer. A great fine motor activity with ...
01/07/2025

The horses enjoyed their treats this evening prepared by Orlagh, Micheal and Jennifer. A great fine motor activity with a purposeful end.

16/06/2025
Lots of fun this evening. The older group spent time with Emily and the lambs and the younger children made some great b...
10/06/2025

Lots of fun this evening. The older group spent time with Emily and the lambs and the younger children made some great bird feeders and natural hand scrub with flowers from the garden. 🪴 🐴 🐑

Very lucky to be blessed with the best little helpers today.
27/05/2025

Very lucky to be blessed with the best little helpers today.

When you don’t have a table you must improvise 😂
22/05/2025

When you don’t have a table you must improvise 😂

We had the best time with a great group of children and volunteers at our universal equine programme. I think these pict...
25/04/2025

We had the best time with a great group of children and volunteers at our universal equine programme. I think these pictures sum it up really well. Building confidence, self esteem and friendships with others. This project is funded by PEACEPLUS and managed by SEUPB.

We had a lovely first day of our Be Wild universal programme today, Emily enjoyed lots of hugs! We are looking forward t...
21/04/2025

We had a lovely first day of our Be Wild universal programme today, Emily enjoyed lots of hugs! We are looking forward to the next few days together.

This programme is funded by PeacePlus and managed by SEUPB.

07/04/2025

Mechanical simulator sessions.

Are you interested in brushing up on your riding skills and equine knowledge? If so we have a small number of places available for mechanical simulator lessons with additional theory to support. If interested in getting back to riding or hoping to work on your riding skills with other like minded people then get in in touch.

When- Thursday evenings at 6pm -7.30pm.

Sessions are fully funded.

*Exciting News* We are advertising our first fully funded programme on the Be Wild project. This programme is universal ...
07/03/2025

*Exciting News* We are advertising our first fully funded programme on the Be Wild project. This programme is universal and is for children who can attend independently in a group setting and from L/Derry and Strabane areas.

There will be family elements for parents to come along also. If you would like your child to be considered for a place please PM with name/DOB/address before 14th March.

Please note targeted and specialist programmes will be advertised soon for children/young people who might need additional support and who would benefit from a smaller group or one to one programme.

28/02/2025

Well done everyone for another great week. Congratulations to our Principal Award Winners below. Some excellent acts of kindness, great manners, fantastic reading, writing and super maths activities. Super work completed on Lexia, AR and Mathletics. Well done boys and girls! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

21/02/2025

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