The Orchard Project

Developing resilient communities with the skills to plant, care for and harvest fruit trees; helping us all to rediscover the pleasure of eating home-grown fruit.

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Calling orchard enthusiasts. Join The Orchard Project today!

We believe that community orchards can be transformative. That’s why we create them and restore them in towns and cities across the country. Orchards change places and communities, they can be bursting with wildlife and they keep our rich orcharding heritage alive.  Not just that, but orchards provide delicious, fresh fruit for free in the heart of a community. Orchards are remarkable.

If you agree, and want to join the many kind people who feel the same, then sign up to become a member of The Orchard Project now.

By making a monthly gift today, you can help make our dream of every community in the UK having access to an orchard come true.

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Gift Aid It!Add 25% more to your donation at no cost to you. A Gift Aid declaration allows The Orchard Project to claim tax back on eligible donations. It means that for every £1 you donate to The Orchard Project we can claim back 25p, at no extra cost to you.

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By ticking the "Yes" box, I agree I would like The Orchard Project to reclaim the tax on all qualifying donations I have made, as well as any future donations, until I notify them otherwise. I understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year I may be asked to pay any difference. I understand that The Orchard Project will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give.

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid does not cost you a penny more, but can add an additional 25p to every £1 you donate. When The Orchard Project receives a donation from a UK taxpayer, we're entitled to claim an amount of tax (calculated at the basic rate of income tax in that year) paid on that donation. Once you have given your permission for us to do this on your behalf, there is no need for you to do anything else.

All that is required is that you must be a taxpayer and that you would have paid or will pay sufficient Income and/or Capital Gains Tax to cover all the Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year. Please note that it is your responsibility to pay any difference.

The amount of tax we claim will be 25% of the total value of your donations in that tax year. Furthermore, if you are a higher taxpayer, you are also entitled to claim the difference between the basic rate which we will claim and the amount of tax you have actually paid. For further details on how you can do this, please contact your tax office. If your tax situation changes and your gifts will no longer be eligible for the Gift Aid scheme please contact us and we will amend your record accordingly.

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Donation Total: £20.00 Monthly

Be one of the first to sign up to become a “pioneer member” and we’ll send you an exclusive free gift as a token of our appreciation.

Why “pioneer”? Well, if you take almost any piece of land in this country and leave it untouched, it will go through a process of change known as “natural succession” to become, in time, a woodland. Towards the start of that long process, come plants called “pioneer species” – the early ones that get the ball rolling.

One pioneer plant on its own is often small, but when you bring them together they are transformative.

That’s why we want to honour the people who are willing to be pioneers. Don’t miss out on the chance to show you care about community orchards.

Membership

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You have chosen to donate £20.00 monthly.

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Reclaim Gift Aid

Gift Aid It!Add 25% more to your donation at no cost to you. A Gift Aid declaration allows The Orchard Project to claim tax back on eligible donations. It means that for every £1 you donate to The Orchard Project we can claim back 25p, at no extra cost to you.

Tell me more »

By ticking the "Yes" box, I agree I would like The Orchard Project to reclaim the tax on all qualifying donations I have made, as well as any future donations, until I notify them otherwise. I understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year I may be asked to pay any difference. I understand that The Orchard Project will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give.

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid does not cost you a penny more, but can add an additional 25p to every £1 you donate. When The Orchard Project receives a donation from a UK taxpayer, we're entitled to claim an amount of tax (calculated at the basic rate of income tax in that year) paid on that donation. Once you have given your permission for us to do this on your behalf, there is no need for you to do anything else.

All that is required is that you must be a taxpayer and that you would have paid or will pay sufficient Income and/or Capital Gains Tax to cover all the Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year. Please note that it is your responsibility to pay any difference.

The amount of tax we claim will be 25% of the total value of your donations in that tax year. Furthermore, if you are a higher taxpayer, you are also entitled to claim the difference between the basic rate which we will claim and the amount of tax you have actually paid. For further details on how you can do this, please contact your tax office. If your tax situation changes and your gifts will no longer be eligible for the Gift Aid scheme please contact us and we will amend your record accordingly.

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Donation Total: £20.00 Monthly

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Membership benefits and levels

We want anyone that likes what we do to be able to join up, so our basic membership operates on a ‘pay-as-you-feel’ basis. You choose what you can offer us every month and we will put it to good use.

If you can pay a little extra, we also offer “Silver Apple” and “Golden Apple” memberships with additional member benefits, including a free tree sponsorship for Golden Apple members (see below).

Standard Membership Silver Apple Member Golden Apple Member
Cost per month Pay what you feel £20 £30
The pride and satisfaction of helping to provide more community orchards ✔ ✔ ✔
Regular member news and updates from The Orchard Project ✔ ✔ ✔
Invites to The Orchard Project events ✔ ✔ ✔
Invite to a special annual ‘Silver and Golden Apple’ members event ✔ ✔
An annual gift, currently a bottle of Orchard Project juice/cider ✔ ✔
Extra insider and exclusive information before anyone else ✔ ✔
Personal annual updates from the job-share co-CEOs ✔
Tree sponsorship and dedication (and all associated benefits – see below) ✔

Membership

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You have chosen to donate £20.00 monthly.

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Personal Info

Billing Details

Reclaim Gift Aid

Gift Aid It!Add 25% more to your donation at no cost to you. A Gift Aid declaration allows The Orchard Project to claim tax back on eligible donations. It means that for every £1 you donate to The Orchard Project we can claim back 25p, at no extra cost to you.

Tell me more »

By ticking the "Yes" box, I agree I would like The Orchard Project to reclaim the tax on all qualifying donations I have made, as well as any future donations, until I notify them otherwise. I understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year I may be asked to pay any difference. I understand that The Orchard Project will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give.

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid does not cost you a penny more, but can add an additional 25p to every £1 you donate. When The Orchard Project receives a donation from a UK taxpayer, we're entitled to claim an amount of tax (calculated at the basic rate of income tax in that year) paid on that donation. Once you have given your permission for us to do this on your behalf, there is no need for you to do anything else.

All that is required is that you must be a taxpayer and that you would have paid or will pay sufficient Income and/or Capital Gains Tax to cover all the Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year. Please note that it is your responsibility to pay any difference.

The amount of tax we claim will be 25% of the total value of your donations in that tax year. Furthermore, if you are a higher taxpayer, you are also entitled to claim the difference between the basic rate which we will claim and the amount of tax you have actually paid. For further details on how you can do this, please contact your tax office. If your tax situation changes and your gifts will no longer be eligible for the Gift Aid scheme please contact us and we will amend your record accordingly.

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Donation Total: £20.00 Monthly

We’d love you to join our new network of orchard supporters across the country.

Tree Sponsorship

Golden Apple memberships include tree sponsorship. This means we’ll use part of your membership fee to plant and nurture a new fruit tree in a community orchard.

You can discover more on our tree sponsorship scheme on our dedicated page. As well as all the member benefits, you’ll also receive a sponsorship certificate, updates on progress and a chance to add a message to our tree dedication book.

Membership

£

You have chosen to donate £20.00 monthly.

Select Payment Method
Personal Info

Billing Details

Reclaim Gift Aid

Gift Aid It!Add 25% more to your donation at no cost to you. A Gift Aid declaration allows The Orchard Project to claim tax back on eligible donations. It means that for every £1 you donate to The Orchard Project we can claim back 25p, at no extra cost to you.

Tell me more »

By ticking the "Yes" box, I agree I would like The Orchard Project to reclaim the tax on all qualifying donations I have made, as well as any future donations, until I notify them otherwise. I understand that if I pay less Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax than the amount of Gift Aid claimed on all my donations in that tax year I may be asked to pay any difference. I understand that The Orchard Project will reclaim 25p of tax on every £1 that I give.

What is Gift Aid?

Gift Aid does not cost you a penny more, but can add an additional 25p to every £1 you donate. When The Orchard Project receives a donation from a UK taxpayer, we're entitled to claim an amount of tax (calculated at the basic rate of income tax in that year) paid on that donation. Once you have given your permission for us to do this on your behalf, there is no need for you to do anything else.

All that is required is that you must be a taxpayer and that you would have paid or will pay sufficient Income and/or Capital Gains Tax to cover all the Gift Aid claimed on all your donations in that tax year. Please note that it is your responsibility to pay any difference.

The amount of tax we claim will be 25% of the total value of your donations in that tax year. Furthermore, if you are a higher taxpayer, you are also entitled to claim the difference between the basic rate which we will claim and the amount of tax you have actually paid. For further details on how you can do this, please contact your tax office. If your tax situation changes and your gifts will no longer be eligible for the Gift Aid scheme please contact us and we will amend your record accordingly.

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Donation Total: £20.00 Monthly

Frequently Asked Questions

I don’t like direct debits. Can I make a one off donation?

Although direct debits are easier to track and cost less to process, we understand they are not for everyone. You can make a one-off gift here.

How long does membership last for?

Membership lasts as long as your direct debit is active. If you make a one-off gift, then membership will last for one year from your gift.

How will you use my membership gift?

We will use it where the need is greatest. This will include running more planting days, organising events and looking after existing orchards.

Can I do a joint or family membership?

Yes. It’s the same price for an individual or a family. Just let us know when you sign up who your membership is for.

Can an orchard group join?

Absolutely. We would love you to. It’s the same as for an individual – just choose your membership and let us know your group’s name.

Does membership give me any voting rights?

Our membership scheme is a fundraising initiative and does not confer any legal or voting rights.