Help Bowden Pillars Future create a regenerative model of living for the future.

Bowden Pillars Future is embarking on an incredible journey to create a regenerative community in Totnes, Devon, UK. We will transform a 123-acre site into a regenerative farm and community-led homes which will be surrounded by a bountiful rainforest of the future. This unique project will be a model of how we can live along side nature and is led by a partnership of pioneering local organisations including Devon Wildlife Trust, The Apricot Centre and Re.Set. 

We've already taken the first step by securing the farm, but here's the challenge: most of our funding is tied up in short-term loans. To keep this project in our community's hands, we need your support to secure this community project's future. Your investment through our Community Share offer isn't just about financing; it's also about becoming a vital part of our regenerative story. By investing in Community Shares, you'll be a member, able to shape the direction of this pioneering project. 

Join us and and invest in a sustainable, community-owned future today.

Our Vision: a model of living for the future

Bowden Pillars Future will create an exemplar of living harmoniously with nature, providing us with a model regenerative project including an abundant temperate rainforest, a nature-friendly farm and community-led housing with all three activities integrated in a site-wide design.

Everything about our project will work with nature, be low-carbon and climate-resilient, with nature-friendly farming and land management. The community living on the land will foster rest and play, collaboration and celebration, and purposeful action, nurturing our relationship with nature, ourselves and each other for the wellbeing of present and future generations.

Discover our plans for a rainforest of the future

Nature’s recovery at Bowden Pillars Future will be led by Devon Wildlife Trust who will be transforming the land for wildlife. This winter, we will kick off our transformative project to revive 75 acres of steep sloping land, by creating acres and acres of Atlantic oak woodland, a temperate rainforest of the future, on the edge of Totnes. Threaded with footpaths linking glades with views to Dartmoor in the distance and alive with birds and insects, this will be an incredible asset for local people. The site will provide vital habitat for wildlife in a time of nature crisis, store vast amounts of carbon, and help restore the health of the soils and the quality of the water that drains off them.

Regenerative Farming for a Better Future

Over 30 acres at Bowden Pillars future will be regeneratively managed by The Apricot Centre. With a focus on agroforestry techniques, we will carefully planted rows of trees that foster natural connectivity for small insects and mammals. Among these trees, we cultivate grains and pulses that supply Dartington Mill and local food chains. Some fields will be sustainably managed by grass-fed cattle and rotating chicken flocks, utilising deep-rooted green manures to maintain balance and harmony within the ecosystem.

Central to our farming ethos is our commitment to organic-biodynamic practices. We believe in going beyond sustainability, striving to holistically restore and enhance the natural fertility of the soil. By adopting this approach, we prioritize the well-being of humans, animals, and the entire ecosystem. 

The Village: a new kind of living

Bowden Pillars Future stands out for its unique regenerative housing initiative, which will be led by Re-Set. With a focus on community-led housing, our aim is to create a sustainable and flourishing environment for our residents. Our regenerative housing not only benefits our community but also the wider ecosystem, as we prioritise environmentally conscious practices. As part of this endeavour, we integrate our housing within an abundant market garden and our thriving nature-friendly farm, which supplies a diverse range of fresh produce to our community and beyond. 

Investing in Community Shares: an impactful investment

Our Community Share offer welcomes anyone looking to make a genuine impact in their community and beyond. When you become a member, your voice matters. You'll have a vote in crucial decisions involving Bowden Pillars Future, regardless of the size of your investment. We are committed to ensuring that every member has a say in how community projects are run.

We understand that investing in community shares may require a medium-to-long-term perspective, but we believe the social and environmental benefits are invaluable.

Investment parameters are reasonable, catering to a wide range of individuals. You can invest anywhere between £250 to £80,000, with a maximum cap of 80,000 shares (£80,000) per individual. Our members' responsibility is capped at the value of their shareholding.

Not only will we restore nature, produce food and create a thriving village, but we also aim to pay interest on shares. Your involvement in this opportunity will not only bring about positive environmental change but also offer broader benefits beyond financial gains.

However, if you would prefer to make a donation, you can donate directly here. If you would like to provide us with a loan, please get in contact with us at hello@bowdenpillarsfuture.land.

Support a truly pioneering project take flight

Don't miss out on this chance to shape a sustainable, community-owned future. Join us in our mission and invest in our community share offers today. Your support not only secures your place in our thriving community but also fuels the transformation we envision for our world. Let's together sow the seeds of regenerative living and create lasting positive change. Invest now and be part of Bowden Pillars Future's inspiring journey towards a more sustainable, harmonious future for all!