FORWARD IN FAITH
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Registered charity number: 1057246
KNOX CROPPER
chaTtered accounlanls

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
MEMBERSHIP OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Under the Constitution of Fonvard in Faith, the members of the Executive Committee are the Trustees of the
Charity. During 2024 the membcrship of the Executive Committee was as follows:
The Rt Revd Paul Thomas
The Revd Canon Paul Hutchins
Mary Snape
Sir Richard Mantle
The Rt Revd Jonathan Baker
The Revd Paul Benfield
The Revd Daniel Howard
The Revd Canon Darren Slnith
The Revd Canon Mark North
The Revd Kylc McNeil
Christopher Daubney
Christopher Swift
Chaim)an, nominated by The Society
Clerical Vice-chaimian, elected by the membership
Lay Vice-chairnian, elected by the membership
Treasurer, co-opted
Nominated by The Society
Co-opted
Co-opted (from 16th October 2024)
Elected by the Tnetnbership (up to 18th January 2024)
Elected by the membership
Elected by the membership
Elected by the membership
Elected by the membership
Tom Middleton, Director of Forward in Faith, routinely attends meetings of the Executive Committee.
BANKERS
tNDEPENDENT EXAMtNER
Lloyds Bank plc
98 Victoria Street
London SWI E 5JL
Mr Greg Stevenson FCA
Knox Cropper LLP
Chartered Accountants
65 Leadenhall Street
London EC3A 2AD
CHARITY ADDRESS
St Andrew Holborn
5 St Andrew Street
London EC4A 3AF

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FORWARD IN FAITH
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their annual report for the year ended 31 st December 2024 under the Charities Act 2011,
together with the audited accounts for the year, and confimi that the latter comply with the requirements of the
Act, the Charity's governing document and Charities SORP (FRS 102) issued in 2019.
Objectives
The Charity is established 'to advance the Christian religion by promoting the spread of the catholic faith in
accordance with th¢ traditional understanding of the historic apostolic succession, the ministry of bishops and
priests, and full ecclesial communion,.
Fonvard in Faith affirnis the catholic faith as the Church of England received it and proclaims it afresh in this
generation. It upholds catholic order and the catholic doctrine of the sacraments, and in particular the threefold
ministry, which the Church of England shares with the Church throughout the world and across the ages. It
seeks the visiblc unity of Christ's Church. It achieves its objectives in a variety of ways, including through the
magazine New Directions, and other publications, and by supporting the Catholic Group in Gcneral Synod. Its
Constitution empowers it to support The Society, established under the patronage of St. Wilfrid and St. Hilda
(www.sswsh.com), as an ecclesial structure with a tninistry and sacraments in which the faithful can have
confidence, so that they can flourish within the life and structures of the Church of England. It provides advice
and support to The Society's bishops, to its parishcs, and to individual members of the clergy and laity.
The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit. They are satisfied that
the Charity's work is for the benefit of the public mission of the Church of England and for the benefit of her
members, as well as that of all those outside the Church to whom its clergy and people minister.
Activities, Achievements and Performance
In 2024, Forward in Faith continued its campaigning work on behalf of the Catholic Movement in the Church
of England on issues of concem. The particular focus of this work remained the seven sacraments God has
gifted to his Church with specific issues arising currently in the Church of England on those of Holy Orders,
Holy Matrimony and Confession (in the context of the Seal). In the case of the latter two, there have yet to be
any fomially agreed changes to the sacraments, only possible proposals which would undennine a catholic
understanding of the sacrament in question.
The Charity has also expressed deep concern for th¢ draft legislation on assisted dying under consideration in
parliament.
Thc Trustees welcomed Fr Daniel Howard, parish priest of St Columba, Anfield, as a co-opted trustee, in the
light of his experience of missional work in a parish with social challenges.
During the year the Trustees noted the following developments:
A joyful and well attended Forward in Faith National Festival held at the church of St Alban, Holborn
in May 2024.
Questions arising as to the scope of the role of the Independent Reviewer, following her report into
the appointmcnt of Bishop Philip North as the Bishop of Blackburn.
The deaths of two leading supportcrs of The Society during 2024- Liz Paver and Fr John Brownscll.
May they rest in peace.
The appointment of Fr Luke Irvine-capel as the fourth Bishop of Richborough. It has been very
encouraging to note that all three Provincial Episcopal Visitor (PEV) appointments in recent years
havc gone to Society priests with up to 20 years, ministry each to offer to the Church in a stipendiary
role.

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TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
continued
Fonvard in Faith continues to support the work of The Society under its Council of Bishops. The particular
priority for Fonvard in Faith's support for The Society is the initiative on mission
known as the Catholic
Mission Network - being funded by the Archbishops, Council. In addition, The Society launched, with
support from Forward in Faith, its Year of Faith in late 2024 to mark the 1,700th anniversary of the Council of
Nicaea.
Future plans
In 2025 the Charity will be implementing the findings of the review which it conducted during 2024. The
main themes of that review are focusing the Catholic Movement's activities under the banner of The Society
and ensuring Forward in Faith is financially fit for purpose as a charity by reducing its expenditurc and
seeking additional sources of income.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial Position at the Year End
The Charity's Funds changed from a level of £891,396 as at 3 1st December 2023 (of which £119,179 was
rcstricted) to a level of £942,178 as at 31 st December 2024 (of which £130,287 was restricted). Trustecs are
mindful that income from legacies cannot be relied upon and that there is ￿rther work to do to establish a
financially sustainable budget for the Charity.
Reserves
The Trustees are aware of the Charity Commission's guidance with regard to reserves. As set out above, the
General Fund has been built up to such a level that reserves equivalent to several years of expenditure are
available, should they be required.
Investments
Investments changed from a level of £816,607 as at 31 st December 2023 to a level of £820,983 as at 31 st
D¢c¢mb¢r 2024. Income from investments plays a part in funding the work of the Charity.
Going Concern and Deficits
The trustees are satisfied that there are no uncertainties with regard to the continuancc of the Charity as a
going concern. No funds of the Charity are in deficit.
Risks
As noted above, the Charity will be looking to improve its financial standing in the coming years.
REFERENCE AND ADMINESTRATIVE tNFORMATION
The name of the Trustees, the Charity's principal address and particulars of the Charity's professional advisers
are given on page l. Further infonnation about Forward in Faith can be found on its website:
www.forwardinfaith.com

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TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
continued
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Constitution
The Charity is an uninco￿Orated association. It is governed by its Constitution which was adopted by the
National AsseTnbly in 1994 and amended by the National Assembly on 20 October 2007, 19 October 2013, 14
November 2015 and 28 May 2022.
Trustees
The management and control of the Organisation is exercised by an Executive Committcc, whose mcmbers
are the Trustees of the Charity. The Executive Committee consists of:
Up to three members who are nominated by The Society. all of whom will be bishops as The Society
is led by its bishops.
Up to seven members elected by the membership of Forward in Faith, with a split of cl¢rical and lay
representative and a geographic spread of those representatives.
Up to three members Co-opted by the other members and chosen for their expertise in specific fields.
A Chairnian, a Clerical Vice-chainnan, a Lay Vice-chairman and a Treasurer are elected by the
Trustees from within their own number.
Organisational Management
The day-to-day management of the Charity is in the hands of the Director. who has the right to attend all
meetings of the Executive Committee. He is assisted by the Administrative Assistant. Systems of internal
finaneial control and Grievance, Disciplinary and Safeguarding Policies are in place.
Benchmarks for StalTRemuneration
After completion of any probationary period, staff members are paid at the current standard point of the
appropriate band of th¢ National Church Institutions, (NCI) pay bands identified in their contracts of
employment.
Related Parties
A Conflicts of Interest Policy is in place. Trustees withdraw froTn discussions in respect of matters for which
they have a conflict of interest.
The Charity has adopted the Nolan Principles of Public Life as a set of standards to adhere to in the conduct of
all of its business.
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. Charity law requires the
trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of
affairs of the Charity and of its financial activities for that peri(Kl.

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TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
conrtinued
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES (continued)
In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether the policies adopted are in accordance with the statement of recommend practice
'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, and with applicable accounting standards, subject to any
material dcpartures discloscd and cxplained in th¢ financial statcm¢nts.
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that
the Charity will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy
at any time the financial position of the Charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and
hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevcntion and detection of fraud or other irregularities.
tNDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Knox Cropper has intimated its willingness to act and will be pmposed as Independent Examiners in the next
meeting before which the accounts are laid.
half of the Trustees
Sir Richard Mantle
Treasurer
Date; 19th March 2025

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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Forward in Faith (the Charity) for the year ended
31 st December 2024 which are set out on pages 7 to 20. This report is made to the Trustees, as a body, in
accordance with the ternis of Tny engagcment. My work has been undertaken so that I might carry out an
Independent Examination of the financial statements in accordance with the General Directions given by the
Charity Commissioners. To the fullest extent perniitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to
anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body for my work or for this report.
Responsibilities and basis on report
As the Charity Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordancc with the
requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out undeT section 145 of the 201 l Act
and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section R45(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I
can confirni that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of the Institute
of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my ¢xamination.
confinn that no material matters have Come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act. or
the accounts do not accord with those records. or
the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts
set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the
a¢¢ounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of
accounts to be
reached.
Greg Stevenson FCA
Knox Cropper LLP
Chartered Accountants
65 Leadenhall Street
London EC3A 2AD
19th March 2025

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FORWARD IN FAITH
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
Note
2024
2023
As Restated
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Investments
10
800,982
816,607
800,982
816,607
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand:
National Funds
Branches
12
17,787
7,103
ioo,010
33,973
41,773
35,151
151,770
84,027
CREDITORS.. due within one year
13
(10,574)
(9,238)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
141,196
74,789
TOTAL NET ASSETS
£942,178
£891,396
FUNDS
Unrcstricted Funds
General fund
Restricted Funds
15
15
811,891
130,287
772,217
119,179
TOTAL FUNDS
£942,178
£891,396
Ap
ed by the Trustees on 19th March 2025
Sir Richard Mantle
Treasurer
6J
The Rt Revd Jonathan Baker
Trustee

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STATEMEwf OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Total
Funds
Note
Total
Funds
Restated
Net Cash (used in)Iprovided by Operating Activities
(12,290)
(105,626)
Cash flows from Investing Activities
Purchase of Investments
Bank Interest and Dividends
Proceeds on Investments
29,349
40,000
29,643
Net Cash (used inyprovided by Investing Activities
69,349
29,643
Change in Cash and Cash Equivalents in the period
57,059
(75,983)
Cash and Cash Equivalcnts at beginning of period
76,924
152,097
Cash and Cash Equivalents at end of period
£133,983
£76,924
A) Reconciliation of Net Income/(Expenditure) to
nct cashflow from operating activities
Net Income/(Expenditure) for the reporting period
Adjustments for:
(Increase)/Decrease in Debtors
(Decrease)/lncrease in Creditors
Investment Income
Lossl(Gain) on Investments
50,782
(40,857)
(10,684)
1,336
(29,349)
(24,375)
11,227
(7,348)
(29,643)
(39,005)
Net Cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
(12,290)
(105,626}
B) Analysis of Cash and Cash Equivalents
Bank Balances
Notice Dcposits (less than 3 months)
133,983
76,924
£133,983
£76,924
C) Analysis of Changes in Net Funds
At 11112024
Cash Flows At 3111212024
Cash
£76,924
£57,059
£133,983

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEiYrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
I. ACCOUNTtNG POLICIES
Basis of Preparation and Assessment of going concern
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or
transaction value unless othenvise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts, They have been prepared
in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ir¢land (FRS 102) effective 2019 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the ChaTltics Act 2011.
The accounts have been prepared to give a 'true and fair, view and have departed from the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a 'true and fair, view.
This departure involved following Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) issued on 16 July 2014 rather than the Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of
Recommended Practice effective from l April 2005 which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements include the income and expenditure of Forward in Faith branches which arrange
activities in England and Scotland.
The Charity constitutes a public b¢n¢fit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Truste¢s considcr that there are no uncertainties about the Charity's ability to continue as a going
concern. The most significant area of uncertainty that affects the Charity is the continued receipt of
legacies.
Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and included at cost Including any
incidental costs of acquisition.
Depreciation of fixed assets is calculated to write off their cost or valuation less any residual value over
their estimated useful lives as follows:
Office equipment
3 years
PeDsions
The charity participates in two defined benefit schemes: Pension Builder Classic (closed to new
employees) and Pension Builder 2014, which cover all eligible employees. The schemes are administered
by the Church of England Pensions Board. As Forward in Faith is unable to identify its share of
underlying assets and liabilities FRS 102 requires pension costs to be accounted for on the basis of
contributions payable to the scheme in the year (Note 18). There is no requirement for deficit funding at
the current time.
Leased Asset and Obligations
Wh¢r¢ assets are financcd by leasing agreements that give rights approximately to ownership ('finance
leases,), the assets are treated as if they had been purchased outright. The amount capitalised is the
present valuc of the minimum lease payments payable during the lease tcmi. The corresponding leasing
committnents are shown as obligations to the l¢ssor.
Lease payments are trcated as consisting of capital and interest elements, and the interest is charged to the
statement of financial activities in proportion to the remaining balance outstanding.
All other leases are operating leases, and the annual rentals are charged to statement of financial activities
on a straight-line basis over the lease term.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
continued
I. AcCOuNT￿G POLICIES (continued)
Income
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will
be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably. Income is deferred only
when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it.
In accordance with this policy, legacies are included when the charity is advised by the personal
representative of an estate that a legacy is probable, and that payment will be made, or property
transferred, and the amount involved can be quantificd.
Donations are recognised when reccived.
Subscriptions from Members are for a period coterminous with the year end and are recognised in the year
in which they are receiv¢d.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing
the Charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required, and th¢ amount of the
obligation can bc measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category. Wherc costs cannot be directly attributed to particular
headings, thcy have been allocated to activities on a basis consistcnt with use of the resources. Rcsources
expended includes VAT which cannot be recoverd.
Raising funds consists of fundraising expenditure and allocated support costs. Charitable activities
include publication costs, grants and donations and allocated support costs including governance costs.
Allocation of Support Costs
The support costs have been allocatcd as to l ￿/0 to raising funds and 900/0 to charitable activities.
Branches
The Charity's accounts include the transactions of the Branches, and as the funds remain attributable to
those branches, th¢ balances are held as restricted funds.
Fund Accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the dlscretion of the trustees in
furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular
purposes. Currently there are no designated funds.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors
or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The cost of raising and administering
such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund are set out in the
notes to the financial statements.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
continued
l. AccoLfNTfNG POLICIES (continued)
Critical Accounting Judgements and Key Sources of Uncertainty
The preparation of the Financial Statements requires the Charity's management to make significant
judgements and estimates. The items in the Financial Statements where these judgements and estimates
have been made include:
Employee Benefits
The pension scheme disclosure has been prepared in accordance with the details provided by the
Scheme's actuary and in consideration of the disclosure requirements under FRS 102. At present there is
no liability to disclose, but changes in assumptions used in evaluating the Scheme's liability could have a
significant effect on th¢ amounts shown in the Financial Statements.
Useful Life of Tangible Fixed Assets
The depreciation charge on tangible fixed assets is based on Management's cstimates of useful life. This
is subject to uncertainty and reviewed by Management at each reporting date.
General
Fund
Restrieted
Fund
Total
2024
Total
2023
2. SUBSCRIPTIONS, DONATIONS AND
LEGACIES
Subscriptions
Donations
Income tax recoverable
Donations to Chapel Fund
Branch income
95.262
4,427
24,138
95,262
32,297
24,138
24,000
7,470
98,279
65,406
14,960
24,000
7,761
27,870
24,000
6,249
1,221
125,048
133,973
58,119
183,167
133,973
210,406
17,000
Legacies
£259,021
£58,119
£317,140
£227,406
2023
£132,897
£94,509
£227,406
3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Publications
Other income
21,273
2,313
21,273
2,313
14,184
6,610
£23,586
£23,586
£20,794
2023
£19,839
£955
£20,794

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
General
Fund
Restricted
Fund
Total
2024
Total
2023
Branch activitics
Other sales
1.365
1,365
480
£1,365
£1,365
£480
2023
£480
£480
5. INVESTMENTS
Dividends receivable
Interest receivable
Branch intcrest and dividends receivable
29.120
45
29,120
45
184
28,513
770
360
184
£29,165
£184
£29,349
£29,643
2023
£29,283
£360
£29,643
6. RAISING FUNDS
Fundraising Expenditure
Allocated support costs (Note 8)
19,765
370
20,135
19,839
£19,765
£370
£20,135
£19,839
2023
£18,660
£1,179
£19,839
7. CHARITABLE ACTtVlTIES
Publications costs
Chaplaincy costs
IT costs
Catholic Group grant
Catholic Mission Network
General Synod Elections
The Society
Council of Bishops
Donations and Gifts
Branch cost of charitable activities
Allocated support costs (Note 8)
89,707
1,709
28,353
91,416
28,353
7,015
2,500
3,164
83,350
58,287
1,756
2,500
1,406
7,015
2,500
3,164
2,059
5,259
2,059
5,259
3,888
4,769
854
2,976
178,560
3,909
3,332
3,909
181,223
177,891
£284,431
£40,467
£324,898
£338,346
2023
£265,062
£73,284
£338,346

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
continued
SUPPORT COSTS
General
Fund
Restricted
Fund
Total
2024
Total
2023
Salaries
National Assembly
Office costs
Sundry expenses
Travel
Catering
Computer
Bank charges
Establishment ¢xpcnses
Branch support costs
Independent Examination
Professional Fees
Insurance
R¢allocation of support costs
156,066
5,374
3,259
473
10,299
619
844
229
11,275
156,066
5,374
3,259
473
10,299
619
844
229
11,275
3,702
7,944
141,562
5,988
4,870
823
11,008
158
776
519
10,800
3,709
9,683
7,500
1,003
(198,399)
3,702
7.944
1,274
(197,656)
1,274
(201,358)
(3,702)
2023
2024
2023
9. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
Payroll costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
151,245
15,710
20,853
137,294
14,768
20,145
£187,808
£172,207
The headcount for the y¢ar was 2.4 full-time equivalents - FTES (2023.. 2.4 FTES), comprising.. Director (1.0
FTE), Administrator (0.8 FTE), Chaplain (0.5 FTE). and New Directions Advertising Manager (O. I FTE). The
Director's salary in 2024 was £78,808 (the NCI Band I salary for 2024). Employer pension contributions for
the Director amounted to 15 % of salary and totallcd £11,821 (2023: £11,392).
For 2025, the Trustees have agreed to reduce the headcount to 2.1 FTES, comprising Director (0.8 FTE),
Administrative Assistant (0.8 FfE), and Chaplain (0.5 FTE). As a result, the Director's salary will be £65,726
(0.8 x £82.157, the NCI Band I salary for 2025). The reduced headcount will produce an annual saving on
salaries alone slightly in excess of £30,000 (that is, before savings on employer contributions for pensions and
for National Insuranc¢ ar¢ factored in).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
conlinued
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Office equipment
Cost
I st January 2024
Additions
Disposals
3,469
3 1st December 2024
Depreciation
I st January 2024
Disposals
Charge for year
3,469
31 st December 2024
Nct book value
31 st Decembcr 2024
31 st tk¢ember 2023
All of the fixed assets are held for the use of the Charity.
General
Fund
Schroders Property Fund
Restricted
Fund
Branch
I I. tNVESTMENTS
CCLA
Total
Market Value at
1st January 2023
469,681
227,843
113,224
5,859
816,607
Disposals
(40,000)
(40,000)
Realised Gains/(Losses)
Unrcalised Gains/(Losses)
200
14,153
200
24,175
9,393
629
Market Value at
31 st December 2024
£444,034
£237,236
£113,853
£5,859
£800,982
Cost at
31 st December 2024
£325,000
£225,000
£125,000
£3,390
£678,390

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
continued
2024
2023
12. DEBTORS
Amounts falling due within one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors and Prepayments
4,910
12,877
3,643
3,460
£17,787
£7,103
13. CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
Accruals and deferred income
10,574
9,238
£10,574
£9,238
14. ALLOCATION OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN
FUNDS
Net Current
Assets
Investments
Total
2024
General funds
Restricted funds
795,123
5,859
16,768
124,428
811,891
130,287
£800,982
£141,196
£942,178
2023
General funds
Restricted funds
810,748
5,859
(38,931)
135,026
772,217
140,885
£816,607
£96,495
£913,102

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FORWARD IN FAITH
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
continued
15. FUNDS (continued)
Balance at 1st
January 2023
As Restated
Balance at 31st
December 2023
As Restated
2023
Gainl(L05s) on
Investments
Income
Expenditure
TraDsfer5
Restricted funds
Scotland Fund
Branches Fund
Branches (National) Fund
Chapel Fund
John Richards Memorial
Fund
Catholic Mission Network
Number l Trust
(Communication and
Catechcsis)
3,575
38,531
3,283
4,413
740
3,575
40,510
3,283
1,906
765
9,249
(7,270)
25,028
25
(27.355)
45
47,231
4,022
57,500
(1,406)
(38,252)
2,661
66,479
97,818
95.824
(74,463)
119,179
Unrestricted - General
Fund
834,435
182,499
(283,722)
39,005
772,217
£932,253
£278,323
£(358.185) £39,005
£891,396
16. OPERATING LEASE COMMITMENTS
At 31 st December 2024, the Charity had commitments under operating leases as follows:
Land and Buildin
2024
2023
Other
2023
2024
Within one year
Between 2 and 5 years
Over 5 ycars
14,850
14,850
13,900
13,900
17. TRUSTEES, EXPENSES, REMUNERATION AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
The Trustees are not remunerated. During the year travel and accommodation expenses of £2,590 were
reimbursed (2023: £2,968).

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
continued
18. PENSIONS
Fonvard in Faith participates in the Pension Builder Scheme section of CWPF for lay staff. CWPF is
administered by the Church of England Pensions Board, which holds the CWPF assets separately from
those of the Employer and other participating etnployers.
CWPF has two sections:
l ) the Defined Benefits Scheme
2) the Pension Builder Scheme, which has two subsections"
a) a deferred annuity section known as Pension Builder Classic, and,
b) a cash balance section known as Pension Builder 2014.
Pension Builder Scheme
Both sections of the Pension Builder Scheme are classed as defined benefit schemes.
Pension Builder Classic provides a pension, accumulated from contributions paid and converted into a
deferred annuity during employment based on ternis set and reviewed by the Church of England
Pensions Board from time to time. Discretionary increases may also be added, depending on investment
returns and other factors.
Pension Builder 2014 is a cash balance scheme that provides a lump sum which members use to
provide benefits at rctirement. Pension contributions are recorded in an account for each member.
Discretionary bonuses may be added before retireTnent, depending on investtnent returns and other
ractors. The accounL plus any bonuses declared is payable, unreduced, from age 65.
There is no sub-division of assets between employers in each section of the Pension Builder Scheme.
The schemc is considered to be a multi-employer scheme as described in Section 28 of FRS 102. This
is because it is not possible to attribute the Pension Builder Scheme's assets and liabilities to specific
employers and means that contributions are accounted for as if the Scheme were a defined contribution
scheme. The pensions costs charged to the SOFA in the year are the contributions payable (2024:
£20,853, 2023: £20,145).
valuation of the Pension Builder Scheme is carried out once every three years. The most recent
valuation was carried out as at 31 st December 2022.
For the Pension Builder Classic section, the valuation revealed a surplus of £34.8m on the ongoing
assumptions used. At the most recent annual review effective l January 2025, the Board chose to grant a
discretionary bonus of 6.7 /0 to both pensions not yet in payment and pensions in payment in respect of
service prior to April 1997. and a bonus on pensions in payment in respect of post April 2006 service so
that the pension increase was 2.70/0 (where usually it would be calculated based on inflation up to 2.5 /0).
This followed improvements in the funding position over 2024. There is no requirement for deficit
paymcnts at the current time.
The next valuation is due as at 3 1st December 2025.
For the Pension Builder 2014 section, the valuation revealed a surplus of £8.5m on the ongoing
assumptions used. There is no requirement for deficit payments at the current time.
The legal structure of the scheme is such that if another employer fails, Forward in Faith could become
responsible for paying a share of the failed employer's pension liabilities.

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PIOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
continued
19. PRIOR YEAR ADJUSTMENT
As previously
Reported
Prior Year
Adjustment
As Restated
Cash at Bank and In Hand
Restricted Funds
98,630
(140,885)
(21,706)
21,706
76,924
(119,179)
The prior year adjustmerÉt relates to old balances on Branches that have closed and there is no evidence
that balances in the bank still exist. A decision was made to write off these balances and to only include
those balances which hav¢ b¢¢n verified via th¢ annual returns at the year end.