Get Involved

 Help FOBP by getting involved

  • Attend one of our events – these are advertised on the Facebook Group, in our newsletter and on Eventbrite for booking.
  • Volunteer to help at an event – this is a one off volunteer activity.
  • Join a project group and help with a FOBP project . Project groups run for a few months to deliver the project. In 2026 we are organising activities to celebrate the World Garden at Chumleigh Gardens 30 year anniversary, enhancing planting for Biodiversity at the Southampton Way entrance and building a new small island for the lake. Read more about our projects activities and aims.
  • Join the FOBP committee – FOBP meet monthly and the committee is responsible for running the organisation; vision and aims; the project priorities; the finances and policies; and lobbying activity. In 2026 we revised our vision and aims – find out more.

Friends of Burgess Meetings

flower garden photo

Meetings monthly: first Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Hybrid meeting. In person – meeting room at 1st Place Children and family Centre, at Chumleigh Gardens or join  Meetings online .

All welcome – come along and find out about supporting your park with the FOBP.

AGM – Tuesday 24 November 2026 – 7.00pm-8.30pm (refreshments 6.30pm) at 1st Place Children and Parents Centre, Chumleigh Street, SE5 0RN or online.

Find out more about being on the committee.

Reports for the 2025 AGM: annual report, financial report and amendments to the constitution. 2026 reports will be published soon. 

All Welcome https://linktr.ee/friendsofburgesspark

FOBP minutes of meetings