Preserving Gerrards Cross for Future Generations
About Us
The Gerrards Cross Conservation Group is a non-profit company limited by guarantee, our charity registration is pending. We are non-political, although we work closely with the Town Council and Unitary Authority, we are completely independent. Our objectives are the protection of the green spaces and Conservation Areas in and around GX.
Protecting Green Spaces
We are dedicated to safeguarding the Green Belt and Conservation Areas in and around Gerrards Cross.
Legal Advocacy
Utilizing legal measures to ensure environmental preservation and community well-being.
Meet the Trustees
Chris Brown
Trustee
Chris served an Independent GX Town Councillor for 14 years. Chairing the TC for 12 years from 2009 to 2021, becoming the first Mayor of GX. He still works closely with both the TC and Bucks Council, including planning applications and highways issues. Chris is a member of the steering committee for the GX Against Bull Lane Group.
Catrin Thomas
Trustee
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John Ferguson
Trustee
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Andrew White
Trustee
Andrew led the 2005 licensing challenges in GX, instructing barristers from 3 Raymond Buildings in relation to the Ethorpe, French Horn, Apple Tree and Packhorse. Prompting the Packhorse’s transformation into family‑friendly Wildwood and the redevelopment of the French Horn.
GXCG Objectives
As of May 2026, our formal Objects are still in draft form, however, they are likely to be:
- The objects of the charity are the following purposes for the public benefit in respect of the area within a 3 mile radius of Gerrards Cross railway station located in the county of Buckinghamshire, England (“the Locality”).
- to promote and endeavour to secure the preservation, protection of conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment within the Locality, particularly of (i) green spaces, (ii) conservation areas, (iii) asset of community value, (iv) other assets that contribute to the general character and ambience of the Locality; and/or
- to promote and endeavour to secure high standards of design, architecture, construction and planning for buildings, additions and developments in or affecting the Locality; and/or
- to promote and endeavour to secure high standards of maintenance and improvement of the buildings, trees, fabric, infrastructure, public amenities, streetscape and environment in or affecting the Locality; and/or
- to promote the advancement of education of the public concerning the special architectural and historic interest and character of the Locality; and/or
- such other charitable purposes consistent with the above as the charity trustees in their absolute discretion determine from time to time.
Our Story
The Gerrards Cross Conservation Group was founded in response to increasing threats to the local environment. While we are confident the Town Council and Bucks Unitary Authority are on our side, the reality is that major planning applications like Bull Lane often end up with the Secretary of State—they become political. To resist this, we need to take actions that are often unavailable to local authorities.
To fight effectively, our community needs the best legal minds in the business. We are therefore currently raising funds to hire specialist lawyers, barristers and other professionals to lead this challenge.
Established as a non-political, non-profit organization, our mission is to protect the green spaces and Conservation Areas in and around Gerrards Cross, Buckinghamshire. Our formation was driven by the need to take decisive action against overdevelopment and to ensure that the community's voice is heard in planning decisions. We are committed to using all legal avenues to preserve the natural beauty and character of our area for future generations.
Our Journey Through Time
This page is work in progress.
August 2025
Creation of the Bull Lane WhatsApp Group
Catrin Thomas created the "GX Against Bull Lane Development Action Group" on 18th August 2025.
April 2026
Foundation of GXCG
In April 2026, at a meeting at the Bull Hotel, the trustees agreed to form the Gerrards Cross Conservation Group.
May 2026
Legal Entity formed
On 1st May 2026, Gerrards Cross Conservation Group Limited, a company limited by guarantee was formed.
We launched our first fund raising campaign
2027
Work in progress
To be updated.
2028
Work in progress
To be updated.
Support Our Mission
Your support is vital in helping us continue our conservation efforts. By donating to our Fighting Fund or joining our mailing list, you can play a crucial role in preserving the green spaces of Gerrards Cross. Stay informed about our latest initiatives and be part of a community dedicated to environmental protection.