Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 11 September 2024 To 5[th] April 2025 Charity name: The Penny Conservation
Period start date Period end date
Charity registration number: 1209973
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Penny Conservation Charity carries out its purpose of promoting the conservation, protection and improvement of the natural and human environment throughout England and Wales, through the provision of grants to local community groups, registered charities, local bodies, other selected organisations or individuals |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
We provide grants to those who are actively involved in conservation efforts within England and Wales. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | This can be found on our website at https://pennyconservation.org.uk/about/ |
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 organisation’s grants are specifically provided to those who are actively involved in conservation efforts within England and Wales. The organisation will support a variety of initiatives aimed at conserving biodiversity such as habitat restoration, species protection, environmental education programmes, planting of trees, the preservation of a cultural natural heritage such as a lake or forest, art, artifacts or buildings etc. |
| Para 1.38 | The trustees act in the charity's best interests. We are a grant giving body and make no financial investments. |
Policy on social investment including program related investment All Trustees are volunteers Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers None Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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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 | This first period we were focused on operational issues involving set up, banking, website etc. In addition we began exploring suitable recipients for grants. No grants were made in this first period. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | No grants were made and none expected in this first period. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | No funds received |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | No investments |
none Other
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | No financial transactions |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No financial transactions |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | No financial transactions |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | No financial transactions |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | No financial transactions |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No financial transactions |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | No financial transactions |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | No financial transactions |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No financial transactions |
| Other | No financial transactions |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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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 based on having a connection with Cumbria and The North West. In addition they must subscribe to the charity’s six values: Conserving Biodiversity Habitat restoration, species protection, environmental education. Historical Conservation The conservation of historically or culturally significant sites. Sustainability Sustainable practices that promote the protection of the environment. Cultural Natural Heritage Preserving cultural natural heritage, from lakes and forests to art and architecture. Community For the benefit, engagement and positive impact of local communities. Supporting Marginalised Groups Supporting disadvantaged groups who struggle to secure mainstream funding. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | No formal policies or procedures |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | One Trustee is the Chair and the eight other are trustees |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None so far |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name: | The Penny Conservation |
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| Other name the charity uses | None |
| Registered charitynumber | 1209973 |
| Charity’s principal address | THE PENNY CONSERVATION BECK FOLD TROUTBECK BRIDGE WINDERMERE LA23 1HF |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Jamie Allison | Chair | |||
| Caroline Kay | Secretary | |||
| John Haley | ||||
| Godfrey Owen | ||||
| Rob Bowyer | ||||
| Emma Underwood | ||||
| Jonquil Cook | ||||
| Douglas Dale | ||||
| David Spiby | Admin | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
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
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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| Jamie Allinson | David Spiby | |
Chair |
Admin | |
| 27thJanuary 2026 | ||
| 27thJanuary 2026 |
The Penny Conservation
1209973
Receipts and payments accounts
For the period 11-Sep-24 from
5th April 2025 To
CC16a
Section A Receipts and payments
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
27/01/2026
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| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets |
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| Date of approval |
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| James Allison | 22nd Jan 2026 | |||||
| David Spiby | 22nd Jan 2026 |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
27/01/2026
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