Disability can cause painful conditions and reduced mobility. Opportunities for exercise can be limited. For local people with learning or physical disabilities public pools can be inaccessible. At the Orchard Trust we believe that swimming and exercise should be available to everyone, regardless of their needs and abilities. In Gloucestershire and surrounding areas accessible hydrotherapy facilities for people with special needs are very limited, and high costs can limit access.

Our new Hydrotherapy pool will provide accessible, affordable facilities to people with disabilities. Swimming is a wonderful feeling for people with painful conditions or reduced mobility. Hydrotherapy strengths muscles, improves fitness, promotes wellbeing and it is great fun. Every penny we raise will enable our disabled clients and the wider special needs community to benefit from the freedom and joy of swimming, in a safe and welcoming environment.