Getting involved
Join in protecting this wonderful piece of English countryside
The Standen Fruit Farm Community Association is a UK charity that works to maintain this historic Kentish orchard. It’s run entirely by volunteers who give up their time to ensure that the 50+ acres provide a haven for wildlife and that the extensive number of apple and cherry trees are looked after for the benefit of all.
We welcome new members to the Association who share the ideals of the founders who had the vision to protect this important site in the 1980s.
Volunteer Day
5 February
The first Orchard Volunteer Day of 2026 will take place on 5th February. We'll be collecting and lining up the pruning from the apple trees ready for chipping. If you have any time Thursday please come along and join us any time between 10.00 and 14.00. Bring gloves, sturdy boots or wellies, waterproofs and protective eye wear. We'll have some of our lovely apple juice to quench your thirst. See you there.
We look forward to seeing you if you can make it!
Winter pruning
Guy Pullen, Standen's fantastic orchard manager, explains how the Association is taking care of the big old trees in parts of the heritage orchard.
Volunteer! There are so many ways to lend a helping hand
We always need volunteers for winter pruning of trees through to apple picking in the autumn.
We welcome new volunteers to the small family that ensures Standen Street Fruit Farm is maintained for today and for future generations.
Watch How
Make a donation today
We welcome donations of any size to support the work of the Association. Donations can be made via PayPal by selecting the amount you would like to give. You do not need a PayPal account as the system allows debit and credit cards to be used.
How Donations Are Used
Your donation goes towards the essential maintenance of Standen Street Fruit Farm in the heart of the Kent countryside.
From pruning to grass cutting, ditch maintenance to identifying the apple varieties, every penny makes a positive contribution to making sure this important piece of English heritage is kept in the best possible condition for today and for generations to come.
Giving By CheQUE
Mrs Helga-Marie Goulton, Treasurer, SFFCOA
Tarifa, Fairglen Road, Wadhurst, TN5 6JL, United Kingdom
Upcoming events
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SEPTEMBER
Standen Fruit Farm Community Orchard Association
Annual General Meeting
11.00 am – Iden Green Pavilion
Apple Day 2024
Join us at the wonderful heritage orchard after the AGM