Orchard Trust

People Come First
Orchard Trust
REGISTERED NAME
THE ORCHARD TRUST
REGISTERED NUMBER
801122
ORGANISATION TYPE
Charity Commission England and Wales
YEAR OF REGISTRATION
1989
LOCATION
England: Gloucestershire (Forest of Dean)
Last Updated:
27.05.2026
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£5M

Turnover

220

Employees

20

Volunteers

Organisation Overview

Areas of Interest

  • Disability
  • Diversity & Inclusion
  • Carer support
  • Community
  • Mental health
  • Environment

Our History

  • The Orchard Trust’s Stowfield site is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the Forest of Dean. Since 1989, we've offered a unique, inclusive environment for adults with learning disabilities through a Day Service, Therapy Suite, and community-accessible Smallholding. We also offer residential care in our 6 homes across the Forest of Dean

Areas of Operation

  • England: Gloucestershire

Beneficiaries

  • People with Disabilities

    We provide an inclusive environment for adults with disabilities through Day Service, a Therapy Suite, a community-accessible Smallholding and 6 care homes

  • Community

    We regularly run coffee mornings, film nights and larger festivals on our site for clients and the wider community. In addition to our dedicated staff, a number of local volunteers help us to maintain and develop the site.

  • Environment

    Our smallholding can be accessed by the local community, our clients and any visitors. It offers an activity park, an encounter barn, a rabbitarium, a sensory garden, therapeutic animals interactions, a productive allotment and an orchard.

  • People with Disabilities

    We offer homes for 47 adults and inclusive, accessible support for disabled people in the community on our smallholding

Our Vision for a better future

  • Through its inclusive approach, outstanding facilities, and commitment to community engagement, the Orchard Trust demonstrates the spirit of community collaboration that makes a positive and lasting difference.

How the charity helps

  • Provides Human Resources
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services

Our goals to make a difference

  • Create a point of contact for local accessibility and inclusion groups, supporting collaboration, knowledge-sharing and advocacy

  • Create opportunities for the local community to come together in an accessible environment with festivals and regular events

  • Venue hire opportunities for local businesses, nature groups, and community organisations

  • Reduce environmental impact by making our Stowfield site more sustainable and environmentally friendly

  • Provide comfortable, safe and inclusive homes for disabled adults

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