Our Purpose

We are a not-for-profit social enterprise that exists for the good of people and the planet.

Built by the community, for the community, Newquay Community Orchard provides a place that is caring, healing, and inspiring for Newquay residents and visitors alike.

We are a values-led organisation, committed to creating an environment where individual differences and the contributions of everyone are recognised, celebrated, and valued. We believe that health and wellbeing is the foundation for achieving our purpose and that a connection with nature helps us to heal and stay well.

As a Community Interest Company (CIC), our mission is to serve our community through raising funds, together with any surplus we may generate, to be reinvested in our education, skills, wellbeing, conservation, and food programmes.

We currently employ 53 talented and skilled staff on a range of hours as a Real Living Wage employer working towards accreditation. We are a values-led organisation, committed to creating an environment where individual differences and the contributions of everyone are recognised, celebrated, and valued.

Three young people working in a vegetable garden, with one in the foreground hoeing a bed of leafy greens and a polytunnel visible in the background.

What we do

We measure food journeys in metres, not miles.

We believe that health and wellbeing is the foundation for achieving our purpose and that a connection with nature helps us to heal and stay well. Our venue and orchard grounds are open daily, and everyone is welcome.

We grow and teach people to cook nutritious, seasonal food with our wonderful veg and create magical meals in our very own café – Heart & Soul.

The Vision

For everyone to have access to green spaces that are good for the community, good for nature and good for the economy

The Purpose

For every person and every part of nature in our community to have hope and the opportunity to fulfil their potential

Our Values

Community; Learning; Environment; Integrity; Health & Wellbeing

We are a safe space

We are a sanctuary for all.

Newquay Community Orchard is also recognised as a Business Ally, as accredited by Transparent Presence CIC, recognising the Orchard as a safe and welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community. As an accredited ally, we pledge to serve everyone with respect and dignity, honour people’s names and pronouns, offer freedom of access to facilities, and actively challenge discriminatory behaviour. This recognition reflects our ongoing commitment to making the Orchard a space where everyone feels valued, supported, and free to be themselves.

Ollie, wearing glasses and a blue hooded rain jacket, smiles at the camera while standing inside a polytunnel greenhouse, surrounded by rows of plants supported by string trellises.

Ollie’s Story

Matt, wearing a patterned jumper, stands with hands on hips smiling in an outdoor garden, with raised vegetable beds, herbs, and a wooden shed in the background.

Matt’s Story

A person tending to kale plants inside a polytunnel, with other volunteers working among the rows of vegetables in the background.

 Jordan’s Story

John wearing a "Newquay Orchard" hoodie standing in front of a wooden building, surrounded by flowering borage and other blooms.

John’s Story

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