The Friends of Farsley Rehoboth Burial Ground
Planet: Tackling climate change
Your support will enable our volunteers to save the ecology of our historic heritage site whilst combatting climate change and protecting our resident wildlife.
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About this cause
The Farsley Rehoboth Burial Ground is a 250-year-old historic site situated on Coal Hill Lane, Farsley. In 2019, we achieved charitable status and purchased the Rehoboth out of the bankruptcy of a housing developer and immediately commenced its reclamation after decades of neglect. Since April 2019, our unpaid volunteers have dedicated over 32,000 volunteer hours in reclaiming this magnificent treasure, while protecting and promoting its ecology. Many visitors and relatives have expressed their appreciation for the work and word has spread nationally, including our adoption by David Attenborough’s Wild Isles Trust in 2023. Our site is set on a steep clay hill, bordered by protected trees. We appeal for your support in combatting the ravages of climate change as our next task.
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How this cause brings people in the community together
Our project enables our 250-year-old heritage site to overcome the effects of climate change whilst protecting our wildlife with the introduction of seeding and planting. This will open up to the community heritage tours, nature events and wildlife sightings (including sightings of our re-housed hedgehogs). These are available for all sections of the community and all age groups. They also provide the basis for participation in the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme every year. We are increasing accessibility through a network of paths that also perform as water run-offs. The paths allow full access to all our graves for relatives and visitors. With hundreds of visitors each year, we are ensuring the history of Farsley and Rodley and our beautiful site continues for decades to come.