Coventry City Farm
Coventry (Hillfields), United Kingdom · Operator: 慈善団体(ボランティア運営), 市議会の年間助成に依存
Overview
An inner-city farm opened in 1983 on Clarence Street, Hillfields. When the council withdrew its annual grant and reserves ran dry, a fundraising drive fell short and it closed in 2008 after 25 years.
Citizen participation
Volunteers and visitors sustained it as a place for inner-city children to meet animals and experience the countryside.
Operating model
Run on donations, grants and volunteers, with an annual council grant as a mainstay.
Impact
The council's withdrawal of its annual funding drained finances, and after a rescue fundraiser failed the farm closed in 2008.
Crops
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Scale
最盛期は年間約6万人の子どもが来場
Sources（2）
This entry is compiled from the public sources, official sites and research below.
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