## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** **From** Period start date Period end date **01 April 2021 31 March 2022 To** ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru **Other names charity is known by** INCC **Registered charity number (if any)** 1180113 **Charity's principal address** Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru Science Centre National Botanic Gardens of Wales Llanarthne Carmarthenshire **Postcode** SA32 8HG ## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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**Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)** March **2012** **TAR** 1 **Name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)** **Type of adviser Name Address** ## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)** ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document Constitution - (eg. trust deed, constitution) CIO How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected and appointed by serving trustees Trustee selection methods - (eg. appointed by, elected by) ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant, about: - policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; - the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; - relationship with any related parties; - trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. March **2012** **TAR** 2 **Section C Objectives and activities** **Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document** **Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)** To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the natural environment of Wales in such ways as the trustees think fit and including by advocacy, carrying out research and publishing the useful results thereof and promoting biodiversity. To advance the education of the public in the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment of Wales by providing information and through raising awareness. and nature conservation action, and campaigning. **The Trustees of INCC are aware of their legal requirement under the Charities Act to have regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance (PB1, PB2 and PB3). Furthermore INCC Trustees have taken the guidance into account when making a decision to which the guidance is relevant.** We are promoting the benefit of the public the conservation protection and improvement of the natural environment of Wales in a number of ways, both practically on the ground and through the publication and distribution of the ecological magazine Natur Cymru, whose soul focus is nature and protection of wildlife and habitats in Wales as well as online and in person. Natur Cymru magazine is already well respected already by many in the conservation movement and the decision of its trustees to hand control of the magazine to INCC in Jan 21 was seen as a real opportunity by the charity to further the charitable objects of the organisation. The magazine has been an important outreach and advocacy tool for INCC already. With three editions published, it has continued its role as an important vehicle to share and promote information and evidence from across the sector in Wales. Over the past 12 months INCC has: - Delivered 12 educational talks - Worked with 40 volunteers - Worked with 31 landowners - Delivered 4 school/children’s group conservation activities - Delivered 28 volunteer events - Delivered 2 training days - Written 7 articles - Written 5 press releases - Given 5 radio interviews / segments - Given 3 TV interviews / segments We are advancing the education of the public in a number of projects for example the charity has worked closely with communities such as the volunteers on Llantrisant Common, where local people have been involved in the repopulation of the Common with the Marsh Fritillary butterfly. Staff at Pencoed College as well as people from all around the area learnt skills around biodiversity, habitat management and research skills. The involvement of the Botanic Garden of Wales in the project has allowed us to promote this work further. The release of the butterflies was aided by INCC volunteers, Pencoed College, members of Llantrisant Town Trust, local ecologists, and staff March **2012** **TAR** 3 from NRW. Our online presence is very active through our website, Twitter and Facebook for INCC and Natur Cymru attracting attention within the wider public. ## **Website visits April 2021 – March 2022** 4.6K visits with 16k views ## **INCC Twitter (April 2021 – March 2022)** - 167 tweets - 301,100 impressions - 465 new followers ## **INCC Facebook (April 2020 - 2021)** - 697 likes - 792 follows - 55 posts ## **Natur Cymru Magazine Twitter (April 2021 – March 2022)** - 139 tweets - 114,258 impressions - 294 new followers ## **Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include further statements, where relevant, about: - policy on grantmaking; - policy programme related investment; - contribution made by volunteers. March **2012** **TAR** 4 Section D Achievements and performance **Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year** Despite the difficulties and uncertainties posed by the pandemic over the past 12 months, INCC has been able to make a great deal of progress toward several of its core projects and activities. Most notable achievements have been the continued success of _Natur Cymru_ and the ongoing support and positive feedback that it enjoys. In September, marsh fritillary caterpillars were returned to Llantrisant Common for the first time in over 20 years. We have many more years to go, but it has been the best possible start to our population reinforcement project. Challenging environmental decision makers to do more for wildlife and nature conservation in Wales is at the heart of what we do. Our campaigns have been very well received, resulting in positive public reaction and good outcomes for wildlife. Three core campaigns have been - NRW’s Biodiversity Remit - Petition - Right Tree in the Right Place - Fair Pay for Fair Work We have also been involved in a variety of on the ground projects which have engaged a wide ranging audience from many backgrounds. For example the Dyffryn Tywi Project which in conjunction with the National Botanic Garden of Wales has been very successful in terms of increasing awareness, restoration and management of local wildflower meadows in the area. In the Amman Valley landscape project one of the lovely successes has been being able to buy moth traps for volunteers to use and gain a wealth of knowledge through direct experience, this is one tiny aspect of this project which has seen hundreds of nest boxes made and installed, otter holts created and much more all increasing the knowledge and engagement of local people. March **2012** **TAR** 5 ## **Section E Financial review** **Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves** It is INCC policy to retain financial reserves totalling 6 months staff costs, plus adequate funds for production of 1 issue of Natur Cymru magazine. These reserves are held so that INCC has the means with which to deliver on grant and supporter promises in the event of a planned closure. ## **Details of any funds materially in deficit** ## **Further financial review details (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional information, where relevant about: - the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising); - how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; - investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. ## **Section F Other optional information** ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s) Full name(s)** Carys Solman **Position (eg Secretary,** Treasurer **Chair, etc) Date** March **2012** **TAR** 6 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Initiative for Natur¥t ConseNatioii Lymru Receipts and pa ments accounts CC16a For th• yrbod from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrnstrl¢tod fund$ to th• A￿t￿tt•d funds Endowment funds Total funds L•¥t y•ar to the ne•mt£ to th• n••￿tE to nMrn•t £ to th• Schamb & NC Ma Donat￿nS 1.549 1$,14S 2S.515 4.479 412 Gr•nts 31,849 480 395 Sub ARJ 45.323 86.1J4 I•￿ tabl•l. Sub totsl Total rK•lpts 5.343 68,134 9.478 7,794 32.142 22.842 22,501 4406 2,500 4,765 Sub total 4914 31642 55186 *028 A4 Awt and 1n¥￿trn•nt ureh•M, • t•bl• Sub total 22.914 54596 38.028 Not of rn¢•lpts/(p•ym•nts) AS Trnn$f•rn l)•tw•on lund• A6 Ca•h funds last year ènd Cash funds th1$ ye•r ond 22,379 27.299 4,920 28,106 19.897 42.Z18 34,870 7.571 54.767 49.847 20,861 54,767 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 1012022 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestrlctè funds to n￿re#l£ ReJtricted fund# to n•arnJt £ Endowment lund* to n•ar•Bt£ Categorl•8 Details 81 Cash fund$ Restricted Funds 7,571 Furxl6 20.410 21,868 Total cash funds 42,276 7,S71 a￿6}1 O OK Restrlcted funds to n••rg•t£ OK Endowment funds to £ Unrnstrleted funds tr* e Detall8 Fund to whl¢h aba•t b•lo rr•ntvilu• DotaS C￿lI0p￿0n4I1 Fund to whSch b•lo Awds fuAI Co•tloWon•ll Curr•ntv•lu8 Dstsll$ Polytunntrl 84 AB#•ts r•talned for tho ¢harlty's own u8• 1 L4ptQP An($ Soth*¥r• WiiotbDO Fund to whlth Arnount du• onal WhoTh duo onal D•tall• B6 Llabllltl•s S¥Jned by on8 or truslges on behaw of all the tnJstea$ Slgnglure Dale of roval Print Name $ Solman Elr£abeth chadv￿ck 1010612022 101c6r2022 CCXX P2 accounts ISSI Cfj110r2022 CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ￿40 WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Rèport Report to th• trust•MI membor4 of CliaTil/ Nai) Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru On a¢¢ounts for th• year endod 31 March 2022 Charlty no (If any) Set out on pagos l ￿port to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charlty (Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3110312022. Responsibilitl•s and basis ol 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 (Ihe Ao#'). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in ¢arying out my examination, I have foll0v￿ all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent •xamlnerfs statsment I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have ¢ome to my attention in connedion with the examination which give$ me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charitie$ Act. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the fomi 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 fairf view whi¢h is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no ¢on¢ems and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. P18as8 d818t8 th8 words in th8 brackets if they do not apply. Slgn•d: Date: Lv*i Name: PETER EVANS LEA Rolevant prohs$lonal qualfflcatlon(s) or body (If any): ICAEW Address: Linden House, Monk Street. Abergavenny, NP7 5NF IER Oct 2018 Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Glvo hero brtèf détalls of any ltsms that the oxaminerwlsh8$ to disclose. IER Oct 2018