Abney Park Trust

We are a small volunteer-run charity working in partnership with Hackney Council.

Our purpose is to bring Abney Park to life so together we can benefit and learn from the park’s unique wildlife, biodiversity and rich cultural heritage.

Board of Trustees

Abney Park Trust's Directors have a legal responsibility to ensure good governance of the Trust.

Chair: Tom Walker
Deputy Chair: Nick Toner
Treasurer: Brooke McKinnis
Trustees:
Cllr Susan Fajana Thomas, Martina Girvan, Irena Goldwag, John McShane and Ellie Roberts.

Meet the Trustees

There are many ways you can have closer links to Abney Park and the Trust. Please get in touch if you are interested in helping in any way.

Memorandum of Understanding between the Trust and Hackney Council

Read our Memorandum of Understanding, or MOU, here.

Annual General Meeting 2023

The Abney Park Trust AGM took place on 29th November 2023, and it was held online.

Below you can access this year's minutes and the Annual Report and Accounts:

• AGM minutes 29th November 2023

• Abney Park Trust Accounts, Annual Report and other documents, March 2023

Annual General Meeting 2022

The Abney Park Trust AGM took place on 30th November 2022, and it was held online.

Below you can access this year's minutes and the Annual Report and Accounts:

• AGM minutes 30th November 2022

• Abney Park Trust Accounts and Annual Report, March 2022

Annual General Meeting 2021

The Abney Park Trust AGM took place on 24th November 2021, and it was held online.

Below you can access this year's minutes, the Annual Report and Accounts, and the presentations used at the meeting:

• AGM minutes 24th November 2021

• Abney Park Trust Accounts and Annual Report, March 2021

• Accounts and Annual Report 2020-2021 – finance presentation

Annual General Meeting 2020

The Abney Park Trust AGM took place on 25th November 2020, and it was held online.

Below you can access that year's minutes, the Annual Report and Accounts, and the presentations used at the meeting:

• AGM Minutes 25 November 2020

• Abney Park Trust Accounts March 2020

• Annual Report 2019-2020 presentation

• Annual Account Report 2019-2020

Trust Committees

Abney Part Trust (APT) has set up committees to manage our work in specific areas. Our committees are made up of Trust staff, Trustees and volunteers with expertise in relevant fields. The subcommittees meet regularly and report to the APT Board at each meeting.

Events Committee

Our Events Committee manages the Trust’s busy programme of events whether these are on or off site. They also discuss and coordinate any event proposals that come in from external organisations.

Committee members: Steph Gill (APT staff), Martina Girvan (Trustee), Irena Goldwag (Trustee), Ellie Roberts (Trustee), Haydn S (APT staff), Nick Toner (Deputy Chair of APT) and Lorraine Tillett (Chair of APUG).

Users Group

APUG, the Abney Park User Group, was formed several years ago by users of the Park when it was faced with an unacceptable planning development. All those who use the Park are de facto 'members' of the group and all are welcome at activities arranged by them. The current contact point is apugabneyparkusergroup@gmail.com. Please get in touch if you have questions or suggestions.

Currently, we run a regular monthly litter picking session on the second Saturday of the month.

Friends

Abney Park Trust has 'Friends' all over the world, from former local residents and relatives of people laid to rest at Abney to local history enthusiasts or people who just want to support this beautiful, valuable place that needs a lot of care, support and protection.

For more information on how to become a Friend and show your support for Abney Park email: info@abneypark.org.