The Dulwich Park Frl•nds.' tru$tses' annual report for pres•ntatlon at AGM on Monday 8 Aprll 2024 from 6-7.30pm Francis Pook Bulldlng This short Report ouuines the followrvJ'. The principal events we have organiwj or been involved wtth in tlWich Park. Our finances and hty4V we have spent our furKIs. Other actions and activities related to Dulwith Parf(. Our objectives and plans for the upc4Jming yew. We would very much welcome anyone who would like lojoin us as a commrttee memberltrustee. equally anyon8 who is able lo h8lp us by volunleefFng in upcoming evenls. If you are interested in helping in any way please contact us at duhvichparkfriends@gmail.com. Prlnclpal events DPF have organlsodlbeen Involved wlth The main events that we have organised or been invoived during the year {all with the valued pP)rt of volunteers) are.. Tend the park sessions- th8se are gardening ac*vibes in the Park- typically every month In the Springlearty Summer months and then again in the Autumn. We have planted spring bulbs and plants all over the park as well as undertakin9 dearan sessions in the copse 2nd American Gardens. Litter pickin9- every Monday moming from Easter to September a small group supports the park staff in picking up lrtter where this has been left by visitors and then spread by foxes even if left in the park bins. Litter control in the park o)nkn"nues to be a challenging issue, espeually when the weather is wam enough for pic-nics and take away fcrf)d in the park. The issue of litter and waste collecb'on in the part¢ has been raised with Ihe park management and Counallors and is the subject of on-going discussions. The May park fair- we support Southwark Council in organising a fair in the park every May. This year. the fair will tske place on Sunday 12 May 12-5pm and is free of charge to enter. We extend parb'cular thanks lo Emily Montsgue, Nino Harvey-Jones and Trevor Moore who put in enS efforts to make this event enjoyable and a financiai succe55. Other actlvltlos In addition lo the regular events which we (Kganise. othgr a¢tiviiies have IaUded.. Liaising with Southwark CouncilkKs and Pa management th issues arise which affect the Park and visitors to it eg seeking supp)rt to arrange the installation of a defibrillator at Ihe Francis Peek Centre and other Path maintenance issues. Making applications for Southwark Council grants to fund actNrties and improvemenls in the park. for example under the Cleaner, Safer, Greener grant funding scheme. We enjoyed good success this year with grants awarded for Tend the Park plants and materials and for lake improvemenl works. Sadly, our application for fox-proof and laryer eelIe birts to repla the existing park bins was not successfijl. Representing the interests of park usws and the weseThation of the fabnc of the park in the face of increasing number of comThrual events in the path such as Pub in the Park and Luna Cinema. Representing park usws at one off events- this year Emily Montague thed wrth SouÈhwark Council who have installed a toilet and changing facilty for disabled thildren and adults. It was opened on 9 March 2024 and is located near the café area.
Encouraging and 5UPPOrting th8 participatyon of volunteer groups in park gardening and care activities. A number of pOrate and sch1 groups ktrHJty send groups to do jobs such as weed pulling and bramblè dearancg in the American Garden. Keeping membets infom)8d atJ1 Dufvwich Park a seasonal newsletter. Our finances Income from memborship Subscriptions was £1,792 {£2.387 last year) and grants of £1,130 for the concert bands in 2023. We received a donation of £290 {from Du1Ch &Kiety) towards the Francis Peek Plaque and £1,900 {various organisationsl toward$ the Fair. Expenditure for the year was £4,8671£6.017 last yearl mainty for our events. We made a d¢)nation of £483 towards the green h(yJse at Du1¢h Vegetable Garden. We spent £200 on the report on the rhododendrons. We currenuy have cash in bank of £13.189 {£12,852 last yearl. We have 190 fully paid househdd members {242 last year) The drop is from setting up as a CIO and asking members to set up I4 Direct Debits for our new bank account. Objoctlves and prlorltlas tor th8 Comlng ygar Our general objectives and purposes as set t in r conststutson are as follows.. . the restorab"on, prewation. conservation. improvement of Dulwich Park, hereinafter the Park, as a public facilty of hist1¢ and ecological interesL preserving the teatures. conseNing the natural parkland and wildlife sanctuary and enhanang the whde of the area and the use of r( ts the relaxation. leisure and tranquillity of the public and to stimulate the interest of the Wb1 in the Park and the enhancement of the whole area, rts restoration and preservation.. In addltion to continuing lo support the &tivilies and events oudined above. tsjr specifr¢ obj6cts.ves for the (x)ming year are.. Increasing our meMLrShIp base and en¢ouraging members to join our LX)mmittee. Widening our vunteer baw therg are always jobs to do- please spread the wcdl Seleeling some key proierts to work on- eg the Japarse Garden and work to Improve the overgrovrth at the lake. We would also likè vdunt88rs to help start a new project to ra43e funds for refurbishment work in the playground. To work th the new park management team {Andrew Williams replaces Phil Barwell. Robert Roach continues as Andrew's deputy). New in'alIveS indude a quarterly %Yalk around" of ihe pafk with management to highlFght any issues of ¢oncem. Thanks to mOmr$, volunt•8rs and trtsstees We are very grateful for the continued SUPFth of the member5 of Du1¢h Parf( FTiends. We extend special thanks to our wonderful v(Aunleers who tum up in all weathers lo help at our events. Finally. as Chair. I would like lo thank our Trustees. Emily Montagu8, Trevor Mwre. Jackie Prescott and Nino Harvey- Murray all of whom have put in a lot of their lime and effort as Committee members. Jlll Gauntlett, Chair The ou.ch Park Friends Apn'l 2024 Registered as a charitaEAe irwrdted organisatson at the Charity Commission. Charity number: 1196576.
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