About CPRE
Who We Are
Despite the smallness of our country, its high population density and widespread, intense pressure for development, we still have, in England, large areas of incomparably beautiful countryside. CPRE exists to protect our natural landscapes from destruction and degradation.
Established in 1926, CPRE is a registered charity with about 60,000 members and supporters. The charity operates as a network with over 200 district groups, a branch in every county, a group in every region and a national office. Over 2,000 parish councils and 800 amenity societies belong to CPRE. This makes CPRE a powerful combination of effective local action and strong national campaigning.
Patron: Her Majesty The Queen
President: Bill Bryson
Chairman: Peter Waine
Chief Executive: Shaun Spiers
The Kent Branch of CPRE is a registered charity in its own right and has groups of volunteers in each district as well as specialist groups covering issues such as transport problems and historic buildings.
Patron: Sir Donald Sinden
President: Graham Clarke
Vice-Presidents: Amanda Cottrell, Damien Green MP, Gary Thomas, Sir RobertWorcester, Derek Wyatt MP
Chairman: Richard Knox-Johnston
Vice-Chairmen: Christine Drury, Graham Warren
The branch office has six members of staff:
- Hilary Newport (Director)
- Sean Furey (Deputy Director)
- Sandra Dunn (Company Secretary/Office Manager)
- Brian Lloyd (Senior Planner)
- Gemma Watts (Publicity Officer)
It is also a base for the trustees, various committees and volunteers who help in the office.