Charitable aims and objectives

The Children’s Wood became a registered charity in January 2015. Our charitable aims are:

The advancement of citizenship or community development by

Training teachers and volunteers
Working with the local community around North Kelvin Meadow in the nearby wards within City of Glasgow (geographically this covers those living predominantly in the Maryhill/Kelvin, Canal, and Hillhead wards of the city)
Creating intergenerational opportunities and engaging with harder to reach groups through events and linking up with other groups within the community.
The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science by community projects and events

The provision of recreational facility, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, by

Preserving a woodland experience in the city so maintaining and protecting our local environment.
Creating opportunities for children and the community to play outside in nature and meet each other by organising playgroups and events
Developing space for participants to explore in a safe and secure outdoor environment for the benefit of the community and its cohesion

The advancement of education by

Providing outdoor learning for children and their carers
Organising public and schools events
Working with schools and other organisations to educate about the benefits of learning and playing outside in nature.

The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science by community projects and events

Our Business Plan

Read more about The Children’s Wood in our Business Plan

Educational Resources

The Children’s Wood Education Committee is made up of local teachers. They have created various resources for teachers and educators to help with facilitating outdoor learning in schools and the community. Most of the activities link to a year round programme of community events to help build a stronger community. However, the activities can be used on any greenspace. We have worked with various schools and nurseries surrounding the meadow and wood to increase outdoor learning.