Protecting and promoting our environment, heritage & community across the Upper Itchen Valley
A rural area of Hampshire to the east of Winchester, including the north west corner of the South Downs National Park
Beautiful rolling countryside, including grasslands and arable land, plus chalk stream River Itchen
Quintessential Hampshire villages, historic architecture and communities
A community based charity since 1970
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Our History
In 1970, around the time the M3 first came through our valley, a group of local residents in the Upper Itchen Valley established the charity to protect all that is good about our valley.
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Our Valley
The Civil Parishes of Itchen Valley and Itchen Stoke & Ovington, plus the area East of the A31 (London Road) in KIngs Worthy Civil Parish
Including the villages and surrounding area of Abbotts Worthy, Easton, Chilland, Martyr Worthy, Avington, Itchen Abbas, Itchen Stoke and Ovington.
Our Focus
Protecting and promoting our environment, our heritage and our community. Our environment includes the land, river and air, as well as the flora and fauna within it. Our heritage includes the natural landscape, our historical build environment and traditions. Our community includes our residents and people involved in businesses , schools and clubs across our valley
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Our Trustees
The charity is run by nine volunteer Trustees in accordance with our founding articles and fiduciary duties set out by the Charities Commission.
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Our Members
We have over 400 Members, who live within the locality of the Upper Itchen Valley.
And approximately 100 Associate Members, who live outside the locality.
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Our Impact
Over 55 years we have made a positive impact on the environment, heritage and culture in the Upper Itchen Valley
Over the next 5 years, together with you, we want to make a greater impact
