The Orchard Project

Bringing orchards into the heart of urban communities

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Join The Orchard Project from as little as £4 per month!

We believe that community orchards are transformative, not only for individuals and communities, but also for wildlife in urban areas.

Our vision is that every urban community has access to an orchard in their vicinity.

By making a monthly donation of as little as £4 per month, you can help make our vision come true.

Your generous contribution will go towards our core work of creating new community orchards and restoring old ones, as well as teaching new skills to orchard volunteers and improving urban green spaces for everyone to enjoy.

£4 per month will help plant a new fruit tree
£12 per month will help deliver an orchard training workshop
£20 per month will help create or restore a community orchard

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You have chosen to donate £20.00 monthly.

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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

Why support orchards?

  • Orchards are bursting with wildlife, and provide a habitat for increased biodiversity within our urban landscapes.
  • Well-maintained orchards provide locally grown, free, fresh fruit. What’s more, they are the perfect places to grow many of our delicious (but neglected) UK fruit varieties, which are seldom found in supermarkets.
  • Orchards change places and communities by bringing people together and creating more green spaces to enjoy.
  • Involvement in community orchard groups reduces isolation and keeps orchard volunteers fit and active!

We are the only national charity solely dedicated to planting new orchards, restoring veteran ones and celebrating these special spaces. Join us and be a pioneer in continuing this age-old tradition!

To support us in our mission to keep the UK’s orchard tradition thriving, please sign up to become a member of The Orchard Project. By making a monthly donation, you can help make our vision come true.

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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

What benefits do members receive?

In return for their generosity our members are sent:

  • 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 our events and training
  • 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 London’s unwanted, surplus apples and pressed by our volunteers.

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

New members receive this colourful fridge magnet along with other goodies!

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.

 

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 instead of becoming a member. Thank you!

How long does membership last for?

Membership lasts as long as your Direct Debit is active.

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!