Nature of business participation: Partnership

The project offers a wide range of interest areas that can match the aspirations of both small and large businesses in Swindon, enabling them to contribute to improving the quality of our local heritage environment and raising the profile and image of the town.

Supporters

This is an achievable project which has been unanimously endorsed by the Cabinet of Swindon Borough Council and vigorously supported by local MPs. The Council's partners in project are English Heritage for whom it is a National Exemplar project, The Countryside Agency who have awarded it National Flagship status and RWE Innogy.
The scheme has been advocated by a wide range of national and local supporters including Swindon Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Arts and Business, The National Trust, The University of Bath in Swindon, The University of the West of England and The Parks Agency.

A business can become involved through:

Investment
Skills and expertise
Specialist knowledge and advice
Networks and contacts
Support in kind
Volunteer participation for all levels of staff
Strategic business guidance
Secondments to the project
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Project Areas for which partnership investment opportunities exist:

Restoration of the ornamental lake
Restoration of the great castellated dam wall
Restoration of the boat -house and Palladian temple
Repair and interpretation of the ice- house
Restoration and bio diversity improvements to upper lake
Restoration of the large walled ornamental fruit and flower garden
Restoration of the kitchen garden as a working example
Creation of cycle route and access to the whole park
Restoration of historic avenues
Conversion of 18th C coach house into school/community space
Provision of attractive interpretive signage
Replanting lost wood and parkland trees
Disabled access improvements including paths and seating
Creation of new childrens' playground
Variety of smaller scale features

Business partner benefits can include:

Company branding on Project Literature
Sampling activities
Invitations to project events
Use of Lydiard House for hospitality
Satisfying volunteer activities eg. stream clearance
Guided walks and talks by specialists in project related subjects
In office lunchtime talks and lectures
Participation in archaeological investigations
Inclusion in high profile celebratory events
Family learning days for staff and families
Appreciation of company and feel good factor
Use of the park for sporting/activity events

This list is not exhaustive and depending on the level commitment to the project the needs of the business partner would be personally discussed.