Please take a look at our final accounts ahead of our 2026 AGM

Please find out more about this role on Indeed: ​https://uk.indeed.com/job/market-gardener-2ea2ae35dafcb95e

After five years I will be standing down as Secretary and trustee at the 2025 AGM, so the Board are seeking a replacement. I’ve enjoyed the role, learning about the farm and getting to know the staff, trustees and farm users. Lauriston is a wonderful and unique place and I’m glad to have been part of it as the Society grows and changes.
 
The role involves preparing agendas and taking minutes at monthly board meetings as well as organising the AGM. The Board have discussions by email for things which come up between meetings. At a rough estimate this equates to 10-12 hours per month but some months it may be more. Trustees can also get involved in things such as policy creation and recruitment.
 
If you would like to apply, please email with some details about yourself and I will forward this on to the Chair of the Board. Alternatively if you think you might be interested but would like to ask more about the role first I’d be happy to have an informal chat with you. The email address in either case is [email protected]
 
A role description can be found below.
 
Jenny Chittenden
Secretary to the Board of Trustees

​The team travelled to Rudolf Steiner House on Sunday 10th November to attend the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the lectures by Steiner which resulted in the founding of Biodynamics. They were there to be presented with some very special awards :-
Outstanding Practice for Spencer and Lauriston Farm
Long Service Award for Andre & Monique.

Spencer was also invited to give a 60 second presentation on the future of Biodynamics in the UK (see summary below).
Well done to all that attended - it was an honour to be there.

Spencer's Presentation
Biodynamics is a grass roots movement.
More meetings of BD farmers and growers, maybe two or three a year, moving from farm to farm, learning and supporting one another.
Enabling the elders from the farms and gardens to mentor and train the entrants.
Advocate not only the ecological, nutritional and spiritual impact of the BD farms, but also the wider impacts of the farms on society, through the therapeutic work; new models of ownership; the building of local communities and localised economies.

Dear Members,

Your Trustees have completed the final draft, without photos, of our seven year business plan and you can view it by clicking on the link above.

​We (held) a special Members Meeting at 4pm on Saturday 20th April 2024 on the farm and online to give you the chance to give your thoughts on it and for us to explain more about the plan and answer any questions you have.  We hope we will be able to ratify the plan at this event and start enacting the plan.

If you are unable to attend, you can send send your comments and questions by email to [email protected]

​We look forward to seeing you on Saturday 20th April - all cakes will be warmly received!

Good wishes,
Spencer Christy
Farm Director

It was lovely to see so many people at the AGM, we hope you all enjoyed the day. Here are the minutes of the meeting and the reports from staff.

Our sixth year of trading is summarised in the report below and the accounts.  If you have any questions, please email our Farm Director Spencer Christy - [email protected]

Would you like to work at Lauriston Farm? Are you an excellent organiser with experience of providing services for adults with learning disabilities, autism or other special needs? We are looking to appoint to this new internal organisational role which will be responsible for ensuring compliance with external regulations and overseeing internal procedures and policies relating to all social farming activities, enabling smooth running internally and outward facing reassurance.

​Full details are attached, please forward to anyone you think might be interested.

Dear Members
 
The sixth Annual General Meeting of the Lauriston Farm Charitable Community Benefit Society will be held at 11am on Sunday 18th June 2023. The agenda is below. As last year, we are planning to include a chance to spray the meadows with a biodynamic preparation, and are delighted to welcome back Katharina Baiter, a singer and music teacher from Forest Row, who will help us make some beautiful music.
 
So that we know how many people to expect, RSVP to [email protected] by Sunday 4th June.
 
The Board is seeking a new trustee. If you think this could be a role for you please get in touch. The commitment is four to five hours a month, with meetings held in person or virtually.
 
We look forward to seeing you on 18th June.
 With best wishes from all at Lauriston
Jenny Chittenden
Secretary to the Board of Trustees​