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| Abbreviation | CPRE |
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| Predecessor | Council for the Preservation of Rural England |
| Formation | 1926 |
| Founder | Sir Patrick Abercrombie |
| Type | Charitable organisation |
| Registration no. | Registered charity number: 1089685 |
| Headquarters | 15-21 Provost St, London N1 7NH |
Region | England |
Membership | 40,000 |
Patron | Charles III |
President | Mary-Ann Ochota |
Chair | Simon Murray [1] |
Chief Executive | Roger Mortlock |
| Staff | 40 |
Volunteers | 1,200 |
| Website | www |
CPRE, The Countryside Charity,[2] formerly known by names such as the Council for the Preservation of Rural England and the Campaign to Protect Rural England,[3] is a charity in England with over 40,000 members and supporters. Formed in 1926 by Patrick Abercrombie to limit urban sprawl and ribbon development, the CPRE claims to be one of the longest running environmental groups in the UK. CPRE campaigns for a "sustainable future" for the English countryside. They state it is "a vital but undervalued environmental, economic and social asset to the nation." They aim to "highlight threats and promote positive solutions." They campaign using their own research to lobby the public and all levels of government.