# FRIENDS OF MARKEATON PARK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1168828
- **Other names:** FOMP
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Aug. 18, 2016
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1168828


## Contact

- **Address:** Walled Garden, Markeaton Park, Derby
- **Postcode:** DE22 4HS
- **Phone:** 07548 711016
- **Email:** friends.markeaton@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.fomp.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:-1)TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND PROTECTION OF MARKEATON PARK, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND VISITORS, IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY MANAGING AND RESTORING THE VICTORIAN WALLED GARDEN; 2)TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY GARDENING SKILLS AND HORTICULTURE AND BY PROVIDING GUIDED WALKS, WORKSHOPS AND CONSERVATION PROJECTS, WHICH WILL RAISE AWARENESS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES;AND3)TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.NOTHING IN THIS CONSTITUTION SHALL AUTHORISE AN APPLICATION OF THE PROPERTY OF THE CIO FOR THE PURPOSES WHICH ARE NOT CHARITABLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH [SECTION 7 OF THE CHARITIES AND TRUSTEE INVESTMENT (SCOTLAND) ACT 2005] AND [SECTION 2 OF THE CHARITIES ACT (NORTHERN IRELAND) 2008].

**Activities:** We conserve and maintain the walled garden for public use and enjoymentWe produce food and plants and have a growing volunteer base for garden workWe provide educational and recreational activities conected to the garden and wider parkWe are currently improving the appearance and planting of the walled garden

**Area of benefit:** MARKEATON PARK, DERBY, DERBYSHIRE




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Recreation
- **Who:** The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Derby City
- Derbyshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2025 | £6151 | £6623 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £5906 | £7171 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £6599 | £7222 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £7295 | £9594 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £3547 | £6047 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **MELANIE JANE BAYES BA HONS** (Chair) — appointed Aug. 18, 2016
- Janet Lesley Dent — appointed Jan. 17, 2017
- Linda Joyce Reid — appointed Jan. 17, 2017
- MR PETE MACRORIE — appointed Aug. 16, 2016
- Paul Morley — appointed Oct. 24, 2022
- Sarah Margaret Fowler — appointed Jan. 17, 2017
- Susan Diane Beech — appointed Jan. 15, 2024