1. TRUST ORGANISATION
1.1 OBJECTIVES
The London Parks & Gardens Trust (LPGT)
was launched as an independent charitable trust in May 1994. Its objectives, as
laid out in its Memorandum and Articles of Association (see Appendix), are to:-
- Promote the education of the public on matters connected with the arts
and sciences of historic garden land
- Preserve, enhance and re-create for the education and enjoyment of the
public, whatever historic garden land may exist or have existed in and around
London
1.2 MANAGEMENT AND STRUCTURE
The organisation of LPGT is based on a
management structure (Council of Management and Executive Committee) with
subgroups to carry out the work of the Trust with administrative support. This
structure originates in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Council of
Management
The Council of Management manages the affairs of the Trust and elects
the chair who has devolved powers. The Council’s remit is to:-
- Set policies within the charitable objectives
- Agree programmes and
budgets
- Set membership fees and regulations
- Approve contracts, appointments,
legal matters, purchase or sale of property
The Council consists of members elected at the Annual General Meeting (AGM)
plus others who are elected from time to time by the Council.
Executive
Committee
The Executive Committee, comprised of the chair, vice-chair,
secretary, treasurer, subgroup chairs and others appointed from time to time,
has the responsibility to:-
- Monitor programme and budget
- Approve expenditure within budgets
- Approve
detailed programme and projects
- Provide a network between subgroups
- Approve
publicity
On a day-to-day basis the chair or other appointed person carries out these
responsibilities on behalf of the committee.
Figure 1: Trust Aims 2002-6
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THE AIMS OF THE LONDON PARKS & GARDENS TRUST
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- Create a centre of expertise on London’s green open spaces
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- Promote education about and enjoyment of London’s green open spaces through
conferences, study days, lectures, walks, visits and other activities, including
Open Garden Squares Weekend
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- Develop and implement a promotional strategy to consolidate and broaden the
Trust’s membership
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- Develop and implement a fund-raising strategy to service Trust activities
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- Recruit, train and organise volunteers for Trust activities
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- Broaden, record and publish research relating to London’s historic green
open spaces
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- Develop, maintain and promote an Inventory of London’s historic parks and
gardens
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- Develop a proactive role in planning and conservation issues in London
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- Promote liaison with other London heritage organisations,
London-wide bodies and other relevant organisations
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- Take an active role in the work of the Association of Gardens Trust
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