Charity registration number 1187143 IEngland and Wales) CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Professor P M Br08dfool CBE Mr R Tyson Mr S Smith Mr D Crolts MrR G Brown Ms H Mackenzie Mr C Evers Dr C E FeehSly (Appointed 28 May 20241 Charity number (England and Wales) 1187143 Prlnclpal address Community Hou8e College Gree Gloueester Gloucestershire United Kingdom GL12LZ Independent examlner BK Plus Llmlted 6 Manor Park Business Centre Mackenzie Way Chellenham Gloucestershlre Englan GL51 9TX
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examinerf5 report Statement of financial aetivities Slalemenl of finana81 position Notes lo Ihe flnaneial slalemenls 7-12
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024. The financi81 stalernents have been prepared in accordance wth the accounting policies set out In note 1 to Ihe financial statements and comply with the charitls governing docLJmènl, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland and the Charities SORP "AccoLJnling and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi applicable lo chaiities preparing their accounts In accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.. Objectlves and activities Objectives and 8im$ Our objectives are lo promote and 8n¢ourage the improvement and prolecllon of the English countryside and In particular that of Gloucestershire and ils town5 and wllages- and the beller development of the rural environrnenl. Publlc benefll In planning the charity's 3ctivlile5 for the year the trustees kept in mlnd Ihe Charily Commission 8 guidance on public benefit. Achievemenls and performanc8 Charitable actlvities Working to promote and protect Ihè Gloucestershire countryside, th8 charlty achieved its aims in the following broad areas, guided by our annually-r8viewed Business Plan.. 1. Revlewlng and respondlng to plannlng applicatlons We reviewed and responded to planning applications that had potential to impact our charitable oblectives, focusing primarily on major housing developments and solar farm proposals amongst other potential threats to the countryside. These applications wer8 COll5idered at both a county-wide level and amongst our six coordinzled District Committees locally North Colswolds." South Cotswolds and Tetbury.. Cheltenham. Gloucester and Tewkesbury,. Berkeley Vale, Stroud., and Forest of Dean. This approach ensured that Soca1 insights informed our respons8S across 811 area5 of Glouceslershire. 2. Contrlbutlng to Local Plans Our six District Commillees participated in consullalion of Loc81 Plans across the county's six plannlng authorities. Notable contributions during the year included.. a submission from our Forest of Dean District Committee to the draft Forest of Dean Local Plan., fe8dback provided from our South Cotswolds and Tetbury District Committee to the proposed changes to Cotswold District Council's Local Plan.. and evidence submltted by our Stroud District Committee to the Inspectors of the Stroud District Council Local Plan. Other District Commille8s also made eontribulions, ensuring our charitls voice was represented across Glouceslershire. 3. Straleglc Communlcatlons, events and fundralslng In line with our Comtmunications and Events Plan, we operated a strategic approach lo engaging members, supporters, and stakeholders through channels such as social media, email, our magazine, and website, whllsl m8inlalnlng slrong inlernal communication across our board, volunteers, and th8 wider CPRE national nelwork. We delivered a diverse calendar of events, including our flagship fundraiser at Stanway House. our annual Awards Ceremony, our AGM, and training sessions lor Parish and Town Councils led by our planning expert Trustee. Our District CoTllmiltees also ran local events, helping to raise our profile. engage supporters, and generate vital funds for our work. Alongside this, we implemented a variety ol fundraising initiatives, successfully securing both individual and oorporate support to further our charitable objectives. We also continued lo focus on promoting donations, pursuing grant 8pplicalions, and encouraging legacy contributions to sustain our charitys mission.
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 4. Campaigns Our carrpaigning work continued lo align with CPRE'S national efforts, focusing on key issues affecling the countryside. In 2024. Ihis notably included contributing to CPRE'S unified response lo the Goveinment's National Planning Policy Framework INPPFI consullalion. Alongside supportlng llalional advocacy, w8 51renglhened our engagement with local Gloucestershire MPS, ehampioning irnportant legislation such as the Climate and Nature Bill and the Sunshine 8111, both spearheaded by Gloucestershire MPS. We also continued lo build relationships wilh key 6nvlronm8nlal group5. olh8r charllabl8 orggnlsalion8 and other key stakeholders to deliver our mission io protect and enhanc8 Gloucestershire's countryside, 5. CPRE Glouceslershlre Awards 2024 We once again delivered our annual CPRE Gloucestershire Awards, with a ceremony celebrating local projects that exemplify environmental protection and enhancement. as well as meaningful conlribLJtions lo local communities. 6. Hedgerow Heroes Project- completion of Phase 3 and launch of Phase 4 We successfully completed the third phase ol CPRE'S Hedgerow Heroes Project in the first quarter ol the year (with the support ol the Farming and Wildlife Advisory Group IFWAGI, South Westl and comtnenced the fourth phase later in the Autumn. Throughout both phases takin9 place in the year, our efft>rts resulted in 1.5krn of hedgerow planted and laid across Glouceslershir8. We continued lo foster our community of hedgerow volunle8r8, whi181 also providing support and education on the vital role these ecosystems play in our countryside. Financlal revSew Investment pollcy and oblectlves There are no reslrietions on the charills policy to invest. Management of Ihe Inveslmènl portfolio is carried oul by M&G Investments on 8 discretionary basis against a very clear strategy lo achieve balanced growth commensurate with funding needs in low medium risk inveslrllents. ReseNes policy The Trustees aim lo maintain reseNes in unreslricled funds at a level that equates lo bmelve months ol unreslricled charitable expenditure. The Trustees consider that this level will provide sufficient funds to cover fixed and governance costs. At the end ol the year, our unrestricted reserves were in excess ol the 18v&I r8quir8d to provid8 this cover. Plans for future period5 Our activity is guided by a Branch Plan that we review annually. Fulure aetivily will develop our main areas of expertise, particularly in the area 01 environmental planning but the Plan also highlights the need to.. Expand our c8mpalgnlng work on countryside mattfyrs, working with others when many voices would make a gr88ler diff8renc8. Promote our messages with greater vigour to the wider public. Increase our efforts lo recruil and retain supporters.. we are a membershlp organisation and our success depends on enthusiastic followers. Structure, governance and management The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisalion governed by ils constitution dated 24 Decemb8r 2019. Policies Policies are in pla covering.. Conflict of Inleresl,. Safeguarding,. General Data Protection.. Complaints Handling., Risk Management,. Bullying and Harassment.. Equality and Diversity,. Communications., Finance," Reserves,. and Volunteering. Risk management The trustees have a duty to idenlify and review the risks to which Ihe charity is exposed and to ensure BpproprSate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Thistees The trustees who served during Ihe year and up lo lh8 dale of Slgnalure ol thè financial slalernenls were.. Professor P M Broadfool CBE Mr R Tyson Mr S Smith Mrs M Chalk MrD Crofts MrR G Brown MS H Macken219 Mr C Evers Mr J C Oxley Dr C E Feehily (Rellred 28 May 20241 (Retired 28 May 20241 (Appolnled 28 May 20241 Statsmènt of Truste•$' Re$ponslbllltle The trustees are responsiblè f¢r preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance wslh applicable law and Unlled Klngdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Iruslees lo prepar? financial slatements for each financl31 year which give 8 true and fair view of th¢ stsle of affalrs of the charlty 8nd of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for Ihal year. In preparing thèsè finanaal statements, the tcustees ara required lo: select suitable accounting pollclès and Ihern apply them consistently- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,. make judgements and estimates that are re8$onable and prudent., stale whether applicable accounting siandards havè beaft followèd, subjèct lo any matèrial departures disdosed and explained in the financial statements., and prepare the financial staternenls on tha golng nCOM ba$ls unle$$ il is inappropriate to presume Ihal the charity wlll conllnue In operation. The Iru51ees are responsible for keeping adequate accovnling records th91 dlsclose with reasonable accuracy al any limo the financial position of the charity and anabla thèm to ensure that the financial stal8mgnls comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for 18king reasonable steps for the prevention and detection 01fr8ud and other irregularilles. The tru sapp ed by the Board of Trustees. Profes Chalr 8df¢ol CB I September 2025
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Campalgn to Protect Rural England CIO (the charltyl for the year ended 31 Decemb8r 2024. Responsibilities and basls ot rèport As the trustees ol the charity you are responsible for Ihe preparation of the financial slalernents In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. report in respeel ol my examination of the charity's financial slalements carrfed out under section 145 of thé Charities Aot 2011. In earrying out my exarninalion I hav8 followèd the Directions given by th8 Charity Commission under section 14515llbl ol the Charities Act 2011. Independent oxamlner's statement Your attention is drawn to the fact that thé Charity has prepared the financial slatements in accordance with the relevanl version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their financi81 slalements in accordance with the Financi81 Reporting St8ndard applicable in the UK and Rèpublic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference lo th6 Accounling and Reporting by Gh8rilies.' Statement ol Recomrnended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred lo in the extant regulations bul has now been wllhdrawn. l undersland that thls has beeri done in order lor the financi81 stslements to provide a true and fair view in 8ccordants with UK Gen8rally Accepted Accounting Practice. I have completed my ex8min3lion. I confirm that no matter8 have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause lo believ& that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept In respect ol the charity as r8quired by section 130 of the CharlIeS Act 2011. the financial $18tornents do not accord with those record5', or the finan¢i81 statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning th8 form and content of financial slalerrenls set out In the Charities (Auounls and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement Ihal the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is riot a matter considered as part of an independent examinatn. I have no concerns and have come across no other rnatter5 in collneetion with the examinalion to which allenlion should be drawn in ort in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. Cinzia Hensley FC Chartered Certified Aecounlants BK Plus Limited 6 Manor Park Business Centre Mackenzie Way Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 9TX England fj September 2025
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Unre5trlct8d Rastrlcted Total Unre5trlct8d funds 2024 funds 2024 fund5 2023 2024 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activilies Investrnenls 26,637 3,036 7,479 26,637 23,579 7,479 91,823 853 5,754 20,543 Total Incomè 37,152 20,543 57,695 98,430 Expenditure on.. Charitable activilies 43,898 20,543 64,441 73.595 Total expendlture 43,898 20,543 64.441 73.595 Nel gainslllossesl on investments 8.500 8.500 7,610 Nèt Ineom• and movemènt In funds 1,754 1.754 32,445 Reconciliation of funds.. Fund balances at 1 January 2024 251.080 251.080 218,635 Fund balaneas at 31 December 2024 252,834 252,834 251,080
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS A T 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Noloo Flxed assets Inve$lmenl$ 10 273,354 284,854 Current os¥els Debtors Cash al bank and In hand 11 5,068 42,015 6,2SO 55.641 47,081 81.691 Crgdltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one yèar 12 {66,6281 (73.369) Net cUt Ilabllltles 119.S471 (11,478) Total assets less current Ilab511tlgs 253,807 253,376 Crnditors: amounts lalling du& aftor more than onè year 13 1973) {2,296) Net assets 252.834 2S1.080 Thè funds of the charity Unrestricted fund5 16 252,834 2S1.080 252,e34 251.080 8n¢ial statem swerea roved by thé trustees on 1 Seplember2025 Pfofe3 Chair P M Broadfool CBE
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Accountlng policies 1.1 Accounting conventlon The financial 51alemenls have been prepared in aCrdanCe with the charity's governing docurnenl, the Charities AGt 2011, FRS 102 The Financial Repoming S18nd8rd applicable In Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland" and th8 Ch8rili88 SORP Accounting and Reporting by Charilies.. Statement of Recotmmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting SlandArd applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. The charity is a Public Benefit Enlily as defined by FRS 102. The financial slalements hav8 departed from the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the exlent required lo provide a true and fair view. This deparlure has involved following the Statement of Recornmended Practice lor charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version ol the Statement of Recommènded Praellce which is referred to in the Regulations but whlch has slnee been withdrawn. The financial slalements are prepared in sterllng. which is the functional currency of the charity. Monètary amounls in these financial slalernenls are rounded lo the near85t £. The financial stalernents have been prèpared under Ihe historical cost convention. The principal accountlng policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charit8blts oblectlves al the discretion ol the trustees. R95trict8d funds Can only be used for particular restricted purp058s within the objects ol the charity. Restrictions arise when Specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particu18r rèstricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes lo the financial statements. 1.3 Incomè All income is recognised in the Statem8nt of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount c8n be measured reliably. 1.4 Expendituro Llabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or conslruciive obligalion commilling the tharity to that expenditure, il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in selllemenl and the arnounl of the obligation ean be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been Classified under h8adings that aggregate all cost related lo the category. Where costs cannot be directly allributed to particular headings they h3ve been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the U8e of resources. Transactions from Predecessor Organisation In May 2022 the activities, assets and funds of Camp8ign lo Prolocl Rural England GIoUsterShIre Icharily No.. 2485771 were transferred lo this Charitable Incorporated Organisation. A bank account has remained open in the name of the predecessor organisation in th8 èV8nt that any subsequent donations or legacies rec8iv8d. The activities of the CIO are reported here as for the year ended 31 December 2024 include activity received in the bank acUnt in the narne of the predecessor organisation bank acwunt as follows.. Income £1.574 and Expenditure £313.
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Income from donations and legacles Unr6strl¢ted funds Unrestrlcted lunds 2024 2023 Donations and glfts Legacies Subscriptions 5,252 1,000 20,385 4,839 64,000 22,984 26,637 91,823 Income from charitable activities Unreslrlcled funds Reslrlcled Total Unrestrlcted funds Restrlcled Total funds funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 Events Grants 3.036 3,036 20,543 853 853 20,543 3,036 20.543 23,579 853 853 Grants analysls Totsl 2024 Hedgerow Heros 4 20,543 Income from investments Unrestrtcted funds Unrestricted funds 2024 2023 Investment income 7,479 5,754
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Expenditure on charilable activities Total 2024 Total 2023 DSrect costs Rent Insurance Telephon8 Postage and stalionery Travel and meetings Publishing Public relation5 Awards scherne Partn8rship projects Director and staff costs R8erullmenl and training Project Hedgerow Heroes 4 Overhead cgntribution HH3 Overhead contribution HH4 3,332 630 420 837 1,041 3,133 700 2,021 2,625 40,801 3.467 605 1,280 256 1,997 2,746 1,928 1,623 2,625 52.652 210 17,458 18,2591 13,0851 61,654 69,389 Share of support and governanee costs (see not8 61 Governance 2,787 4,206 64.441 73,595 Analysls by fund Unrestri¢ted furids Restricted fund3 43,898 20,543 73,595 64,441 73,595 Support cost5 allocated to aGtlv5tles 2024 2023 Governance costs 2,787 4,206 2024 2023 Governance cost5 comprlse: Accovnt8ncy Legal 8nd professional Bank charges 1,018 1,685 2,171 1,794 241 2,787 4,206
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Trustees None of the IrLJsle8s lor any p8rsons connected with theml 1Ved any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees. expenses paid for ihe year ended 31 December 2024 nor lor the period ended 31 December 2023. Employees The 8V8rag8 nionlhly number of employees durlng the year was.. 2024 Number 2023 Number There were no employee5 whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000. Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on its aclivilies because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 10 Fixed asset investments Unlisted investments Market value Al 1 January 2024 Rev8lu8tions 264,854 8,500 At 31 December 2024 273,354 Carrying amount Al 31 December 2024 273,354 At 31 December 2023 264,854 2024 2023 Investments at lair value comprise.. Valuation in 2022 V81u81ion in 2023 Valuatlon in 2024 Cost 134,6691 22,610 8,500 276,913 134,6691 22,610 276.913 273,354 264,854 10-
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 11 D8btor$ 2024 2023 Amounts falling due within one year.. Other d8btors 5,066 6,250 12 Credltors.. amounts falllng due withln one year 2024 2023 Notés Bank loans Other creditors 14 1,450 65,178 1,450 71.919 66,628 73,369 13 Credltors.. amounts falllng due after more than one year 2024 2023 hlotes Bank bans 14 973 2,296 14 Loans and overdrafts 2024 2023 Bank loans 2,423 3,746 Pzyable within one year Payable after one year 1,450 973 1,450 2,296 15 Restricted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by dontsrs as lo how they may be used. At 1 January 2024 In¢omlng resources Rosourcè$ expended At31 December 2024 H8dgerow Heros 4 20.543 {20,5431
CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND CIO NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 16 Unrestricted funds The unrèslricled funds Df the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donation5 and grants which ar8 not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as lo how they rnay be L)sed. These include designated funds which have been set aside oul ol unrestricted ILsnds by the Iruslees for specific purposes. At 1 January 2024 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers Galns and 1055es At31 December 2024 Fighting fund Partnership fund Development fund Districts funds Training fund General funds 92.500 92.500 30,000 30,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 68,580 30,000 20,000 10,000 70,334 37,152 143,8981 8,500 251,080 37,152 143,8981 8,500 252,834 Previous year.. At 1 January 2023 Ineomlng resources Re50urc8s expended Transfers Galns and losses At31 December 2023 Fighting fund Partnership fund Development fund Di5triots funds Training fund General lund5 100,000 17,5001 92,500 30,000 30,000 30,000 20,000 10,000 28,635 30.000 20,000 10,000 68,580 98,430 173,5951 7,500 7,610 218,635 98,430 173,5951 7,610 251,080 17 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related party transactions during the y88r12023- non81. 12-