the orchard project
The Orchard Project is the only national charity dedicated solely to the
creation, restoration and celebration of community orchards. We aim to make a
serious contribution to a better food system, based on people working together
where they live to produce and harvest their own fruit. We work closely with
community groups in hubs around England, Scotland and Wales helping to design
and create new orchards that will last for decades to come, as well as restoring
England’s old, neglected heritage orchards. We rebuild orcharding skills and
knowledge, hold fantastic orchard celebration events and help groups make the
most of their bumper harvests. Our aim is that every home in every city, town
and village across the country is within easy-reach of productive,
well-cared-for, community-run orchards. We believe that orchards have the
potential to build stronger communities by providing cherished, nature-rich,
community spaces and empowering people to contribute to reducing food miles.
