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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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

It’s our vision for every urban community to have access to an orchard. Because we believe that community orchards can be transformative. That’s why we create 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 orchard heritage alive. Not just that, orchards provide delicious, fresh fruit for free in the heart of a community. Orchards are remarkable.

If you agree, and want to join the kind people who feel the same, then sign up to become a member of The Orchard Project now. By taking out a membership and making a monthly donation, you can help make our vision come true.

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

The Orchard Project is the only national charity solely dedicated to the creation, restoration and celebration of community orchards. Your membership and support will help us bring communities together, train orchard volunteers to learn new skills, reconnect people to the rich cultural heritage of orchards, and improve urban green spaces for everyone to enjoy.

Be a pioneer

Our membership scheme is new. Be one of our first 100 members – forever to be known and revered as The Orchard Project’s pioneer members.

We offer the following three membership options – all involve a monthly donation via Direct Debit:
£12 per month  //  £20 per month  //  Other (Please note there is a minimum donation of £4 per month.)

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

Whatever the size of your gift, we thank you for it! All income raised will be used to help us create and restore more community orchards across the country.

All members will receive the following benefits:

  • A membership welcome pack with factsheets, postcards, fridge magnet, and unique pin badge of our logo (see image below)
  • Regular member news and updates of how your donation is making a difference
  • Invites to events
  • And of course, the feel good factor that comes with supporting community orchards!

Members who donate £20 per month or more, will receive an extra annual gift, currently a bottle of our Local Fox Dry London Cider – made by The Orchard Project from apples harvested by volunteers and grown in the community orchards we work with.

Don’t miss out on the chance to show you care about community orchards.

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 donation here. Thank you!

How long does membership last for?

Membership lasts as long as your Direct Debit is active. If you make a one-off donation, 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.

I would like to sponsor a tree rather than take out a membership

We offer a tree sponsorship if you want to help us plant and nurture a new fruit tree in a community orchard. Benefits include a tree sponsorship certificate and a chance to add a message to our tree dedication book. You can sponsor a tree here. Thank you!