THE MUDCHUTE ASSOCIATION
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Mission Statement
The Mudchute Association is a registered charity (registered charity number 284907) and has been in existence for thirty years. With responsibility for the 32 acres of land which is Mudchute Park and Farm, it has developed a wide range of services for the benefit of the local community. The charity has six key objectives: to preserve the natural environment of the Mudchute to promote for local people the opportunity of recreation and leisure on the Mudchute, especially the young, the elderly and those of limited economic means to advance the education of local people in countryside activities to promote animal welfare through engagement with the Farm to provide education and training for young people to promote conservation both of the natural and the built environment
About This Cause
The Mudchute Park & Farm was established by the local Island community. Originally a piece of derelict land created during the last century from the spoil of construction from dredging Millwall Dock. For decades, this hidden natural wilderness of flora and fauna remained untouched. However, in 1974 the site was earmarked by the Greater London Council for the construction of a high rise estate. The resulting public campaign against these plans reflected the affection that local people and those working on the Island felt for The Mudchute. Their success secured it as the "People's Park" for the area. In 1977 the Mudchute Association was formed to preserve and develop the area. Farm animals and horses were introduced, trees and plants were planted by generous volunteers and corporate teams, and the educational benefits of the area were also recognized. Local schools were encouraged to use the project to study the natural world on their doorsteps. Since the establishment of the Association, The Mudchute has steadily built a reputation for providing a variety of educational and leisure activities on a London-wide basis.