REGISTERED COMPANY NLIMBER: CE025343 IEn#land and Walts) REGSTERED CHARITY NuIR." 1194146 Rerrt of the Trustees and Unaudited Finanaal Staternts for the Year Ended 31 AIArch 2025 The Herefor*lthire BrnrKh of The Cam to Protect Rural En land Thorrt Widgery kcountancy Ltd Chartered Acctyjntants 2 Wyevaie Busine55 Park Klllg5 Acre Hweford Herefordshire HR4 5
The Hereford5hire Branch of The Cam n to Protect_Rwal En land C¢y)tents of the Flnandal Staternenis for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Rert of the Ttee5 dep*)dent Exarnine(5 Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 6 to 7 Notss to the Flnanclal Statements 8 to 14 t>etailed Statemwt of Financial Artivities 15 to 16
The Herefordshire Branch of The Campaign to Protect Rural England rt of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The trwtees vtho a atso threctors of the charity for the purp05e5 of the Companies Act 21J36. present their rewt with the flnaKlal statements of the ChatY for year ended 31 March 2025. The trurtees have ad(yted the prov151on5 of Accwnting and RerM)rt6n8 by Chadtles: StateTneNt of Recornrnended Pra£kn applicable Lo charitle5 preparing thelr accounts In accor(JarKe with the Financial Reprrting Standard arplicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191. OBJECTIVES AND AcnvffiES ObJectbve5 and alms The charity aims to pre and encourage for the beneflt of the publlc, the improvement, wotectiffi aml weservation of countryAe of Herefordshire aThJ it's towns and lI139eS and the better devel¢pment of tt wral envlrokwL Publlc b•n•fit In drafting this report the tN5tee5 have cunpLied duly in Section 4 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 to have (hje regard to wbllc beneflt guidarKe wblished by the Charity thnmisSi. ACHlEVEIIEl AND PERFORIAANCE Charitable aCtieS During the year CPRE HerefLYd5hlre fLU5eé actwJn5 to meet its objectives to protect and preserve iarKJ5cape and t envircnrnent. Our four main areas of work were: . 1. Plannir Continued scrutlny of plannlng appllcaiions $0 as to ensure we supwrted g£)d plannlng but also help expose those applications where there have been significant and identiflabie COMMnity (m% and those that t the en¥iTNment at d5k. 2. Hedgerow Herees Thls has been our first year SwrtIng the planUn8 of new hedges across HerefoTi15hire as w[1 as train?ng indmduals in rural Skills SLKh as hedge la9. We ran three twoaY hedge lawng course5 twelve people on each and pnted 3.7km of new hedges. Planting these hedge5 brtyjght together over 1LKI volunteer5 who all helped brfn8 new Ilfe through hedges rhat sequesw carbon, help mitlgate soil loss throu2h off and, in additi¢m. provide wildlife corridors and fLyJd for aThlmals. blrds and Insects. We have worked wlth colleges and schools and hope to expand thi5 edat7(al role in the autumn. We alw worked employers who offer tharity day5 for tkn"r stsff to hdp gTh)d cause5. 3. Dark Sktes We have been very pleased to not oThly explain the importance ol dark skle5 wfthtyjt artlfklal 118ht for nocturnal Illnators also for a t51erable number of n(Kturnal anirnab. We have achlÈved this by working wlth Parish and Town CourKIts a5 weLI as comtnunlty groups. We have dernon5trated hDw to condLKI datk Sky Surveys and as a rÉsuLt were the fitsi Eurcfthi country to wrt a prestiwous Intemational Award for this initiative. 4. Cltlzen Sden Our army of volunteers have been sampllng and testTng water in Herefordshire for nearly four years. We are part of the Wye Atlfiae and, as suth, the éarabase dertved from our (nbined readings Is now reCniSed as one of the very best in England. Ail our data Is analysed aNJ used by the Envlronment 4erKy to dlrect plans and actlons. Thts work and Its presentation to Government, along *ith other partners. has been successful in sjbtaining funding fiom Defra and the Wetsh Government to help understand whfch actlons may éellver favourabie ecological statsts for the e catchment. Thls 15 all work In progress and our aM of Citlzen Scientlsts sttll have a signlflcant role to rAay. All of these four fjnlllatlves requlre slqnlflcant fuThllng and we contlnue to seek grant opportunitle5 and donation5 to allow LLS to carry t this important work. In addition. we have held, and continue to support, talk5 to eunmunities on all these Subjects. Page 1
The Hereford5hire Branch of The Campalg) to Protect Rural England Rekxsrt of the Tru5tee5 fc the Year Emled 31 March ZOZ5 FINANCIAL REVIEW Reseryes pollcy The ie5erves should LE kept at no le55 than 150,OD) At the year end reseNes amnted to £79,832 12024: E83.9091. Total reserves amounted to £144,871 12024.. £137.2651 of whlch £30,43412024.. 26,9341 d5 re5lricted. Review of th yèar During the year the CIO had incorne of £69.691 12024.. £51,8381 and expenditure of £61,62412024.' £31,1911, resultirq in surplu5 before Sair and losses of £8,06712024= £20,647). Net assets at the balance sheet date am(MJnted to £144,87112024: £137,264). FUTURE PLA We an to ntIry to work to protett the rural lan¢tscape of Hereforthhlre. STRUCTURE. GOVERNAIICÉ AND IIANAGEMEF Gov•rnlng docum•nt The CIO 15 controlled by Its governing drent. a deed of tt. and cotitUteS a charitable irKorw)rated organlsatkn, limited by guarantee, as éefined by the Chatities Art 2011. Recrultment and appolntment of new trustees Our (ctItUtion states, There must be at least 4Tru5tees Iwe currently have 51 and there is maximum number. We Scope out 5wfic Skill need5 bJt in the current cllrnate It Is dlffkult to match these when seeking new Trustees. We conslder sotial media if a<fvertising but also word of mouth and networkinq. We follow procedures a5 deveityd by Gettlr on Board. In addition we follow adce and proce(kne as given by CPRE Natlonal Offi, Govemmeni and the Chartty Cornrnission REFERENCE AND ADMINISTrATNE DAL5 Rtystered Cowyany number CE025343 (England and Wales} Reglstered Chartty number 1194146 Re8lstered offl 61 Bridge Street Kington Herefordshlrè HR53DJ Trustees C A V lknrgan R Widd0vOn I$1&ned 18.3.251 A W IkRoÈ& N C Forde P Lodge T Oliver lapp)inted 18.3.251 Page 2
The Caum to PmtKt Rural En land lorthe Year Enw 31 Arth 2025 Thorne Wldiery AcctancY Ltd Chartered kctyjntants 2 Wwaie Pat KIYkne Ilereford Herefordshlre HR4 78S Thts repjt has prwÈd irt tardrte th the sxclal wtrAsloM of Part 15 01 Compathes Art m relatyryA to 9j swed cffi its thaif by.. Pale 3
InthJEndwt Exam1$ Re The Hereferd5hire 6ranch of to the Trustee5 of kndependent examlner's r•wt to th• tntstè•s ofThe ref0rd$h1rP Branth of (t Company) I repjrt to the charity twstees on my examInatie of the accounts of the Cpat)Y for the year ended 31 March 2025. Respon$lbllitie5 and basls of report s the Chthts trustees of the C(N))pany land also Its direttors for the rAJrrx)se5 of company lawl you are reskXW)sible for the preparatfjon of the accounts In xryfdance the requlremeJbts of the Companle5 Aci 2CQ6 Ithe 2Cth Act'i. Hayf satlsfled rny5È1f that the (nts of the Company are not required to be alted Part 16 of the 20C6 Art and are ellglbie for Indepen&%nt examinati, I report In respect of my exatnlnat of yLwr charlws accounts as carried out wder Sertian 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 ACYI. In carryin8 Out my examH)atlon I have foitowed the DItI$ glven by the Charity Commission under Secti¢)n 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs stat•nwnt I have completed my examination. I conflm) that no matt*s have come to my attention in connection With the examinati1 qlWng me rau5e to believe.. accountin2 record$ were not kept in re5Fert of the CampaThy as required by Sectfon 386 of the 216 Act; OT the aCCnts do tt accord with those records,. or the accounts do not comply Trmth the aicLwntlll8 requirewts of SectioTh 396 of the 2£¥]6 Act other than any requirement that the aectyjnts give a true and fair view which is rt a matter considered as part of an indeeTrt examinatlon- or the attounts have not been prepared in accordarKe the metFv)ds and princlples of the Statement of Recomrnended Practice for accouniing and reporring by charilles (applicable to charft1es prepartng thelr accounts In accwdance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard appllcaNe the UK and Repthlk of Ireland IFRS 10211. I have no (rn$ and have come across no other matter5 in connertlon wlth the examlnatlon to whlch atteThon sh1 dra In thls report in order to enable a proper understandlng of the accowts to be reached. Llsa Weaver FCCA Th¢xne Widgery Accountancy Ltd Chartered Accountants 2 Wyevale PlneSS Park Kirv45 kre Here1(d Herefordshlre HR4 78S Date: ..... i.l..q.i.L.oth................ Page 4
The Herefordshire BrarKh of The Carnpa1 to Protett Ral_land stament of Financial Acli fotthe Year Ended 3 31.3.25 Total furK15 31.3.24 Total fund5 UN$trICted fun Restricted fund5 Notes INCOME AMD ENDOWMEKfs FROM tiC$ and Legacie5 9,592 8,2C* 17,798 47,393 Charltabk •¢tfvltle5 Charitable ktiwties 44,885 44,885 Other tradlng activftles Investment Inco 2,360 2,360 391 4,4 Total 16.6C(I 53.091 69,691 51,838 EXPENDITURE ON Charitable artlvltle5 Charitable Actiwti 20,941 40,683 61,624 31,190 Net 8aiThslllossesl on Investments 14611 14611 4,512 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 14,B021 12,408 18.9081 7,606 25.160 Transf•rs behveen ftsnds 10 Net [rnt In fvnds 4,l¢J6 7,606 Z5,160 RECONCILiITION OF FUNDS Total fund5 brought forward 110,331 26,934 137,265 112,105 TOTAL FUNDS CARWED FORWARD 114,437 30.434 144,871 137,265 The note5 fonn part of these f6nanc(al statements Page 5
The Herefor<tshlre BrarKh of The Campaign to Protect Rural England QalaKe 31 PknJthZ025 31.3.25 Total fun& 31.3.24 Total fLmd5 Ufft5trirted funds Restrfcted lunds Notes FIXED ASSErs Tanglble a55ets Investments 9,649 24,956 24,956 25,417 34,605 34,605 26.422 CURRElff ASSErs Cash at bank and in hand 80,443 30,434 110,877 111,283 CREDrroRS Amounts falling due within one year 16111 (4401 NEf CURREKf ASSErs 79,832 30,434 110,266 110,843 TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRE1 LLlBILEs 114,437 30,434 144,871 137,265 114,437 30,434 144,871 137,265 FUNDS Unre5tiicted funds Restricted lurK15 10 114,437 30.434 11Q,331 26.934 TOTAL FUNDS 144.871 137,265 The charitable cornp3Thy Is entltled to exernptlw fr auth"t under Section 477 of the Crynpanles kt 2(I)6 for the year ended 31 Kgrch 2025. The members have not requlred the company to obtaln an audlt of its flnanclal statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance Section 476 of the Cornpanies Aci 2CQ6. The tru5tee5 ackrthledge their resnsIbilitieS for lal ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sectiorts 386 and 387 of the ConJ)anies Act 2006 and wepartn8 flnandal statements which give a true and falr view of the $tate of affairs of the ch&ritable t(xrpary as at the td of each fi"nanaal year and of its surplus or deficit for eath linanaal year in accordance wth the requlrements of Section5 394 and 395 and whlch OttESe cornply wlth the requlrernents of the Curyanles Act 2LbJ6 rdating to finarKial statements. so far as applKabLe to the chariiabie company. Th¢ note5 fwm part of these an(la( stat¢m¢nts Page 6 ctILd...
The Campafw to Protect rnI EnAts yjbjett to tts sfftau companle5 rtyme. The firwncial sthte4nents aFf)rowl by th¢ Board of TnJsts and rtSed for ts9Je ..... .th2............ Yre ld£#I fts Èehalf ty: The note5 form pBrtof ttwAflnanclal ststthn PaRe7
The Herefrthhire Branch of The Carn1n tts Protect Rural Ensland Notes to ihe Flnanclal Staternents for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACCOUIrnNG POLKIES Basts of preparlng the finandal statements The financial sta[nents of the charftable company, ¥hlth Is a publlc benefii entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in acCOrdae with the Charitie5 SORP IFRS 1021 'Accwnling and Reporting by Chariiie5.' Statemellt of Recommended Practlce applicable to charities preparing their acctyjnts in accordance vnth the Financial Reporting Sundard applieable in the UK and Repubik of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffettive 1 January Z0191', FInala( ReportlnE Standard 102 The FinaKlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and RepublK of Ireland. and the Cornpanie5 Art Z006. The Ilnandal statements have been prepared under the historical cost ccfftvention. th the exceptic of investtnents which are included at rnarket value, as rnodified by revaluation of certain assets. C•)In8 Con¢•m The trustees assess ether the use of going concern Is apWOptha i.e. whether the are any matwfjal utKertaintles related to events or condition5 that may c35t significant dotht on the ability of the cL¥npaThy to continue as a eoin2 c(Kern. The trustees make th15 assessment In res&t of a perlod of at least ¢)ne year frn the d)te of authorisation f¢y issue of the flnandal stattynents and have concluded that the cornpany has adequate resource5 ¢0 contityJe in operational eStence for the fere5eeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the charitys ability to continue as a golng concem, thus tlw connUe to adopt the gng CL¥)cem basis of accntIng in preparing the flnancfal statsments. lttc¢me ALL income 15 rewised In the Statsment of FlnaKlal ActfvSUes once the chartty has entitlemLy)t to the funds, It Is probable that thè Irarne will received and the arntyjnl can be measured reliably. Expendlture Liabilities are recwtsed as ey4Jenditwe as %)on as there is a legal or constnxtive obligation ccfflmitling the charity to that experlture, it Is probable that a transfer of £n0 benefits wlll be requlred In settlem¢rht and the arnryjnt of the obligation can be measured reliably. ExPetiture 15 accounted for ¢Jn an accrua15 basi5 and hès been classified der headings that ag8re8aie all cosi related to the category. Where costs cannot be dlrectly attrfbuted to partkuiar they have been allocated to artivitles on a ba51s CL$tent the w of resource5. Tanoble flxed aets Depreclation Is prwded at the following anrvJal rates In order to wrlte off each asset over Its esumated useful life. Equipment- 25% re)9 balance Inv•stnnts lThvestment5 are valued at mid-market price at the balance sheet date. Realiseé investment gainsll055es represent rhe dlfferences sale of investments between the proceeds on sale and the openlng market value andlw cost of adithtions in the peflod. Unreallsed Investment gainsllosses represent the differeKes between the closin8 market value aThJ the openlng mket value ar¥Jlor cost of adthtlCs in the petlod. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporafjon tax on Its chamtabie actithtyes. Fund accountfnq Unrestricted funds can t wed in acccd3nce with the tharitabie r*&jectives at the di5cretiL¥i of the tru5tee5. Restrkted fund5 can only used for partlcuiar re5ts1cted purp05e5 wlthin the objects of the tharity. Re5trktls se when spet6ffed by the donor or Wh funds are raised fef particular restricted purposes. Further explanatton of the nature arKI purpose of each fund Is induded in the [te5 to the finJKial statements. Page 8 continued...
The Herefordsmre BrakKh of The CampalAn to Protert Rural ED land Notes to FinarKial Statements. contin for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 ACCCiINnNG POLLCIES. contlnued Trade and other debtors are reCond at the setdement arrInt after w trade dlsccwt offered. PrepaynETrts are valued at the arnl prepald net of any trnde dlscouThts due. Cash at bank and In hand Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short temi hlghly liqd irwe5trnents a short maturity of three tTh)nth5 or less from the date of acquisitlon or oppnlng of the depjsit or similar account. Credit$ and proylslons Crethtors and prO5orS are recognised Wre the charfty has a present obilgatlon resultlng from a past event that will probably result In the transfer of ld5 to a third party and the arnnt ikn to settle the obllgatlon can be rneasured or estimated reli)bly. cdItorS and Frrision5 are ryjrmally recognised ai their settlement aftnt after alln4 for any trade discounts the. OTHER TrADING AcfivmES 31.3.25 31.3.24 MisceLlanwJs Income 391 IMVESTAIENT INCOME 31.3.25 31.3.24 tWsit account Interest Close Bros Interest BMO Dfstrlbulion 395 3,8n 381 3,280 365 4,054 INCOIIEI(EXPENDrruRE Net Incomellexwditur?) is ststed after thargir¢llcreditin81'. 31.3.25 31.3.24 Depreriation. thyned assets Irtyndent exarn fee 329 611 Page 9 c0nnUed...
The Herefordshlre Brnnch of The Cam to Protert Rural En Note5 to the Flnartial Statements- conts.nued for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 TRUStEES' IIEAWNERATION AND BENEFITS Thete were no tnJ5tees' remuneratlon or other benefi.ts for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. There were tN$tee5' e¥pen5e5 paid for the Ye endeil 31 l•arch 2025 w for the year eThJed 31 l•arch 2024. COPIPARATNES FOR THE STATENT OF FINANCiIL A1vITIES Unrestricted funds Restrfcted fund5 Total fund5 INCOAIE AND ENDOWMEPtrs FROM Dc41atlons and lrfades 8,319 39,074 47,393 Othu trathTrB KiltTe5 Investment IrKc4ne 391 4,054 391 Totsl 12.764 39,074 51,838 EXPENDvRE ON Charitable artItieS Char6table l£titIeS 19,050 12,140 31,190 Net 8ain5 Orb Investments 4,512 4,512 INCOMEIIExPENDLIRE> 11.7741 26.934 25,160 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fun<k brht forward 112,105 112,105 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 110.331 16,934 137.265 Page 10 (tinUed...
Hereford5hire BrarKh of Cam i n to Protect Rurdl E land tes to the FInaal Sternents. ctinUed for Year Ended 31 March 2025 TANGIBLE FIXED AssErs EwipTrt co At 1 Aprfl 2024 A<Htlor 2,129 At 31 March 2025 11,037 DEPRECIAMON At 1 Aprfl 2024 Charge for year 1.124 264 At 31 March 2025 BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2Q5 9,649 At 31 March 2Q4 1.1))5 FIXED ASSET INVESTMEiirs Listed At 1 April 2024 ReYaluaiion5 25.417 14611 At 31 March 2025 24.VJ6 BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 24,956 At 31 March 2024 25.417 Tlwe were tsj inve51w*nt assets outside UK. Cost or valuation at 31 March 2025 Is represented ty. Listed Investrnents Vaiuatlon In 2024 24,956 PRE Fw The Heref(rd5hire Comrnunlty Foundatim, Charfty Numter 1094935. control therefore this1$ Njt I[KILd wthin the figure5. a fuThJ on half of the Cth)rfly. Jnts ld in thi5 fuThJ on tehalf of the Charfty at the star end arJntèd to £28,967 12024: É29.e4)41. spllt £2s,338124.. £26.gJ91 Capital Fund5 and £3,62912024: £2,695) IT(ne FuThJ5. Pa8e11 cOntIn...
The Fwordshire Branch of The Campaign to Protect Ruraal En land Notes Lo the Financial Statements. continued fiK the Year Ended 31 March 2025 CREDrroRS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE VltrHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.25 31.3.24 611 io. AIOVEIAENT IN FUNDS Net Transfers tween funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.24 In fuTh Unrostrltted funds General fund 110,331 14,8021 114.437 Restrlcted funds Cltlzen Sckn River Wyè Herefordshire Communtty Fund Dath Skie5 Hedgerows 8.293 17,626 1.015 18.1641 129 17,626 15 279 12,385 ii.ocoi 279 21,293 18,9)81 Z6,934 12,408 18,Wl 30.434 TOTAL FUNDS 137,265 144.871 Net rnovement in fths. irKluded in the akove are a5 foiLoh¥: Inc(¥mlng resowces Resources expersded Gairs and in fd$ Unrestrfcted fvnd5 General fund 16.6 (20.9411 14611 14.8021 Restrlctsd fvnd5 Citizen Scien Herefordshire CthNnunity Fffid Dark Skies Hedgerov45 1.419 19.5831 I1,0} 11751 129.9251 18,1641 11.QC#)I 279 21,193 454 51,218 53,091 140,6831 12,408 TOTAL FUNDS 69.691 161,6241 14611 7,606 Page 12 conlinued..-
The Herefordshire BraKh of The Campafj. to ProtecL Ral En land trkltes to the Flnaroal Statements- ContUed f the Year Ended 31 Marth Z025 io. IAOVEMENT IN FUNDS- corrtfnued Comparatlves for movtmont In ld5 Net movement in funds Transfers At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 fun Unr•strkted furLd5 General fund De5rynated F¢J)d 103,735 8,370 11,7741 8,370 18,3701 110,331 112,105 11,7741 110,331 Citizen kience River Wye Heref0rdShi C¢Jmmunity Fuj 8.293 17,626 1,015 8.293 17,626 1,015 26,934 26,934 TOTAL FUNDS 112.105 25.160 137,265 Cowratr've net movement in funds, included in above are as fdlows.. Incoming resour Res5 expended In fund5 Unrestricted fund5 General I 12,764 119.0501 4.512 11,7741 Restrlcted fund5 Clilzen SdeKe River Wye Herelordshlre Co)Twnunity Fd 16.448 17.626 5.0 18.1551 8.293 17,626 1,015 13,9851 39,074 112,1401 26,934 TOTAL FUNDS 51,838 131,1901 4,512 25,160 Page 13 coniinL*d...
The Herefordthire Branch of I n to Protect Rural Eniland Notes to Financial Statements- conllnued for the Year Erd 31 I•Arch 2025 Dng the year were no Iru5tee5 d0Th3tkn512024: £4301 to the Charity. Page 14
The Herefordthire Branch of The Campaign pr0ct Rural E land IL¢ Financial Actiwitie5 ta mErbt the Year Ended 31 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 INC¢)ME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatiom and1•84¢i•s Donatiw Gfft ald Subscriptions Dark 5kles sponsorshlp Citizen Sclence Projttt RWPT Income 6,682 1.858 7,384 454 1,420 6.582 6,438 16,247 17.626 17,798 47,393 Other trathn8 art6vlttes Miscellanew51rt1 2,360 391 Investment income DePOt account Interest Close Bros Interest Dlstiibution 395 3,8n 381 3,280 365 4.648 Charltsble actmtles Grants 44.885 Total In¢omlr48 re51Jur¢•s 69,691 51,838 EXPENDITURE supr c05t5 Flnance Bank tharges 104 144 Irwrance Teiephore Portage aThJ statlonery ICT Supp(yt Hedgerow Projett AudltlPayroil Citlzen Science Project AGMI Conferee Travel Hfd Com Trust Carried fOard 1,022 1.320 213 1,163 26.611 915 9,583 268 no 233 403 1,148 8,155 341 73 3.985 16,fL6 42,106 Th15 page does not form part of the statutory financial statements Page 15
The PfOrdshire Branch of The Cam ' n to Protect RuTLEwland Detalied Statsment of Financial ktiwties_ 025 fcf the Year Ene& 311i)rch L 31.3.25 31.3.24 Ixher Brought forward Mat*eting Dark Skles 42,1¢)6 585 575 16,026 43.266 18,490 Wages Scdal security EqLripment dweciation 17.916 74 264 12,227 329 18,254 12,556 Total reswrces eYded 61.624 31,190 Net Income 8,067 20,648 This page dces Mt form part of the statutory finarKial 5tstements Page 16