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Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO

Also known as: Cpre Sussex, Sussex Countryside Trust

The Campaign to Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.

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Activities & Mission

The Campaign to Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£99,372
Latest Expenditure
£125,394

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 25.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 58% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 133). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 38% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £476,651
Charitable Activities £84,557
Other Trading £9,493
Investments £3,651
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £143,410
Raising Funds £9,262
Governance £2,988
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2015 — The Sussex Branch of the Campaign to Protect Rural England (organisation 265028)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£99,372
£125,3940 / 75
2023
£574,352
£152,672£143,410£576,765£562,8392 / 75
2022
£197,217
£196,3590 / 40
2021
£80,455
£91,1640 / 40
2020
£80,175
£84,5160 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO

What does Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO do?

The Campaign to Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO exists to promote the beauty, tranquillity and diversity of rural England by encouraging the sustainable use of land and other natural resources in town and country.

How much income did Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO report in 2024?

Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO reported total income of £99k and reported expenditure of £125k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO?

Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO has a program ratio of 25.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 58% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 133 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO registered as a charity?

Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2014 as charity number 1156568. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO?

Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Corinne Stuart. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO operate?

Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Campaign To Protect Rural England, Sussex Branch CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156568.

Details

Address
Campaign To Protect Rural England
Brownings Farm
Lewes Road
Blackboys
UCKFIELD
TN22 5HG
Registration Date
8 April 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5041184
Charity Number
1156568

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Trustees

Corinne Stuart Chair
DAVID PAUL LANGLEY JOHNSON
Dr ROGER FINCH SMITH
Jill Sutcliffe
Joshua Lelliott
Katherine Sykes
PENNY HUDD
Professor Clive Jonathon Webb
Professor Daniel Osborn
Sally Pavey

Also Known As

  • Cpre Sussex
  • Sussex Countryside Trust

Data & trust

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