The Orchard Project (Cause) Ltd
Analysis
The Orchard Project (Cause) Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06902160). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Orchard Project (Cause) Ltd reported income of £628k and spending of £805k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £509k to £628k (+23%), an average of +5.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, The Orchard Project (Cause) Ltd sits at the 91st percentile: it is larger than about 91% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Wetland Trust (£627k), The Calder and Colne Rivers Trust (£629k) and Lion Landscapes (£619k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 62%, trading 23% and donations and legacies 15%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.2%. Reserves of £176k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 11 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 15%
- Charitable activities 62%
- Trading 23%
- Investments 0.2%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Wetland Trust | East Sussex | £627k |
| The Calder and Colne Rivers Trust | West Yorkshire | £629k |
| Lion Landscapes | Teignmouth | £619k |
| The Movements Trust Limited | London | £631k |