Edinburgh Agroecology Co-op Policies

This page is a work-in-progress – we will be adding more policies once they are ready for sharing. We have many more policies than are on here, and most have  detailed procedures to go with them – if you’re looking for something specific, please contact us for a copy. If you’re working or volunteering at the farm, we’ll give you access to the full versions you need…

Adult Safeguarding & Protection Policy

Click here to download the Adult Safeguarding & Protection Policy

Child Safeguarding & Protection Policy

Click here to download the Child Safeguarding & Protection Policy

 

Environmental Policy

Click here to download the Environmental Policy

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Click here to download the EDI Policy

 

‘Under the Influence’ Policy

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  • Gloved hands planting seedling in veg bed
  • Large crowd of people gathered in the farmyard for an event
  • Several workers assembling a polytunnel at sunrise
  • Volunteers working in the market garden
  • A young person's hand placing an illustration onto a design for the 'welcome' sign on the portacabin
  • A group of volunteers of all ages standing triumphant behind barrows of potatoes

Measuring Our Impact

A 2023 study by consultants One Stone found that the farm project was already having a hugely beneficial impact in the community after just two years. In monetary terms, they calculated that for every £1 invested, it adds the equivalent of at least £5 in value to the whole ecosystem (people’s wellbeing, wildlife, plants, soil, water…). We’re always looking at ways to check and evaluate our impact, and to use that to plan our future work for the benefit of the whole community – the people and our wild kin.