GROUNDWORK CHESHIRE LANCASHIRE & MERSEYSIDE 

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Community Foundations for Lancashire & Merseyside - Growing Connections
£131,154	13/07/2023	To engage volunteers in nature-based activities at two sites in Blackpool but offering wider support to one site and not to another to evaluate the impact a wider support programme has on individual ....more To engage volunteers in nature-based activities at two sites in Blackpool but offering wider support to one site and not to another to evaluate the impact a wider support programme has on individual wellbeing and ability to engage.
Community Foundations for Lancashire & Merseyside - @TheGrange
£25,036	07/02/2023	To increase volunteers in the local community by removing barriers, allowing people to volunteer in the gardens, café, reception, library, and events delivery; this will allow them to develop ....more To increase volunteers in the local community by removing barriers, allowing people to volunteer in the gardens, café, reception, library, and events delivery; this will allow them to develop skills, socialise, and connect with their local community. The funds will run a volunteer recruitment programme, provide training and 1-2-1 support, and providing access to counselling where needed.
10GM - Home from Hospital Targeted Investment Fund
£22,415	27/09/2022	To employ a Resettlement Coach who will provide a responsive and adaptable pathway for patients who are 1) delayed from hospital discharge, 2) receiving support from the Home Treatment, Crisis or ....more To employ a Resettlement Coach who will provide a responsive and adaptable pathway for patients who are 1) delayed from hospital discharge, 2) receiving support from the Home Treatment, Crisis or Community based team, ultimately addressing delayed discharges and admission avoidance.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF2001 22/23-Douglas
£15,000	01/04/2022	The Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) grant is to support the maintenance of partnerships across Englands catchments, primarily to deliver a catchment based approach to water, land and flood ....more The Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) grant is to support the maintenance of partnerships across Englands catchments, primarily to deliver a catchment based approach to water, land and flood management. Partnerships need to consider the targets of the 25 year environment plan, including: clean and plentiful water, thriving plants and wildlife, using resources from nature more sustainably and efficiently, enhancing beauty, heritage and engagement with the natural environment and mitigating and adapting to climate change. This focus will include actions to deliver improvements to the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England & Wales) Regulations 2017 objectives, climate crisis, biodiversity crisis, flood risk, coastal erosion, growing population, plastics and land management delivered through an integrated catchment approach. Managing the water environment (including rivers, lakes, groundwater, estuaries and the sea) can be very complex and requires balancing the priorities and needs of multiple water users, landowners, and organisations with differing roles and responsibilities considering how to maximise natural capital and net gain. Individual grant values range from £3,250 for sub-catchments to £250,000 for the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) National Support Group (NSG).
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF9102 22/23-Weaver/Gowy
£15,000	01/04/2022	The Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) grant is to support the maintenance of partnerships across Englands catchments, primarily to deliver a catchment based approach to water, land and flood ....more The Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF) grant is to support the maintenance of partnerships across Englands catchments, primarily to deliver a catchment based approach to water, land and flood management. Partnerships need to consider the targets of the 25 year environment plan, including: clean and plentiful water, thriving plants and wildlife, using resources from nature more sustainably and efficiently, enhancing beauty, heritage and engagement with the natural environment and mitigating and adapting to climate change. This focus will include actions to deliver improvements to the Water Environment (Water Framework Directive) (England & Wales) Regulations 2017 objectives, climate crisis, biodiversity crisis, flood risk, coastal erosion, growing population, plastics and land management delivered through an integrated catchment approach. Managing the water environment (including rivers, lakes, groundwater, estuaries and the sea) can be very complex and requires balancing the priorities and needs of multiple water users, landowners, and organisations with differing roles and responsibilities considering how to maximise natural capital and net gain. Individual grant values range from £3,250 for sub-catchments to £250,000 for the Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) National Support Group (NSG).
National Lottery Community Fund - Northern Network
£341,852	18/03/2022	The project is using funding to deliver the Northern Network project which will see the creation of a network of targeted and sustainable Green Community Wellbeing Hubs across the north of England. ....more The project is using funding to deliver the Northern Network project which will see the creation of a network of targeted and sustainable Green Community Wellbeing Hubs across the north of England. The project will benefit communities who have identified themselves as lacking outdoor space and limited opportunity to connect with nature. The aim is reduced isolation improved mental wellbeing connecting with nature and being outdoors.
Cheshire Community Foundation - Reconnect
£9,384	23/11/2021	Grant to Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside
National Lottery Community Fund - Volunteer Welfare Cabin
£10,000	08/10/2021	The funding will be used to provide a welfare cabin for volunteers at a nature reserve. The project aims to improve the facilities available to the various groups who volunteer providing them with ....more The funding will be used to provide a welfare cabin for volunteers at a nature reserve. The project aims to improve the facilities available to the various groups who volunteer providing them with heat water and changing facilities.
DCMS - GRCF2021 River Douglas Challenge
£124,800	21/06/2021	The Douglas Challenge is a project of the River Douglas Catchment Partnership and will be delivered by a partnership between Groundwork CLM, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Ribble Rivers Trust, Chorley ....more The Douglas Challenge is a project of the River Douglas Catchment Partnership and will be delivered by a partnership between Groundwork CLM, Lancashire Wildlife Trust, Ribble Rivers Trust, Chorley Council and West Lancashire CouncilThe project will deliver under the themesNature Conservation and RestorationConnecting People with NatureThe project willImprove riparian habitats for native species whilst addressing Invasive Non NativesWork with teams of trainees/apprentices and volunteers to undertake habitat and access improvements within greenspaces along the River Douglas catchment.Undertake work to improve fish passage along the River Douglas, undertaking a capital project at Scholes Weir in Wigan.Build a robust online evidence base (The StoryMap) to address catchment challenges as climate changes and population grows.Work with our core stakeholder to deliver river improvements alongside economic, environmental and social priorities, e.g. health and wellbeing improvements for volunteers.Project partners we will create 4 new FTE staff roles and retaining 1 FTE post, these will be supported by 6 trainees from the Kickstart programme working alongside the Chorley and West Lancashire Council teams for the project duration. This will develop capacity, build skills and employment opportunities within the Blue Green Economy Sector in Lancashire.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF2001-2122 - Douglas - Catchment Host Funding
£15,000	01/04/2021	Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water ....more Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water environment. Defra has supported civil society organisations to establish and maintain partnerships across Englands catchments.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF9102-2122 - Weaver/Gowy - Catchment Host Funding
£15,000	01/04/2021	Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water ....more Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water environment. Defra has supported civil society organisations to establish and maintain partnerships across Englands catchments.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0807-CF1526 - Love my River Douglas
£70,250	01/04/2021	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside (AKA Groundwork Lancashire West & Wigan Limited)
£75,144	30/07/2020	Covid19 - This project will deliver a creative arts programme for young people in Blackpool who are not engaged in education, employment or training, a situation worsened by Covid-19. They aim to ....more Covid19 - This project will deliver a creative arts programme for young people in Blackpool who are not engaged in education, employment or training, a situation worsened by Covid-19. They aim to improve confidence, hopes for the future and develop life skills.
DCMS - VSCE CMC Fund
£5,000	19/06/2020	NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots ....more NET, Comic Relief and Children in Need will use this funding to provide: increased support to vulnerable people and hidden groups, thus reducing the burden on public services; reach local grassroots and small organisations who can provide an on-the-ground community response to the crisis; and, support local charitable organisations to mobilise volunteers to enable better targeted support in communities through empowered local groups.
Cheshire Community Foundation - Growing Connections
£7,092	19/05/2020	Growing Connections will engage and support older people to join other local people of all ages to create lasting friendships through involvement in a well-established community gardening project. ....more Growing Connections will engage and support older people to join other local people of all ages to create lasting friendships through involvement in a well-established community gardening project. Through this engagement and support, the Growing Connections project will reduce social isolation in later life, build intergenerational links and improve the physical and mental wellbeing of participants. We will integrate older residents into a wider established community that is not exclusively made up of older people, and that can provide friendship and support from a wide demographic. Growing Connections will build on the experience gained and lessons learnt from our recent pilot project funded by Brightlife, which worked with people over 50 to reduce isolation and loneliness.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF2001-20/21 - Douglas
£15,000	15/05/2020	Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water ....more Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water environment. Defra has supported civil society organisations to establish and maintain partnerships across Englands catchments.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF9102-20/21 - Weaver/Gowy
£15,000	15/05/2020	Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water ....more Defras Catchment Based Approach (CaBA) Policy published in June 2013, defined a framework to encourage the adaptation of an integrated catchment based approach to improving the quality of our water environment. Defra has supported civil society organisations to establish and maintain partnerships across Englands catchments.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0521-CF1074 - Rainzone Cheshire (£27,246.12 each year-2021,2122,2223)
£15,605	01/04/2020	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0521-CF892 - Rainzone Cheshire (£27,246.12 each year-2021,2122,2223)
£11,641	01/04/2020	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Youth Music - Grime on Grange
£29,346	06/03/2020	Grime on Grange
National Lottery Community Fund - Roots to Wellbeing
£8,950	31/01/2020 6	The organisation will use the funding to run bespoke workshops for a variety of beneficiaries. Using the gardening activities as well as creating peer support groups will help to develop social ....more The organisation will use the funding to run bespoke workshops for a variety of beneficiaries. Using the gardening activities as well as creating peer support groups will help to develop social skills, improve confidence and build resilience.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside (AKA Groundwork Lancashire West & Wigan Limited)
£30,000	21/05/2019 36	This project will deliver drop-in youth sessions for young people from deprived areas of Blackpool. This will support their physical health and help develop a sense of identity and belonging.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Cheshire Water Pollution Risk Review
£29,775	01/04/2019	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF9102-19/20 WEAVER/GOWY WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES
£15,000	01/04/2019	Water Environment Improvement Fund - Catchment Partnership Action Fund (CPAF) 2019/20
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - WEIF2001-19/20 DOUGLAS WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES
£15,000	01/04/2019	Water Environment Improvement Fund - Catchment Partnership Action Fund (CPAF) 2019/20
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Cheshire Water Pollution Risk Reviews - 18/19
£9,240	01/04/2018	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Cheshire Water Pollution Risk Reviews - 18/19
£9,947	01/04/2018	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Love My River Northwich 18/19
£11,118	01/04/2018	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Love My River Northwich 18/19
£12,500	01/04/2018	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Cheshire Water Pollution Risk Reviews - 18/19
£14,997	01/04/2018	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - WEAVER/GOWY WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES
£15,000	01/04/2018	Water Envronment Improvement Fund Hosting for Catchment Partnership for 1819
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - DOUGLAS WFD CRF GRANT PAYMENTS TO CHARITIES
£15,000	01/04/2018	Water Envronment Improvement Fund Hosting for Catchment Partnership for 1819
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - ALB - Environment Agency - Love My River Northwich 18/19
£26,383	01/04/2018	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment ....more Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Cheshire Community Foundation - Growing Well
£9,968	30/11/2017	Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside will run free to access weekly sessions at their Grozone Community Garden, Northwich. Each drop in session will last for five hours and involve ....more Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside will run free to access weekly sessions at their Grozone Community Garden, Northwich. Each drop in session will last for five hours and involve participants taking part in a wide variety of outdoor activities of their choosing - including gardening, food growing, cooking and music workshops. The project will improve people's physical and mental well being, increase confidence and self esteem, reduce isolation, increase resilience and help to build a stronger, more vibrant community. The project will focus on helping and supporting people experiencing a range of difficulties, disadvantages and disabilities to take an active role in their community, improve their employability and fulfil their potential. The grant will contribution to funding staff time who deliver and manage the sessions, and paying for activity materials, safety equipment and refreshments for participants.
National Lottery Community Fund - Blackpool Community Farm
£353,447	17/05/2017 36	This project provides opportunities for enhancing skills and employability, and improving health and wellbeing for people living in and around the Grange Park Estate in East Blackpool. There will be ....more This project provides opportunities for enhancing skills and employability, and improving health and wellbeing for people living in and around the Grange Park Estate in East Blackpool. There will be a strong emphasis on improving the accessibility of freshly grown fruit and vegetables for volunteers and the local community. Regular sessions and workshops for local residents and schools will include fruit pruning, composting and cooking. Formal and informal training opportunities will also be available.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Weaver Gowy GIS On-line Story Map
£5,000	01/04/2017	To provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations to deliver projects to protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Love My River - Northwich
£7,500	01/04/2017	To provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations to deliver projects to protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Love My River - Northwich
£7,500	01/04/2017	To provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations to deliver projects to protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Douglas
£15,000	01/04/2017	[Placeholder]
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Weaver/Gowy
£15,000	01/04/2017	[Placeholder]
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Love My River - Northwich
£15,000	01/04/2017	To provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations to deliver projects to protect and enhance the water environment and deliver other EA objectives
National Lottery Community Fund - Recovery through Horticulture at Grozone Community Garden
£50,199	01/10/2015 6	Recovery through Horticulture at Grozone Community Garden
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside
£967,800	17/12/2013	Winckley Square Gardens
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to Groundwork Cheshire, Lancashire and Merseyside
£3,477,800	25/06/2013	Rivington Terraced Gardens

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Trustees (9)

Legal constitution

• Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 20/02/1984, number: 514727
• Registered at Companies House on 26/10/1983, number: 01764848

Gift Aid

• NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Filing Record

Main office

74-80 HALLGATE
WIGAN
LANCS
WN1 1HP

Objectives

THE OBJECTS OF THE COMPANY ARE: 2.1 TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL NATURE AND SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT IN THE METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF WIGAN, THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL AND THE BOROUGHS OF CHORLEY, LANCASTER, PRESTON, FYLDE, WYRE, SOUTH RIBBLE AND WEST LANCASHIRE IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASHIRE, AND CHESHIRE EAST, CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITY AREAS OF HALTON, WARRINGTON, KNOWSLEY, ST HELENS, SEFTON, LIVERPOOL AND WIRRAL (?THE AREA OF BENEFIT?); 2.2 TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECTIVE OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THOSE LIVING OR WORKING OR RESORTING TO THE AREA OF BENEFIT; 2.3 TO ADVANCE PUBLIC EDUCATION IN ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS AND OTHER WAYS OF BETTER CONSERVING, PROTECTING AND IMPROVING THE SAME WHERESOEVER; 2.4 TO PROMOTE, FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, URBAN AND RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT BY: 2.4.1 THE RELIEF OF POVERTY IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT; 2.4.2 THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FIT INCLUDING ASSISTANCE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT; 2.4.3 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RE-TRAINING PARTICULARLY AMONGST UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE; 2.4.4 THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP: (A) IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS; OR (B) TO EXISTING BUSINESSES; 2.4.5 THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORK SPACE, BUILDINGS AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS; 2.4.6 THE PROVISION OF HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OR IN CHARITABLE OWNERSHIP PROVIDED THAT SUCH POWER SHALL NOT EXTEND TO RELIEVING ANY LOCAL AUTHORITIES OR OTHER BODIES OF A STATUTORY DUTY TO PROVIDE OR IMPROVE HOUSING; 2.4.7 THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT OR PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES; 2.4.8 THE PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS OR SITES OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE; 2.4.9 THE PROVISION OR ASSISTANCE IN THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE AND/OR THOSE WHO, BY REASONS OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES; 2.4.10 THE PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT; 2.4.11 THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES AND CHILD CARE; 2.4.12 THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF CRIME; AND 2.4.13 SUCH OTHER MEANS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES; 2.5 TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY: 2.5.1 THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PRUDENT USE OF RESOURCES; 2.5.2 THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE IN SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITIES; AND 2.5.3 THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ACHIEVING ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL GROWTH AND REGENERATION; 2.6 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN SUBJECTS RELATING TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AND THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT AND REHABILITATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND TO PROMOTE STUDY AND RESEARCH IN SUCH SUBJECTS PROVIDED THAT THE USEFUL RESULTS OF SUCH STUDY ARE DISSEMINATED TO THE PUBLIC AT LARGE; ?SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT? IN THIS ARTICLE AND IN ARTICLE 3.5 ABOVE MEANS ?DEVELOPMENT WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS? 2.7 TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF CHARITIES IN THE DIRECT FURTHERANCE OF THEIR OBJECTS (OR ANY ONE OF THEM) BY THE PROVISION OF INFORMATION, ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT, ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH CHARITIES INCLUDING ASSISTANCE OF ALL TYPES IN CONNECTION WITH THE RAISING AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS; AND 2.8 TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY PROVISION OF INFORMATION SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO LOCAL COMMUNITY BASED GROUPS TO CONSERVE PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT ANYWHERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM.

Defined Area of Benefit:

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF WIGAN, THE BOROUGH OF BLACKPOOL & THE BOROUGHS OF CHORLEY, LANCASTER, PRESTON, FYLDE, WYRE, SOUTH RIBBLE & WEST LANCASHIRE IN THE COUNTY OF LANCASHIRE CHESHIRE, WARRINGTON, HALTON AND WIRRAL