## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period**
**From 1[st] April 2023 Period start date To 31[st] March 2024 Period end date**
**Charity name: Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru**
## **Charity registration number: 1180113**
## **Objectives and Activities**
||SORP reference||
|---|---|---|
|Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|_a) The advancement of the conservation,_
_protection and improvement of the natural_
_environment of Wales for the public benefit,_
_through advocacy, carrying out research and_
_promoting biodiversity._
_b) To promote the conservation protection_
_and improvement of the physical and natural_
_environment._
_c) 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._|
|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 and
1.19|Over the past 12 months (April 2023 – March
2024) INCC has:
● Secured its first Nature Reserve –
Llwyndewi Farm Nature Reserve,
covering almost 60ha of meadow, marsh,
woodland, scree and scrub habitat.
● Delivered 20 educational talks to
numerous groups and organisations
about nature conservation and the work
of INCC.
● Worked with over 50 volunteers – taking
part in practical habitat management for
a range of species and habitats.
● Worked with 30 different landowners -
These range from species specific
conservation on private
farmland/woodland, to managing whole
farm habitat restorations. This includes|
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work on farmland birds, particularly
Yellowhammer in the Vale of Glamorgan.
● Delivered 9 school / children’s group
conservation activities - including
hedgehog box making sessions, house
martin conservation and Marsh Fritillary.
● Delivered 20 volunteer events – mainly
focused on our landscape restoration
work around the Amman Valley
(Carmarthenshire), and our Marsh
Fritillary reinforcement (Llantrisant).
Other major volunteer events involve
working closely with Bridgend College
students at our farm restoration project,
Cefn Garthenor (Ceredigion).
● Delivered 2 training days – For Water vole
and Marsh Fritillary conservation.
● Written 6 informative articles – for various
media, and covering topics such as
nature reserves, House Martins and
Yellowhammer.
● Written 3 press release to help inform
supporters of the work of INCC and our
conservation projects.
● Given 2 radio interviews / segments
● Given 2 TV interview / segment
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The Trustees of INCC are aware of their legal
whether the trustees have requirement under the Charities Act to have
had regard to the guidance regard to the commission’s public benefit
issued by the Charity
Guidance (PB1, PB2 and PB3). Furthermore INCC
Commission on public
Trustees have taken the guidance into account
benefit
when making a decision to which the guidance is
relevant.
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference N/A Para 1.38 Policy on grant making N/A Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment
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INCC worked with over 50 volunteers –
Para 1.38 taking part in practical habitat
Contribution made by
management for a range of species and
volunteers
habitats.
INCC delivered 20 volunteer events –
mainly focused on our landscape
restoration work around the Amman
Valley (Carmarthenshire), and our Marsh
Fritillary reinforcement (Llantrisant).
Other major volunteer events involve
working closely with Bridgend College
students at our farm restoration project,
Cefn Garthenor (Ceredigion).
Other
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## **Achievements and Performance**
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SORP reference
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|**Achievements and Performance**|**Achievements and Performance**|**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|**Key Achievements**
Securing the first nature reserve
●
INCC secured its first nature reserve, inviting
groups and volunteers to help with its
management.
Marsh Fritillary project
●
Continued success in the Marsh Fritillary
population restoration project, with nearly
100 larval webs counted in 2023.
●
Ongoing releases of caterpillars to reinforce
the population at Llantrisant Common with
many being observed by community
members in the spring of 2024.
Developing the investigative journalism project
●
Scoping of a unique investigative project to
challenge environmental decision-makers
and deliver effective campaigns.|
|SSSI management in south Wales|SSSI management in south Wales|
|---|---|
|●|Legal pressure on Natural Resources Wales|
||(NRW) to manage a neglected grassland SSSI,|
||resulting in increased efforts to engage with|
||the land manager.|
|Water Vole reintroduction||
|●|Partnership project to reintroduce Water|
||Voles to the River Thaw, with efforts to|
||control non-native American Mink and|
||improve habitat.|
|Habitat restoration projects||
|●|Various habitat restoration projects,|
||including planting Devil’s-bit Scabious and|
||creating arable margins to support species|
||like Yellowhammer and Brown Hare.|
|Community engagement||
|●|Involvement of local communities and|
||volunteers in conservation projects,|
||including school children and local residents.|
|Public engagement and education||
|●|Delivered 20 educational talks, 20|
||volunteer events, and 9 school|
||conservation activities.|
|●|Published articles and contributed to|
||British Wildlife magazine.|
|Nature reserve management||
|●|Management of the new nature reserve,|
||including reinstating traditional cattle grazing|
||to improve habitat.|
|Support and funding|
|---|
|●
Continued support from donors, volunteers,|
|and organisations like The Waterloo|
|Foundation, Garfield Weston Foundation,|
|and the National Lottery Community Fund.|
|**Public Benefit**|
|•
Biodiversity conservation: INCC's|
|projects directly contribute to the conservation|
|and restoration of species and habitats, ensuring|
|a richer and more diverse natural environment|
|for future generations.|
|•
Community involvement: By engaging|
|local communities in conservation activities,|
|INCC fosters a culture of environmental|
|stewardship and enhances public understanding|
|of ecological issues.|
|•
Educational outreach: Through talks,|
|publications, and school programs, INCC|
|educates the public about the importance of|
|nature conservation, inspiring more people to|
|take action for wildlife.|
|•
Advocacy and legal action: INCC's|
|advocacy work, including legal challenges,|
|ensures that environmental laws are upheld and|
|that wildlife receives the protection it needs.|
|•
Sustainable practices: INCC promotes|
|sustainable land management practices that|
|benefit both wildlife and local communities,|
|demonstrating how conservation and|
|agriculture can coexist.|
|_These achievements highlight INCC's_|
|_commitment to wildlife conservation,_|
|_community involvement, and effective advocacy_|
|_for environmental protection in Wales._|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Para 1.41
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Achievements against
objectives set
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives Para 1.41
set
Investment performance Para 1.41
against objectives
Other
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## **Financial Review**
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 At the end of the period INCC had cash
financial position at the end assets totalling £72,335, of which £33,997
of the period was restricted grants and donations, and
£38,338 was unrestricted funds and
reserves (£27,890).
Total income for the period was £95,337, of
which £52,776 was from restricted grants
and donations, £24,825 Natur Cymru
magazine and INCC supporter scheme
income, £14,540 from consultancy services,
and £2,958 from unrestricted donations.
Total spending during the reporting period
was £73,328 of which £32,435 was
restricted grant expenditure, £20,270 was
Natur Cymru and Supporter Scheme
running costs, £15,426 was core costs and
project delivery e.g. staff costs, and £5,197
was consultancy services expenditure.
NC is in a secure financial position, with
income from restricted grant funding up
approximately 50% on the previous financial
year, and with unrestricted income to
support additional charitable activities not
covered by grant funding. INCC’s reserves
and increased income has allowed the
delivery team to grow this year.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 It is INCC policy to retain financial reserves
policy for holding reserves totalling 6 months staff, Natur Cymru and
stating why they are held supporter scheme costs.
These reserves are held so that INCC has
the means with which to deliver on grant,
subscription, and supporter scheme
promises in the event of a planned closure.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £27,890
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 NA
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 None
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 None
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Para 1.46
|Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|||
|---|---|---|
|A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46||
|Other|||
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|Description of charity’s
trusts:|||
|---|---|---|
|Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution|
|How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|CIO|
|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|Current Chair, Secretary and Treasurer self-
appointed. New trustees appointed by
current board of trustees.|
## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51||
|The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51||
|Relationship with any related
parties|Para 1.51||
|Other|||
## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru
Other name the charity uses
Registered charity number 1180113
Charity’s principal address Science Centre, c/o National Botanic Garden of Wales
Llanarthne,
Carmarthenshire
SA32 8HG
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## **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body)
Trustee name Office (if any)
year entitled to appoint trustee (if any)
Elizabeth Chair
1
Chadwick
2 Lyndsey Maiden Secretary
3 Carys Solman Treasurer
Julian Jones
4
Dr Robert John
5
Thomas
6
7
Daniel Gruffydd Chair 30.08.23
8
Jenkins-Jones
Michael Paul 30.08.23
9
Shewring
Dr James Oliver 30.08.23
10
Vafidis
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
## **Director name**
## **N/A**
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
**Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year N/A**
## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others**
Description of the assets None held in this capacity
Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/A safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
## **Additional information (optional)**
## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
**Type of Name Address adviser**
## **Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)**
Robert Jones Parry
## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
**NA**
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**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** 28.01.25
||**Charity Name**
**Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru (INCC)**|**Charity Name**
**Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru (INCC)**|**Charity Name**
**Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru (INCC)**|**Charity Name**
**Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru (INCC)**|**Charity Name**
**Initiative for Nature Conservation Cymru (INCC)**|**1180113**|**1180113**|**CC16a**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||**For the period**
**from**||Period start date
01.04.23||**To**|Period end date
31.03.24|||
||||||||||
|**Section A Receipts and payments**|||||||||
|**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest**
**£**||**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**||**Endowment**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**|**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**||**Last year**
**to the nearest £**|
|Supporter Scheme & Natur Cymru|**24,825**||**-**||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**24,825**||**21,672**|
|Donations|**2,958**||**1,679**|||**4,637**||**10,979**|
|Services|**14,540**||**-**|||**14,540**||**12,951**|
||**-**||**-**|||**-**||**-**|
|Grants|**-**||**51,097**|||**51,097**||**33,000**|
|Other|**238**||**-**|||**238**||**67**|
||**-**||**-**|||**-**||**-**|
||**-**||**-**|||**-**||**-**|
|**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_
_AR)_|**42,561**||**52,776**||**-**|**95,337**||**78,669**|
||||||||||
|**A2 Asset and investment sales,**
**(see table).**|||||||||
||**-**||||**-**
**-**
**-**|**-**|||
||**-**|||||**-**||**-**|
|**_Sub total_**|**-**|||||**-**||**-**|
|**_Total receipts_**
**A3 Payments**|||||||||
||||||**-**|**95,337**||**78,669**|
||||||||||
|Core costs & Project delivery|**15,426**||||**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**15,426**||**18,228**|
|Supporter Scheme & Natur Cymru|**20,270**|||||**20,270**||**10,419**|
|Services expenditure|**5,197**|||||**5,197**||**7,537**|
|Grant expenditure|**-**|||||**32,435**||**42,006**|
||**-**|||||**-**||**-**|
||**-**|||||**-**||**-**|
||**-**|||||**-**||**-**|
||**-**|||||**-**||**-**|
||**-**|||||**-**||**-**|
|**_Sub total_ **|**40,893**|||||**73,328**||**78,190**|
||||||||||
|**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases, (see table)**|||||||||
||**-**||||**-**
**-**
**-**|**-**|||
||**-**|||||**-**|||
|**_Sub total_ **|**-**|||||**-**||**-**|
|**_Total payments_**
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**|||||||||
||||||**-**|**73,328**||**78,190**|
||||||||||
||**1,668**||||**-**|
**22,009**||**479**|
||**-8,249**||||**-**
**-**|**-**||**-**|
||**44,919**|||||**50,326**||**-**|
||**38,338**||||**-**|**72,335**||**479**|
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
29/01/2025
1
|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**|**Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Categories**
**B5 Liabilities**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**
**B1 Cash funds**|(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
**_Total cash funds_**
Reserves
**Details**
**Details**
**Details**
Laptop & software
**Details**
Polytunnel
**Details**
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**10,448**
**27,890**
**38,338**
OK
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs**
Awards for All
Waterloo
Foundation
**Fund to which**
**liability relates**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**33,997**
**-**
**-**
**33,997**
OK
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Amount due**
**(optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||OK|
|||||**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**Current value**
**(optional)**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**Current value**
**(optional)**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**-**|
|||||**When due**
**(optional)**|
||||**-**||
||||**-**||
||||**-**||
||||**-**||
||||**-**||
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees
|Signature
2|Lyndsey Maiden
Print Name
Carys Solman|Date of
approval|
|---|---|---|
|||12/12/2024|
|||12/12/2024|
|||29/01/2025|
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
Independent examiner's
report on the accounts
Section A
Independenl Examiner's Report
Report to the trustaosl
members of
INITIATIVE FOR NATURE CONSERVATION CYMRU
On accounts for the year
ended
31 MARCH 2024
Charity no
Ilf any
Set out on pagos
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above
charity Iyhe Trust'} for the year ended 3110312024.
Responslbllitles and As the charity twstees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparalion
basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities A
2011 (Yhe Act.).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out
under seth'on 145 ofthe 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I
have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Cornmission
under section 14515){b) of the Act.
I have completed my examination. l Confirm Ihat no material matters have
come to my attention (other than that disdosed below ') in connection with
the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material
respect..
accounting records were not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of
the Act or
the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
Independent
examiner's statemont
I have no concerns arKI have come across no other rnatters in connection
with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to ènable a
proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Please delete the words in Ihe brackets if they do not appty.
Signed:
Dats:
.Lr
Name:
PETER EVANS LEA
Relevant professlonal
quallfication(sl or body
lif any):
FCA
Address:
LINDEN HOUSE, MONK STREET
ABERGAVENNY
NP7 5NF
IER
October 2018
Section B
Disclosure
Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of Goncern {see CC32,
Independent examlnation of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for
examiners).
Give here brlef details of
any items that the
examinerwishes to
disclose.
IER
October 2018