Camphill Ethos - thanks to Coleg Elidyr

Camphill Ethos What makes Camphill communities different is the emphasis on mutual support. That’s because Camphill recognises that everyone has abilities and empowers and supports all individuals to use their particular abilities in their communities. Everyone contributes to community life and the well-being of fellow community members in his or her own way.

Mutual support is fundamental to the day to day running of the Camphill community. Being part of a Camphill community involves sharing life with others in the household, in learning areas, in work, and in social, cultural and spiritual activities. Being an integral part of a community brings confidence, self respect and the knowledge that each individual’s contribution (however small) is valued by others. This should lead to real inclusion in a real community.

Each year, volunteers from all over the world join communities to share in the Camphill way of life, gain new skills and widen horizons. Many are young people taking a gap year; others with greater life experience are welcomed too, putting their skills to work for our communities.

Equality and inclusion is implicit in our approach to living and working.