The Centre for Enviromental Initiatives

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THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY (THE OBJECTS) ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT:- 3.1.1 TO PROMOTE SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY: (A) THE PRESERVATION, CONSERVATION AND THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE PRUDENT USE OF RESOURCES; AND(B) THE PROMOTION OF SUSTAINABLE MEANS OF ACHIEVING ECONOMIC GROWTH AND REGENERATION.3.1.2 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY 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 MEANS DEVELOPMENT WHICH MEETS THE NEEDS OF THE PRESENT WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE ABILITY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS TO MEET THEIR OWN NEEDS.3.1.3 TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROMOTING BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY.3.1.4 TO PROMOTE HEALTH, PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY PROVIDING ENVIRONMENTAL AND CONSERVATION ORIENTATED ACTIVITIES IN THE OUTDOORS AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENTS.3.1.5 TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF URBAN OR RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION (AND IN PARTICULAR THE LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON) BY ALL OR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:(A) THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED AND UNDERSKILLED PEOPLE, AND PROVIDING SUCH PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;(B) THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL (WHETHER DIRECT OR INDIRECT) ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED, UNDEREMPLOYED OR UNDERSKILLED PEOPLE IN CASES OF FINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP: (I) IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN SOCIAL ENTERPRISE OR SUSTAINABILITY RELATED BUSINESS, OR (II) TO EXISTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISES OR SUSTAINABILITY RELATED BUSINESSES;(C) THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSPACE, BUILDINGS, AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS; AND(D) THE PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS OR SITES OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE OR OF SIGNIFICANCE FOR THE HERITAGE OF THE AREA.3.1.6 TO DEVELOP THE CAPACITY AND SKILLS OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED COMMUNITY OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON IN SUCH A WAY THAT THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO IDENTIFY, AND HELP MEET, THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY. 3.1.7 TO FURTHER OR BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON, WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID RESIDENTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND 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 THE RESIDENTS.IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS BUT NOT OTHERWISE, THE TRUSTEES SHALL HAVE POWER:TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE AND TO MAINTAIN OR MANAGE OR CO-OPERATE WITH ANY STATUTORY AUTHORITY IN THE MAINTENANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SUCH A CENTRE FOR ACTIVITIES PROMOTED BY THE CHARITY IN FURTHERANCE OF THE ABOVE OBJECTS.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED ON 8TH JANUARY 2001 AND AMENDED BY RESOLUTION DATED 19TH JULY 2001.AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 02/07/2015

Trustees (7)

• Elizabeth Udallage 70 since 2001
• Hazel Gurrage 86 since 2001
• JIM Bushage 60 since 2008
• Maureen Peglarage 82 since 2001
• Peter Struikage 73 since 2023
• TOM Brake MPage 64 since 2001
• Tony Pattisonage 81 since 2001

Linked company (Companies House)

The Centre for Environmental Initiatives · 04137305 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 08/01/2001

5 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

Connected charities (1)

• The Sutton OLD People's Welfare Committee 1 shared trustee