OpenCharities

The National Federation Of Parks And Green Spaces

Nfpgs

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1185924
Status
Registered
Registered
Oct. 22, 2019
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
7 CARRICK GARDENS
LONDON
N17 7AX

Activities

The Federation works with the dynamic and inspirational grassroots movement of over 6,000 local Friends of Parks groups, supporting volunteers who act on behalf of the communities who use and care about our vital public green spaces of all kinds. We exist to represent their activities, issues and concerns and strengthen their passionate and knowledgeable voices.

Objects: To Promote The Voluntary Sector Concerned With The Protection And Improvement Of The Uk’s Parks And Open Green Spaces Of All Kinds As Public Facilities And Resources For The Benefit Of The Public By:a) Influencing Strategic Decision-Making And Policy, And Lobbying For Statutory Recognition And Adequate Funding For Public Green Space;b) Addressing The Deficiencies Of Green Space In The Environment;c) Advancing The Education Of The Public In The Enjoyment, Understanding, Appreciation And Conservation Of Open Spaces;d) Promoting The Development And Empowerment Of Friends/community Groups For Parks And Open Spaces, And Their Forums And Networks, Their Communication And Cooperation, And Their Full Involvement In The Management Of Their Parks And Open Spaces;e) Raising The Profile Of Members And The Friends Groups Movement As A Whole."voluntary Sector" Is Defined As "charities And Voluntary Organisations".charities Are Organisations, Which Are Established For Exclusively Charitable Purposes In Accordance With The Law Of England And Wales.voluntary Organisations Are Independent Organisations Which Are Established For Purposes That Add Value To The Community As A Whole, Or A Significant Section Of The Community, And Which Are Not Permitted By Their Constitution To Make A Profit For Private Distribution. Voluntary Organisations Do Not Include Local Government Or Other Statutory Organisations.

Classification

How
Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
General Charitable Purposes, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Country
Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
April 5, 2025 £10,022 £2,405
April 5, 2024 £3,868 £286
April 5, 2023 £7,110 £1,956
April 5, 2022 £809 £2,886
April 5, 2021 £51,207 £42,055

Trustees

Name Appointed
David Morris (Chair) Nov. 23, 2019
Michelle Elizabeth Furtado Nov. 23, 2019
Nicola Dempsey Nov. 16, 2024
Nigel Thomas Sharp Nov. 23, 2019
Patricia Gross April 1, 2026
Paul Ely Nov. 1, 2022
Sarah Elizabeth Royal Nov. 23, 2019
Shelly Quinton-Hulme MBE April 10, 2021
Wendy Blythe Sept. 27, 2025