Stories of change
“Real change happens when clarity meets commitment. The stories below show what becomes possible when people reconnect land, community, and vision.”
Each of these projects started with a conversation, and grew into something impactful.
Explore a few examples of what regenerative work can look like, in practice.
Regenerative Farming Projects
North Aston Farms – Oxfordshire
The challenge:
A 900-acre organic farm with multiple enterprises wanted clarity on profitability, purpose, and long-term direction.
The approach:
We used Holistic Management to create a custom Holistic Context for the family team, clarified short- and medium-term goals, and built decision-making tools (e.g. grazing, land use, profit tracking).
The result:
New enterprise targets
Strategic clarity for the next 3–7 years
A stronger alignment between values, land, and profit
“Very good facilitator, bringing his own experience of running a business and understanding the complexities that entails.”
James Taylor, North Aston Farms
Food Systems & Facilitation Projects
AFN Network+ FlexFund Project – National to Local Agroecology
The challenge:
How do we adapt a national agroecology model (Farming for Change, FFCC) into something locally useful in North Lancashire?
The approach:
We ran open conversations with key stakeholders (FFCC, Small World Consulting, UKCEH), then designed and facilitated a non-technical workshop with 22 cross-sector attendees.
The result:
Broad support for a localised model
Agreement that story-driven, accessible outputs are vital
Next phase: data mapping + relocalisation facilitation
“We don’t just facilitate workshops - we facilitate outcomes.”
Research & Insights
Small World Consulting – UK Farming & Land Use Paper
The challenge:
To bring real-world regenerative farming insight to Small World Consulting’s farming and land use paper; helping to shape national food system dialogues.
The approach:
We contributed Holistic Management insights, a view on ecosystem processes (water, soil, biodiversity) and context on rural societal challenges to bring greater breadth to the farming and land use paper.
The result:
A clear, grounded narrative that speaks to both policymakers, practitioners and wider society.
Ongoing:
Coordinator of FoodFutures’ “Food Economy & Procurement” working group
Member of networks including Pasture for Life, Schumacher Institute, CoFSA, and Local Futures
Regular contributor to regional relocalisation strategy in North Lancashire
