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Dear MembersWe wrote, in our late summer newsletter, of the Committee’s intention to establish Dulwich Park Friends as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). This will bring benefits similar to those of a limited company including enabling us to take out insurance and enter into contracts in the name of DPF where this is required.We are delighted … Continue reading Special general meeting on 15 February 2022

Following the success of last year’s calendar we are pleased to offer a new and improved Dulwich Park calendar for 2022. As promised, we have kept the cost down to £5 as last year, which will enable us to make a small profit for park projects. All the photographs have been taken by park visitors … Continue reading Buy Your Dulwich Park Friends Calendar Now!

Without Francis Peek, we would not have our wonderful and much loved park today. As well as many other acts of philanthropy, he was one of the key figures in creating Dulwich park through his efforts and financial generosity. He has been nominated for a Blue Plaque by Southwark council. Please vote for him by 31st October … Continue reading Southwark Blue Plaque nominations – please vote for Francis Peek

Last year we produced our first Dulwich Park Friends calendar - we are planning one again towards the end of this year, in time for Christmas. We will aim to keep the price at a reasonable level (last year we managed to offer it for £5) so if you would like to preorder one or … Continue reading Dulwich Park Friends calendar 2022

Since Dulwich Park Friends (DPF) was established over 25 years ago it has operated relatively informally with a basic constitution, although it is a registered charity. However, since 2013, it has been possible for a charity such as DPF to be incorporated as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO). The main advantages of doing this are … Continue reading Plans for incorporation as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)