Histon & Impington Green Spaces

Who we are

The mission of HIGS CIO is to acquire, or secure long-term access to, land in and around Histon & Impington and enable this to be managed for these twin purposes: nature conservation and the community experiencing nature for their enjoyment, health and wellbeing. The first sites for these purposes are Long Meadow and Croft Close Set-aside, collectively known as Abbey Fields.

Our culture and values

The values of HIGS are:

 High standards. We seek high standards in all we do, with a collaborative environment in which everybody can contribute according to their interests and skills.

 Rooted in our community. We are based in and working for the benefit of Histon & Impington. We depend on the community’s goodwill and will act accordingly.

 Committed to our future. We recognise the advantages that people get from living in proximity to wild green open spaces. Our focus is not just on living in the present but in acting positively to address the challenges of biodiversity loss and climate change.

 Sensibly ambitious. We know that there is more to do and that we must balance our ambition with our capacity to deliver to a high standard. 

Equality, diversity and inclusion policy

Histon & Impington Green Spaces (HIGS) is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in our activities and will not engage in, nor tolerate unlawful discrimination.

We want our supporters to be truly representative of all sections of society in Histon & Impington, and for those who volunteer or are employed to feel respected and able to give their best. In delivering on the Charity’s Objects we seek to be as inclusive as reasonably practical, whilst complying with EDI legislation.

In whatever we do, we are against unlawful discrimination of anyone.