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Company Registration No 4279451 (England and Wales)

THE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND – WARWICKSHIRE

Company Limited by Guarantee and not having a share capital

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

31 DECEMBER 2024

THE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND - WARWICKSHIRE

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

	Page
Company information	2
Directors and Trustees Report	3
Statement of Directors’ and Trustees’ responsibilities	5
Independent Examiner’s Report	6
Statement of financial activities	7
Balance sheet	8
Notes	9-10

THE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND - WARWICKSHIRE

DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT

31 December 2024

The directors and trustees present their report and the independently examined financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.

Governing Document

The organization is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 22[nd] August 2001 in the old name of The Council for the Protection of Rural England and again on 23[rd] July 2003 by reason of name change to The Campaign to Protect Rural England. The Company is governed by the Memorandum and Articles of Association.

Management and Direction

The Executive Committee comprises a maximum number of 12 members. These members are Trustees and Directors and are elected annually. The Executive Committee has a Chairperson, a Vice Chairperson, Treasurer, Minute Secretary and Company Secretary. A number of similar organisations are invited to attend the meetings which are held each quarter. Up to five organisations can be involved.

The Executive Committee oversees and monitors the activities of the Company, sets policy, establishes employment criteria and investment activity.

The Management Group comprises up to five members who manage, in conjunction with the Technical Secretary and the Branch Administrator, the day to day affairs of the Company.

Recruitment to these bodies is by selection resulting from advertising and recommendation from members.

There is no formal training provided by the Company, but external bodies are used when necessary to provide additional development.

Objectives and Activities

The Company’s objects and principal activities are to:-

1) Promote and encourage, for the benefit of the public, the improvement, protection and conservation of the English countryside and in particular that of the County of Warwickshire as constituted from time to time plus the City of Birmingham (including Sutton Coldfield), the City of Coventry and the Metropolitan Borough of Solihull (hereinafter called the “area of benefit”), its countryside, towns and villages, and the better development of the rural environment; and
2) Promote such other charitable purposes as may from time to time be determined.

This is achieved by:-

Expert and technical input into the formulation of plans for development control
Careful monitoring of Planning Applications
Campaigns to address matters of public concern
Education, training and advice to members of the public and interested parties.

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DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)

31 December 2024

Objectives and Activities (continued)

It is the intention to continue to promote the objectives of the Company by continual assessment of the needs of members, reference to the national policies of the CPRE and involvement in key planning and development matters in the countryside. An active policy of recruitment of volunteers to fulfil the primary roles as stated and the secondary functions of fund raising, membership development, effective administration and communication will be pursued.

Reserves Policy

The Directors consider the current level of financial reserves to be adequate to fulfil the objectives of the Company. There is a Reserves Policy in place which sets out the criteria for the management of the capital and income of the Company.

Transactions and Financial Position

This is shown in detail within this report. There was a net deficit on unrestricted activities of £418 for the year (2023: £2,671 deficit) and the unrestricted reserves are stated at £45,334 (2023: £45,752).

Directors and Trustees

All Directors of the Company are also Trustees of the Charity.

Auditors

The Company is not required to appoint auditors.

Independent Examiner

Alice Helps was appointed Independent Examiner on 23 January 2023.

Approval

This report was approved by the Board of Directors and Trustees on 5 March 2025, and signed on its behalf by:

Myles Thornton Secretary

Date 5 March 2025

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STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ RESPOSIBILITIES

The Trustees are required by law to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the charity and its financial position at the end of that year. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to:

a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
c) state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and
d) prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Company will continue in operation.

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

On behalf of the Directors and Trustees

Judith Cobham-Lowe Director

Date 5 March 2025

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the Campaign to Protect Rural England – Warwickshire

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 7 to 10.

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner

The Trustees, who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under Company Law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act, and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006 and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed

Alice Helps

Date 5 March 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

for the year ended 31 December 2024

SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

Note Incoming Resources Income from charitable activities Donations Subscriptions Legacies Fundraising Gift aid 200 Club Total income from activities Interest received 2 Total incoming resources Resources Expended Cost of operations Governance costs 3 4 Total resources expended Net incoming/(outgoing) resources for the year Net movement in funds for the year Fund balances brought forward as at 1 January Fund balances carried forward at 31 December	Unrestricted Funds 2024 £ 2023 £ 3,427 13,05 2 - 977 440 2,700 3,566 12,824 - 2,647 766 - 20,59 6 19,803 1,690 1,234 22,28 6 21,037 21,84 1 863 22,862 845 22,70 4 23,707 (418) (2,670) (418) (2,670) 45,75 2 48,422 45,33 4 45,752	Restricted Funds 2024 £ 2023 £ 19,26 3 - - - - - - - - - - - 19,26 3 - - - 19,26 3 - 7,944 - 3,023 - 7,944 3,023 11,31 9 (3,023 ) 11,31 9 (3,023 ) 20,64 4 23,667 31,96 3 20,644	Total Funds 2024 £ 2023 £ 22,690 13,052 - 977 440 2,700 3,566 12,824 - 2,647 766 - 39,859 19,803 1,690 1,234 41,549 21,037 29,785 863 25,885 845 39,648 26,730 10,901 (5,693) 10,907 (5,693) 66,396 72,089 77,297 66,396	Total Funds 2024 £ 2023 £ 22,690 13,052 - 977 440 2,700 3,566 12,824 - 2,647 766 - 39,859 19,803 1,690 1,234 41,549 21,037 29,785 863 25,885 845 39,648 26,730 10,901 (5,693) 10,907 (5,693) 66,396 72,089 77,297 66,396
				19,803 1,234
				21,037
				25,885 845
				26,730
				(5,693)
				(5,693) 72,089
				66,396

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BALANCE SHEET

as at 31 December 2024

Note Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 7 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Capital and reserves Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total capital and reserves	2024 £ £ 750 76,547 77,297 77,297 77,297 45,334 31,963 77,297	2023 £ £ 1,000 65,396 66,396 66,396 66,396 45,752 20,644 66,396	2023 £ £ 1,000 65,396 66,396 66,396 66,396 45,752 20,644 66,396
			66,396
			45,752 20,644
			66,396

For the year ending 31 December 2024, the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the presentation of accounts.

These abbreviated accounts were approved by the Board of Directors on 5 March 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Justin M Whitehorn Director Date 5 March 2025

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards and under the historical cost accounting rules.

Income

Income is accounted for on a receivable basis and is shown gross with the associated costs included in expenditure.

Expenditure

All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognized where there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay for expenditure.

Restricted funds

Part of these funds are held on behalf of Keep our Greenbelt Green (KOGG), an organisation campaigning to prevent the greenbelt around Coventry being used for housing. Another part of these funds are to be used to protect the countryside in South Warwickshire. The final part of restricted funds are for Hedgerow Heroes developing hedgerows in Warwickshire.

2. Interest receivable

Short term interest 3. Cost of operations Unrestricted funds Fees internal consultants Fees external consultants Donation to Barford Stop the Quarry Rent and utilities Newsletter cost and postage Fund raising expenses Telephone and broadband Insurance Office supplies Travel Other Restricted funds Fees external consultants Hedgerow expenses Donation to Barford Stop the Quarry	2024 £ 1,690 2024 £ 10,260 267 - 4,739 2,261 805 851 528 687 976 467 21,841 - 7,944 - 7,944	2023 £ 1,234
		2023 £ 10,060 680 500 3,655 1,601 2,164 1,906 255 634 567 840
		22,862
		2,523 - 500
		3,023

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

4. Governance costs

Annual General Meeting and Annual Report	2024 £ 863 863	2023 £ 845
		845

5. Taxation

On 8 May 2002 the Company agreed charitable status with HM Inspector of Taxes

6. Debtors

Prepayments Gift aid receivable	2024 £ 750 - 750	2023 £ 750 250
		1,000

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

CONTENTS

COMPANY INFORMATION

DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT

31 December 2024

Governing Document

Management and Direction

Objectives and Activities

DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ REPORT (continued)

31 December 2024

Objectives and Activities (continued)

Reserves Policy

Transactions and Financial Position

Directors and Trustees

Auditors

Independent Examiner

Approval

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ AND TRUSTEES’ RESPOSIBILITIES

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of the Campaign to Protect Rural England – Warwickshire

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and Examiner

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement

Independent Examiner’s Statement

THE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND - WARWICKSHIRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

for the year ended 31 December 2024

SUMMARY INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

BALANCE SHEET

as at 31 December 2024

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Accounting policies

Basis of accounting

Income

Expenditure

Restricted funds

2. Interest receivable

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)

4. Governance costs

5. Taxation

6. Debtors