FGHW has its origins in concern among local residents for Gedling House Woods and Meadowlands. This concern led to the creation of a formally constituted body with appointed officers and a regulating committee. Subsequently, a legal partnership was agreed in 2003 with Gedling Borough Council, the owners of Gedling House Woods and Meadowlands. The partnership provides for the joint management of Gedling House Woods and Meadowlands. It is clear, however, that in addition to managing and improving the woods and meadows, FGHW has an important role in extending into the local community and local schools a greater awareness of the value of the site.
In addition to the appointed officers of chairman, secretary and treasurer, the regulating committee is also responsible for a number groups within the association i.e. membership and communications, field management, fauna records, flora records.
Currently, a group is being formed to sponsor schools and educational activities. This group will include a teacher representative and will carry out an annual review of educational activities.