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This charity was removed from the register on 20 Jul 2022
Public benefits
ARC has been established to achieve the following benefits; 1. the advancement of environmental protection through the regeneration of Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Gardens, an area of natural beauty and of historical and scientific interest. This includes the conservation of heritage trees and plants and the restoration and sustainable
development of the botanical collection. 2. the advancement of heritage and science which will bring enhanced public understanding and appreciation of the history and the scientific value of the tree collection and of the historical value of the built environment which is being restored and protected for the enjoyment of future generations. 3. the advancement of citizenship and community development through inclusive, cross-community, inter-generational, multi-cultural and multi-ability involvement in voluntary work in support of the Arboretum and Gardens. 4. The advancement of education regarding the significance of the botanical collection and the built environment for the general public and special interest groups and, in addition, the enhancement of education for volunteers in connection with the project. Environmental and heritage benefits are evidenced through; ARC’s participation in the work of Castlewellan Arboretum Advisory Board which includes a range of horticultural and heritage experts currently reporting on the restoration, conservation and future for the botanical collection and built environment of Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Gardens. A programme of on-going maintenance by ARC volunteers in co-operation with Forest Service to restore the Arboretum and Gardens. On-going lobbying of public bodies regarding the environmental and heritage significance of the Arboretum and Gardens. Community benefits are evidenced through; Involvement of a committed cross-community group of volunteers established 2009 and working for the regeneration of the Arboretum and Gardens. Guest volunteer programme including church and horticultural groups. Youth participation, e.g. for Duke of Edinburgh Award experience. On-going local media and Facebook interest and support. Funding from local Council and independent voluntary sector in support of ARC’s purposes. Support of Forest Service, local agricultural show committee and sponsorship by a range of local businesses for the group’s projects. Educational benefits are evidenced through; Involvement of ARC with a range of horticultural and heritage specialists in the compilation of a report on the importance and future management of the Arboretum and Gardens. Regular talks and tours in the Arboretum, at local venues, and visits to Kew and Glasnevin Botanical Gardens, to raise awareness of the need for the project Annual visits to gardens of botanical importance to increase knowledge and experience of volunteers and supporters of the project Volunteer training in horticulture, First Aid and other relevant subjects Involvement of schools in ARC’s annual arboretum focused competitions Increasing numbers of visitors to the gardens, feedback to volunteers locally and responses to ARC’s Facebook page posts. The benefit to local business and Forest Service through increased tourism and use of the area is incidental to the work of the charity. The benefit to volunteers includes training and education. No remuneration or benefits in kind accrue to members of ARC as a result of the group's activities unless expressly provided for in the governing document. Should involvement of members of the public/volunteers result in harm e.g. as the result of an accident, ARC has appropriate Public Liability Insurance cover. First Aiders and Access NI screened individuals are present at all events and workdays. Policies on Health and Safety and on Working with Children and Vulnerable Adults are in place. There is no harm or possibility of harm arising from the charity's environmental, heritage or educational purposes.
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ARC is a cross-community, voluntary group established to achieve the regeneration of Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Gardens (c 48 ha) which are set within Castlewellan Forest Park (463 ha) located at the foot of the Mourne Mountains in Co Down. The arboretum and gardens originated in 1740 and were significantly developed with a collection of
rare trees and plants gathered from around the world by Hugh Annesley in the 19th century. The park is open to the public and is located within four miles of two large towns, Castlewellan and Newcastle. Once ranked among the top gardens in the UK and Ireland, ARC works to reverse the decline in the botanical and built heritage of the historical Arboretum and gardens and to secure their future. ARC has been and will continue to be actively engaged in; Promoting the interests and development of Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley gardens in conjunction with Forest Service by; Working with individuals and organizations who have knowledge and expertise relevant to the regeneration and development of the Arboretum and gardens (including members of DARD, Forestry Service, the former Head Arboreta Forester, DOE, NMDDC, CAAB, ORNI and others). Sustaining a programme of on-going maintenance in the arboretum and gardens including undergrowth clearance, path layout and edging, pruning and propagation of plant specimens for display. Informing the public/interested parties of the Arboretum and garden’s historical and botanical heritage and present and future needs through talks, tours, guest volunteer days and social media. Developing volunteer expertise through training and information days Developing youth involvement through practical activities/competitions and other Fundraising in support of volunteer activities, training and equipment Introducing and developing classes/activities suitable to the location and available to volunteers and members of the public.
... [more] [less]The charity’s classifications
- The advancement of education
- The advancement of citizenship or community development
- The advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science
- The advancement of environmental protection or improvement
- Other charitable purposes
Who the charity helps
- Adult training
- General public
- Men
- Mental health
- Older people
- Unemployed/low income
- Voluntary and community sector
- Volunteers
- Women
- Youth (14-25 year olds)
How the charity works
- Advice/advocacy/information
- Community development
- Cross-border/cross-community
- Education/training
- Environment/sustainable development/conservation
- Heritage/historical
- Rural development
- Volunteer development
- Youth development
Charitable purposes
The company’s objects are specifically restricted to the conservation of the natural and built environment, the advancement of education, the promotion of science and the promotion of the benefit of the inhabitants of Northern Ireland in particular but not exclusively without distinction of age, gender, sexual orientation, disability/ability, race, ethnic origin, political, religious or other opinion by associating the statutory and local authorities, voluntary organisations and the inhabitants in a common effort to advance education and conservation and to provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants and in particular: (a) to assist in or secure the provision, maintenance, conservation, restoration and management for the public benefit of the property known as the Castlewellan Arboretum and Annesley Garden (hereinafter called “the Arboretum”) as an area of architectural, historical and botanical significance for the use of the inhabitants for activities promoted or facilitated by the Company and the provision of public access thereto including use for recreation and leisure-time occupation in furtherance of the above objects; (b) to promote the education of the public about the cultivation, preservation and conservation of such plants within the natural environment of the arboretum and their impact upon biodiversity, conservation and the environment; (c) to promote the preservation, improvement and conservation for the public benefit of the physical, built and natural environment of the arboretum in particular but not exclusively by the improvement and cultivation of plant species, the restoration and use of the built environment and the preservation of rare and endangered species; (d) to establish and maintain for the public benefit records, databases and data in relation to the objects set out in sub-clauses (a) to (c); (e) to advance any other exclusively charitable purpose as the directors, may from time to time, decide in accordance with the law of charity.