The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
Report and Accounts
31 December 2023
Registered Off ice
1-6 Essex Street
The Strand
LONDON
WC2R 3HY
Registered in England as a company limited by Guarantee No: 4962252
Registered Charity No: 1101039

THE INQUIRER PUBLISHING COMPANY {2004)
Charity registration number 1101039
The Seventeenth Report of the Trustees.
The Trustees are pleased to present their Report and Accounts for the year ended, 31
December 2023 to the Annual Meeting of the Company held on Tuesday March 12, 2024.
Reference and Administrative information:
Charity name: The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
Charity Registration number 1101039
Company Registration number 4962252
Registered Office.. Essex Hall, 1-6 Essex Street, London WC2R 3HY
Bankers: CAF Bank, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA
Independent Examiner: Adrian P Brooks FCCA,
Scott Roberts Taylor & Co, Hyde, Cheshire SK14 1AG
Directors and Trustees
The directors of the charitable company (the charity) are its Trustees for the purpose of
company law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the Trustees.
Chair
Company Secretary:
2023)
Diane Bennett, (also Trustee)
Philip Tomlin, (also Trustee) (Resigned December
Trustees:
Rev. Stephanie Bisby
Angela Maher
Rev. John Midgley
Rev. Feargus Maccabe O'connor
Valerie Walker
Editor of The Inquirer. M. Colleen Burns
Administrator - Steve Bisby

THE INQUIRER PUBLISHING COMPANY (2004)
Charity Registration Number: 1101039
Structure, Governance and Management
Constitution
The Company was incorporated under the Companies Act as a private company limited by
guarantee on 13 November 2003 and a registered charity governed by its Memorandum and
Articles of Association.
Trustees (Directors)
The Trustees retiring by rotation is John Midgley, Rev.
Risk Management
The Trustees have examined the major strategic and operational risks which the charity faces
and confirms that systems have been established to enable regular reports to be produced
so that the necessary steps can be taken to lessen these risks.
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees take into account the Charity Commission guidan￿ on public benefit and
believe that the Company activities are in line with that guidance.
Objectives Activities, Achievements and Performance
Objectives
The objective is to publicise the activities and values of the General Assembly of Unitarian
and Free Christian Churches by means of a fortnightly newspaper.
Activity, Achievements and Performance
The Board of Trustees has met, (via zoom and in-person) eight times during the year in what
has been a challenging time for The Inquirer.
The Board has been successful in its search for a Finance Director who is expected to be
appointed in early 2024. Thanks are due to Angela Maher who stepped into the position on
a temporary basis. Two Board members, Phil Tomlin and VaSerie Walker, resigned during the
year, and we thank them for their service. The Board plans to recruit further members during
2024.
The Board continues to be extremely grateful to those Trusts, District Associations, Churches
and many individuals who have continued, and in some cases increased, their support. Some
have not contributed previously which has been an encouragement. The Friends of The
Inquirer scheme continues, and we are hoping that our increased promoting of this initiative
will gather further support. The support of David Edwards Insurance Ltd is very welcome as
is the continued support of the General Assembly.
During July 2023, the Board of Trustees met to consider the long-term strategy for The
Inquirer and the risks and challenges that it faced. The Board reaffirmed its commitment to a
digital future for The Inquirer and subsequently agreed that it should move to an income
model where 60 % of income is received from subscriptions. The Board also agreed that The
Inquirer should move to a monthly publication. The Board intends to review its reserve policy
once these changes have been embedded.
The paper was published fortnightly except in August and December when there was a
double edition to enable the editor to take a holiday. The paper will be published monthly from
April 2024.

THE INQUIRER PUBLISHING COMPANY (2004)
Charity Registration Number: 1101039
Financial Review
Results:
Currently we have approximately £15,000 in net current assets which we have stated are
monies to cover our reserves policy, (see below). Income from Subscriptions was at
£34,321. The cost of editing, printing and distributing the Inquirer was £52,530. The
breakdown of these figures is:
Printing and Paper £13,675
Postages £9,860
Editor and Editorial Assistance £27,919
Proof Reading £1,076
The overall decrease was down to the reduction in subscribers and the decrease in the
costs of paper and printing).
We value our readers and look forward to meeting with them at the next General Assembly
meetings when we can thank them for their support and encouragement in person. The
Friends of The Inquirer initiative continues, and we are aiming to increase the numbers.
Reserves Policy:
The Board considers that it is ne￿SSary to hold in reserve in the unrestricted fund a sum
equal to three months expenditure. This would amount to £15,000.
Trustees responsibilities for preparing the accounts.
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and financial statements in
accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company 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 charitable company and of the
incoming resources and the application of resources, including income and expenditure of
the charitable company for the year.
In preparing these financial statements the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2015 (FRS 120)
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
State whether UK Accounting Standards have been followed subject to any material
departures disclosed in the financial statements.
Prepare financial statements on the going-Goncern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enables them to
ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The Trustees are
also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable
steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

THE INQUIRER PUBLISHING COMPANY (2004)
Charity Registration Number: 1101039
In so far as the Trustees are aware..
1 . There is no relevant information of which the Charitable Company's examiner is unaware:
and
2. The Trustees have taken all the steps that ought to have been taken to make themselves
aware of any relevant information and to establish that the accounts examiner is aware of
that information.
Accounts Examiner
Scott Roberts -Taylor & Co. will be appointed at the Annual General Meeting as examiners
for 2023.
On behalf of the Board
Rev. Stephanie Bisby
Trustee
11 November 2024

THE INQUIRER PUBLISHING COMPANY (2004)
Charity Registration Number: 1101039
Independent Examiners. Report to the Trustees of the Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
We have prepared the financial statements for the year ended 31st December 2023 on pages
7 to 10, which have been prepared on an accruals basis.
RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees
consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011) and
that an independent examination is needed.
It is our responsibility to-
examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act)
to follow the procedure laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commissions (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act)., and
to state whether particular matters have come to our attention
BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT
Our examination was carried out in accordance with 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 accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, 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 accounts present a 'true and fair,
view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT
In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention
(1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
to keep proper accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011
Charities Act,. and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with
the accounting requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
have not been met or
(2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of
the accounts to be reached.
-L.c.A.
Adrian Paul Brooks FCCA
Scott Roberts Taylor & Co
Accountants &
Registered Auditors
Central Buildings
517 Corporation Street
Hyde
Cheshire
SK14 1AG
12 November 2024

The Inquirer Publishing Company (20041
Donations received
during the year to 31 December 2023
2023
loo
2022
Aberdeen Unitarians
Adelaide Unitarians
Boston Unita ria ns
Bury Unitarians
Cardiff Unitarians
Croydon Unitarians
Coventry Unitarians
East Midlands
Essex church
Edinburgh Unitarians
GA
Harris College
Keng5ington London
King Edward St Chapel
LDPA
Mary Street Unitarian Chapel
Midland Unitarian Assn
NELUM
New Unity
North East La ncashire U nita ria n Mission
Northern Unitarian Assn
Rochdale Unitarians
Scottish U nitarian Assn
Shrewsbury Unitarian Church
Southern U nitarians
Yorkshire Unitarian Union
Warwick Unitarians
Sundry donations
15
18
io
19
200
34
53
165
700
1260
150
66
4,500
iooo
250
500
12
300
950
72
3,000
200
iooo
200
50
250
70
250
200
500
150
12
3,196
7,113
1,430
13,778

The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023
Note
2023
2022
Incoming resources
Generated from Charitable activities
Donations
Interest and Dividends on Investments
General Assembly Grant
The Hibbert Trust Grant
Gift Aid Tax recovered
Realised gain on Investment
Unrealised gain on Investment
Total incoming resources
29,394
7,113
340
5,500
33,731
13,778
350
6,500
916
443
51
42,841
53,442
Resources expended
Direct Charitable expenditure
Management and Administration
Unrealised loss on investment
52,530
7,890
48,145
5,762
1,517
55,424
1,982
2b
60,419
17,578
Net Incoming resources for year
Unrestricted Fund at 1 January 2023
32,352
34.334
Unrestricted Fund at 31 December 2023
14,774
32,352
The notes on pages 9 and 10 form part of these accounts

The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2023
2023
2022
Note
Current Assets
Investment
Debtors
Cash at Bank
898
8,744
16.673
26,315
14.404
7.416
15.900
37,720
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
11,541
5,368
Net Current Assets
14,774
32,352
Unrestricted Fund
Fund Balance
14,774
32,352
For the financial year in question the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question
in accordan￿ with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with
respect to accounting records and for the preparation of the accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies, regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 11 November 2024
and signed on their behalf by..
Rev. Stephanio
y (Trusteel
The notes on pages 9 and 10 form part ofthese accounts.

The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
Notes to the Accounts 31 December 2023
Accounting Policies
The financial slatements have been prepared in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting
Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015) the Companies Act 2006 and
Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities,
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard, published
16 July 2014.
Income is shown on a receivable basis and represents subscriptions and advertisment sales.
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the
Statement of Financial Activiities when receivable.
Grants are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activiilies when receivable.
2023
2022
1. Incoming Resources
Subscriptions
Advertisements
Friends
Sundries
34,321
6,156
1,205
24
29,394
25,088
7,247
1,396
33,731
2. Resources expended
a Direct Charitable expenditure
Printing and Paper
Postages
Editor and Editorial Assistance
Proof Reading
13,675
9,860
27,919
1,076
52,530
10,602
6,317
29,073
2,153
48,145
b.Management and Administration
Administration Gosts
Insurance
Computer Costs
Travel and Sundry Expenses
Venue hire
Advertising
Bank charges
PayPal fees
ExaminerlAuditors Remuneration
3,212
1,394
524
760
60
200
107
123
1,510
7,890
2,446
1,199
464
428
166
1,060
5,762
c Trustees Remuneration
No Trustee received any remuneration
d. Trustees Expenses
The Trustees were reimbursed expenses of £NIL (2022 £NIL) during the year.
3. Debtors
Debtors and prepayments
VAT Debtor
Gift Aid receoverable
7.617
1,127
6,706
545
165
7,416
8,744
4. Creditors
Subscriptions received in advance
Other creditors
8,778
2,763
11,541
3,974
1,394
5,368

The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
Notes to the Accounts - 31 December 2023 (contd)
5. Capital Commitments
There were no capital commitments either contracted or authori5ed at 31 December 2023
2023
2022
6. Investment
474.383 shares Newton SRI Fund for Charities (GBP Inc.)
valued at 189.33p per share 12022.. 178.61 p)
Valuation at 1 January 2023 (2022)
898
14,404
13,506
14,000
494
14,404
15,921
1,517
Disposal proceeds
1,517
Unrealised (Loss}IGain on valuation 2023 (2022)
Realised Gain on valuation 2023 {2022}
51
443
494
1,517
1,517
7. Liability of members
In the event of the Company being wound up during the period of membership or within
one year aftemards, every member undertakes to contribute to the assets of the Company
an amount not exceeding £10 (ten pounds) for the payments of debts and liabilities contracted
up to the date of cessation of membership.
The number of members at 31 December 2023'.7 (2022'.7 }
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