Community Projects & Enterprises
As part of our vision we have created eight key community projects and social enterprises. We’ve already had some success in attracting funding from different funders to make these a reality and hope to bring in more in the future. Funding has been received among others from MHCLG, Awards for All, CO-OP, National Lottery Heritage Fund and DCC Active Grants.
Hurst Farm Wildworks
This is a community-owned charitable social enterprise that aims to improve green spaces and engage the community through training, volunteering and events. The enterprise is funded through the National Lottery Heritage Fund and will generate future income for sustainability.
Hurst Farm Club
Hurst Farm Social Club has undergone a transformation to become a modern, family-friendly community facility with a café, bar, community pantry, and space for a variety of activities.
Hurst Farm Heritage Project
A project developing footpaths into a Heritage Trail, opening up a circular footpath connecting Hurst Farm to Matlock and Tansley via four heritage sites on our doorstep: Baileys Tump WWII site, John Bowne Memorial, Victorian Wishing Stone and Lumsdale Industrial Heritage Site.
Farmer's Garden
The Community Garden has been created through funding from Platform Housing Group and grows fresh produce to supply the community pantry, The Farmers Larder. The garden has been fenced and walled by local volunteers and provides ongoing opportunities for volunteering.
Milk Churn
The Milk Churn Cafe is a wonderful social space for the people of Hurst Farm, and the wider community.
Matlock Forest School
A social enterprise that will offer fun outdoor play and learning activities in Hurst Farm Woods for Matlock and the wider area.
The Hive @ Hurst Farm
This will become the Community Information Centre that will become the place to stop to find out about volunteering, activities and events on Hurst Farm.