Policy Statement
The object of the charity is the provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the use of the inhabitants of the
parishes of Bamford and Thornhill. The Trustees recognise that our activities, and those of our users, impact upon the
environment. Consequently, we embrace the principles of sustainable living and are committed to environmental improvement
and pollution prevention. We undertake to comply with environmental laws and seek to promote sound environmental practice
in our activities.
Trustees and users of the Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground are required to comply with
this policy as are any employees of the charity.
Responsibility of the Management Committee
The Management Committee will promote sustainable living by:
- ensuring that members and users are made
aware of the Trusts' environmental policy;
- conduct periodic environmental
reviews and self-evaluation of its compliance with the environmental policy and relevant regulatory requirements
- minimise or eliminate adverse impacts on the environment.
- maintaining respect for natural resources
by ensuring the most efficient use of materials and by using renewable, recycled and recyclable products wherever possible;
- manage the Recreation grounds to maintain and enhance biodiversity
Recreation
Grounds
The Trustees will seek to maintain the grounds so as to maintain and enhance biodiversity, in line
with the Trusts Environmental Management Plan.
Pavilion
As far as possible environmentally
friendly products will be used for cleaning, etc., and in particular all products must be compatible with the septic tank.
Further details are available on acceptable products.
As far as reasonably possible, the Trust will seek to
dispose of materials in an environmentally sensitive manner.
Trustees will encourage the responsible use of energy
in the operation of the pavilion by conserving energy and improving energy efficiency measures within the building.
Purchase
of goods
When purchasing goods for use in the pavilion, grounds or by members of the Committee, the Trust
will include consideration of environment factors.
Suppliers of goods and services to the Trust
In considering tenders for the supply of goods and services the Trust will include consideration of environment factors.
Suppliers will be made aware of the Trusts environmental policy and encouraged to minimise their impact on the environment.
Users of Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground Trust
All users booking the recreation ground
will be made aware of local recycling sites for the disposal of any waste they produce.
Implementation
All users booking the Recreation Ground will have their attention drawn to this policy and it will be published on the
Bamford Village website. Bamford with Thornhill Recreation Ground Trust will make copies available on request to individual
members, any appropriate agencies, organisations and partners.
The Management Committee will review the environmental
policy biennially and amend it as appropriate.
