Supporter Survey 2026
Introduction
Every year we ask people who regularly engage with us through our website, email newsletters and social channels to let us know how we're doing, and what you would like to see more of. As a thankyou for your time, we will enter you into a prize draw to win a £30 gift card from Hetty's Herbs. All information you give will only be used by us in connection with our work and not shared with any third parties. Please complete by 26 August 2026.
First Name
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Last Name
Email
* Not compulsory, but please fill this in if you'd like to enter the prize draw, or would like us to follow up on any of your responses with you
Postcode
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*Providing a postcode helps us plan for the future- it will not be used in any other way. You only have to give the first part if you'd prefer e.g NE16.
Are you completing this survey for yourself, or on an organisation’s behalf?
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Myself
Organisation
If an organisation, please name it if you are happy to do so.
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What’s your involvement with The Orchard Project?
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I’m an orchard leader/mentor/volunteer
I'm one of your freelance orchardists/trainers
I've attended your courses or training sessions
I've attended one of your public events
I visit your website for orchard advice and information
I receive your email newsletter
I follow you on social media
No involvement so far; just like what you do!
Other – please explain
What motivates your interest in our cause?
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I’m involved with a community orchard which you support
I’m involved with a community orchard which you don’t support
I attended one of your events or training courses
I’m involved in community food growing (but not in an orchard setting)
I'm a monthly donor
I'm interested in food forests/forest gardening
I would like to expand my knowledge about orchards and fruit growing
Community orchards are of interest to me for my work/profession
I simply came across your website/social media channels and really like what you do!
Other – please explain
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What would you like to see more of from us in terms of communications?
Online events
In person events/training sessions near me
Advice on orchard care/forest gardening via email
Advice on orchard care and forest gardening via social media
News about wider environmental issues
Opportunities to network with other orchards near me
Audio/video interviews about relevant topics
Blog articles on orchard-related themes
News about funding opportunities for community groups
Other – please explain
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Supporting The Orchard Project
Which of the following would you consider to help support our work? If you would like us to contact you about any of these options, please make sure you have included your email address on the first page.
Sponsoring a fruit tree in one of our community orchards
Remembering The Orchard Project with a gift in your will
Donating to a specific project (e.g. a school orchards programme)
Partnering with us (as a business, local authority etc.)
Buying branded merchandise from us (cards, t shirts etc.)
Becoming a monthly supporter with a regular donation (from £5)
Other (we welcome your suggestions!)
Do you currently support us with a monthly donation?
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Yes
No
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Community orchards near you
This is an additional section this year to help us gauge how community orchards are doing across the UK and help focus our future work.
How do you feel community orchards are currently doing in your area?
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Great – really thriving
OK – but could be better
Struggling – need help to continue
Don’t have any locally
Not sure
If you are part of a community group that is developing or already running a local food growing space, what kind of support do you need? (select all that apply)
Advice on planting a new orchard/forest garden and undertaking site assessments
How to make a case for community orchards/forest gardens with local authorities/landowners
Advice on restoration of a veteran/neglected orchard
How to engage the community in your project
In person training events – pruning, grafting, etc.
Advice around working with schools/young people
Ways to use surplus fruit
Aftercare support (for an existing orchard)
Access to funding to support your project
Additional support from local authority/local decision makers
Access to land for community growing
Other (please explain)
We’re looking to grow community orchards into something bigger than individual projects: a shared movement for positive change. What would need to happen for you to feel part of this, and how would you like to be involved?
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Help us understand our community
These optional questions help us understand whether we are reaching a wide range of people and where we can improve.
Your age
18 - 25
25 - 35
35 - 55
55+
Which of the following best describes your gender?
Male
Female
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Which of the following best describes your ethnic background?
Asian background
African or Black African background
Caribbean background
Mixed ethnicity
White background
Other ethnic background
Prefer not to say
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Prize draw
If you would like to be entered into the prize draw to win a £30 gift voucher from Hetty's Herbs, make sure you have already added your email address. The draw will be made on 27 August 2026 and will include all the completed survey responses, unless you request otherwise.
Please don’t include me in the prize draw
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Stay in touch
We would also like to add you to our mailing list if you’re not already on it, to keep you up to date with our news, events and opportunities. Emails are usually sent out to our subscribers no more than once a month.
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I am happy to be added to The Orchard Project’s mailing list
I DO NOT want to be added to the mailing list
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