THE FRIENDS OF THE SCRUBS
The conservation and improvement of the Scrubs and the protection of its use by walkers, dog walkers, pony riders, botanists, bird and butterfly watchers and other members of the public in an environment that is more wild than tamed; the protection of its use by kite and model aircraft flyers, games players and children in designated areas; the education of the public about the Scrubs.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(A) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF:(I) THE OPEN SPACE KNOWN AS WORMWOOD SCRUBS ("THE SCRUBS") FOR EXERCISE, RECREATION AND LEISURE IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE WORMWOOD SCRUBS ACT 1879 AND OTHER STATUTES AND LAWFUL INSTRUMENTS THAT APPLY TO THE MANAGEMENT AND USE OF THE SCRUBS (II) THE PHYSICAL AND NATURAL ENVIRONMENT OF THE SCRUBS AND ITS BIOLOGICAL DIVERSITY(B) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN THE HISTORY AND NATURAL HISTORY OF THE SCRUBS.
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2026
- Volunteers: 15
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 05/04/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Trustees
- Eleanor Faye Thomaschair
- Benjamin Novak
- Carmel Bridget McLoughlin
- Dr Catherine Matilda Collins
- Joaquim Pereira
- MATTHEW PRYOR
- Rebecca Emma Ranson
- Sarah Abrahart
- Sarah Cynthia Charlotte Johnson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2026 | £3k | £3k |
| 05/04/2025 | £3k | £3k |
| 05/04/2024 | £1k | £2k |
| 05/04/2023 | £2k | £2k |
| 05/04/2022 | £12k | £3k |
Common questions
Who funds THE FRIENDS OF THE SCRUBS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FRIENDS OF THE SCRUBS as a grant recipient include Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyn Partners Charitable Trust | FY2025 | £700 | Employee charitable collections |