Social Responsibility
HM Family Farm operates in a challenging environment where the majority of our employees come from poor, marginalised communities in rural parts of South Africa.
In spite of the many challenges faced, we are committed to improving the quality of life for all our employees and many under—privileged community members.
Our family is involved in a number of social community projects which have a positive impact on both our employees, their families and some of the most vulnerable members of the community.
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Over the last twenty years, Eric Dunstone and his children have supported Enxolobeni Primary School through a number of initiaves including fundraising, educational support, maintenance and building projects. The school is located in the rural community of Mahlabathini which neighbours HM Family Farm.
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We also support Inathi Child and Youth Care Centre which takes care of vulnerable and marginalised children from the surrounding areas. Standing from left are Nick Louw (Henco’s brother-in-law), Wellington Bobore (Director of Inathi Child and Youth Care Centre) and Henco Barnard.
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HM Family Farm employs a number of women on the farm and in the cracking facility where we are committed to growing their knowledge and skills in the workplace.
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Ladies picking nuts in the macadamia nut orchards. HM Family Farm employs approximately 35 staff members, most of which live in the impoversished Mahlabathini community, where jobs are scarce.