The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
Report and Accounts
31 December 2024
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 2024 to the Annual Meeting of the Company held on Wednesday March 12,
2025.
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:
Jo O'sullivan, (also Trustee)
Kieren Mardle-moss, (also Trustee)
Trustees:
Rev. Stephanie Bisby
Angela Maher
Rev. Feargus Maccabe O'connor
Victor Anderson
Ann Howell
Editor of The Inquirer. Laura Autumn Cox
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) five times during 2024, in what
has been a time of change for the Inquirer.
In spring 2024, The Inquirer moved to a monthly publication, as part of the Board's long-
term strategy for the continued success of The Inquirer, and is making progress towards its
goal that 60 % of income is received from subscriptions.
In addition to the change in frequency we have also seen a change in Editorship. After more
than 20 years as our Editor, Colleen Burns left us in spring 2024 to take up an exciting
opportunity in a charity working globally for indigenous rights. We are very sorry to lose
Colleen's skills and experience but wish her every success in her new role. For the
remainder of 2024, we have benefited from the contributions of Laura Autumn Cox as
interim Editor. Laura has helped us navigate the transition to a monthly publication
smoothly, for which the whole Board is grateful. We appointed Laura as permanent editor in
early 2025 and are delighted to see the publication continue to flourish under her care,
including increasing our range of diverse writers.
Throughout 2024, the Board has successfully strengthened its skills and capabilities
through recruiting Kieren Mardle-moss as its Finance Director in January 2024, and Victor
Anderson and Jo O'sullivan as Directors in November 2024. It is anticipated that in January
2025 the Board will further be strengthened with Ann Howell joining in January.
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 INQUIRER PUBLISHING COMPANY (2004)
Charity Registration Number: 1101039
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.
The paper was published fortnightly between January and April 2024, and monthly from
April 2024.
Financial Review
Results:
As at the 2024 year-end, The Inquirer has approximately £13,000 in net current assets
which we have stated are monies to cover our reserves policy, (see below). Income from
Subscriptions was at £28,227. The cost of editing, printing and distributing the Inquirer was
£38,499. The breakdown of these figures is:
Printing and Paper £9,067
Postages £6,627
Editor and Editorial Assistance £22,290
Proof Reading £515
The decreases in income were down to the reduction in subscribers. Due to the move to a
monthly publishing run, there were associated decreases in both the cost of paper &
printing and editorial costs.
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 necessary 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-concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.

THE INQUIRER PUBLISHING COMPANY (2004)
Charity Registration Number: 1101039
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.
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 2025.
On behalf of the Board
Rev. Stephanie Bisby
Trustee
12 March 2025

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 2024 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.
Adrian Paul Brooks FCCA
Scott Roberts Taylor & Co
Accountants &
Registered Auditors
Central Buildings
517 Corporation Street
Hyde
Cheshire
SK14 1AG
LC

The Inquirer Publishing Company {20041
Donations received
during the year to 31 December 2024
2024
2023
loo
15
18
10
iooo
Aberdeen Unitarians
Adelaide Unitarians
Boston Unitarians
Bury Unitarians
Harris College
Kengsington London
LDPA
Mary Street Unitarian Chapel
Midland Unitarian Assn
NELUM
Northern Unitarian Assn
Rochdale Unitarians
Scarborough Unitarians
Scottish Unitarian Assn
Shrewsbury Unitarian Church
Southern Unitarians
Warmsley Unitarian Chapel
Warwick Unitarians
Sundry donations
15
50
250
500
12
iooo
iooo
200
75
400
250
250
iooo
200
50
250
500
16
12
3,196
7,113
5,635
8,891

The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Note
2024
2023
Incoming resources
Generated from Charitable activilies
Donations
Interest and Dividends on Investments
General Assembly Grant
Realised gain on Investment
Unrealised gain on Investment
Total incoming resources
31,002
8,891
48
5.500
29,394
7.113
340
5,500
443
51
42,841
48
45.489
Resources expended
Direct Charitable expenditure
Management and Administration
38,499
8.498
46,996
1,507
52,530
7,890
60,419
17,578
2b
Net Incoming resources for year
Unrestricted Fund at 1 January 2024
14.774
32,352
Unrestricted Fund at 31 December 2024
13.267
14.774
The notes on pages 9 and 10 form part ofthese accounts

The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Current Assets
Investsment
Debtors
Cash at Bank
898
8.744
16,673
26,315
11.192
12.554
24,692
Creditors
Amounts falling due within one year
11.425
11,541
Net Current Assets
13.267
14,774
Unrestricted Fund
Fund Balance
13,267
14,774
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 foi the yeaT in question
in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Ad with
respect to accounting records and for the pieparalion of the accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies
subject to the small companies, Tegirne.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 12 March 2025
and signed on Iheir behalf by..
Stephanie Bisby (Trusteel
The notes on pages 9 and 10 form part of these a¢¢ounts.

The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
Notes to the Accounts 31 December 2024
Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting
standard for Smaller Entities {effeclive January 20151 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 Activiities when receivable.
2024
2023
1. Incoming Resources
Subscriptions
Advertisements
Friends
Sundries
28,227
1.513
1,258
34,321
6.156
1,205
24
29,394
31,002
2. Resources expended
a Direct Charitable expenditure
Printing and Paper
Poslages
Editor and Editorial Assistance
Proof Reading
9.067
6,627
22.290
515
38,499
13,675
9.860
27,919
1.076
52,530
b.Management and Administration
Administration costs
Insurance
Computer Costs
Travel and Sundry Expenses
Venue hire
Advertising
Bank charges
PayPal fees
Stripe fees
Bad debt provision
ExaminerlAuditors Remuneration
4.208
1.435
455
731
64
3,212
1.394
524
760
60
200
107
123
66
115
28
46
1.350
8,498
1.510
7,890
c Trustees Remuneration
No Trustee received any remuneration
d. Trustees Expenses
The Trustees were reimbursed expenses of£NIL (2023 £NIL) during the year.
3. Debtors
Debtors and prepayments
VAT Debtor
9,617
1,575
11,192
7,617
1.127
8,744
4. Creditors
Subscriptions received in advance
Other creditors
7,621
3,804
11.425
8,778
2.763
11.541

The Inquirer Publishing Company (2004)
Notes to the Accounts- 31 December 2024 (contd)
5. Capital Commitments
There were no capital commitments either contracted or authorised at 31 December 2024
2024
2023
6. Investment
474.383 shares Newton SRI Fund for Charities (GBP Inc.)
valued at 199.37p per share (2023.. 189.33pl
Valuation at 1 January 2024 {20231
898
14,404
13,506
14,000
494
898
48
Disposal proceeds
48
Unrealised (Loss)IGain on valuation 2024 (20231
Realised Gain on valualion 2024120231
48
51
443
494
48
7. Liability of members
In the event of the Company being wound up during the period of membership or within
one year afterwards, every member undertakes to contribute to the assets ofthe 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 2024.'9 (2023'.7)
10