# THE CENTRE FOR ENVIROMENTAL INITIATIVES

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1087782
- **Other names:** ECOLOCAL
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 31, 2001
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1087782


## Contact

- **Address:** CEI EcoLocal, The Lodge, Honeywood Walk, CARSHALTON
- **Postcode:** SM5 3NX
- **Phone:** 02084041522
- **Email:** info@ecolocal.org.uk
- **Website:** www.ecolocal.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY (THE OBJECTS) ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:- 3.1.1 TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY: (A) THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PRUDENT USE OF RESOURCES; AND(B) THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ACHIEVING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REGENERATION.3.1.2 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN SUBJECTS RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN SUCH SUBJECTS PROVIDED THAT THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH STUDY ARE DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE. SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT MEANS DEVELOPMENT WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS.3.1.3 TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROMOTING BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.3.1.4 TO PROMOTE HEALTH, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION ORIENTATED ACTIVITIES IN THE OUTDOORS AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS.3.1.5 TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF URBAN OR RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION (AND IN PARTICULAR THE LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON) BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:(A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED AND UNDERSKILLED PEOPLE, AND PROVIDING SUCH PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;(B) THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT) ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED OR UNDERSKILLED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP: (I) IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OR SUSTAINABILITY RELATED BUSINESS, OR (II) TO EXISTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES OR SUSTAINABILITY RELATED BUSINESSES;(C) THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSPACE, BUILDINGS, AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS; AND(D) THE PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS OR SITES OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE OR OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE HERITAGE OF THE AREA.3.1.6 TO DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY, AND HELP MEET, THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY. 3.1.7 TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.

**Activities:** We are an independent charity that acts as a hub for community led projects, events and activities.  Our aim is to achieve strong, vibrant communities in a healthy environment.  We act as a resource for people and organisations seeking to make a positive difference locally.

**Area of benefit:** GREATER LONDON , SURREY, AND KENT




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** Education/training, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Sutton



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £337327 | £197359 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £596244 | £241544 | £1343952 | 13 |
| March 31, 2023 | £655006 | £143259 | £989252 | 14 |
| March 31, 2022 | £100876 | £69543 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £63789 | £81461 | — | — |



## Trustees

- ELIZABETH UDALL — appointed Oct. 1, 2001
- HAZEL GURR — appointed Oct. 1, 2001
- JIM BUSH — appointed July 12, 2008
- MAUREEN PEGLAR — appointed Oct. 1, 2001
- Peter Struik — appointed March 8, 2023
- TOM BRAKE MP — appointed Dec. 6, 2001
- TONY PATTISON — appointed Oct. 1, 2001


