Marketing and events co-ordinator Grace Devey revealed that two-weeks after sharing an Amazon list of gifts such as rabbit food, no-one has bought anything.
The aim of the project was to allow donors to be deliberate with their giving but so-far it has not been successful.
Grace says: “We’ve not had anything yet.
“Whereas normally we would have had quite a few things.”
This comes as the farm is already struggling to make ends meet, especially as visitor numbers and donations drop significantly in winter.
But Grace says it is vital they survive as Stonebridge is much more than just a green space.
The farm provides a vital community hub, offering a free, safe environment for both visitors and volunteers.
Grace said: “This would be my third or fourth winter appeal.
“This one feels the hardest.”
This year’s appeal focuses on the farm’s importance as a safe space, highlighting how it serves the community as more than just a farm.
Part of this is providing volunteering opportunities to those who have additional needs, learning difficulties, disabilities or who may have come from alternative provision.
Many of the farm’s volunteers are retirees, and volunteer to get out of the house whilst also giving back.
Grace said: “I don’t think I’ve worked anywhere where I’ve come into such a broad spectrum of society.
“I would struggle to put into words what a difference Stonebridge makes to people’s lives.
“For some of our volunteers they would not be here today if not for Stonebridge.”
Karen, 50, has learning difficulties and has been volunteering at Stonebridge for ten years.
She comes to Stonebridge three days a week and works in the kitchen.
Karen said her favourite thing about volunteering was: “Getting out and doing something in the day instead of staying at home.
“It’s coming to the farm, meeting new people, making friends and then cooking.”
But Stonebridge does even more than just changes the lives of its volunteers.
The farm provides a unique free-to-enter green space to the wider St. Ann’s community.
Offering this is more important than ever, explains Grace.
Grace said: “There are a few other green spaces in Nottingham, but nothing as unique as this or nothing with animals like this that people have access to.”
“I think if you have a safe space, you feel part of your society, you feel part of your community.
“If you feel apart of this community, then, potentially speaking, you won’t become disenfranchised.”
To donate to the farm or buy from their wish-list visit, https://stonebridgecityfarm.com/winter-appeal
