Mudchute Park and Farm

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	The Mudchute Park and Farm was established by the local Island community. Originally a piece of derelict land created during the last century from the spoil from the construction of Millwall Dock, the Mudchute is now the largest urban farm in London. The facilities at the farm include The Mudchute Equestrian Centre, a café, a shop, an education centre and lots of animals to see..
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 and the educational benefits of the area were also recognised. 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.
The Mudchute Association is a registered charity, number: 284907 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in England at 37 Rushey Green, Catford, London, SE6 4AS, company number: 01613085. It is governed by a Board of 15 Trustees who are all local people and represent the full range of interests of the local community. The Trustees meet monthly and each member also participates actively in promoting the aims and objectives of the Association. Chairman: Martin Young Treasurer: Christina René Trustees: Justin Abbott, Dr. Michael Barraclough, Mina Bowater, Cllr. Rupert Eckhadrt, Peter Fordham, Maureen Frith, Terry Lyle, Christina Pomeroy, Rev. Peter Turner, Howard Wynne. The Association includes an active Society of Allotment Holders, who are represented on the board of trustees and comprise tenants of approximately 70 allotments leased from the Association.
The Mudchute Park and Farm is a limited company owned by the Mudchute Association, and has a General Manager, reporting to the Trustees. The day to day running of the Park and Farm are managed by a small professional team assisted by many dedicated volunteers. Chief Executive Officer - Andrew Johnston 020 7515 5901 General Manager (Acting): Margaret Tracy 020 7515 5901 Park & Farm Office Manager - Julia Houghton 020 7515 5901 Children's Nursery: Vicky Strong 020 7538 8456 Equestrian Centre: Jac Cheeseman 020 7515 0749 Education Centre: Denise Lara 020 7531 4334 Youth Outreach: Tina Kelly 020 7531 4334 Farm Manager: Tom Davis 020 7515 5901 Finance Officer: Mohammed Thomas 020 7515 5901