discover our roots and our vision
We started fàs (pronounced “feeas”) as we became more and more aware of the impact of climate change on food production. The UK imports over 60% of its food. The climate is going to impact on our ability to produce our needs. But our main reason for starting this community interest company was our kids. We wanted them to have a connection with the soil and learn, at least the basics, of sustainable and resilient food production and other sustainable practices. We expanded this idea and felt that the local community could also benefit from our journey.
our core values
We are guided by our founding values on all the decisions that we make.
organic – we want all our produce to be chemical free. We believe that chemically grown food is damaging our biodiversity and leading to an increase in illness.
regenerative – every action we take, has to regenerate either our soil, our biodiversity, us, our volunteers, our community or our thinking.
inclusive – regardless of skill level you’re welcome here.
sustainable – we ask ourselves if our actions lead to a sustainable lifestyle for us, our volunteers and our community.
fun – life is a journey of many ups and downs. We believe we should enjoy that journey. So we’ll have fun, maybe sing, might even dance a little silly dance. Smiling is good for you.
our dedicated folk
craig
Director - Craig comes with over 20 years of growing food experience. A qualified Permaculture designer and visionary grower who likes to experiment with new solutions to the challenges climate change bring to growing food. He is also currently leading SCCAN (Scottish Communities Climate Action Network)
heather
Director - Heather brings a wealth of experience in coordinating events with local independent businesses. She has actively participated in fundraising efforts for charitable organizations. Additionally, her background in online marketing involved supporting and boosting the visibility of local enterprises. Currently, Heather is dedicating her time to her artistic pursuits and her passion for cultivating sustainable food using natural organic methods.
audrey
Director - Audrey comes with c.20 years of funding, community development and heritage experience. Audrey has helped several high profile projects over the years and is currently an advisor for the Community Ownership Support Services team at DTAS. A trained illustrator, she also likes dabbling with printmaking and eco techniques in her spare time.