And his appointment as New Warlands farm manager is the latest ingredient in a bold plan by the North East Autism Society (NEAS) to turn the sprawling site into a visitor centre, while providing ...

John Phillipson, Chief Executive of the charity, added: "New Warlands Farm will be a fantastic place for families to visit, where they know they will be accepted and supported.

The charity's £5.5m New Warlands Farm project aims to address that employment gap. 'Meaningful' ... He plans to bring in 28 pregnant ewes, cattle, goats and large black pigs.

But he wants other businesses to collectively match his support and help NEAS raise another £500,000 towards the £4.4m costs of the project at 77-acre New Warlands Farm, near Burnhope.

The North East Autism Society hopes to create more than 60 jobs at New Warlands Farm in Burnhope, County Durham, by running at as a sustainable working farm and visitor attraction. The charity ...

John Phillipson, Chief Executive of the charity, added: "New Warlands Farm will be a fantastic place for families to visit, where they know they will be accepted and supported.

The charity's £5.5m New Warlands Farm project aims to address that employment gap. 'Meaningful' ... He plans to bring in 28 pregnant ewes, cattle, goats and large black pigs.

Acres of County Durham countryside are being transformed into a working farm that will provide "vital" jobs for autistic people. The 77-acre (31-hectare) site will feature an ethical farm, shops ...

Acres of County Durham countryside are being transformed into a working farm that will provide "vital" jobs for autistic people. The 77-acre (31-hectare) site will feature an ethical farm, shops ...