Fen Zen CIC is a not-for-profit community interest company based at Bramble Corner, Sluice Road, Denver (PE38 0EG), Norfolk.

Its purpose is to foster community connection, nature-education and sustainable living by running a wide variety of inclusive events and activities on an 8-acre smallholding. These include: women’s nurture days and fire circles; men’s fire circles; children’s and homeeducation nature sessions; wild-retreat weekends and community fire evenings; community gardening and market-garden enterprise; volunteer days; cultural and craft workshops; and venue-hire for like-minded groups.

It emphasises environmental stewardship, regeneration of the natural site (wild meadows, raised beds, wildlife habitats) and invites participation and skill-sharing from people of all backgrounds.

The Community
Volunteers
Directors
Partners and Collaborators
Digital Community

Fen Zen CIC actively engages and consults with its stakeholders through regular, informal and formal methods designed to encourage participation and shared ownership of the project’s direction. The organisation recognises that its success depends on maintaining open communication with those it serves and collaborates with.

Participants at events, workshops and volunteer sessions are invited to share their thoughts and ideas directly with the team. Feedback is gathered verbally at gatherings, through online messages, and via follow-up communication after activities. This helps shape future programmes, ensuring they continue to meet the evolving needs and interests of the local community.

Volunteers and facilitators are consulted during planning meetings and informal check-ins. Their on-the-ground experience informs decisions about scheduling, accessibility, and site improvements. This collaborative approach helps maintain a sense of shared responsibility and inclusion.

The Directors meet regularly to review progress, assess the impact of community activities, and discuss feedback received from participants and partners. These meetings guide strategic decisions and ensure that Fen Zen CIC continues to operate in line with its community interest statement and environmental principles.

Partner organisations and visiting facilitators are consulted when planning joint events or venue-hire activities. This ensures that shared values — such as inclusivity, well-being, sustainability and community benefit — remain central to every collaboration.

Through its website and social media platforms, Fen Zen maintains open channels for communication, event updates, and invitations for input. This allows for  continuous two-way engagement, enabling community members to contribute ideas, volunteer their time, or express interest in new initiatives.