Friends of Chichester Harbour

Finance, Projects and Lobbying

Annual Report - hard copies of this and and audited accounts are available from:

The Secretary
Friends of Chichester Harbour
Harbour Office
Itchenor
Chichester
PO20 7AW

Newly agreed projects -

The Friends Executive Committee have considered and approved funding or part funding for the following new projects requested by the Harbour Conservancy.

Approved 27 April 2010 - the Executive Committee has approved financial support for the following to be added to the list below for 2010 :

Signage design - development of new guidance on appropriate commercial signage for the AONB
Wildlife Club at schools - pilot project to develop after school wildlife clubs at schools
Short Harbour Films - two professionally produced snapshot films for use on websites and at presentations "Why is Chichester Harbour so special" "Work of the Conservancy"
Solar Heritage (solar powered boat cruising Chichester Harbour owned by the Harbour Conservancy - 50 passenger capacity) - 10 pairs of robust, waterproof binoculars for use onboard.

Approved 26 Jan 2010 - the Executive Committee approved financial support for 2010 to:

Footpath maintenance - repair and resurfacing a section of footpath south of Thorney island Sailing Club.
Salterns Copse - installation of new post and rail fence around the perimeter.
Tree and hedgerow planting - annual programme of 8.000 to 10,000 tree and hedgerow saplings planting during the winter 2010.
Survey of the harbour fish - repeat of the fish survey undertaken 6 years ago to observe any change.
Nesting Platforms for Ospreys - erecting nesting platforms for Ospreys at Eames Farm and other suitable sites to encourage Ospreys to breed in Chichester Harbour
Carrying out a review of the Harbour Landscape Character Assessment - this vital planning document is assessed every 5 years.
Junior Conservancy - to extend the successful Junior Conservancy programme which will focus on the Government plans to provide a new, continuous coastal access route. Takes place in the Spring and Autumn terms with 3 schools at KS2(years 5&6) and 2 schools at KS3 (years 7 & 8). Consists of a learning session followed by a debating session in the Council Chamber of the City Hall.
Get Afloat Fund - free trips onboard the Solar Heritage for disadvantaged person schools or groups.
Community education events - annual photo competition open to the general public and the Earth, Air & Water exhibitions based on the harbour by invited schools.
Harbour Creekies - 4 sessions of daytime talks mid week on various topics aimed at the more mature audience.
Restored Emsworth Oyster Boat maintenance and running cost contribution.
Contribution to publication costs, Harbour News & Guide and Guided Walks, Activities and Boat Trips pamphlet Apr 10 to Mar 11.

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