See Me Be Connected

It is with great thanks to Alex and his family at Grange Farm, for allowing See Me Be CIO to use The Old Orchard. Grange Farm is an organic beef farm in the heart of Wiltshire. It is our vision to create an accessible space for adults with a learning disability where they can grow produce, maintain paid employment, feel connected to nature and be part of their community. Hence, See Me Be Connected!

We believe that through meaningful occupation, a sense of purpose, and activity in nature that there are significant benefits to a person's physical and mental health and well-being.

At present The Old Orchard is a bit of a wilderness, but it has plenty of potential! There are already an abundance of fruit trees, including apples, crab apples, pear, plum and cherry, which have provided a wonderful harvest this year.

Thank you so much to all those who donated to this campaign via The Aviva Community Fund, in partnership with the Save Our Wild Isles fund.

We will use this funding to ensure that The Old Orchard is accessible to all by putting in paths, raised beds and toilet facilities. There is an existing polytunnel already sited, which requires some maintenance and a new cover. We will need to purchase a summer house, tables and chairs and tools to get started. Any additional funds will be used to directly employ adults with a learning disability.

We will work in harmony with nature, through use of a permaculture approach, planting native species and providing valuable habitat for wildlife.

We're so excited to get this project started. We will create a safe, happy place, which can be enjoyed by many.