## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From 1 AUGUST 2022 To 31 JULY 2023** ## **Charity name: CREATING NATURES CORRIDORS Charity registration number: 1193553** ## **Objectives and Activities** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 To promote for the benefit of the public the
the charity as set out in its conservation, protection and improvement of
governing document the physical and natural environment in
particular by planting trees and other plants
with the aim of increasing wildlife habitats,
helping carbon capture, mitigating the
detrimental effects of
climate change including flooding,
encouraging biological diversity and
improving air quality.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and CNC Impact Report for 22/23 Planting
1.19
activities in relation to those season
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the During the planting season November 2022
activities, projects or services through to March 2023
identified in the accounts.
We planted 8,922 trees and hedging plants
across 15 sites with 259 Volunteers.
Funding was secured from the International
Tree Foundation, combined with further
donations from Bread & Jam, IFE, Speciality
& Fine Food Fair, and kind consumers.
Plantober was also launched during the
month of October.
We registered as a 1% for the Planet Nature
partner as well as building stronger
connections with bigger support to achieve
great planting projects for subsequent years.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 The trustees confirm that they have taken
whether the trustees have into account the guidance on public benefit.
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit
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The charity is not grant making
Para 1.38
Policy on grant making
The trustees reviewed the main stream
Para 1.38 banking providers and have chosen the Co-
Policy on social investment operative bank for the charity as it meets
including program related social investment criteria
investment
The charity planted 8,922 trees and hedging
Para 1.38 plants across 15 sites with 259 Volunteers
Contribution made by found from corporate donors, uniformed
volunteers youth groups and the general public, found
through social media campaigns.
Other
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## **Achievements and Performance** SORP reference See above Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the Para 1.20 charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. ## **Financial Review** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 The charity had a total of £8,446 unrestricted
financial position at the end funds at the year end, in part to be used to
of the period start the next planting season 2023/24 and
also to do some mulching works on areas
planted in 2022/23.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 As at the year end, the money held by the
policy for holding reserves charity in the unrestricted funds was
stating why they are held unincumbered and so the trustees have
agreed to allocate all the funds against
planting season 2023/24 and raising
awareness of the charity and Plantober in
preparation of the new season.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £8,446 unrestricted
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 n/a
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 n/a
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deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 There are no uncertainties on the going
uncertainties about the concern of the charity as it does not rely on
charity continuing as a going grants to continue.
concern
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Corporate and individual donors provide the
only source of funds to the charity.
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including Para 1.47
any fundraising)
Any money received by the charity is kept in
it’s bank account, with limited interest but on-
Investment policy and demand access, so it can pay items as
objectives including any Para 1.46 required. The charity trustees are not
social investment policy wanting to create a large level of reserves
adopted but wish to spend any funds raised on
meeting the charities objectives.
Principal risks that the charity face include
health and safety of volunteers and trustees.
A description of the principal Para 1.46 In addition risk of negative impact on the
risks facing the charity environment, which is mitigated by trustee
detailed review of all plans and risk
assessments.
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|The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|Corporate and individual donors provide the
only source of funds to the charity.| |---|---|---| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|Any money received by the charity is kept in
it’s bank account, with limited interest but on-
demand access, so it can pay items as
required. The charity trustees are not
wanting to create a large level of reserves
but wish to spend any funds raised on
meeting the charities objectives.| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|Principal risks that the charity face include
health and safety of volunteers and trustees.
In addition risk of negative impact on the
environment, which is mitigated by trustee
detailed review of all plans and risk
assessments.| |Other||The charity owns the rights to the Plantober
Campaign.| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Trust deed| |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|Trustees are selected by review of the
talents required by the charity and those of
the applicant.| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|Creating Natures Corridors| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|CNC| |Registered charity number|1193553| Charity’s principal address 49 West End Brampton Huntingdon Cambs ||**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**
**Dates acted if not for whole year**|**Office (if any)**
**Dates acted if not for whole year**|**Office (if any)**
**Dates acted if not for whole year**|**Office (if any)**
**Dates acted if not for whole year**| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Vhari Russell|Chair
Since charityformed|||| ||David Freeman|Environment/Planting specialist
Since charity formed|||| ||Marissa Harris|Finance||Since charityformed|| ||||||| ## **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 ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ## **Other optional information** ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary,**
**Chair, etc)**
**Date**|Vhari Russell
Marissa Harris| |---|---| ||
Chair
Finance| ||04/09/2024| ||04/09/2024| CREATING NATURES CORRIDORS harity no: 1193553 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2023 Period ended 2023 2022 DONATIONS 24456 4560 Interest received COSTS.. TREES 16499 3968 ADMIN.. 70 34 16569 4002 Surplus income over expenditure 7888 558 SUMMARY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Balance brought forward Movement in year Bank account - balance at 31 July 2023 1263 7888 8446 1263 Creditor to Vhari -705 8446 558 un￿strICted Funds 8446 558 The above Income and Expenditure account and Summary of Assets and Liabilities has been prepared from the books and records of the charity, from the year ended 31st July 2023. Any donations in kind received by the charity have had an estimated monetary value established and entered into the books and records, and are recorded above. These accounts have been approved by the Trustees on 3110112024 Chairperson: Vhari Russell