Chafford Gorges Limited

The objectives of the charity are-For the benefit of the public, to look after and further the conservation, maintenance and protection of the area knownas Chafford Gorges Nature Park in Thurrock.To advance the education of the public in the principles and practice of conservation, sustainable development, andbiodiversity.Sustainable development is primarily defined as Development that meets the needs of the present withoutcompromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.The strategies, employed to achieve the charity's objectives, are as follows-- Ensuring that the nature reserves are good examples of conservation management where wildlife thrives.- Physical management of the Chafford Gorges Nature Park through Action Plans that identify priority work.- Reaching people of all ages and abilities, and all communities. Raising their understanding of sustainableliving, what they can do for wildlife and what a good environment can do for them by advancing the interestand education of the public through activities in the Nature Park and the Nature Discovery Centre.- Highlighting the geology of Chafford Gorges Nature Park and acknowledging the site’s recent history andprehistoric links. Ensuring that the key geological features are kept open and visible for the public.- Making the Nature Park and Nature Discovery Centre, which is leased to Essex Wildlife Trust, available toothers who are involved in similar projects.- Providing a supportive culture for both staff and volunteers.- Maintaining a firm financial foundation.- Undertaking or supporting other essential work in relation to Access, Health and Safety, minimisingantisocial behaviour, inspection of all cliffs and actions to address any issues in priority order.Each year the Trustees determine the strategic focus for the year, highlighting those areas of the Strategic Plan that are tobe completed in the current year, thus setting the levels of priority.