A Green Space at the Edge of the City

Chapman’s Pond Community Interest Company

Mission Statement

Chapman’s Pond is a community space leased from City of York Council and run entirely by volunteers under the auspices of a not for profit Community Interest Company.

Our aims are:

•     to improve the surrounding area to provide a safe and accessible space for all members of the local community to enjoy

•     to work to attract a wide variety of birds, mammals and amphibians by improving habitats and access to food sources

•     to preserve and improve the fishing pond for the benefit of the local community

•     to provide educational activities for children and conservation opportunities for local volunteers

Statements from the application (CIC 36) to incorporate Chapmans Pond Community Interest Company

Chapmans Pond CIC was created To improve and promote use of the green space within York, generally known as Chapman’s Pond for the public benefit, in particular but not exclusively for the purpose of recreation and conservation. 

The company will provide a safe and attractive open green space, managing the land to conserve and enhance the natural environment maintaining access and footpaths, for the benefit of the natural environment and the public .

It will manage and maintain opportunities for recreation, including fishing and other activities, and work with local community groups, residents associations and educational bodies offering volunteering opportunities to help to maintain and enhance the site and to engage in activities related to the wildlife and ecological conservation on the site.

The company will seek to secure diverse community involvement, promote a greater knowledge and understanding of the environmental and conservation value of the site, and provide educational opportunities to that end.

Local people will have access to a well maintained natural environment, with well managed amenities for the purpose of recreational activities including exercise, dog walking , fishing and relaxation.

There will be increased opportunities for local community engagement to improve the conservation and preservation of wildlife and the natural environment.

Residents particularly children will be able to access greater educational and learning opportunities related to the site and conservation .

The company's surplus will be utilised to improve Chapman's Pond and the surrounding area for public benefit, and to enhance community use of the space.