Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 AUGUST 2023 To 31 JULY 2024
Charity name: CREATING NATURES CORRIDORS Charity registration number: 1193553
Objectives and Activities
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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 23/24 Planting
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| Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities | Objectives and Activities |
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of 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. |
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| Summary of the main |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
CNC Impact Report for 23/24 Planting |
| activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
season During the planting season November 2023 through to March 2024 We planted 21,247 (2022/23 - 8,922) trees and hedging plants across 67 (15) sites with 487 (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 for the second year saw a greater reach and lead to the charity attending more events to promote the activity of the charity. Having registered in the prior year the charity received more donations through the 1% Planet Nature scheme, from corporate donors and increased connections with schools and uniform youth groups. The charity also engaged with Hunts Forum and Neighbourly to increase the number of volunteers, who share the drive to make a difference. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confirm that they have taken into account the guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The charity is not grant making |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The trustees reviewed the main stream banking providers and have chosen the Co- operative bank for the charity as it meets social investment criteria |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The charity planted 21,247 trees and hedging plants across 67 sites with 487 Volunteers found from corporate donors, uniformed youth groups and the general public, found through social media campaigns. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
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SORP reference
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| Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance | Achievements and Performance |
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| 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 | See above |
Financial Review
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity had a total of £16,099 (2023 - £8,446) unrestricted funds at the year end, in part to be used to start the next planting season 2024/25 and also to do some additional mulching works on areas planted in 2022/23 and 2023/24. |
| Statement explaining the | Para 1.22 | As at the year end, the money held by the |
| policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
charity in the unrestricted funds was unincumbered and so the trustees have agreed to allocate all the funds against planting season 2024/25 and raising awareness of the charity and Plantober in preparation of the new season. |
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £16,099 (2023-£8,446) unrestricted |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | There are no uncertainties on the going concern of the charity as it does not rely on grants to continue. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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. |
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| 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
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| 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 |
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| Other name the charity uses | CNC |
| Registered charity number | 1193553 |
| Charity’s principal address | 49 West End Brampton Huntingdon Cambs |
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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 |
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| Vhari Russell | Chair Since charityformed |
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| David Freeman | Environment/Planting specialist Since charity formed |
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| 3 | 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 |
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Chair Finance |
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CREATING NATURES CORRIDORS INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 2024 2023 DONATIONS 42738 22456 Interest received COSTS.. TREES FUNDRAISING.. 28868 16499 2812 ADMIN.. 3404 70 35085 16569 Surplus income over expenditure 7653 7888 SUMMARY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Balance brought fotward Movement in year Bank acwunt- balance al 31 July 2024 8446 7653 16099 8446 Creditor to Vhari 16099 8446 Unrestricted FLJnds 16099 8446 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 31 st July 2024. 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 8ccounls have been approved by the Trustees on Chairperson: Vhari Russell
CREATING NATURES CORRIDORS INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024 2024 2023 DONATIONS 42738 22456 Interest received COSTS.. TREES FUNDRAISING.. 28868 16499 2812 ADMIN.. 3404 70 35085 16569 Surplus income over expenditure 7653 7888 SUMMARY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Balance brought fotward Movement in year Bank acwunt- balance al 31 July 2024 8446 7653 16099 8446 Creditor to Vhari 16099 8446 Unrestricted FLJnds 16099 8446 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 31 st July 2024. 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 8ccounls have been approved by the Trustees on Chairperson: Vhari Russell