JAMES AND ETHEL GRAY PARK FOUNDATION

The James and Ethel Gray Park Foundation(JEGPF) is a Non-Profit Company (NPC) incorporated under certificate number 2019/037318/08 issued by the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) under South African Law and a public benefit organisation (PBO Number 930066624) The Foundation has been established as an initiative of the Melrose North Residents and Ratepayers Association(MNRRA) and the Birdhaven Residents and Ratepayers Association(BRRA), In partnership with the Johannesburg City Parks and Zoo (JCPZ) and the City of Johannesburg. This is effectively a partnership between the adjacent residents associations, the JCPZ and the City of Johannesburg. JEGPF is mandated to give effect to its vision and mission through programmes, including and not limited to fund-raising, events, workshops, public seminars, digital courses, conferences, masterclasses, training on the environment, development forums, expert meetings, volunteer campaigns, social cohesion and diversity and empowerment initiatives using the environment as a base, and sourcing of park infrastructure, perimeter fencing, technology etc. Flagship programmes include: - Installation of perimeter Cochrane ClearVu fencing - Park visibility programme (reducing effect of concealed areas, crown-lifting trees, clearing pathways) - Volunteers programme for cleaning, grass-cutting, litter removal - Dam Cleaning programme - Dam Rehabilitation programme - Safety enhancements for women and girls - Guarding and park management in partnership with Johannesburg City Parks & Zoo