Bankside Open Spaces Trust - what we do

We provide outstanding green spaces and outdoor activities that enhance the health and wellbeing of urban communities.

To do this, we manage and maintain open spaces, welcome volunteers from both the community and the corporate sector, run regular gardening groups, support park steering groups, organise and take part in public events and educational projects, and offer advice to others. We collaborate closely with local residents and businesses to champion green spaces.

Thousands of people enjoy our open spaces every day. Each of our sites is unique, with its own atmosphere, identity and sense of place. Our spaces include Red Cross Garden, Marlborough Sports Garden, Waterloo Millennium Green and Tate Community Garden.

Award-winning

Our parks and gardens have won more than 32 awards, including the UNESCO Man and Biosphere award, London in Bloom Champion of Champions and the MPGA London Spade for our community gardening partnerships.

Bankside Open Spaces Trust and sustainability

Bankside Open Spaces Trust recognises that we are in a Climate Emergency. Our Sustainability Policy sets out how we work to minimise our impact on the planet and benefit where we work.

Read our Sustainability Statement here.