Growth, Together.
Our Journey and Mission
Our Vision – “ We SUPPORT people, to ensure everyone achieves their full potential to be themselves building trust and connection along the way”
At Able Hands Together, we believe that every child deserves an education that meets their need, celebrates their individuality, and nurtures their potential. Our farm-based approach combines the safe connection of nature with evidence-based therapeutic practices to create a truly transformative child led learning experience.
Since our founding, we have empowered over 100 community members through farm-based programs that teach valuable life skills and promote well-being.
Our dedicated team of experienced educators and support workers have amassed a huge amount of experience and work tirelessly to nurture each individual’s potential and foster a sense of belonging for many years
Empowering Adults Through Our Co-Farmers Program
- Social Skills: Enhancing communication in a natural setting.
- Employability: Building skills applicable to everyday life.
- Independence: Promoting self-reliance through farm activities.
Therapeutic Support
Empowering Young Lives
Our service supports young people who need a learning environment that differs from the traditional classroom. We work closely with schools, local authorities, and Education Otherwise Than At School (EOTAS) packages to provide an enriching, therapeutic setting where every child is free to be themselves. We recognise that mainstream education doesn’t meet the needs of every learner, and we’re here to bridge that gap with connection, compassion, expertise, and a deep understanding of each young person’s unique journey.
At Able Hands Together, we believe every child deserves a space where they feel safe, valued, and supported. Our approach celebrates individuality, meets unique needs, and nurtures each young person’s potential. Set on our farm, we combine the calming power of nature with evidence-based therapeutic practices to create a truly safe and nurturing environment—where young people are free to explore learning at their own pace.
Our Farm
The outdoor setting offers young people the space they need to move, explore, and regulate their nervous systems in ways that indoor environments simply cannot provide.
Animal-Assisted Learning
Our farm is home to a carefully selected family of gentle animals, each chosen for their therapeutic qualities and ability to connect with young people:
- Goats and Kids: Playful and interactive, perfect for building confidence and responsibility
- Sheep and Lambs: Gentle and calming, ideal for young people who need quieter animal interactions
- Alpacas: Naturally calming presence, excellent for anxiety reduction and mindfulness activities
- Chickens and Ducks: Engaging daily care routines that build structure and purpose
- Rabbits and Guinea Pigs: Perfect for young people who prefer smaller, more manageable animal interactions
- Dogs: Trained therapy animals that provide emotional support and companionship
Horticultural Therapy
Our dedicated horticulture area spans half an acre and provides opportunities for:
- Growing flowers and vegetables from seed to harvest
- Learning about plant life cycles and ecosystems
- Developing fine motor skills through planting and tending
- Creating sensory gardens with different textures, scents, and colours
- Seasonal activities that connect young person to natural rhythms
Wildlife Conservation Projects
Young people engage in meaningful conservation work including:
- Creating and maintaining wildlife habitats
- Bird watching and recording
- Insect hotel construction
- Pond maintenance and aquatic life observation
- Seasonal wildlife surveys
Laura Tween
Founder / Director
Laura Tween is the visionary Founding Director of Able Hands Together, which she established in 2015. With a strong background in social care and a degree in law, Laura brings a wealth of experience and passion to her work. As the networking and marketing lead, she thrives on creating meaningful connections and is especially passionate about organising inclusive and engaging events.
Jason Rhodes
Director
Jason has been a director since 2015. With a strong passion for developing teams and new initiatives. His focus is the continued growth of AHT, whilst maintaining its core values and caring, person led support.
Gemma
Support Worker
Gemma provides key support to our co farmers and loves the farm environment. She is a staunch advocate of delivering services at the pace of the person and creating unique spaces for co farmers to grow and develop in their own way.
Sarah
Support Worker
I work many roles at able hands together, i absolutely love my job & seeing the guys grow in confidence & learning to be independent with everyday skills & looking after the animals.
There faces full of smiles & pride that there achieving things they never believed they could makes my job extra special. Having a job in social care were u feel it makes a massive difference not only to these guys but to me its truely something.
Oliver
Support Worker
Oliver Tween is a nurturing and gentle member of the Able Hands Together team, known for his calm approach and supportive nature. As a qualified personal trainer, Oliver brings his passion for sport and physical education into his work, helping individuals build confidence, resilience, and wellbeing through movement and activity.
Kathryn
Support Worker
I am a member of the Education team at Able Hands where I thoroughly enjoy interacting with children and young people whilst surrounded by plants and animals on the farm. I aim to encourage them to learn new and useful knowledge and skills in a relaxed and caring manner to help them grow and develop into confident and resilient individuals.
Sam Wallace
Head of Alternative Provision
Sam, Head of the Alternative Provision, brings a unique blend of qualifications and experience to the team, specialising in integrating emotional literacy and mental health support into everyday learning
Nic Shears White
Head of Social Care
Nic has worked at Able Hands Together for many years now and is proud to have a close working relationship with all the Co-Farmers. Having previously been a social worker, Nic is well connected with the Wiltshire based learning disability professionals. She is very knowledgeable about the assessment process, safeguarding and rights. She promotes our Co-Farmers’ independence and works with a skills based approach with our clients. She is passionate about promoting independence and working in a person-centred way.
Paula Fletcher
Head of Operations
Tania Horn
Head of Finance
Tania Horn
PA to Director Laura Tween and Head of Finance
Tania is the go-to person for keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. As PA to Director Laura Tween and the Head of Finance, she juggles a wide range of tasks —from managing diaries and meetings to helping keep everything on track. Friendly, organised, and always ready to lend a hand, Tania plays a key role in supporting the leadership team day to day.
Larissa
Support Worker
Larissa works primarily in education and is passionate about taking a therapeutic approach to person centered development. She thrives on seeing people progress and transition to achieve their full potential.
Sasha
Support Worker
I am a dedicated Support Worker at Able Hands Together, where I combine person-centered care with therapeutic farming activities to support individuals with diverse needs. Through hands-on work with animals and nature, I help clients build confidence, develop life skills, and foster independence. With a strong focus on empowerment, inclusion, and well being, I’m passionate about making a meaningful impact every day..
Our dedicated staff members are committed to supporting and empowering our community.
What Our Participants Say
