Apple Tree Farm Services CIC

12/06/2026

Thank you all for your applications. The window to apply has now closed and we will be reviewing applications and contacting you all in the next few days.

11/06/2026

We are over 70% full for our Summer HAF programme. We do still have some spaces for both the PRIMARY and SECONDARY aged groups.

Please share with anyone you know who may need a fully funded session for their child who is eligible for benefits related free school meals AND who has SEND needs.

https://eequ.org/book/apple-tree-farm-haf-holiday-club-with-apple-tree-farm-services-cic-14331

08/06/2026

Today's the day to get your Summer HAF request in! The booking links will be live from midday today.

https://eequ.org/appletreefarmservicescic?send=783d6f7f-9754-4543-aedf-c9d07de4e3f4

Apple Tree Farm Services CIC is a not-for-profit care farm set in the North Devon countryside, just outside the village of High Bickington. The farm was established in 2018 and incorporated in 2020 as a CIC which better reflects the values and principles of the organisation. Care farms use farming p...

05/06/2026

🌿 We are still looking for you!! *** Please note we have extended the application closing date to Thursday 11th June to compensate for the rebellious actions of our admin team leaving the office all at once for a long weekend.***
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Do you love working with children, animals, and the outdoors? Apple Tree Farm Services CIC is looking for a Therapeutic Farm Practitioner to join our holiday provision team.

✨ Support children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs
✨ Deliver engaging farm-based and nature-led activities
✨ Work alongside a friendly, supportive team
✨ £14–£17 per hour (depending on experience)
✨ Minimum of 10 hours per week during school holidays (this could very likely increase)

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and passionate about helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you. For a full job description and more information please visit our Job Vacancies page on our website.

📅 Closing Date: Extended to 11th June 2026

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04/06/2026

📢 Important Farm Update 📢

A rare and unsettling event has occurred at Apple Tree Farm…

Our core admin team have abandoned ship at the same time and headed off for a well-earned long weekend of adventuring. 😱

The remaining team members were understandably struggling with the emotional impact of this unprecedented separation, so emergency measures were swiftly implemented. As you can see, life-sized (well… chair-sized) replacements have been installed around the office to provide comfort, reassurance, and the illusion that someone is still answering emails. 🪑❤️

Fear not! The out-of-office replies are activated, the farm is still running as normal, and the rest of the team are being supported through this difficult period with regular coffee breaks and emotional support from the animals.

Normal levels of admin chaos will resume on Tuesday 9th June.

Until then, please be kind to our stand-ins — they’re doing their best. 😂

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04/06/2026

We are running a small HAF group session for SECONDARY aged children on Tuesday 28th July from 9.30-12.30pm (Sorry about the early start teens!)

Sessions are FULLY FUNDED for eligible families. We are a specialist SEND provider so please only apply if your child has additional needs.

You can register your interest ahead of the booking system going live on Monday 8th June.

Registering your interest means you get an automatic message letting you know that you can apply. Happy days 😀

https://eequ.org/book/apple-tree-farm-haf-holiday-club-secondary-with-apple-tree-farm-services-cic-29676

Join us for a fully funded farm session!

02/06/2026

Did you know that you can register your interest in our Summer HAF Programme ahead of the booking system going live on Monday 8th June? Happy days 😀

Registering your interest means you get an automatic message letting you know that you can apply.

https://eequ.org/book/apple-tree-farm-haf-holiday-club-with-apple-tree-farm-services-cic-14331

Join us for a fully funded farm session!

01/06/2026

🌿 We’re Hiring! 🐐🐑

Do you love working with children, animals, and the outdoors? Apple Tree Farm Services CIC is looking for a Therapeutic Farm Practitioner to join our holiday provision team.

✨ Support children and young people with SEND and SEMH needs
✨ Deliver engaging farm-based and nature-led activities
✨ Work alongside a friendly, supportive team
✨ £14–£17 per hour (depending on experience)
✨ Minimum of 10 hours per week during school holidays (this could very likely increase)

If you’re compassionate, reliable, and passionate about helping young people thrive, we’d love to hear from you. For a full job description and more information please visit our Job Vacancies page on our website.

📅 Closing Date: 8th June 2026

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23/05/2026

It would appear individuals are at it again, using our name to advertise cows for sale in an attempt to scam people. The powers that be have been informed once again but please remain vigilant when engaging online sellers and check your sources. We rarely advertise animals for sale anywhere but through our own website and social media channels. And most significantly, we do not even own cows! 🤷🏽‍♀️

19/05/2026

**HOME ED AT THE FARM GROUP with Noah**

We've recently started a brand new Home Ed at the Farm group on Monday mornings. The dates for the next block have been released. These sessions are block bookings each half term.

✴Starting Monday 8th June. We have a couple of spaces left if you'd like to join us?

Everything you need to know...

🐷 Mondays 10am-12pm
🐐Small group of no more than 8-10 children
🚜 Fruit snacks provided
🐥Drop off or stay around if needed
🐑Get involved with real hands on Farm jobs
👩‍🌾optional - Gain AQA Unit Award Certificates for the work achieved on the farm*

Interested? Get in touch with us on [email protected] or request a space:

https://eequ.org/book/home-ed-the-farm-block-mornings-10-12pm-with-apple-tree-farm-services-cic-26835

*If you would like your child to participate in the AQA Unit Award Scheme, there is an additional one off per academic year fee of £30.

https://eequ.org/book/aqa-admin-fee-25-26-home-ed-at-the-farm-only-with-apple-tree-farm-services-cic-28313