Principal activities of the company

Objectives and activities The charity s overall aim is to better the quality of life for all the residents of the two Chiltern villages of Penn and Tylers Green including conserving the immediate green belt environment and area of outstanding natural beauty which attracts many visitors from other parts of the country particularly London The charity owns and directs the work of a pre-school for local children it has purchased and manages over 250 acres of woodland adjoining the villages Common Wood so as to be a benefit to the community for generations to come and has effected a legal transfer of part of this woodland to The Woodland Trust and immediately leased it back on a 299 year lease for a peppercorn rent and without altering the charity’s responsibility for directly managing the wood it continues to manage the smaller Millar Wood which it was bequeathed in 2007 it initiates action and activities to promote concern for and protection of a considerable local heritage particularly the designated village Conservation Area it underwrites the production of a local magazine Village Voice which serves inter alia as a fund raising vehicle for the charity and which is delivered to every home in the area of benefit it runs its own website www.pennandtylersgreen.org.uk and associated Facebook and Instagram pages it promotes and supports with funds local community projects initiated by other local voluntary bodies and organisations, where these accord with the above charitable objects It also owns a local open green space The Greens at Coppice Farm Road which under provisions of the Commons Act 2006 relating to owners registration it has formally registered as village green This will enable local people to continue to use the land for their leisure and recreational pursuits as they have done for over 50 years Public benefit The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. Activities The principal activities of the charity are as described in the charitable objects set out in Clause 3 of the Company s Memorandum of Association 3 The Charitys objects (the Objects) are to promote any charitable purpose for the benefit of the inhabitants of the villages of Penn and Tylers Green and in particular but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing to advance education; to provide facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and other leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants; to promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit; to educate and stimulate discussion on matters relating to the history architecture natural history and geography of the area of benefit to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of historic, architectural or public interest in or affecting the area of benefit, to secure protection, conservation and enhancement of the wildlife and countryside in or affecting the area of benefit

Political and charitable donations

We were able to make donations totalling £8,331 to local causes and have committed to further donations in 2026

Additional information

Agent for Woodland Trust In addition the Society acts as agent for the Woodland Trust receiving donations on its behalf which are later contributed to projects under the Landfill Tax Credit Scheme At commencement of 2025 the Woodland trust funds with PTGRS stood at 159621 and with donations throughout the year the fund stood at 125768 at close of business December 2025 Achievements and performance Significant activities and achievements against objectives All areas of the society performed well in 2025 The Woodlands sub-committee secured an approved Management Plan for the next 10 years of Common Wood which means that they can apply for grants and that we have a plan to deliver. We have reinforced our relationship with the Woodland Trust freeholders of Common Wood Communications committee was born from the Village Voice and On Line Committee facilitating communication channels using the same messaging to reach our residents As well as co hosting the community lunches in the village hall we also hosted two quizzes and an Easter Egg Trail in the woods as well as our AGM and Christmas drinks for volunteers. We have strengthened our financial function employing Azets as our accountants and independent auditors ensuring that our banking facilities reflected our restricted and unrestricted funds and investing in higher interest bearing accounts We made a donation of 5000 to Scannappeal and donations of 3305 on behalf of Unlock their Words to benefit children needing additional support with speech and language provision and 1752 on behalf of the Community Lunches to other local charities and 500 to support Scout Post. Financial review The society continued to raise funds through selling advertising in its bimonthly magazine Village Voice which created unrestricted income of 24902 Other significant unrestricted income stream was interest earned on investments as the society adopted a more aggressive investment cash investment policy with its cash reserves raising 7872 We used 7060 Woodlands Restricted funds to improve facilities in the woods upgrading paths and tree maintenance although much of this was covered by grants but the grants havent all yet been received Other projects such as new signage was funded with the help of donations Reserves policy There was an overall surplus for the year ended 31 December 2025 of 34029 (2024 37017 surplus) The balance on unrestricted funds at 31 December 2025 was 125893 (2024 119793)which is in liquid assets and available as free reserves The trustees regularly review their reserves policy based upon current levels of income and expenditure The policy reflects risks to income flows resulting from damage to reputation and the effects of a very severe recession reducing advertising and donations The Penn & Tylers Green Residents Society does not intend to be a reserves rich charity and in any event the Societys current activities do not require this The Directors current policy is to build reserves of unrestricted funds for potential large capital projects as well as to provide 30000 55,000 to cover up to three years expenditure excluding restricted funds This would allow sufficient unrestricted funds to fund the Societys working capital requirements and to enable a reduction in expenses if necessary in case of a significant loss of income Examples of potential capital projects are the provision of alternative facilities for the Preschool should the existing arrangements cease, and the provision of an archive centre in the Village We are also donating 50 percent of the cost of restoring the bell tower at Holy Trinity Church Penn a Grade I listed building at a cost of 17500 to the Society in 2026. Investment policy The Penn & Tylers Green Residents Societys basic investment objective is to maintain the real value of its investment and to maximise income It places excess funds in variable term deposits with the major high street banks Major risks The Directors of the Society have identified and discussed the top risks that may confront the charity and how they should be managed and minimised. These risks include damage to reputation and possible liabilities arising from the Societys activities The Directors have examined these matters and they are satisfied that the charitys current internal financial and other controls adequately minimise the risks identified. The directors are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice Under company law the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements the directors are required to select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the companys transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities

This report was approved by the board of directors on 7 July 2026
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Madalyn Roker
Status: Director