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2025-03-31-accounts

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK UK

(A Company Limited by Guarantee)

COMPANY NUMBER 3057781 REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1069726

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the year ended

31 March 2025

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Charity Name: Global Leadership Network UK
Registered Charity Number: 1069726
Company Number: 03057781
Principal Address: The C3 Centre
2 Brooks Road
Cambridge
CB1 3HR
Registered Office The C3 Centre
2 Brooks Road
Cambridge
CB1 3HR
Trustees: Major Steven Smith
Mr Mark Faithfull
Mr Andrew Worthington
Mrs Elizabeth Lugt
Mr Peter Ordway
Bankers: Barclays Bank PLC
425-427 Shirley Road
Shirley
Southampton
SO15 3EU
Independent Examiner: Robert Allin FCA
Independent Examiner
Milton Hall, Ely Road
Milton
Cambridge
CB24 6WZ

GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK UK

REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT

The Council of Management presents its report and the Financial Statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: 'Accounting by Charities' (SORP).

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Global Leadership Network UK ("GLN UK") is a registered charity and is a registered company limited by guarantee. The company is governed by its memorandum and articles of association dated 17[th] May 1995.

GLN UK is an affiliate of Global Leadership Network (GLN US) based in South Barrington, IL, USA under the terms and conditions of the Willow Creek Association Affiliation Agreement dated 27[th] February 2023 ("the Affiliation Agreement").

Staffing

In accordance with the Affiliation Agreement, GLN UK is governed by The Council of Management (which is the Board of Directors for the purposes of company law and Board of Trustees for the purposes of Charity Law) consisting of a minimum of five members. Each member of the Council is a member of GLN UK or aligned with its purposes. Recruitment of new Council members is subject to election by The Council of Management. Induction and training of new Council members is undertaken by the Chairman of The Council of Management and the Chief Executive. Review of each Council member's role and contribution is undertaken bi-annually by the Chairman and the Chief Executive. Review of the Chairman's role and contribution is undertaken bi-annually by the GLN International Vice President.

The Council of Management is responsible for policy and strategic direction. The operational management is the responsibility of Steve and Angie Campbell, joint National Directors.

Volunteers play a vital role in fulfilling the company's objectives and activities. The volunteer roles vary from administrative support for head office functions to event management at GLN UK conference venues.

Risk Management

The Council of Management continues to monitor activity on a regular basis to identify potential areas of risk. GLN US, in addition to quarterly reports, requires annual budgets and goal setting.

The Risk Assessment Report covers the necessary contingencies.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

The purpose of the company is the advancement of the Christian faith by the envisioning, encouraging, and equipping of church leaders. This is achieved by partnering with local churches to provide GLN leadership development training at conferences and seminars. In addition, it provides year-round training materials through internet media and the sale of resources.

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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK UK

REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT

We have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular the Council of Management considers how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

Training

Training provides an effective means through which GLN UK achieves its vision and mission. GLN UK has a strategic goal to provide quality conferences and seminars. Invariably this takes the form of at least one, and usually several major one day events which provide a high inspiration factor and fulfil the 'envision, encourage, equip' objective. In addition, GLN UK provides internet training programmes using video and audio resources from the live events.

The administration of the training is undertaken primarily by the GLN UK team of volunteers who assist with the preparation of mail shots, signage, resources, packaging and other tasks entailed in the running of such big events.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

A number of one day ‘summits’ took place over multiple venues in the UK & Ireland. 14 locations held one day summits across the UK and Ireland. These varied in size from 300+ to more intimate contexts of less than 20 people.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Reserves Policy

The aim of The Council of Management is to keep in unrestricted reserves an amount equivalent to at least two months of operating expenses (in the year to 31 March 2025 unrestricted operating expenses totaled £91,792).

At 31 March 2025, the company had unrestricted funds available of £43,355 (2024: £54,238), which The Council of Management feels is satisfactory. The Council of Management will continue to review the level of reserves in the light of the ongoing plans and requirements.

Public Benefit

The company provides a number of free resources for public benefit. In addition, for a fee, extra resources are made available to individuals and the churches they represent. For low income individuals, GLN UK offers discretionary discounts on its membership, resources, and conference fees.

Results for the Year

The company had income of £106,264 (2024: £69,794) and expended resources of £117,147 (2024: £81,666) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The balance sheet shows total net assets of £43,355 (2024: £54,238), which are held for use by the company in furtherance of its objectives.

FUTURE PLANS

Following the year end, the trustees reviewed the charity’s operating model and resolved to move towards a direct-delivery approach in Europe, whereby GLN International will work directly with UK & Ireland host sites. As a result of this decision, the charity intends to wind down its operations and will be seeking appropriate legal advice to determine the process and implications of doing so. The trustees will seek to ensure that this process is managed responsibly and in accordance with the charity’s objects and legal obligations.

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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK UK

REPORT OF THE COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT

The Council of Management Members' Responsibilities

The members of The Council of Management are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the members of The Council of Management to prepare financial statements for each financial period. Under that law the members have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:

The members of The Council of Management are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Small Company Provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

Approved by The Council of Management on 26[th] January 2026 and signed on its behalf by

CBgabeth Luge Elizabeth Lugt Chair

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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP NETWORK UK

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

I report on the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 5 to 14.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity's gross income did not exceed £250,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. ·

It is my responsibility to:

BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the financial statements present a "true and fair'' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to:

Robert Allin FCA Independent Examiner Milton Hall, Ely Road Milton Cambridge CB24 6WZ

26[th] January 2026

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GLOBAL LEADERSHIP Charity No. 1069726 FOR ENGLAND AND WALES NETWORK UK Annual accounts for the year 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025 ~ ~~———~~ Section A Statement of financial activities Unrestricted Restricted Total funds Total Funds funds funds 2025 2024 £ £ £ £ Incoming resources (Note 3)

Unrestricted Unrestricted
Restricted		 Total funds Total Funds
funds funds 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Incoming resources (Note 3)
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 592 25,355 25,947 3,501
Charitable activities 79,845 - 79,845 65,914
Investments 472 - 472 379
Other - - -
 -
Total 80,909 25,355 106,264 69,794
Resources expended (Note 4)
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities 91,792 25,355 117,147 81,666
Other - - -
Total 91,792 25,355 117,147 81,666
Net income/(expenditure) before investment
gains/(losses)		 (10,883) 0 (10,883) (11,872)
Net gains/(losses) on investments - - -
 -
Net income/(expenditure) (10,883) 0 (10,883) (11,872)
Extraordinary items - - - -
Transfers between funds - - -
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains and losses on revaluation of fixed assets for the charity’s own - - -
use -
Other gains/(losses) - - -
 -
Net movement in funds (10,883) 0 (10,883) (11,872)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward 54,238 - 54,238 66,110
Total funds carried forward 43,355 - 43,355 54,238

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

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~~Cee~~ Section B Balance sheet

Restricted
Unrestricted
income
Endowment		 2025
2024
funds
funds
funds
£
£
£		 £
£
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
Total fixed assets		 - - --
-
- - --
-
~~————~~
Current assets
Stocks - - - -
-
Debtors (Note 7) 1,473 - - 1,473
5,176
Cash at bank and in hand 52,687 - - 52,687
59,575
Total current assets 54,160 - - 54,160
64,751
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year (Note 8)		 amounts falling due within
10,805 - -
~~
Net current assets/(liabilities)
Total assets less current liabilities
Total net assets or liabilities
Funds of the Charity		 43,355 - -43,355
54,238
43,355 -- 43,355
54,238
43,355 - -
43,355
54,238
~~——~~
~~————~~
~~————~~
Restricted income funds (Note 9)
Unrestricted funds
**Total funds **		 -
-
43,355
43,355
54,238
43,355 - - 43,355
54,238
~~——~~
For the year ended 31st March 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under subsection 1
of section 4 77 of the Companies Act 2006. of section 4 77 of the Companies Act 2006.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject to the small companies regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. Director's responsibilities:

Signed on behalf of the trustees Signature Print Name Date
Elizabeth Lugt 26/01/2026

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Section C Notes to the accounts

Note 1 Basis of preparation

1.1 Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with:

the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities • and with  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 • and with  the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by the Charity Commission's general guidance.

1.2 Going concern

Where accounts are not prepared on a going
concern basis, please disclose this fact
together with the basis on which the trustees
prepared the accounts and the reason why
the charity is not regarded as a going
concern.
Disclosure of any uncertainties that make the
going concern assumption doubtful;
An explanation as to those factors that
support the conclusion that the charity is a
going concern;		 The Council of Management has a reasonable expectation that the
company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for
the foreseeable future. For this reason The Council of Management
continues to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the
annual financial statements.
N/A
N/A

1.3 Change of accounting policy

The accounts present a true and fair view and the accounting policies adopted are those outlined in note 2.

Yes
No		 * -Tick as appropriate

Please disclose:

(i) the nature of the change in accounting policy; N/A
(ii) the reasons why applying the new accounting policy
provides more reliable and more relevant information;
and		 N/A
(iii) the amount of the adjustment for each line affected
in the current year, each prior year presented and the
aggregate amount of the adjustment relating to years
before those presented, 3.44 FRS 102 SORP.		 N/A

1.4 Changes to accounting estimates

1.4 Changes to accounting estimates 1.4 Changes to accounting estimates 1.4 Changes to accounting estimates
No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting year (3.46 FRS 102 SORP).
Yes
No		 * -Tick as appropriate

Please disclose:

Please disclose:
(i) the nature of any changes; N/A
(ii) the effect of the change on income and expense or
assets and liabilities for the current year; and		 N/A
(iii) where practicable, the effect of the change in one or
more futureyears.		 N/A

1.5 Material prior year errors

No material prior year error have been identified in the reporting year (3.47 FRS 102 SORP).

Yes
No		 * -Tick as appropriate

Please disclose:

Please disclose:
(i) the nature of the prior year error; N/A
(ii) for each prior year presented in the accounts, the
amount of the correction for each account line item
affected; and		 N/A
(iii) the amount of the correction at the beginning of the
earliest prior year presented in the accounts.		 N/A

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 2 Accounting policies 2.1 INCOME

Recognition of income
2.3 ASSETS
£ 500
They are valued at cost.
Support costs
The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.
Volunteer help
These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is
described in the trustees’ annual report.
Redundancy cost
The charity made no redundancy payments during the reporting year.
Deferred income
No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade
discounts
Provisions for liabilities
A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently
measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the
reporting date
• the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Contractual income and
performance related
grants
Offsetting
There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required
or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.
Grants and donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income
recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).
This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or
services or met the performance related conditions.
In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the
extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to
the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102
SORP).
Legacies
Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has
been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets
in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of
the charity or have been met.
Tax reclaims on
donations and gifts
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the
donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that
gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as the initial donation unless the
donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise.
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
• the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
· it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources; and
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as
income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate
heading in the SOFA.
Donated services and
facilities
Donated services and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of
the gift to the charity provided the value of the gift can be measured reliably.
Income from interest,
royalties and dividends
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable
can be measured reliably.
Income from membership
subscriptions
Membership subscriptions received in the nature of a gift are recognised in Donations
and Legacies.
Membership subscriptions which gives a member the right to buy services or other
benefits are recognised as income earned from the provision of goods and services as
income from charitable activities.
2.2 EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES
Liability recognition
Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or
constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of
the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
The charity accounts for basic financial instruments on initial recognition as per
paragraph 11.7 FRS102 SORP. Subsequent measurement is as per paragraphs
11.17 to 11.19, FRS102 SORP.
Tangible fixed assets for
use by charity
Governance and support
costs
Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support.
Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and
its compliance with regulation and good practice.
Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost
categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs
by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their
usage.
Basic financial
instruments
Stocks and work in
progress
Stocks held for sale as part of non-charitable trade are measured at the lower or cost or net
realisable value.
Goods or services provided as part of a charitable activity are measured at net realisable value
based on the service potential provided by items of stock.
Debtors
Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at
settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity.
Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.		 Yes
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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 3 Analysis of income

Note 3 Analysis of income Analysis of income
Donations and gifts
Gift Aid
Legacies
Other
Total
Membership (Churches & Individuals)
UKConferences-GLS
Partnerships
Total
Interest income
Other - Foreign Exchange
Total
Analysis
Donations
and legacies:
Charitable
activities:
TOTAL INCOME
Income from
investments:		 Analysis Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Total funds
2025
Total funds
2024
£
£
£
£
Donations and gifts 592 - 592 3,501
Gift Aid - - - -
Legacies - - - -
Other - - -
**Total ** 592 - 592 3,501
Membership (Churches & Individuals) - - - -
UKConferences-GLS 38,845 - 38,845 42,464
Partnerships 41,000 - 41,000 23,450
**Total ** 79,845 - 79,845 65,914
Interest income 472 - 472 379
Other - Foreign Exchange - - - -
472 - 472 379
80,909 - 80,909 69,794

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 4 Analysis of expenditure

Expenditure on charitable
Analysis		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2025		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2025		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2025		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2025		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2024		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2024		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2024		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
income
funds
Endowment
funds
Total funds
2024
UK Summits
- Direct summit expenses 10,405 115 - 10,520 16,176 - - 16,176
- Support costs 81,387 25,240 - 106,627 65,490 - - 65,490
Other
Total expenditure on charitable
activities		 91,792 25,355 - 117,147 81,666 - - 81,666
Trustee's expenses - - - - - - - -
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
Total other expenditure		 - - - - - - - -
91,792 25,355 - 117,147
81,666		 - -
 81,666

Other information:

Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities

2025 2025 2025 2025 2024 2024 2024 2024
Activity or programme Activities
undertaken
directly		 Grant
funding of
activities		 Support
Costs		 Total Activities
undertaken
directly		 Grant
funding of
activities		 Support
Costs		 Total
£ £ £ £ £ £ £ £
Member's services - - -
UK Summits 10,520 - 106,627 117,147 16,176 - 65,490 81,666
Resources - - -
Total 10,520 - 106,627 117,147 16,176 - 65,490 81,666

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 5 Support Costs

2025

2025
Support cost Members'
Services		 UK Summits Resource Total
£ £ £ £
Office Supplies - 23,089 - 23,089
Travelling &
Subsistence		 - 6,205 - 6,205
Professional incl.
Marketing		 - 77,333 - 77,333
Total - 106,627 - 106,627

2024

Support cost Members'
Services		 UK Summits Resource Total
£ £ £ £
Office Supplies - 16,205 - 16,205
Travelling &
Subsistence		 - 5,531 - 5,531
Professional incl.
Marketing		 - 43,754 - 43,754
Total - 65,490 - 65,490

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 6 Paid employees

6.1 Staff Costs

6.1 Staff Costs
Other employee benefits
Total staff costs
Pension costs (defined contribution scheme)
Salaries and wages
Social security costs		 2025
£		 2024
£
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -

No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting periods of more than £60,000

6.2 Average head count in the year
The parts of the charity in which
the employees work		 2025
Number		 2024
Number
Administration - -
Charitable Activities - -
Operational support - -
Total - -

Note 7 Debtors and prepayments

Trade debtors
Total
Analysis of debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2025
£		 2024
£
86 794
1,387 4,382
1,473 5,176

Note 8 Creditors and accruals

Trade creditors
Total
Accruals and deferred income
Analysis of creditors - Amounts falling due within one		 2025
£		 2024
£
1,270 2,016
9,535 8,497
10,805 10,513

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 9 Charity funds

9.1 Details of material funds held and movements during the 2025 reporting period

Fund names Type Purpose and Restrictions Fund
balances
brought
forward
£		 Income
£		 Expenditure
£		 Transfers
£		 Gains and
losses
£		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
GLS Restricted Chief GenerosityOfficer - 25,355 (25,355) - - -
General Unrestricted Unrestricted for use in accordance with the
charitable objectives
54,238		 80,909 (91,792) - 43,355
Total Funds 54,238 106,264 **(117,147) ** - - 43,355

9.2 Details of material funds held and movements during the 2024 reporting period

Fund names Type Purpose and Restrictions Fund
balances
brought
forward
£		 Income
£		 Expenditure
£		 Transfers
£		 Gains and
losses
£		 Fund
balances
carried
forward
£
- -
- -
General Unrestricted Unrestricted for use in accordance with the
charitable objectives
66,110		 69,794 (81,666) - - 54,238
Total Funds 66,110 69,794 **(81,666) ** - - 54,238

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Section C Notes to the accounts (cont)

Note 10 Transactions with trustees and related parties

10.1 Trustee remuneration and benefits

2023

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity

2022

None of the trustees have been paid any remuneration or received any other benefits from an employment with their charity or a related entity

10.2 Trustees' expenses

Type of expenses reimbursed 2025 2024
£ £
Travel - -
Subsistence - -
Accommodation - -
- -
TOTAL -
-
Please provide the number of trustees reimbursed for expenses or who
had expenses paid by the charity
0 0

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