The Charity’s Object as stated in our Constitution
To assist charities and charitable bodies working for the benefit of the inhabitants of the Borough of Southend on Sea and surrounding areas by providing and maintaining secure and private facilities:
to promote and protect the good physical, mental and sensory health of the residents; and/or
for the recreation or other leisure time occupation of those residents who have need of such facilities by reason of their health, infirmity or disablement in the interests of social welfare and with the object of improving their conditions of life.
Purpose
Provide sustainable facilities at Garon Park that can be used to improve local health and wellbeing outcomes via community self-help Enhance the beauty, biodiversity and environmental value of the Garon Park site
Develop and maintain the internal systems and workforce that ensure that Garon Park is a safe, caring environment for all children, young people and adults, regardless of their individual needs
Work in partnership with local organisations to ensure that the value and use of the facilities at Garon Park is maximised
Monitor, Evaluate and Learn (MEL) from site activity by users of Garon Park to:
ensure we have a positive impact on the physical, mental and sensory health of local residents
develop new facilities and enhance existing ones in line with local community needs
Provide a range of best practice volunteering opportunities