Ben is Chief Finance Officer at Yeo Valley Limited, and in the past has run his own business, providing financial services to assist new start-up businesses in the South West. He is a Chartered Accountant. He is passionate about organic horticulture, sustainability and environmental conservation, and is a founding member of Chew Valley Plants Trees and Chair of the Compton Martin Parish Council’s climate working group. He recently sat his RHS Level 2 Horticultural exams and is a keen gardener. Ben strongly believes that The Community Farm plays a vital role in the community as a platform for locally farmed organic produce that benefits our environment and our health and wellbeing.
About Us
Ben Newton
- Chair
Volunteers
We also have a team of fantastic regular volunteers who help us on the field, in the warehouse and for specific projects. Too numerous to mention here, and ever-changing, their support, commitment and enthusiasm is much appreciated by all of us at The Farm.
Find out about our volunteering opportunities.
The Community Farm
Denny Lane
Chew Magna
Bristol BS40 8SZ
Our Outlets
The same wonderful, organic produce that goes into our veg boxes is available for sale at The Farm's Veg Shed.
The Community Farm is a not-for-profit organisation, registered with the Financial Conduct Authority as a Community Benefit Society.
Our registration number on the Mutuals Public Register is 31018 R. Our companies Number at Companies House is IP031018