THE ORCHARD PROJECT (CAUSE) LTD
The Orchard Project is dedicated to creating skilled communities to plant, care for and harvest fruit trees, connecting urban communities and increasing access to fruit. We work with people from all walks of life, with a specific focus on people living in poorer, inner city areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net expenditure for the year of £176,790, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £361,312 to £176,476. The accounts state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £176,476, but no specific reserves policy target is stated in the document to compare against.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity owns 100% of the share capital of The Orchard Project (Ventures) Ltd (co. no. 915489) which is incorporated in England and Wales.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew Lamb
- Annette Price
- Christopher John Wooff
- Courtney Elizabeth Stipe Holm
- Hakeem Ojo
- Lisa Stonestreet
- Satvi Vepa
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £628k | £805k |
| 31/03/2024 | £621k | £712k |
| 31/03/2023 | £720k | £654k |
| 31/03/2022 | £676k | £609k |
| 31/03/2021 | £509k | £426k |
Common questions
Is THE ORCHARD PROJECT (CAUSE) LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net expenditure for the year of £176,790, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves from £361,312 to £176,476. The accounts state there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £176,476, but no specific reserves policy target is stated in the document to compare against. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ORCHARD PROJECT (CAUSE) LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ORCHARD PROJECT (CAUSE) LTD as a grant recipient include MOONDANCE FOUNDATION, THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION, THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST, JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION, THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £257k | |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £236k | Environmental Conservation |
| THE BANISTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £113k | Yr1 2020 |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £100k | Environment |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £75k | Core costs of creating and restoring urban community orchards across the UK, to conserve orchard habitat, enhance biodiversity, and connect people to nature. |
| THE HDH WILLS 1965 CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £33k | Martin Wills Fund - Conservation and wildlife charities |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | FY2025 | £25k | Community |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | FY2023 | £25k | Growing Fruit and Skills |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | FY2024 | £25k | Growing Fruit and Skills |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | ‘Bringing Nature to Schools’ programme enhances wellbeing, environmental awareness and life schools through hands on learning. |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £20k | General Charitable Causes |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £20k | Community |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £20k | |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | FY2022 | £20k | Community |
| THE FUNDING NETWORK | FY2023 | £19k | |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £15k | General Charitable Causes |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | FY2023 | £10k | Health |
| WATES FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2024 | £10k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| THE NORTHWICK TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE FINNIS SCOTT FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE A TEAM FOUNDATION LIMITED | FY2025 | £4k | |
| LORD MAYOR OF MANCHESTER'S CHARITY APPEAL TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | MATERIAL INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | FY2021 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/06/2026 | £201k | "Achub Ein Treftadaeth Berllan; Saving Our Orchard Heritage" |
| Postcode Lottery | 07/05/2025 | £50k | Millionaire Street 2025 05w1 |
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2023 | £14k | Project Funding |
| City Bridge Foundation | 12/12/2022 | £282k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| Greater London Authority | 11/12/2021 | £20k | Orchard Project |
| Farming The Future | 07/12/2021 | £93k | Expansion of sustainable food forests for climate and community resilience |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 28/09/2021 | £94k | "Fruitful North Lanarkshire: Heritage Skills Training in Orchard Management" |
| Stockport MBC | 01/02/2021 | £10k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/10/2020 | £5k | Fruitful Penicuik |
| Greater London Authority | 29/01/2020 | £20k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2019 | £10k | Orchard Buddies |
| Greater London Authority | 31/01/2018 | £14k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| Greater London Authority | 18/01/2018 | £20k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| Greater London Authority | 27/11/2017 | £2k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| Greater London Authority | 01/11/2017 | £6k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| Greater London Authority | 09/08/2016 | £2k | Grant to The Urban Orchard Project |
| Greater London Authority | 04/08/2016 | £2k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 12/03/2014 | £671k | "A Celebration of Orchards" |
| City Bridge Foundation | 10/01/2013 | £25k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 06/04/2011 | £50k | "Rediscovering London's Lost Orchard Heritage" |
| City Bridge Foundation | 17/03/2011 | £52k | Grant to The Orchard Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/04/2010 | £9k | The London Orchard Project |