The Children’s Centre is a Manx Charity, established in 1868, which provides care, support and services to children, young people and their families on the Isle of Man.
The organisation has robust ethical sourcing guidelines along with an environmental statement covering areas such as energy use, waste and preventing accidental harm to the environment thorough activities.
All staff are encouraged to adopt the Environmental Four R’s – Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Responsibly Resource.
The Charity delivers a number of projects with environmental links, through its unique facilities at the Children’s Centre Farm, which connects young people with nature and educates and upskills in horticulture, farming practices, animal husbandry and the importance of Isle of Man produce to the islands heritage and economy.
The Children’s Centre adventure based activities encourages young people to enjoy, learn about, take pride in and respect the island’s outdoor environment all aimed at enabling children and young people to realise their full potential.
The farm connects with the wider community through open days and works with partners such as beekeepers, food producers, wildlife organisations and crafts people to display and promote the islands biodiversity, talent and produce.
The Charity is a committed ambassador for, and promotes the ethos and ethics of, UNESCO Biosphere Isle of man. All materials used by the Charity must meet their Ethical and Environmental Sourcing Guidelines and Environmental Statement.
