Helping to create more opportunities for our young people

Friends of Orchard Therapeutic brings together families, friends, local businesses and members of our wider community who want to make a positive difference to the young people we support.

Through fundraising events, community activities and generous contributions, Friends of the Farm helps us provide opportunities and resources that sit beyond our everyday provision. These are the added experiences that can spark a new interest, build confidence and give a young person memories they can carry with them long after their time at Orchard.

Where the money goes

Funds raised by Friends of Orchard Therapeutic Farm are used to provide meaningful opportunities and practical resources for our young people.

This may include:

• Educational visits and trips
• Outdoor adventures and new experiences
• Transport and entry costs for trips
• Computers, tablets and other IT equipment
• Creative, vocational and practical learning resources
• Equipment that helps young people develop new interests and skills

For many young people, taking part in a trip is about much more than visiting somewhere new. It can be an opportunity to practise communication, manage unfamiliar surroundings, build friendships and experience a real sense of achievement.

Access to suitable technology is equally important. The right equipment can help a young person participate in learning, explore their creativity, develop digital skills and prepare for their next steps.

Bringing our community together

Throughout the year, we organise fundraising events and activities to support Friends of the Farm. These events are also a lovely opportunity for families, staff, supporters and members of our local community to come together and enjoy being part of Orchard.

From seasonal events and sponsored challenges to raffles, community days and other activities, every event helps us raise funds while sharing a little of what makes Orchard such a special place.

We publish details of upcoming events on our website and social media pages, along with news about the difference your support is helping us make.

Every contribution makes a difference

Support does not have to be large to be meaningful. A contribution could help pay for transport to an educational visit, provide materials for a practical activity or take us another step closer to purchasing an important piece of IT equipment.

When lots of people contribute what they can, those individual acts of kindness grow into something much bigger: more opportunities for our young people to learn, explore and thrive.