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If you are a young person looking to gain skills and confidence, please complete the Intern application.
If you are aged 18+ looking to work outdoors and support young people to gain skills and confidence, please complete the Volunteer application.
Lucky Ewe is a Scottish charitable incorporated organisation (SCIO 050034). Established in 2020 and based at Lucky Ewe Farm, KY15 5RR, Stratheden Park, near Cupar, North East Fife.
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The outdoors and working with animals are proven to enhance mental well-being and to bring a sense of peace and purpose. Our placements achieve this for beneficiaries and volunteers.
Volunteers start by getting ready for the work ahead. We put on gloves, over trousers, wellie boots and rainwear. We need to be warm and comfortable on the farm.
The tasks for the day are planned. It might be feeding and weighing lambs, or repairing the stock tunnel. We have a bit of choice.
Sometimes we send the ewes through the footbath (which they don’t really like, but it keeps their feet healthy).
There is usually mucking out to do, and often the electric fencing needs moved, so the sheep get fresh grass which they really appreciate.
We pull up or scythe weeds, prune and mulch the young trees and dig out ditches. Sometimes we improve habitat by planting, by building bird and bat boxes, and laying hedges.
All the while we are in the fresh air, enjoying the birdsong, the breezes, taking in the beautiful views and having a natter. We make time for a break and talk about what we have learned and achieved that day.
We have a supply of good quality fleeces every year and so there is always the potential for all sorts of crafting and creating with wool.
Volunteering with Lucky Ewe
Lucky Ewe relies on the generosity and enthusiasm of our volunteers — often local people who enjoy spending time outdoors, working on the land, and helping others grow in confidence and skills.
Get involved on the land
Volunteers can take part in regular weekly sessions (around 3 hours each) or join us for a full day on specific tasks such as:
Support in other ways
Not all volunteering happens in the field! You can also help Lucky Ewe by:
Become a Charity Trustee
Volunteers also have the opportunity to apply to join Lucky Ewe (SCIO 050034) as a Charity Trustee, helping to guide the organisation at a strategic level. Trustees make key decisions, oversee the charity’s work, and support staff on behalf of the organisation.
Applications for Trustees are usually made at our Annual General Meeting (AGM), where candidates are seconded and voted in by members.
Trustees are asked to give a minimum of 4 hours per month, typically including:
Training and support for Trustees are available through Fife Voluntary Action.
Join the Lucky Ewe Volunteer Team
Lucky Ewe is always delighted to welcome new volunteers to our existing community. Outdoor work is not only rewarding but great fun too.
As one long-time volunteer shared:
“My Tuesday morning is a lifeline for me – coming here keeps me sane.”
Volunteering with Lucky Ewe offers plenty of opportunities to make a real difference, get involved in meaningful work, and help shape the charity’s future.
Before signing up, you can read the Lucky Ewe Constitution to learn more about our aims and values.
Interested in volunteering? We’d love to hear from you!
📧 Email: admin@luckyewe.org.uk
Lucky Ewe actively seeks grants and is always grateful for donations. These help us to expand the number of people we can involve and support.
Funding and Donations
The support of funders and private donors enables Lucky Ewe to provide the best possible experience for our beneficiaries.
2021 saw us receive a number of generous grants: the awards secure Lucky Ewe staff for the next three years and also provide funds for the running and upkeep of our charity.
In November 2021
In December 2021
In January 2022
Finally, over the last two years, Lucky Ewe has received donations from generous individuals and Lucky Ewe thanks them for their most welcome contributions.
If you would like to make a donation, please use the following bank account:
Account name: Lucky Ewe
Sort code: 08-92-99
Account number: 65966215
We would be extremely grateful for any donations, no matter how small.
Lucky Ewe, Cupar, KY15 5RR
(please enter this postcode if visiting farm)
Registered Charity: SCIO 050034
15 Ceres Road, Cupar, Fife, KY15 5JT
