Daisybank Community Interest Company

Daisybank Community Interest Company

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About our cause

The beloved green space at Daisybank was put up for sale. Thanks to incredible support from local people, the Leckhampton with Warden Hill parish council, Charlton Kings Parish Council and other funders, the volunteer community interest company has now been able to make a formal offer to the current landowner for the asking price and to do what we set out to from the very beginning of this campaign -  save and preserve Daisybank for wildlife and the local community for generations to come.

We invite you to purchase Lottery tickets, to help the future management of Daisybank, a 4.13-acre natural space beneath Leckhampton Hill, cherished by the local Cheltenham community.

Rich in wildflowers, grassland, juvenile woodlands, natural beauty and wildlife, Daisybank has long been a space for recreational activities including walking, biking, dog walking, foraging, family picnics and sledging. It's more than just a green space – it's a vital connection to nature and heritage.

As part of the Cotswolds National Landscape (formerly known as Area of Outstanding National Beauty), it holds immense ecological and recreational significance, but has been neglected and Daisybank CIC have objectives to preserve and enhance the space as outlined below. 

 

ABOUT DAISYBANK COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY


Daisybank Community Interest Company are a not-for-profit Community Interest Company dedicated to preserving the lower slopes of Leckhampton Hill from development.  We want to ensure that the community can continue to freely access Daisybank and to protect and preserve this space. Once the community owns this land, we can then get to work in delivering the objectives of the CIC, as outlined below:


Preserve the rights of way and historic tramway route on Daisybank, connecting the community to the Cotswold escarpment.
Provide a safe, accessible space for recreation including walking, biking, dog walking, foraging, picnics, and sledging.
Once purchased, a commitment to conserve and maintain the grassland, natural habitats, and flora and fauna of Daisybank.
Ensure long-term sustainability, public use, and open land status within the Cotswold National Landscape.
Promote Daisybank biodiversity with practices that attract and support diverse wildlife and plant species.

 

HOW WILL IT HELP THE ENVIRONMENT?


Years of neglect have led to habitat decline, but with ownership now possible, we are committed to conserving and enhancing this vital site. Our management plan includes sustainable grazing, scrub clearance, and seasonal mowing to restore biodiversity and ecological health, especially in priority calcareous grassland. We will promote diverse wildlife through habitat improvement, ensure public access, and involve the community in stewardship. This project aligns with Cotswold AONB goals, protecting natural beauty, increasing biodiversity, and offering meaningful public engagement with nature. This is a unique opportunity to secure a valuable landscape for both wildlife and future generations. By acquiring and managing this land, we will not only preserve its unique character but actively enhance its ecological function and community value.

 

HOW WILL IT PROMOTE ACTIVITIES AND LEISURE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY?


This land offers vital community value by connecting directly to the walking and biking routes of Leckhampton Hill, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. Preserving access, including public rights of way and the historic Daisybank tramway route, ensures continued physical and mental wellbeing through recreation and nature connection. The site also holds historic significance, with a SHINE (Selected Heritage Inventory for Natural England) designation, providing opportunities to engage the community in events that explore its industrial and ecological past. We aim to involve local residents, schools, and ecology groups in educational talks, heritage walks, and biodiversity activities. These events will foster deeper understanding of the site’s environmental and historical importance, strengthen community ties, and encourage stewardship of both this land and the wider Cotswold escarpment.

Our timeline so far:


Granted asset of Community Value ✓
Daisybank Community Interest Company initiated ✓
Apply for local grants and Parish Council ✓
Apply for Lottery Heritage Fund ✓ (awaiting decision)
Crowdfunding to local area, and wider into Gloucestershire  - ✓
Bid to purchase Land from current Owner - ✓
Commence the Land Management Plan once purchase is complete - In progress and support is needed. 

Please support our efforts to preserve Daisybank in Leckhampton, a cherished community space for sledging, dog walking, picnics, and connecting with nature.

Thank you


https://www.daisybank.org.uk/
Daisybank Community Interest Company Registered Number 16424160 

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