Ferring Country Centre

🏃 Applications are now OPEN for the London Landmarks Half Marathon 2027! Could you be one of our 10 amazing Team FCC runners taking on this iconic 13.1-mile challenge on Sunday 4th April 2027? Whether you're aiming for a new PB, your first ever half marathon, or simply want to run for an incredible cause, we'd love to hear from you. By joining Team FCC, you'll be helping to raise vital funds that support people with learning disabilities to build confidence, learn new skills and thrive every day. ✨ Our 2026 team raised an incredible £6,474.86 – can Team 2027 go even further? Register your interest today: https://lnkd.in/eGW8w97i Please note: 🏃 We have just 10 charity places available. 📋 If we receive more than 10 applications, places will be allocated by ballot. 📅 Successful applicants will be contacted by mid-October. Who's ready to join Team Ferring? 💙🧡 #LondonLandmarksHalfMarathon #LLHM2027 #RunForACause #CharityRun #Ferring40th

Fresh from our allotment to your table 🍅🫛🥬🧅🧄 Did you know our vegetable stall is completely run by the people who make Ferring Country Centre so special? Our beautiful wooden stall was handcrafted by our talented Woodworking Pod, while every vegetable has been lovingly grown, cared for and harvested by our Day Service Customers in our allotment. The stall works on a simple donation basis. Just visit us, choose your fresh vegetables from the Garden Centre, then leave your donation at the Visitors Centre. Every donation goes straight back into the allotment, helping us buy seeds, tools and equipment for the next growing season. Our allotment is so much more than a place to grow vegetables. It's a place where adults with learning disabilities build confidence, develop new skills, gain independence and experience the pride of nurturing something from seed to harvest. So next time you visit, why not take home some fresh, homegrown produce? Every vegetable you choose helps us continue creating these life-changing opportunities. Thank you for helping our community grow.

A huge thank you to LATEST TV LIMITED for inviting us onto the programme and giving Ferring Country Centre the opportunity to share our story. It was a pleasure to talk about our work supporting adults with learning disabilities, the impact of our Day Service, and the many ways our community can get involved in helping us create opportunities for the people we support. We're incredibly grateful to Latest TV for shining a spotlight on our charity and helping us reach new audiences across Sussex. To find out more about Ferring Country Centre or to support our work, visit: https://lnkd.in/dAGBhk3G 🎥 Interview courtesy of Latest TV. Watch here: https://lnkd.in/daSGeidK

We're delighted to be featured by The Worthing Wave, shining a spotlight on everything that makes Ferring Country Centre so special. As an independent charity, we're proud to offer a place where families can enjoy a great day out while directly supporting adults with learning disabilities. Every visit to Dales Farm, Rangers Café, our Garden Centre, Riding School or one of our seasonal events helps create life-changing opportunities within our Day Service community. A huge thank you to The Worthing Wave for helping us share our story with more people across our local community. If you haven't visited us yet, we'd love to welcome you. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eQb_YYeA #Ferring40th #GiveShareGrow #WorthingWave #WestSussex #Charity #LearningDisabilities #FamilyDaysOut

The recent hot, dry weather can put extra stress on your garden, but adding organic matter is a simple way to help your plants thrive. Our well-rotted manure is composted right here on-site using manure from the animals at Ferring Country Centre. It's perfect for improving soil health, retaining moisture and giving your plants a natural boost. We also have woodchip available, ideal for mulching to help lock in moisture and suppress weeds. Place your order online: https://lnkd.in/eHAhYyrb Enjoy FREE local delivery on orders of £30 or more within selected local postcodes. Every purchase helps support adults with learning disabilities at Ferring Country Centre. #Ferring40th #GiveShareGrow #PlantHealth #GardenCentre

🔥 Could you walk barefoot across glowing embers? This October, we're inviting you to take on one of our most unforgettable fundraising challenges yet... The Ferring Firewalk Challenge is your chance to step outside your comfort zone, achieve something extraordinary and raise vital funds to support adults with learning disabilities. Whether you're taking part on your own, with friends, family or as a workplace team, every step you take will help create life-changing opportunities for the people we support. 📅 Friday 23rd October 🕠 5:30pm 📍 Ferring Country Centre Are you ready to feel the heat and prove to yourself that anything is possible? Register today: https://lnkd.in/gU-d7XFi #FerringFirewalk #Ferring40th #FundraisingChallenge #GiveShareGrow #SupportLocalCharity

A huge thank you to the seven volunteers from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) who joined us last Thursday for their Corporate Responsibility Day. The team worked incredibly hard, weeding throughout our Garden Centre leaving the area tidy and welcoming. We are truly grateful for their time, enthusiasm and dedication. Your support has made a real difference - thank you! #CorporateResponsibility #DWP #Volunteering #CommunityAndEngagement #OneThing #GiveShareGrow

What a fantastic evening at the Ferring 5’N’5 Trail Run! A huge thank you to everyone who ran, volunteered and supported the event last Friday. It was brilliant to see so many running clubs, smiling faces and such a great atmosphere in the sunshine. Thanks to Mike at RAW ENERGY PURSUITS LTD for organising the races. Results Base for the timings, Sussex Sport Photography for the photographs and TG fruits for donating our amazing raffle fruit hamper. Every finisher received a special double sided medal, celebrating Ferring Country Centre’s 40th Anniversary, and we’re delighted the event has raised over £1,500! Congratulations to all our race winners and to everyone who took part – especially the 50 children in the Junior Series. Same time next year? #OneThing #GiveShareGrow #communityandengagement #Ferring40th #Ferring5n5 #CharityRun

🏅 We're excited to reveal the official medal for this year's Ferring 5'N'5! Our Day Service customers were delighted to unveil the medal that participants will receive when they cross the finish line on Friday 3rd July. A huge thank you to everyone who has already signed up to support Ferring Country Centre. Your participation helps us continue providing opportunities and support for people with learning disabilities. There are still places available if you'd like to join us. Choose from: 5K 5 Mile Mini Mile And of course, you'll have the chance to earn this fantastic medal! Find out more and register today: https://lnkd.in/eycG8eTm We look forward to welcoming runners of all abilities and cheering you across the finish line. #Ferring40th #GiveShareGrow #Runners

As Learning Disability Awareness Week comes to a close, we're proud to share a glimpse into life at Ferring Country Centre's Day Service. Every day, people with learning disabilities take part in a wide range of activities that support skill development, confidence, independence and social connection. Whether working with animals, creating artwork, learning practical woodwork skills, gardening or spending time at the riding school, each individual has the opportunity to explore their interests and work towards their personal goals. For this year's awareness week, we invited some of our Day Service Customers to share what they enjoy most about coming to Ferring Country Centre. Their responses highlight something important: the impact of a Day Service goes far beyond the activities themselves. It is about friendship, belonging, purpose, confidence and being part of a supportive community. Learning Disability Awareness Week provides an opportunity to celebrate the achievements, talents and contributions of people with learning disabilities, while also recognising the importance of creating inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. We are incredibly proud of the people we support and grateful to our staff, volunteers, families and supporters who help make these opportunities possible every day. #Ferring40th #GiveShareGrow #LearningDisabilityAwareness