Vision

Working together for a thriving Common, today and for future generations

Mission

Working in partnership with London Borough of Lambeth, we promote sustainable and local-led policies and practices on Clapham Common, a much-treasured asset open to everyone, on behalf of user groups and the local community.

Strategic objectives

1. We will provide a voice for people who use the Common working in consultation and partnership with the London Borough of Lambeth (LBL) and other key agencies
2. We will facilitate effective and sustainable management of the Common
3. We will conserve the heritage and enrich the biodiversity of the Common for the benefit of users and the local community
4. We will strive to balance the interests of the people who use the Common and the local community
5. We will maintain a robust infrastructure and sustainable organisation

Strategic objectives and goals

1. We will provide a voice for people who use the Common working in consultation and partnership with the London Borough of Lambeth (LBL) and other key agencies:

• We will be the recognised channel of communication and engagement between LBL and the users of the Common and the local community
• We will foster open engagement and communication with a wide range of user groups on the Common
• We will work to maintain excellent professional relationships with key council officers and elected representatives

1. We will facilitate effective and sustainable management of the Common

• We will continually update and enhance the Clapham Common Masterplan (The Next 50 Years)
• We  aim to achieve Green Flag status for the Common
• We will aim to monitor the concerns and opinions of the local community and users of the Common to resolve issues swiftly with LBL and other key agencies

1. We will conserve the heritage and enrich the biodiversity of the Common for the benefit of users and the local community

• We will identify the biodiversity and heritage assets and revise the assessment of the Clapham Common Masterplan (The Next 50 Years)
• We will develop, maintain and improve the ecology of the Common
• We will implement the Clapham Common Tree Strategy Action Plan and its agreed Addendums
• We will raise awareness, educate and encourage understanding of the heritage and ecology of the Common
• We will raise funds in partnership with LBL to invest in improvements on the Common

1. We will strive to balance of interests of the people who use the Common and the local community

• We will identify the users group of the Common, and along with the local community, acknowledge and aim to understand their priorities, concerns and aspirations
• We will provide accessible information on the issues, challenges and opportunities facing the Common
• We will develop a communication strategy to promote the purpose and function of the Common, including new developments and activities taking place on this public space

1. We will maintain a robust infrastructure and sustainable organisation

• We will develop a communication strategy to promote the objectives and plans of the organisation
• We will enhance governance procedures to ensure the smooth running of the organisation
• We will raise resources to fund the administration of the organisation