Westden’s Mission Statement:
“Westden works with communities to find practical solutions to the inter-linked environmental, social and economic challenges in rural areas.”
A charity since 1994, Westden works closely with the community to help improve the quality of life and protect the environment of West Devon and beyond. Sustainability means improving our quality of life while protecting and enhancing our environment for the future. We work with a multitude of partners to create community-led, sustainable projects with low carbon footprints but with wide-reaching inclusion.
Westden’s home is the town of Tavistock which is located on the west side of Dartmoor National Park in the District of West Devon. This historic market town is located around 45 miles west of Exeter and 15 miles north of Plymouth. We have an open-door policy so please feel free to drop in to share your ideas of what is needed in West Devon: 20 Plymouth Road, Tavistock, Devon PL19 8AY. Alternatively please call Max on 01822 618 715.
I have a 50 acre farm in North Devon (Torridge) and for the past 12 months have allocated aboout 5 acres to local people to grow fruit and vegetables and rear pigs and chickens. The produce is shared. I have received planning permission for polytunnels to be erected and have funded all this myself. However, the group wishes to develop and are considering the installation of a cold room to store meat that is produced on the farm and enquire whether you are able to offer any support financially or otherwise?
I look forward to your reply.
Thank you
Philip Wright