Public Park At Harborne
Charity 501812
Overview
Summary
Public Park At Harborne appears to be a place-based custodial charity whose role is to preserve land for open access, recreation and public wellbeing rather than to deliver a broad programme of services. Its charitable purpose is unusually focused on a physical civic asset: maintaining a park or recreation space for the general public. This suggests that its local importance may lie in safeguarding shared green infrastructure and enabling informal recreation, although the available evidence does not reveal how the space is managed, used or connected to other local organisations.
Operational geography
No operational geography is currently available for this organisation.
Areas of work
- Amateur Sport
- General Charitable Purposes
Who they help
- The General Public/mankind
How they help
- Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
Discoveries involving this organisation
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Observations
A charity centred on stewardship of shared space
The organisation appears to operate primarily as a long-term holder and protector of land for public use, rather than as a service-delivery charity. Its core contribution may be ensuring that open space remains available for recreation.
Why it matters
This frames the organisation as part of Harborne's civic infrastructure. Its value may be measured not only through organised activities, but through the continued availability of accessible public space for everyday use.
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“TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF A PUBLIC PARK OR PLACE FOR PUBLIC RECREATION.”
Source:Charity Commission“To hold land for the purpose of public open space and healthful recreation”
Source:Charity Commission
Broad public benefit, with little evidence of targeted provision
The park appears intended for the general public rather than for a defined community or beneficiary group. This may make it a shared local asset, but the evidence does not show whether all residents can use it equally in practice.
Why it matters
Understanding whether a civic space is broadly accessible is important when considering its role in community connection, health and inclusion. The absence of detail leaves open questions about practical accessibility and participation.
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“The General Public/mankind”
Source:Charity Commission“Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space”
Source:Charity Commission
- The park's size, location, facilities, condition and governance are unknown.
- There is no evidence of organised sport, partnerships, community involvement or patterns of use.
- Accessibility for disabled people, different age groups and lower-income residents cannot be assessed.
Remaining uncertainties
- Information on the site, facilities, opening arrangements, maintenance and accessibility.
- Trustee reports, financial accounts or local evidence showing users, partnerships and community activity.
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Charity Commission profile
Activities
To hold land for the purpose of public open space and healthful recreation
Charity objects
TO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSES OF A PUBLIC PARK OR PLACE FOR PUBLIC RECREATION.