2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/01/2024 Period start date To 31/12/2024 Period end date Charity name: Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve

Charity registration number: 1125221

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	1. to promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve (PPNR) by promoting biological diversity. 2. to advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection, and improvement of the physical and natural environment.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17, 1.18 and 1.19	FPPNR is involved in a range of activities which further its objectives. The activities can be broadly classified as: •enhancement of habitat and creation of new habitat for wildlife through funding and volunteer action •action to achieve expansion of PPNR •engagement with planning issues which have the potential to impact on PPNR •support for wildlife monitoring on PPNR by volunteers •enhancement of visitor facilities through funding and volunteer action •running public events and promoting PPNR and its wildlife •enhancement of the ‘visitor experience’ through support for the Visitor Centre Volunteers Scheme and running the Group Visit programme •support for informal and formal educational activities •provision of information about PPNR through publications and the PPNR’s website FPPNR engaged in all of these activities during 2024 and this would not have been possible without the support of the membership of FPPNR, the active volunteers (ca.110 in 2024) and FPPNR’s many other supporters.

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit, “Charities and Public Benefit”. The guidance was considered in determining and planning the activities noted above, at BoT meetings and at meetings of the Management Groups. FPPNR delivers this public benefit through the range of activities noted above. PPNR is open to everyone at all times, so each visitor benefits from the activities of FPPNR to improve the range and quantity of wildlife which visitors might see during their time on PPNR. Equally relevant to this goal are efforts to expand PPNR and support of wildlife monitoring. Likewise, work to achieve a favourable ‘visitor experience’, the availability of appropriate and welcoming visitor facilities and a range of events to enable the public to better enjoy PPNR’s wildlife are of direct benefit to the visiting public. An important measure of the extent of the public benefit deriving from FPPNR’s activities is the number of visitors to PPNR. The total number of visits in 2024 is estimated to be in excess of 120,000. Good access for those with mobility problems is a feature of PPNR, with a high proportion of the nature trails being accessible using mobility aids.

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Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Funds raised by FPPNR are invested into PPNR to achieve the purposes of the charity in the form of grants to the managing agency.
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	About 110 active volunteers supported PPNR and its managing agency, Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) CS, donating time equivalent to around four full time workers. FPPNR helps to recruit volunteers and supports their activities through provision of materials, information, advice and encouragement, and organisational services. Volunteer activities range through staffing the Visitor Centre, provisioning the Visitor Centre, habitat management, improvement of visitor facilities, organising and running events, leading guided walks, publicity and

		promotion, administration, advocacy, planning and wildlife monitoring.
Other		Contributions from members and supporters Without the support of its members and the enthusiasm and energy of its volunteers, FPPNR would not be able to achieve its aims. Membership of the charity was 1866 on 1st January 2024, and 1768 on 31stDecember 2024. Income from membership fees for 2024 was £14008. Members receive a newsletter; four editions of which were published in 2024.

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	Habitat enhancement FPPNR ran 32 volunteer work parties on Sundays and Thursdays during 2024. Habitat management was carried out on PPNR and in Little Paxton Quarry. The main activities undertaken by volunteers were generating habitat for the summer migrant birds, maintaining survey routes, installation of kingfisher nest boxes, management of bird ringing net runs, specialist habitat management for Grizzled Skipper butterfly, maintaining areas of rough grassland and cutting specialist areas for invertebrate habitat. Some of this work is visible from the footpaths through the site and can be appreciated by the public. FPPNR is grateful to Aggregate Industries (AI), operators of Little Paxton Quarry, for their support and to HDC CS for staff involvement and equipment. FPPNR continued to work with AI to enhance the quality of the wildlife habitat which has been created within the company’s quarry. These areas will be part of the planned extension to PPNR (see below).

Action to achieve expansion of PPNR In October 2007, agreements were signed between AI, landowners, Cambridgeshire County Council and HDC for a phased extension to PPNR increasing the size of PPNR by 3.7 times to ca. 700 acres. FPPNR had played a central role in achieving this outcome, being involved with planning, advocacy, negotiations, and provision of habitat management expertise throughout the development period. During 2024, FPPNR continued to work in partnership with AI and HDC (as the future managing agency for the extension to PPNR) to enhance habitat in those parts of the quarry which will become part of PPNR in the near future (as described above). The planned extension to PPNR was delayed as quarrying activities were suspended for a number of years. The quarry reopened in January 2016 and extraction commenced in April 2016. FPPNR have held regular meetings with AI and were involved in producing an updated environmental management plan for the quarry. The first phases of the extension were expected to be incorporated into PPNR in 2019, unfortunately this was not achieved due to delays with the completion of the necessary legal formalities, although the contractors appointed by AI commenced restoration works in April 2019. The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in further delays. The first phases are now expected to be incorporated into PPNR in 2025 with full completion by 2029. Future management of PPNR FPPNR started a dialogue in 2013 with HDC, as managing agency for PPNR, to consider the long-term future of PPNR. This was prompted by the fast-changing funding situation for local authorities. HDC appointed consultants in 2018 to produce a report on investment options for the future of PPNR. Actions from this report are ongoing and a restructuring within the council affecting PPNR is due to be implemented in 2025. During 2024 FPPNR continued to work with AI, HDC and the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, and Northamptonshire (WTBCN) to implement the management plan for the extended PPNR covering the period 2017-2027.

Support for wildlife monitoring FPPNR organised the annual Breeding Bird Survey (in its 26[th] year and involving 30+ volunteers). The survey is designed to monitor breeding bird success and thus inform habitat management. Analysis and reporting of the results were carried out by a FPPNR volunteer. The FPPNR Wildlife Survey Group continued to gather data on a wide range of Taxa at PPNR during 2024 recording species at sites throughout PPNR. Specialist surveys for Fungi, Dragonflies, Butterflies, Bats, small mammals using traps and large mammals using trail cameras. These results are routinely made available to those planning habitat management on PPNR and in AI’s quarry and to the iRecord data recording system. FPPNR again supported British Trust for Ornithology volunteer bird ringers in their operation of a ‘Constant Effort Site’ on PPNR by habitat management in the ringing area. The results of these studies are of direct use in planning habitat management on PPNR and are of key importance in national estimates of the abundance and breeding success of small passerines. The national Wetland Bird Survey (WeBS) has been carried out by a team of volunteers at PPNR for several decades, giving a long-running and useful data set. FPPNR supports the survey by recruiting volunteers and facilitating site visits. These activities enabled FPPNR to produce a report for 2024 on the bird and wildlife of PPNR which is available on the PPNR website. During 2024 a number of projects were financed by the Friends including • Installation of new storage container £3,240 • Purchase of water quality measuring equipment £3,042 • Purchase of a pontoon £10,795. Enhancement of visitor facilities Some of the major expenditure projects from 2023 continued into 2024 without significant further funding. The other significant funding was £11,000 to upgrade the pedestrian path from the

Moorings Meadow to the boundary of the
Reserve.
Other items of expenditure included:
• FPPNR rents three moorings on the
River Great Ouse from HDC, for the
exclusive use of visitors to PPNR as
a ‘River Viewpoint’ (£1.4k in 2022).
• The network of benches scattered
along PPNR’s nature trails was
maintained.
• Bird feeders at the Visitor Centre
and at a bird hide on PPNR are
maintained by FPPNR, at an
estimated cost of £400 pa.
Funding of apprenticeship
In 2022, the trustees agreed to fund a 30-
month, level 4 Countryside Ranger
apprenticeship, managed by
Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC).
The cost to the charity over the full period
was to be approximately £50,000. The first
apprenticeship started on 1stJanuary 2023
but in 2024 the apprentice was appointed
to a permanent ranger’s post by HDC and
the apprenticeship ended. The trustees
agreed to fund another apprenticeship
commencing in 2025.
The apprentice is based on the Reserve
and contributes to all aspects of its
management, including staffing the visitor
centre, practical habitat conservation and
wildlife record-keeping. The trustees are
actively engaged in monitoring the work of
the apprentice.
Running public events and promoting
PPNR and its wildlife
FPPNR ran a range of events in 2024.
These included monthly guided walks, talks
on a range of wildlife topics and wildlife
watching events. All were open to the
public.
In July 2024 we organised a Dragonfly and
Butterfly Day, with guided walks, and
featuring an activity stand run by a
representative of the British Dragonfly
Society.
Enhancement of the ‘visitor experience’
FPPNR supports the volunteers in their role
of keeping the Visitor Centre open and
providing a friendly and informative
welcome to visitors. Following the Covid-
enforced closure of the Visitor Centre in

2020 and 2021, we took the opportunity to reorganise the Centre to improve the visitor experience. FPPNR provide refreshments and the opportunity for visitors to purchase a limited selection of conservation-related goods ( e.g. bird seed and feeders, wildlife identification guides, nest boxes, etc.). Their main role, however, is to make visits to PPNR as enjoyable as possible through friendly interaction and sharing their knowledge of PPNR and its wildlife. Support from FPPNR is provided through volunteer contributions to the administration of the Visitor Centre Volunteers Scheme, funding improvements to the Visitor Centre, provision of free hot drinks to volunteers on duty and special events for participants in the Scheme. FPPNR facilitates visits by organised groups to PPNR. Group visits are booked to ensure they can be accommodated, Visitor Centre facilities and parking are guaranteed, and a leader is offered for a guided walk. Participants are invited to give a small donation in return for this service. Support for informal and formal educational activities PPNR’s Environmental Education Centre (EEC), run by the WTBCN, is used for both formal and informal education for a wide range of age groups. Around 4,000 participants use the Centre each year, including classes from many schools in the local area, and public ‘drop-in’ sessions during the school holidays. The Trust’s “Little Bugs Club” for pre-school children, Wildlife Watch Group for children of ages from ca. 5 years to 11 years and “Greenwatch” group for teenagers are important contributions to wildlife education. Although not directly involved in the work with children, FPPNR continues to support this project because it makes a substantial contribution to delivering objective 2 for the Charity. Cooperation is ensured by the WTBCN’s EEC Manager being a member of the FPPNR’s Events Team and Members and Visitors Group. Provision of information about PPNR FPPNR’s website, www.paxton-pits.org.uk, is designed and maintained by one of our trustees. The site aims to report developments, provide a resource for information about PPNR, its history and future plans, and to keep visitors to the site

up to date with latest wildlife sightings. PPNR is listed on Trip Advisor as the number one attraction in the St Neots area. A monthly MailChimp 'What's Around' is sent to members. FPPNR and the Rangers attempt to keep PPNR and the activities on offer in the public eye through regular reporting to the local media.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41
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Financial Review

Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	During 2024 the charity had a surplus of £16641. The charity remains in a strong financial position to achieve its purposes and to meet future challenges.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	Purpose The purpose of this policy is to explain why FPPNR holds Financial Reserves and so demonstrate that the Charity’s finances are managed in a responsible way to allow for planned and unplanned funding requirements. It is written against the background that Charity Law requires any income received by a charity to be spent within a reasonable period of receipt. Trustees must, therefore, be able to justify the holding of income as Reserves. Definition Financial Reserves are those parts of a charity's unrestricted funds which are freely available to be spent on any of the charity's purposes. Policy FPPNR has elected to divide its Financial Reserves into two elements: • accumulated over time to pay for planned major projects which cannot be funded from a single year’s income. • set aside to cover unexpected and unplanned events. FPPNR has an overriding Financial Policy not to make any financial commitment for which it does not have sufficient funds. Planned Projects. PPNR is being developed under a rolling management plan which includes periodic, major projects to restore gravel workings to a condition suitable for both wildlife and public access. These projects cannot be funded from any single year’s income and thus money is set aside year on year. The size of the Financial Reserve will be calculated on the basis of expected income and the planned date for the particular project. It will be reviewed regularly and, in any event, not less than once per year. Where possible these Financial Reserves will be placed in risk-free, short-term, interest-earning bank accounts. The

		reason(s) for, and size of, this Financial Reserve will be explained at every AGM. Unexpected and Unplanned Events. It is prudent financial management to allow for unforeseen emergencies or other unexpected needs for funds. Examples include: an unexpected large repair bill, an urgent, unanticipated project or a situation when funds might be needed to give the Trustees time to take action if income falls markedly below expectations. This Financial Reserve has been set at £10,000 to be held in an instant access bank account. This sum is reviewed annually and the reason for, and size of, this Financial Reserve will be explained at every AGM. Implementation of the Policy The Treasurer will normally provide Trustees with a monthly report of income and expenditure, a list of all planned financial commitments and an assessment of the net income against expectations. The report will show current balances and calculate the funds available for planned future projects. The Board of Trustees will formally review the financial position at each of its meetings. Policy Review This policy will be reviewed annually, prior to the AGM.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	£253456
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	N/A
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	None
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	None

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Receipts and payments Income available for application to FPPNR’s charitable objects arises from four main sources: membership subscriptions, donations, events, and sales of goods. In 2024, these sources generated £14008 (subscriptions), £9095 (donations), and £36156 (surplus on refreshments and sales). We also received £280 in bequests. The Kingfisher Lottery Club, launched during 2013, generated a net income of £2600 in 2024. Expenditure on FPPNR’s charitable objects totalled £12988 in 2024. Funding of the

		apprenticeship (see above) cost £18326. Servicing the membership, stationery, printing, insurance, etc., amounted to £10258, although much of this expenditure underpinned delivery of the charitable objects. After allowance for expenditure on refreshments and sales, funds applied to the charitable objects and administration costs, a surplus of £16641 resulted.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Risk management Throughout its 27 years of operation, FPPNR has developed policies and procedures which have enabled it to further its objectives while minimising risks to the organisation’s finances and reputation. A central principle has been to only undertake activities/projects in pursuit of FPPNR’s objectives which could be comfortably funded from the current funds available in the FPPNR bank accounts. This, together with the relatively simple (and low risk) operations of the organisation, has enabled FPPNR to steadily expand its activities and reputation in the community. This approach was continued throughout 2024. Income was mainly derived from four sources: membership subscriptions, donations, and sales of goods compatible with the primary purpose of FPPNR. No staff were employed, and the owned property was minimal – mainly tools for habitat management and some items of shop equipment and stock. A formal Risk Assessment covering Compliance, Law and Regulation; Funds; Property; Liability and Reputation was adopted in January 2013 and is reviewed annually.
Other		ManagementFPPNR’s finances are managed directly by the BoT. The Treasurer reports on the current financial position at each of the BoT meetings. The Treasurer is authorised to pay costs incurred through the routine and recurring activities of FPPNR (_e.g._refreshments, bird seed and other sales goods, postage, stationery, fees for visiting speakers, events, etc.). All non-routine expenditure was sanctioned by the BoT and funds for larger projects

were considered on the basis of written proposals. All cheques were signed by two of six authorised signatories. Independently examined accounts for 2024 were adopted at the AGM on 12[th] March 2025.

Structure, Governance and Management

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Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve (FPPNR) was formed through adoption of a Constitution at its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 9th May 1995. Substantial amendments to the Constitution were adopted at its 12th AGM on 23rd February 2007, prior to FPPNR becoming a charity registered in England and Wales on 28th July 2008.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO)	Para 1.25	FPPNR is an Association consisting of 1768 members (as of 31st December 2024)
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees, including the Officers (Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer), are elected annually at the AGM (March). The Managing Agency for Paxton Pits Nature Reserve (PPNR),_i.e._Huntingdonshire District Council (HDC) have the right to appoint one trustee, but this position has been vacant since September 2023. There can be no fewer than three Trustees and no more than 14 Trustees (including the Officers). If the number of Trustees is less than 14, the Trustees may also appoint any person who is willing to act as a Trustee. All Trustees (including Officers) must retire at the next AGM after his or her appointment but shall be eligible for re- election at that AGM.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Trustee Induction and Training New Trustees are provided with a selection of Charity Commission guidance and information literature and are engaged in wide ranging discussions with the Chairman of the Trustees and other Trustees. The purpose of these discussions is to enable new Trustees to explore the breadth of activity of FPPNR and to better understand the role expected of them. Most Trustees are members of at least one of the two Management Groups, and this enhances their knowledge of the organisation. Nine of the Trustees who had served during 2023 were re-elected at the AGM in 2024. Trustees – voluntary role All Trustees give their time voluntarily and received no remuneration or other benefits during 2024.

The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Organisation The Board of Trustees (BoT) is required to meet at least quarterly; Five meetings were held in 2024. The BoT is supported by two Management Groups, the Members and Visitors Group (MVG) and the Conservation and Volunteers Group (CVG). The Management Groups are chaired by Trustees or non-Trustee members of FPPNR and are composed of Trustees and members of FPPNR with particular expertise or experience. In accordance with Clause 29 of the Constitution, the BoT has approved Rules which, together with additional protocols/guidance, set out the responsibilities and procedures for the BoT and the Management Groups. It follows from Clause 29 (5) that the Rules made by the BoT only concern matters which are additional to, or derived from, those governed by the Constitution. Each Management Group has clearly defined responsibilities for progressing particular areas of FPPNR’s activities. The BoT receives reports and recommendations from the Management Groups at each of its meetings, determines policies and has responsibility for the good governance of the charity and ensuring that all FPPNR activities are compatible with its charitable objectives. In its role as voluntary support group for PPNR, FPPNR sets a high priority on maintenance of good communications between Trustees/ Management Group members and volunteers on the one hand, and HDC Countryside Services (HDC CS) staff on the other. This is facilitated through appointment of one of the Trustees by HDC CS and by the almost daily contact between some Trustees and HDC CS staff.
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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve
Other name the charity uses	FPPNR
Registered charity number	1125221
Charity’s principal address	Paxton Pits Nature Reserve Visitor Centre High Street Little Paxton St Neots PE19 6ET

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20	Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year	Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
	Martin Runchman			Members at AGM
	Mike Thomas			Members at AGM
	David Wilson			Members at AGM
	Sophie Baker			Members at AGM
	Alison Barwell (formerlyInwood)			Members at AGM
	Mike Anderson- Brown	Chairman		Members at AGM
	Ian Crosby	Secretary		Members at AGM
	Neal Parkin			Members at AGM
	Rita Brooke	Treasurer		Members at AGM
	Sian Therese		Resigned 13/03/2024	Members at AGM
	Maxine Biggs		Appointed 14/04/2024	Members at AGM
	Carina McKee (formerlyWatson)		Appointed 14/04/2024	Members at AGM
	Jane Woodhead		Appointed 14/04/2024	Members at AGM
	Stephen Matthews		Appointed 14/04/2024	Members at AGM

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) {Le ~~Pa~~ Ian Crosby Full name(s) Michael Anderson-Brown ~~ee~~ Position (eg Secretary, Chair Secretary Chair, etc) ~~t~—“OOOOOSSCSCS CT~~ Date 22/10/2025 ~~|~~

I CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reservg Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from 0110112024 3111212024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year to the nearnst to the nearest £ to ¢he nearest £ to thè nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Recel ts VC & Bird Food Sales Donatlolls & Gift Aid Bequests Lottery Membership Membership Fees Banks Interest 56,285 0.563 280 4,Y90 14,008 4,375 S6,285 8,563 280 4,790 14,008 4,375 53,076 16,627 110 4,910 14,184 3,828 Sub total (Gross income for AR) A2 Asset an (see table). 88,301 88,301 92,736 Investment sales, Total receipts A3Pa ments Lottery Pnzes Aclrnin & Computings Convserwation & Projects VC Card SeNices StatiorEery Printing & Post Banking & Insurance Visitor Centre Purchases Apprentice Visitr)r Centre Enhancements 2,19 2,801 12,988 2,037 4,478 942 20,138 16,660 7,769 70,003 2,190 2.B01 12,988 2.037 4.478 942 20,138 16,660 7,769 70,003 1,875 2,919 87,887 1,66S 7,873 918 23,905 20.012 5,311 152,364 Sub total A4 Asset and investment urchases see Sub total 70,003 70,003 152,364 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 18,298 18,298 59.628 233,303 251.601 233,303 251,601 292,931 233.303 CCXX R1 aco)unts ISSI 2310912025

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nèarnst £ Endowment funds to nearest £ B1 Cash funds Cash at Bank 251,505 Stock Till & Petty Cash 2.164 Total cash funds 253,669 logree balanrxs wlh recelpts 8nd psyments accountl811 Unrestricted funds to neare8t £ Restricted funds to noarost £ Endowment funds to nèar•st £ Jetai Is Fund to which assèt bélon Cosi loptionall Current valu• tional Details B3 Investment assets Fund to whlch asset belon tiotd,Is Cost loptionall Cvttent valuè tlonal B4 Assets retain8d for the charity's own use Fund to which rèlatès Amount due lional When due tional Details B5 Liabilities Other Acctsunts Paysbl Various 2,068 Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the Iruslees Signature Date of roval Print Name Neal Parkin 2110812025 Michael Anderson-Brown 2110812025 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 2310912025

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts séction A,,. Independent Examiner's Report: Report to the trustees Friends of Paxton Pits Nature Reserve On accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024 Charity no (if any) 1125221 Set out on pages 1 and 2 of Form CC16a I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ( the Trust") for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under sectÉon 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connectÈon with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records" or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: ZQ25 Name: David Stephen Jones FCA Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any): Fellow of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Address: 6 Murrell Close, St Neots, Cambridgeshire, PE19 1 LN IER Oct 2018