## **THE CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND WILTSHIRE** (a company limited by guarantee) ## **FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28[TH] FEBRUARY 2026** Registered Company No: 07127110 & Registered Charity No: 1134677 P a g e | 1 The following persons served as Trustees of the Charity and as Directors of the Company during the year ended 28th February 2026: Anne Henshaw (Chair) Anne Henshaw (Chair) Appointed Jan 2010 Michael Hodges Appointed Jul 2018 Nicholas Stokes Appointed Sep 2021 Anthony Cohen (Honorary Treasurer) Resigned Aug 2025 Mary Gillmore Appointed Oct 2025 Phillippa Gray Appointed Mar 2024 Edward Marks (Honorary Treasurer) Appointed Oct 2025 Heidi Poole Appointed Oct 2025 Michael Hodges Nicholas Stokes Anthony Cohen (Honorary Treasurer) ## 7 Bell Yard , London, WC2A 2JR ## **Administration office** Gardeners Co�age, The Courtyard, Devizes, Wiltshire, SN10 1RW ## **Independent examiner** Phil Chow, Member of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy ## **Bankers** National Westminster Bank plc, 62 Fore Street, Trowbridge, Wiltshire, BA14 8EX Registered Charity No: 1134677 Registered Company No: 07127110 P a g e | 2 ## **Trustees’ Annual Report** For the Year Ended 28 February 2026 ## **1. Objectives and Activities** The Charity’s objective is to promote and protect the countryside of Wiltshire for the benefit of the public. The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The Charity achieves its objectives through: - Supporting local districts and community initiatives - Promoting environmental awareness and conservation - Organising and supporting events and campaigns aligned with its charitable aims ## **2. Achievements and Performance** During the year, the Charity continued to support its core activities and help local districts in pursuing its charitable objectives. The Charity maintained its involvement in key initiatives, including community engagement and environmental programmes. While income from events remains modest, these activities continue to contribute to the Charity’s public benefit objectives. A significant increase in income was achieved during the year, primarily from donations and legacies, resulting in a substantial surplus. ## **3. Financial Review** ## Financial Performance The Charity reported total income of £131,031 (2025: £23,959) and total expenditure of £34,280 (2025: £29,301), after taking account gains on investments of £10,582 (see notes on investments further down). This resulted in a net surplus of £107,333 (2025: £1,405 surplus). The increase in income is largely attributable to donations and legacies, some of which are non-recurring in nature. ## Reserves At the year end, total funds stood at £190,987 (2025: £83,654), comprising: - Unrestricted funds: £170,873 - Restricted funds: £20,114 Registered Charity No: 1134677 Registered Company No: 07127110 P a g e | 3 ## Investments The Charity holds investments valued at £83,824 (2025: £78,983). These investments generated net gains of £10,582 during the year and form an important part of the Charity’s long-term financial strategy. Financial Positon The Charity remains in a strong financial position, with: - - Low liabilities (£217) - Increased reserves ## **4. Reserves Policy** - Ensure continuity of operations - - Support future charitable activities The current level of reserves is considered adequate to support the Charity’s activities for the foreseeable future. However, Trustees recognise that the current surplus includes non-recurring income, and ongoing financial sustainability will require continued monitoring of income and expenditure. ## **5. Investment Policy** The Trustees’ policy is to invest most reserves in a diversified portfolio of investments to achieve: - Long-term capital growth - A sustainable income stream The investment portfolio is reviewed periodically to ensure it remains aligned with the Charity’s objectives and risk profile. ## **6. Structure, Governance and Management** The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The Trustees, who are also Directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the overall management and control of the Charity. Trustees are appointed and may retire in Registered Charity No: 1134677 Registered Company No: 07127110 P a g e | 4 accordance with the governing document. Day-to-day administration is supported by part-time staff, overseen by the Trustees. ## **7. Risk Management** The Trustees have considered the major risks to which the Charity is exposed and have implemented systems to mitigate these risks. Key risks include: - Dependence on variable income sources (e.g. donations and legacies) - Investment market fluctuations - Ongoing operating costs The Charity’s strong reserves position helps to mitigate these risks. ## **8. Plans for Future Periods** The Charity will continue to: - Support its core charitable activities - Strengthen relationships with local districts - - Seek to diversify and stabilise income sources The Trustees will also continue to review expenditure to ensure efficient use of resources. ## **9. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities** The Trustees (who are also directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. - Proper accounting records have been maintained - - Appropriate accounting policies have been applied consistently ## **10. Independent Examination** The accounts have been subject to an independent examination by a qualified examiner, who has - Proper accounting records have been maintained - No matters have arisen requiring attention Registered Charity No: 1134677 Registered Company No: 07127110 C3mpaiortio Protect 100111 ..,, .,.. YEAR5 ME Wiltshire 11. Approwdl Page15 Thls report vrds approved the Trustees and signed on their behaff. Signed: Chair of Trustees Date: 2026 Registered Company No." 07127110 Reglstered Charity No: 1134677 P a g e | 6 Registered Charity No: 1134677 Registered Company No: 07127110 P a g e | 7 Registered Charity No: 1134677 Registered Company No: 07127110 100 Campaiyn to Proiec- Pural England Wiltshiie YEARS Page 18 STATEMENT OF RNANaAL ACTMfES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28Th FEBRUARY 2026 Unrestricted Re5trirted Funds Funds Prior Year Funds Total Funds Income DonaUons and legacles Charltable activitles Investment Incon Total Income 0,462 2.583 1.890 124.935 126,258 2.583 2.190 131.031 7,181 14.994 1,784 23.959 Expendlture Raising fun(ts Charltable activltle5 Total Expendfture 739 30.416 31.155 383 2.742 3.125 1,122 33.158 2,176 27,125 29,301 Net operatlng Incomel(expendlture) 93.7*> Wi 96,751 15J42) Net galns/(Ios5es) on Investments 8,976 10,582 6,747 Net 4,5TI 107.333 1,405 Transfers between lunds Net movement In funds 102,756 45TI 107A33 IA05 Totsl funds brought 68,117 15.537 83,654 82,249 Total funds carrled forward 170 10.114 I￿,987 RegiSte￿d Company No: 07127110 Registered Charity No: 1134677 100 Campaign to Proiect Rural En9land Wiltshire YEARS STATEMENT OF rnANaAL Posm AS AT28Th FE8RlklRY2026 Pa£e19 iknrt*rkt•d Re#rkted Totsl Th15 Funds Funds Ytar Totsi Latt Investsrnr Total flxed a*ets 83,824 rrent asf4ts st￿ks 2¢)) Ca$h at bank and In haryl Totsl current •*•ts I￿.438 i(Q,698 217 217 217 Net ciirrert issrtsl(IlabNttlts) I￿.481 107.iKa Total ￿•ts I*￿rrent IhbHht•5 Totsl nrt •wts or lknbuldes 170,873 20.114 I￿,987 Fvndsol th• th•rlty: Restrlcted Fun Unrestrfcted fthlts Tot•1 fund$ 20.114 20.114 15,537 170.873 170.873 20.114 1gJ.987 The ¢orryarry was enutted to exery*ion fmm ofts CtyrP￿e9 Act 2(K6 reladre to small The tréTr*ets ha￿ rKrt re￿redtr* c