Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 5

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3

Grant maker support: +5

Overall GiG Score: 11

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY

The NAAONB works with interested bodies to further the work of AONB Partnerships by 1. being a trusted, influential unified voice for the AONB Family 2. harnessing the collective experience of the AONB Family to further mutual objectives 3. provides leadership and direction for the AONB Family 4. celebrates unique identity of individual members 5. works with others to achieve shared objectives

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

This charity is not recognised by HMRC for Gift Aid according to its latest published return

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E	Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff
31/03/23	£830	£636	£194	£0	£427	£347	6.5	7
31/03/22	£474	£787	£-313	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/03/21	£1,147	£1,010	£137	£0	£547	£120	1.4	5
31/03/20	£655	£511	£145	£0	£410	£125	2.9	4
31/03/19	£527	£377	£150	£0	£265	£113	3.6	4
31/03/18	£343	£300	£43	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0
31/03/17	£315	£296	£19	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0
31/03/16	£405	£371	£34	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 12%
Highest pay band: £60,000-£70,000
Liabilities/Assets: 17%
Liabilities/Income: 10%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 81%
Reserves/Spending: 6.5 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 8 months
Quick Ratio: 4.8

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Established: 10 years
(21 years as a company)

www.landscapesforlife.org.uk

office@landscapesforlife.org.uk

07948 248619

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Listed activities

Arts/Culture/Heritage/Science
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Environment/Conservation/Heritage
Recreation

GiG Classification

Services for families & carers

How it operates

Acts as an umbrella or resource body
Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services

Where it operates

Northern Ireland, Throughout England And Wales,

Who it helps

The General Public/Mankind

Who works here?

7 employees

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - National Landscapes Partnership and Green Finance
£67,040	22/03/2023	Funding towards establishment of a new partnership to implement reforms following the governments response to the 2019 Landscapes Review of National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and ....more Funding towards establishment of a new partnership to implement reforms following the governments response to the 2019 Landscapes Review of National Parks, Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and National Trails.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - National Association Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty Funding FY22-25 NAAONB - 64511
£274,172	09/05/2022	support the delivery of AONB statutory purposes, under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CRoW) 2000 and the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, to:meet their statutory ....more support the delivery of AONB statutory purposes, under the Countryside and Rights of Way Act (CRoW) 2000 and the 1949 National Parks and Access to the Countryside Act, to:meet their statutory conservation and enhancement duties andSupport them in their work which contributes directly to Defra's 25 Year Environment Plan
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW 0359-CF1898-Tamara Landscape (Multiyear-£10K 19/20, £10K 20/21, £0K 21/22, £15K 22/23, £35K 23/24)
£14,997	01/04/2022	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW 0859-CF1930-Triple Axe 2223 (2223-30k,2324-40k)
£28,993	01/04/2022	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - NEIRF1088CLAIM2 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
£16,934	01/04/2022	The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem ....more The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem services. In doing so, these projects will stimulate private sector investment in protecting and enhancing the environment in line with the governments 25 Year Environment Plan.Projects receiving funding focus on tackling climate change and restoring nature through schemes such as woodland and habitat creation, peatland and kelp forest restoration and river catchment management. Helping to provide natural flood risk management, improve water quality and biodiversity.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - NEIRF1088CLAIM3 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
£16,930	01/04/2022	The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem ....more The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem services. In doing so, these projects will stimulate private sector investment in protecting and enhancing the environment in line with the governments 25 Year Environment Plan.Projects receiving funding focus on tackling climate change and restoring nature through schemes such as woodland and habitat creation, peatland and kelp forest restoration and river catchment management. Helping to provide natural flood risk management, improve water quality and biodiversity.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - NEIRF1088CLAIM4 THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY
£8,921	01/04/2022	The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem ....more The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem services. In doing so, these projects will stimulate private sector investment in protecting and enhancing the environment in line with the governments 25 Year Environment Plan.Projects receiving funding focus on tackling climate change and restoring nature through schemes such as woodland and habitat creation, peatland and kelp forest restoration and river catchment management. Helping to provide natural flood risk management, improve water quality and biodiversity.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - NEIRF1088CLAIM5 The National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
£18,473	01/04/2022	The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem ....more The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem services. In doing so, these projects will stimulate private sector investment in protecting and enhancing the environment in line with the governments 25 Year Environment Plan.Projects receiving funding focus on tackling climate change and restoring nature through schemes such as woodland and habitat creation, peatland and kelp forest restoration and river catchment management. Helping to provide natural flood risk management, improve water quality and biodiversity.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - 2021/22 National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty grant
£134,613	15/04/2021	Grant funding to the NAAONB to support AONBs in meeting their statutory conservation and enhancement duties and in their work which contributes to Defra's 25 Year Environment Plan.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - NEIRF1088CLAIM1 - Making the Case for Investment in The Tamar Valleys Nature-Based Services'
£35,228	01/04/2021	The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem ....more The funding will be used to develop a broad range of projects that deliver environmental benefits while also demonstrating a wide range of innovative approaches to generating revenues from ecosystem services. In doing so, these projects will stimulate private sector investment in protecting and enhancing the environment in line with the governments 25 Year Environment Plan.Projects receiving funding focus on tackling climate change and restoring nature through schemes such as woodland and habitat creation, peatland and kelp forest restoration and river catchment management. Helping to provide natural flood risk management, improve water quality and biodiversity.
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0706-CF1490 - Triple Axe Farming Advice feasibility Study
£24,400	01/04/2021	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - AONB Funding FY20-21
£305,706	01/04/2020	Annual grant aid to eachAONBPartnership or Conservation Board to support delivery of theAONBmanagement plan
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0359-CF866 - Tamara Landscape (Multiyear-£10K 19/20, £10K 20/21, £10K 21/22, £20K 22/23, £20K 23/24)
£5,000	01/04/2020	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0627-CF956 - Axe catchment project
£13,668	01/04/2020	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - PGW0359-CF1088 - Tamara Landscape (Multiyear-£10K 19/20, £10K 20/21, £10K 21/22, £20K 22/23, £20K 23/24)
£5,000	01/04/2020	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Connecting The Culm- NFM Feasibility and Mire Restoration Intereg
£50,000	01/04/2019	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs - Tamara Landscape
£9,987	01/04/2019	Partnership Grants for England (PG) is a payment mechanism enabling us to provide capital and revenue grants to third sector organisations for projects which protect and enhance the water environment
National Lottery Heritage Fund - Grant to National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty
£164,300	22/06/2018	Future Landscapes - building resilience and securing assets

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How is it governed?

Trustees (11)

Current Trustees appointed

Age Range of Trustees: 28-65

ELLIOTT LORIMER Appointed: 2023, Occupation: National Landscape Manager

KIERAN THOMAS Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Policy Officer

MADELEINE MILNE Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Consultant

ROBIN GRANT Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Retired

CHRIS WOODLEY STEWART Appointed: 2014, Occupation: Director

GILL PERRY Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Student

KARIN TAYLOR Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Chartered Town Planner & Landscape Architect

ANJANA KHATWA Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Earth Scientist

JAMES BENNIE DIXON Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Self Employed Writer, Consultant And Book Dealer, Other trusteeship: DERBYSHIRE WILDLIFE TRUST LIMITED,

PHILIP STUART HYGATE (Chair) Appointed: 2014, Occupation: Director

MOIRA SINCLAIR Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Charitable Foundation Ceo, Other trusteeships: THE CLORE LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME, MANCHESTER INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL,

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 14/10/2014, number: 1158871
Registered at Companies House on 10/04/2003, number: 04729800

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Filing Record

8 returns made; all on time

Main office

NAAONB
Belmont House
Shrewsbury Business Park
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 6LG

Objectives

THE OBJECTS ARE SPECIFICALLY RESTRICTED TO THE FOLLOWING, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:4.1 TO PROMOTE THE CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT OF NATURAL BEAUTY INCLUDING THE PHYSICAL, NATURAL, CULTURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT IN AND AROUND AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY, OTHER PROTECTED AREAS, AND THOSE AREAS FOR WHICH SUCH DESIGNATION MIGHT BE PURSUED. 4.2 TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION, UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE PUBLIC IN RELATION TO THE CONSERVATION AND ENHANCEMENT NATURAL BEAUTY INCLUDING THE PHYSICAL, NATURAL, CULTURAL AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT OF AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY, OTHER PROTECTED AREAS AND THOSE AREAS FOR WHICH SUCH DESIGNATION MIGHT BE PURSUED.4.3 TO PROMOTE THE EFFICIENCY AND EFFECTIVENESS OF THOSE ORGANISATIONS PROMOTING OR REPRESENTING AREAS OF OUTSTANDING NATURAL BEAUTY, OTHER PROTECTED AREAS AND THOSE AREAS FOR WHICH SUCH DESIGNATION MIGHT BE PURSUED.

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