Cultivating Care: How Crimsham Farm Supports Veterans and Children | EP13 

Welcome to another episode of the ARU Start-up Podcast!
In this episode, we are joined by the inspiring founders of Crimsham Farm CIC, Shane Matthew and Craig Quigley. Crimsham Farm is a community farming project that recently received the Business Community Impact Award by X-Forces Enterprise. Shane and Craig share their incredible journey from military service to creating a thriving community farm that supports mental health and educational needs.
Craig, with a background in the health and social care sector, and Shane, an ex-military sniper turned entrepreneur, talk about the challenges and successes of starting and scaling their project. They highlight how their farm has become a beacon of hope and transformation for children with special educational needs and veterans suffering from PTSD.
The episode explores how the COVID-19 pandemic shaped their business, the innovative ways they engaged with the community, and their unique approach to education that combines practical farming skills with personal development. They also discuss the future of Crimsham Farm, including plans to expand their impact while maintaining the high standards of personalised care that have made their project so successful.
www.crimsham-farm.co.uk/
Hosted by Omkar Singh, Student Enterprise Officer at Anglia Ruskin University.
🎧 Listen now to be inspired by Shane and Craig's dedication to creating positive change through community farming!