Orchardville

Orchardville is a registered charity under the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. We have been supporting people with Learning Disabilities and / or Autism in employment in Belfast for over 40 years. Founded in 1982 by a group of parents and carers who sought a more challenging alternative to Day Centres, Orchardville has continued to grow geographically and the services offered have developed and expanded substantially over the years. Initially limited to the Belfast area, Orchardville services have been expanded throughout Lisburn, Bangor / North Down and the North-West areas, thanks to funding awarded by the European Social Fund, local government departments and some Health and Social Care Trusts, in addition to self-generated income. The services that we offer are provided under three main themes – Employability and Skills, Community Inclusion and Social Enterprise. Our mission Orchardville is committed to be the leading provider of opportunities to EQUIP people with a Learning Disability or Autism to achieve their individual ambitions. Our vision To achieve an inclusive society where equal opportunities are enjoyed by everyone. Our values We aim to deliver our mission by living and upholding our values of EQUIP: • Empowerment – Orchardville, families, employers and funders work together to enable all Users to achieve goals and aspirations. • Quality – Through creativity and innovation we are committed to providing excellent services to meet the changing needs of all Users. • USER – We place the Service User at the centre of everything we do. • Integrity – We place high value on the reliable and honest way we conduct our business and will ensure everyone is treated equally and respectfully. • Passion – At the heart of our team we are passionate to energise, engage and inspire everyone.