How did we get here!!
The Foundation have written to Lord Fink asking for an explanation as to how this land ended up getting sold to an international criminal.
The Foundation will form an operating committee. The appointees of the operating committee will be chosen based upon the skillset of the individuals and with the aim of diverse representation.
This group will be highly energetic and motivated volunteers aiming to ensure that the fields and the pavilion are professionally run. Inclusivity will be a core principle.
The operating committee will work closely with schools and community clubs to encourage and support accessible and affordable sports, leisure and cultural activities, and in so doing contribute to the health and well-being of local people.
The Udney Park Community Fields Foundation is an entirely different entity from the UPPF Trust. The trustees of the Udney Park Community Foundation have no direct involvement with the UPPF Trust. The UPPF Trust was set up by local residents to oppose the development of Udney Park by Quantum. The trustees of the Udney Park Community Fields Foundation are not responsible for any views expressed by the UPPF Trust and are concentrated on the purchase of the Udney Park for use as playing fields and operating them going forward.
Interested to know more about how the preservation of this wonderful green space is planned to benefit the community read more about our plans or feel free to get in contact with us.
The Foundation have written to Lord Fink asking for an explanation as to how this land ended up getting sold to an international criminal.
The Times confirmed on 24th August that Mr Wu (the owner Of Udney Park playing fields) has been arrested in a Japan. The same article reported on his multiple identities and involvement in international crime.
The Udney Park Community Fields Foundation have taken a keen interest in the status of Mr Wu due to his ownership of important community playing fields in the London Borough of Richmond on Thames. He purchased these fields via a company registered in the British Virgin Islands called Leisure Focus.
Further news has emerged in the Times about whether Mr Wu is a fit custodian for Udney Park.
We have had an overwhelming amount of support from the local community, other clubs and organisations that recognise the need for green space.
Questions and answers regarding The Udney Park Community Fields Foundation
The plan for the rejuvenation of Udney Park as a community sports project
The history of Udney Park and how we got from War Memorial Ground funded by a War Charity and the RFU to where we are now.