Our mission
Our Yard’s mission is to build and support resilient and sustainable communities in and around Clitterhouse Farm and Northwest London, and to become an innovative community-led exemplar for embedding social value in regeneration projects. Through the conservation and enhancement of this important heritage asset we aim to provide a thriving and socially-inclusive space within which communities and small businesses can work collectively to respond to social and environmental need, both at the local and national level. We champion and promote the importance of local history, sustainable living, arts and culture and seek to provide opportunities, services, events and facilities that are attractive and financially accessible to all.
Our values
CONNECTING & COLLABORATING
Create spaces & opportunities for all generations and backgrounds to meet & connect. Helping to build a strong web of formal & informal relationships that build community resilience & enrich the lives of the local population.
CULTIVATING
Promote a better understanding of environmental & economic sustainability. Utilising the site as a test bed for the latest organic & permaculture growing techniques. Cultivating both thriving plants & people.
CREATING
Promote the importance of art, crafts and culture. Providing opportunities for people to create, teach and inspire through hosting affordable and accessible practical skills-based events, classes and workshops.
CARING
Engaging the community in the thoughtful design & restoration of a heritage asset. Embedding care into every aspect of the work we do & interactions that we have with others & the environment.
CELEBRATING
Creating opportunities for people to explore & celebrate local heritage, promoting a sense of belonging & pride. Celebrating our achievements as a community & disseminating lessons learnt throughout the process as an exemplar for future projects.