# KINGSWOOD TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; Wales
- **Charity number:** 1149688
- **Other names:** KINGSWOOD NURSERY AND INFANT CENTRE TRUST, KINGSWOOD NIC TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Company number:** [08150065](https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/08150065)
- **Registered:** Nov. 9, 2012
- **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=1149688


## Contact

- **Address:** Kingswood Trust, Holyhead Road, Albrighton, Kingswood, WOLVERHAMPTON
- **Postcode:** WV7 3AP
- **Phone:** 01902 558132
- **Email:** kingswood@wolverhampton.gov.uk
- **Website:** www.discover-kingswood.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 4.1.1. TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF ALL CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY, THROUGH HIGH QUALITY OUTDOOR LEARNING AND ENVIRONMENTAL EXPERIENCES. IN PARTICULAR, TO PROVIDE TAILORED LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM OPPORTUNITIES, INCLUDING DAY AND RESIDENTIAL VISITS FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION. 4.1.2. TO ENCOURAGE CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY TO PLAY AN ACTIVE PART IN THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF BOTH THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS. TO INCREASE THE BIODIVERSITY OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ENCOURAGING PARTICIPATION, RESPECT AND ENJOYMENT. THE IMPACT OF THIS WILL PROVIDE BENEFITS FOR ALL.4.1.3. TO PROMOTE EDUCATION FOR SUSTAINABILITY, WITH CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY PARTICIPATING IN DEVELOPMENTS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH ARE ABOUT LIVING TODAY WITH TOMORROW IN MIND.FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS ARTICLE 4.1.3, ?SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT? MEANS DEVELOPMENT WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS).4.1.4 TO ASSIST IN THE PREVENTION OR RELIEF OF POVERTY/FINANCIAL HARDSHIP IN WOLVERHAMPTON AND THE LOCAL AREA BY PROVIDING OUTDOOR EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE WHICH ARE APPROPRIATE AND MEET THE NEEDS OF INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS.4.1.5. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION AND EQUALITY OF OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL CHILDREN. YOUNG PEOPLE AND THE COMMUNITY IN OUTDOOR AND ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, IRRESPECTIVE OF DISABILITY, HERITAGE, SPECIAL EDUCATIONAL NEEDS, SOCIAL GROUP, GENDER, PHYSICAL OR EMOTIONAL NEEDS, RACE OR CULTURE.

**Activities:** Kingswood offers outdoor and environmental learning opportunities for children, young people, families, educators and the local community. The 9 acre site offers residential facilities, day visits and activities to support learning, personal development, health and wellbeing. Kingswood has an enviable local reputation as a Centre of Excellence for its outdoor and environmental provision.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Geography

- Dudley
- Sandwell
- Shropshire
- Staffordshire
- Telford &amp; Wrekin
- Wolverhampton





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **MAJOR DAVID HARRIS BEd HonsTD** | Chair | Sept. 10, 2012 |
| Caroline Jennifer Short |  | Jan. 1, 2022 |
| GARY GENTLE |  | June 27, 2018 |
| PHILIP PAGE |  | June 27, 2018 |
| RUSSELL THOMPSON |  | June 27, 2018 |
| SUSAN LACEY BED NPQH |  | Sept. 10, 2012 |
| SUSAN SHANKS BSc Hons |  | Sept. 10, 2012 |




