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 35 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 L...