Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 AUGUST 2024 To 31 JULY 2025
Charity name: CREATING NATURES CORRIDORS
Charity registration number: 1193553
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 beneft 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 fooding, encouraging biological diversity and improving air quality. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public beneft, in particular, the activities, projects or services identifed in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
During the 2024/25 planting season, Creating Nature's Corridors planted8,922 native trees and hedging plantsacross 15 sitesthroughout the UK and Ireland. All planting was carried out using bare root stock during the appropriate dormant season window, in line with best horticultural practice for native species establishment. Our volunteer programme engaged259 individualsacross the season, including corporate volunteers, community groups, and individual supporters, all of whom contributed directly to the delivery of our charitable objectives. The breadth and |
| diversity of our volunteer base refect the growing community of people who believe in our mission and want to play an active part in restoring the natural landscape. Creating Nature's Corridors is committed not only to planting trees but to ensuring their long-term survival and establishment. During the reporting period, we carried out multiplemulching daysacross our planting sites to support the health and vitality of the newly planted bare root stock, reducing weed competition, retaining moisture, and improving the conditions for successful establishment. An independent site inspection was carried out by one of our donors across three of our key planting locations. The results confrmed that Creating Nature's Corridors is maintaining a97% tree survival rate,a fgure that refects the quality of our planting methodology, the dedication of our volunteer teams, and our commitment to robust aftercare. This survival rate is signifcantly above sector averages and demonstrates that our approach to planting site selection, species choice, preparation, and ongoing maintenance is delivering genuine, lasting environmental impact. |
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| Statement confrming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public beneft |
Para 1.18 | The trustees confrm that they have taken into account the guidance on public beneft. |
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 mainstream 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 2024/25 planting season was made possible through the generous support of a range of funders, corporate partners, and individual donors. We are deeply grateful to: ●International Tree Foundationgrant funding secured to support tree planting activity ●KDM Communicationscorporate donation ●CGIcorporate donation ●Bread & Jamcorporate donation ●IFE (International Food & Drink Event)corporate donation ●Speciality & Fine Food Faircorporate donation ●1% for the Planet scheme supporters'ongoing donations through our |
membership of this global environmental giving network ● Individual donors and supporters whose kind contributions continue to be the lifeblood of our charity The diversity of our funding base, spanning institutional grants, corporate partnerships, ethical business networks and individual giving, reflects the breadth of support for our mission and provides a resilient foundation for our future activity. Other
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 benefciaries and any wider benefts to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | See above |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s fnancial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity had a total of £8,407 (2024 - £16,099) unrestricted funds at the year end, in part to be used to start the next planting season 2025/26. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | As at the year end, the money held by the charity in the unrestricted funds was unincumbered, and so the trustees have agreed to allocate all the funds against plantingseason 2024/25 and raising |
| awareness of the charity. | ||
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| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £8,407 (2024 - £16,099) unrestricted |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | n/a |
| Details of fund materially in defcit |
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. |
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You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | As we move into the 2025/26 planting season, Creating Nature's Corridors remains focused on: ● Expanding our network of planting sites across new regions ● Growing our volunteer programme and corporate partnership ofer ● Securing additional grant funding to increase the scale and pace of planting ● Continuing to maintain and monitor existing sites to protect our outstanding survival rates ● Deepening community engagement through events, education and our memorial tree programme |
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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 its bank account, with limited interest but on-demand access, so it can pay items as required. The charity trustees do not want to create a large level of reserves but wish to spend any funds raised on meeting the charity's objectives. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Principal risks that the charity faces include the health and safety of volunteers and trustees. In addition, the risk of negative impact on the environment, which is mitigated by trustees' detailed review of all plans and risk assessments. |
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| 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 charitynumber | 1193553 |
| Charity’s principal address | 49 West End |
| Brampton | |
| Huntingdon | |
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Trustee name | Offce (if any) | Dates acted if not for wholeyear |
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| Vhari Russell | Chair | Since charity formed | |
| David Freeman | Environment/Planting specialist |
Since charity formed | |
| Marissa Harris | Finance | Since charity formed |
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
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Marissa Harris
Full name(s) Vhari Russell
Position (eg Chair Finance
Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
31/5/2026
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CREATING NATURES CORRIDORS INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 2025 2024 DONATIONS 26,664 42,738 Interest received COSTS.. TREES and planting costs FUNDRAISING.. 26,789 54 28,868 2,812 3,404 ADMIN.. 7,513 34,356 35,085 Surplus income over expenditure -7,692 7,653 SUMMARY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Balance brought fotward Movement in year Bank acwunt- balance al 31 July 2025 16,099 -7,692 8,407 8,446 7,653 16,099 Creditor to Vhari 8,407 16,099 Unrestricted FLJnds 8,407 16,099 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 2025. 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 20th May 2026 Chairperson: Vhari Russell
CREATING NATURES CORRIDORS INCOME AND EXPENDITURE STATEMENT YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2025 2025 2024 DONATIONS 26,664 42,738 Interest received COSTS.. TREES and planting costs FUNDRAISING.. 26,789 54 28,868 2,812 3,404 ADMIN.. 7,513 34,356 35,085 Surplus income over expenditure -7,692 7,653 SUMMARY OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Balance brought fotward Movement in year Bank acwunt- balance al 31 July 2025 16,099 -7,692 8,407 8,446 7,653 16,099 Creditor to Vhari 8,407 16,099 Unrestricted FLJnds 8,407 16,099 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 2025. 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 20th May 2026 Chairperson: Vhari Russell