Who we are

We are the champions of England's countryside and we welcome the support of all who care about it. CPRE is a registered charity with over 60,000 members and supporters living in our cities, towns, villages and the countryside. We operate 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.

80 years of success

We are one of the longest established and most respected environmental groups, influencing policy and raising awareness ever since we were founded in 1926.

Patron: Her Majesty The Queen
President: Bill Bryson
Vice Presidents: Sir Neil Cossens, Lady Caroline Cranbrook, Nicholas Crane, Jonathan Dimbleby, Ben Goldsmith
Chairman: Peter Waine
Chief Executive: Shaun Spiers