IPGS supporters

The people and organisations from around the sector that that have expressed their support for the dedicated parks and green space institute.

CABE Space

"I very much welcome the launch of IPGS.
A dedicated Parks and Green Space Institute offers a great opportunity not only to address skill needs, but also to promote awareness of the value of good design and to ensure that urban green space professionals get the profile they deserve in order to proactively engage in the wider process of place-making. CABE looks forward to working with IPGS to respond to these exciting challenges."

Sarah Gaventa, Director
www.cabe.org.uk

Royal Parks

“The Royal Parks is highly supportive of this initiative to bring together and provide support for those in the parks and green space sector. In particular, we welcome the focus on developing future skills and careers. We extend every good wish to IPGS on its launch and look forward to working closely with it in the future.”

Mark Camley, Chief Executive
www.royalparks.gov.uk/

Royal Horticultural Society

“There has never been greater recognition of the need for professionalism in developing and maintaining our urban parks and the RHS looks forward to working closely with IPGS to fill the skills gap. The RHS welcomes the new institute as a key part of the jigsaw that will help to deliver functional and inspiring public spaces that engage local people.”

Dr Simon Thornton-Wood, Director of Science and Learning
www.rhs.org.uk/

Lantra

“I am delighted that all the organisations and institutes with an interest in maintaining and improving the quality of our parks and open spaces are coming together under the auspices of IPGS. Lantra looks forward to working with IPGS to promote careers in this sector as well as develop the skills of all those working within it, and wishes it well for the future.”

David Winn, Industry Partnership Manager
www.lantra.co.uk/

Leeds City Council

“I am thrilled that the parks and green space sector will at last have an Institute that is totally dedicated to promoting the things that matter both to our sector and to the millions of people who use our parks every year. IPGS will also help to promote the attractiveness and value of the sector as a career and vocation which will help to ensure that we have a quality, skilled workforce to sustain our parks into the future.”

Denise Preston, Chief Recreation Officer
www.leeds.gov.uk

Heritage Lottery Fund

“With over £450m of Lottery funding invested in the regeneration of public parks across the UK, it’s now more important than ever to ensure that parks professionals are equipped with the skills needed to design, manage and maintain these vital spaces for future generations. We fully support the launch of IPGS and look forward to working closely together in the coming years”.

Lorna McRobie, Policy Adviser
www.hlf.org.uk