Friends of Charlton Brook (FOCB) were formed as an environmental group consisting of local people who aim to work with their community to restore Charlton Brook dam and its surrounding area to its former glory.

We aim to achieve:
1 De-silting of the dam and stream
2 Improved fishing facilities
3 Better footpaths and lighting to include disabled access.
4 New seating, litter bins and dog bins.
5 Regular refuse clearance
6 Improvement of BMX track and installation of robust children’s play area.
7 Woodland management to extend the life of the tree cover and increase diversity of habitat.

We encourage all ages to take part in a wide range of activities from litter picks to fund raising events – we have already removed several tons of rubbish from the area including bicycles, shopping trollies, motorbikes and traffic cones.

Charlton Brook is a green lung within the area of High Green, Burncross and Chapeltown in North Sheffield. It consists of a brook set within a valley. At the top end is a dam, which is used for fishing and the enjoyment of wildlife. There are sections of woodland running along the majority of the site, some of which is ancient, areas of meadow and short mown grass along with a play area at the bottom of the site.

The site area is approximately 10.87 ha (hectare) in size. The brook is crossed by a number of footpaths going North to South and a couple of paths running the length of the site from East to West.

The creation of the Dam is linked to the industrial and economic development in Sheffield. The dam was, and still is, a key feature in the identity of the area. Then, as now, the Charlton Brook and dam acts as a focal point for the local community and provides a focus for their energies.

Public green spaces improve the look of any area for everybody, they increase bio-diversity and counteract the effects of global warming. But these areas need to be cherished and sadly Charlton Brook needs care and attention, which has been lacking for many years.

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