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 experiences of running a business and understanding the complexities that entails - very helpful!”
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, UK CEH), 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
“You did a really good job of hosting, very personable and inclusive.”
Rob Bunn, Pasture for Life
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 additional perspectives to the farming and land use paper.
The result:
A report that considered the impacts of different farming practices on the water and mineral cycles, biodiversity and energy flow, in addition to carbon accounting.
A clear, grounded narrative that speaks to a wide audience including farmers, policymakers, food industry professionals and citizens.
"Henry enhanced our report with his practical farming insights and other wide-ranging experience, including his connections with several agroecological farming networks in the UK. This work kick-started our exciting journey with Russell Regen, which has allowed us to advance our company’s knowledge and tools to support the agroecological transition, and provided opportunities to engage with and support new clients from across the country."
Dmitry Yumashev, Land Use Lead, Small World Consulting
