Tregovenek (meaning ‘place of hope‘) is a new and exciting community project based on the outskirts of Pensilva, Cornwall.
We are a Community Benefit Society currently turning the vision of a community-owned, community-run regenerative farm into reality.
We share land-based and sustainable-living skills and knowledge through weekly volunteering opportunities.
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The design so far consists of four main elements: the field and outbuildings, a community hub building, residential bungalow and a community garden. Click on the pictures below to see more information.
Our beautiful crowdfunded, volunteer-built community garden continues to blossom and grow. Much of the wider site needed clearing and tidying. We have upgraded the bungalow to rental standard which has included fitting solar panels and an air-source heat pump, as well as giving it a new lick of paint.
Behind the scenes, a dedicated crew of people have been working hard at making sure our governance, structure, finances and ways of working are in place, robust and clear so we can build on strong foundations and be a resilient and stable organisation. For more details on this see ‘How it Works’.
So far this has been achieved by enthusiastic volunteers. If you would like to get involved in any way, feel you have something specific to offer, or you have any questions we would love to hear from you.
For this to be truly community owned and led, we need you!
Please browse the website using the menus or you can click one of the images below to find out more about various aspects of Tregovenek.
The Vision
A small, abundant farm and gathering space that has the health and wellbeing of the local community, the land and its wildlife at the heart. A place where we will connect, learn and work together to discover what it is we each have to offer to help build a better, fairer world for generations to come.
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The Mission
We will achieve our vision by:
Working closely with the local community to create a space that fosters healthy collective resilience in the face of the climate and ecological emergency.
Establishing a thriving and diverse community farm that will use appropriate farming practices and land-based wisdom – both ancient and modern – to nourish and regenerate the land.
Collaborating with local projects to support a range of community and land-based activities in the spirit of cooperation and creativity.
Becoming a model and inspiration for other communities to explore and learn about local food security, health, resource sustainability, strong local economies and social connection.
Putting the land and future generations at the heart of everything we do.