The Inclusive Church Network
{Reg￿tered Charity 1102676)
Annual Report &
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Page
Contents
TfUStees' Annual Report
Independent Examinerf5 Report
Statement of Financial Activity
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
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The Inclusive Churth Network
Trustees. Annual Report
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Full name:
The Inclusive Church Network
Other names by which the Charity is known:
InclusNe Church
Registered charity number {England & Wales):
1102676
egistered address." 5 Trinity Churchyard, Guiklford, Surrey GUI 3RR
Trustee5
The Reverend Fr Dan Bames-Davies SCP {Chaifl
The Reverend Dr Evie Vernon . (Vice Chair}
Michael Bishop (Treasurer}
Hanna Yoo IHeartEdgel
The Reverend Alex Clare-young (Open Table)
Dr Felicity Cooke IWATCHI {unti14" November 23)
The Very Reverend Drjonathan Draper.
Fiona Macmillan
Alison Webster (Modern Church)
Jack Woodruff '
Russell Frost {SCM} (from b*h Morch 23)
Independent trustee
Independent Examiner
Mrs Helen Lee MA BFP FCA
55 Wodeland Avenue
Guildford
GU2 4LA
Governance and Management
The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution. adopted on 6 October 2￿3 and
rd
most recently èmended by the Annual General Meeting on 23 August 2021. The 'Statement
of Belief was revised on 9 July 2019.
In accordance with the constitution. tfustees are elected and appointed at the AGM. Some
are Independent trustees, and others are appointed by Partner Organisations.
The charity employs a National Co-ordinator. on whom much of the day-to4ay work of the
charity devolves. The trustees have also app(Mnted a number of Ambassadors who promote
the work of the charity locally and regionallv.
Objectives and Artivities
al To advance the Christian faith for the benefrt of the public in accordance with our
statement of belief:
bl To advance the education of the public in understanding the practice and effects of
the Statement of belief.

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Trustees. Annual Report
Statement of Belief
We believe in Inclusive church- a church which celebrate5 afKI affirnis every person and does
not discriminate. We will continue to challenge the church where it discriminates against
people on grounds of disability, economK power. ethnicity, gender. gender identity, leaming
disability, mental health. neurodiversity or sexuality.
We believe in a Church which welcoffles and Se￿e5 all people in the name of Jesus Christ. We
believe in a Church which is scripturally faithful and seeks to pr(￿laIM the gospel afresh for
each generation. We believe in a Church which. in the power of the Holy Spirit, allows all
people to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of God.
Public benefit ststement
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty under section 17 of the Charities
Act 20111.the Act") and the Charities Act 2022 where relevant, to have due regard to the
Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit,.
Summary of the maln activities undertaken for the public benefft
Developing a network of churches and individuals who subscribe to our statement of
belief, and who can prove support and encouragement to each other, and promote
the principles of inclusion within the wider thurch and community-
Promoting inclusive thinking through talks. newsletters and printed publications-
Staging an Annual Lecture by a prominent person-
Working together with Partner Organisations to promote indusion in the church-
Working wÉth others to stage regional meetings. conferences and attendance at key
events such as General Synod and Greenbelt Festival.
Church members and the general public are educated regarding the effects of discrimination,
and the benefits of an inclusive approach.
Individuals who have experienced discrimination by the church are offered support and
guidance.
The church is assisted to adopt a more indusive approach to minorities. and encouraged to
demonstrate that it is V￿lcOm1ng to all, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity.
gender. gender identity. learning disability. mental health, neurodiversity or sexuality.
Summary of the main achievements during the perbod {January-December 20231
If you were to ask the board of trustees, we would say that 2023 was a very difficult year
indeed. But iys too easy for the'centre. of any organisation to forget quite how much else
happens acros5 the full breadth of their network. Throughout 2023, the Inclusive Church
network continued to do those wonderful things for which we've become known. Over the
course of the year, there were 148 new church registration5. It was our ICKJO-strong network
of churches
plus many more individual supporters
who flew the flag for a more inclusive
church throughout England. across these isles. and beyond!

The Inclusive Church Network
Trustees. Annual Report
In summer 2023, Ruth Wilde. our national coordinator since 2018, left us for a new role at a
local church (remaining also a tutor at Northern Baptist College). As 2023 began. Ruth was
hard at work editing our 20th annrversary book. How to Build the Church of the Future..
20 Year5 of Inclusive Church (to which she was also a substantial contributor). The book was
published in September and is a valuable insight into what Inclusive Church means and into all
we've achieved in our first two decades. This last major project of Ruth's tenure stands as a
tribute to all that the network achieved with her help over almost six years. Thank you. Ruthl
In February, the General Synod of the Church of England met in London to debate the Living
in Love ond FrJith d(Kuments, the supposed outcome of a years-long pro￿$5. (Supposed -
well over a year later. implementation is still delayed.) Iccontributed to Wiping Away
Our Tears.. a service of Lament and Hope which gathered irtclusive synod members and
supportefs at St Martin-in-th&Fields on the eve of the group of sessions. The seNice had a
profound impact on everyone in atterKlance. It also did much to support and uphold in prayer
those who faced a very difficult week at synod. Throughout the year. Icwas represented by
trustees at liaison meetings with other inclusive groups- and at 'stakeholder meetings. With
the LLF bishops and the Archbishop of Canterbury.
Our 20 anniversary Annual General Meeting was held at one of our long-term homes,
St John's Waterloo, which had recently reopened folk)winE a major re4)rdering. We made
good use of new audiovisual facilities to not only hold a hybrid (on-sitelonlinel AGM, but also
to hear our Annual Lecture via zoom. Long-time friend of thè network Archdeacon Rachel
Mann gave an enrapturing lecture 'Finding Hope in the Fragility of God. _ available to watch
at
outube.com
inclusivechurch Later in the wmmer. we put in our usual appearance at
Greenbek, sharing a stall with ovr partner Modern Church. Every year, Greenbelt represents
one of our best opportunities to gather together as a network and to meet new people.
Another, equally important. fixture in our calendar was the annual Disability Conference with
St Martin-in-th&Fields. This year. the conference continued online and the topic was
'Rollin Down Justice: Disability. Intersectionality & God,
Behind the scenes, the vacancy in the national C￿rdinatOr role became an opportunity to
review the inner-working of the central charity. As our networvs growth has accelerated over
the last few years. some creaks are beginning to show in our systems. Especially since we
continue to be without an Hon. Secretary, the board resolved to engage a temporary clerk to
take on some of the administrative workload. Meanwhile, work was undertaken towards the
recruitment of new independent trustees and of the next National Coordinator. Without a
National Coordinator in post. some of our most obvious outward-facing work has been
paused tor a while. However drfficult the circumstances, we believe that the organisational
work we've done behind the scenes has laid sound foundations for the next era of the
Inclusive Church network. Thank you for your continued support - financial. practical and/or
prayer. There is no netV￿rk without supporters and churches.

Financial review
The trustees are pleased to report another surplus for 20231£18,7CKI compared with £15,884
for 20221. Contributing factors indude=
Individual giving (including online and Glft Aid) remained at the previous level
1£23.$42- 2022: £23,540).
Online donations via the 'Donate' button on the website increased slightly (22
donations totalling £1,587- 2022= 25 donations totalling £1,418).
Corporate giving (from churches) increased to £26.660 {2022= £24.8321.
Bank interest and other income increased to £1,32512022= E5781.
We set a cautious budget labryjt £S(X) over 22 income). but actually achieved a
surplus of nearly £7.8W over budget.
On the expenditure side, the departure of Ruth Wilde as Natiorlal Co-ordinator in
September reduced our core costs by soffle £IO,CW during the year. We did recruit
some temporary admin/secretarial 5UPPOrt towards the end of the year, and expect to
appoint a replacement for Ruth during 2024.
Projert costs (Annual AGM/Lerture. Greenbelt, Disability Conference, etcl were below
budget, but we gave support to fringe meeting organised by the General Synod
Gender & Sexuality Group for groups of sessions in February and November.
Our 20 Anniversary book. "How to Build an Inclusive Church". edited by Ruth, need
an outlay of £1,625 to purchase 100 copies, but these have been treated as an
increase in stock rather than experKlitUfe.
Although we continue lose a few of our regular donors each year, new ones join us and the
generosity of others has continued to be an inspirètion. There is so much more to our work
than the finances, but much of it couldn't happen without a sound financial base, and it is
wonderful to be able to report the increasing strength of our finances. This will hopefully
enable us to continue the work= there is still mu(h to be done.
Careful budgetinE, generous donations and the appropriate use of restricted funds have
resulted in our out-performing the budget for a third successive year- we have set a balanced
budget for 2024.
The General Fund resen￿ stands at £62.890 (£44.1￿ in 2022)
The Chariws policy on reserves
We aim to maintain a balance of at least three months running costs, so that if we ever had to
close down, we could do so in an Ofderly way.
Financial risk
The trustees have reviewed financial management policies and are satisfied that risks
involved are at a manageable level.
Signed on behalf of the charitys trustees:
Signed
Date 7 June 2024
The Reverend Fr Dan Barnes-Davies SCP. Chair of the board of trustees

Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of
The Inclusive Church Network
For the year ended 31 De￿rnber 2023
I report to the trustees on my examination of the attounts of The Inclusive Church Network
I'the chariVlforthe year ended 31 December 2023.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the ACYI and the Charities Act
2022 where relevant.
I report in respect of my examination of the charitvs accounts carried out under section 145
of the Act and in carrwng Out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Commission under sertion 14515)Ibl of the ACL
Independent ExamiTrerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confim that no matters have come to my attention in
connection wtth the examination givinE me cause to believe that in any material respect..
l. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as reqUI￿d by section 130
of the Act,. or
2. The accounts do not accord with those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connettion wtth the
examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to allow a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Date
Helen Lee MA BFP FCA

The Inclusive Church Network
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Statement of Financial Artivities
Note Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl Funds fotal Funds
20Z3
2022
Incoming resources
Donations and grants
Charitable activities
Fundraising
Other income
50.202
588
112
625
50.202
48.372
442
177
59
112
625
Totsl incoming resources
51.527
51.527
49,050
Outgoing resource5
Cost of Fundraising
Cost of Charitable activities
Governan
216
27.818
4.793
216
27,818
4,793
216
32,311
639
Total outgoing res(wrces
32,827
32,827
33,166
Net surplus/(deficit)
18,7
15,884
Transfer5
Balance blf
44,190
1.539
45,729
29,845
Balance clf
62.890
1,539
64.429
45,729

The Inclusive Church Network
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2023
Balance Sheet
Note Unrestrirted Restricted
Funds
funds
Totsl funds
2023
Totalfunds
2022
Current assets
Cash/bank
Debtors
Stock
Totol current US5ets
1.539
,439
2,552
43.253
io
li
2,S52
64.111
1.539
65,650
47,493
Liabiltties
Accrued expenses
Creditors
Total liabilitie5
12
1,221
1,221
1,254
510
1,764
995
995
Net current ossets
62￿90
1,539
64.429
45,729
Represented by-
General FuTid
Restrirted Funds
14
15
63.890
63,116
44,190
TotolAunds
62390
1.539
64,429
45.729

The Inclusive Church Network
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 De￿mber 2023
Notes to the Financial Statements
l. Accounting Policies
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ wtth applicable accounting
standards and the Charities SORP.
The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basis under the historical
cost convention.
Funds
The general reserve include5 the funds of the Charity that are not subjert to any
restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general
purposes of the Charity. Funds designated for a particular purpose by the trustees are
also unrestricted.
Funds given for a particular purpose are restricted to use for that purpose.
The accounts include all transactions. assets and liabilities for which the Charity is
responsible in law.
Incoming resources
Voluntory income ond capital sources
Donations are recognised when received by or on behalf of the Charity-
Income tax recoverable on aid donations is recognised in the same accounting year
as the associated income is received.
Grants and legacies to the Charity are accounted for as soon as the (harity is notified of
its legal entitlement and the amount due.
Funds raised by events are accounted for gross wherever possible.
Sales of books are accounted for gross.
Other ordinary income
Interest is recognised in respect of the periods for which it is earned that fall within the
accounting year.

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Notes to the Financial Statements
Unre5trirted
Funds
Restricted
funds
Totsl funds
2023
Totalfunds
2022
2. Donations, grants
Individual donations
Gift Aid on donations
Online donations
Corporate donations
Grants
17,605
3,239
2,698
26.660
17,605
3,239
2,698
26,6
17,060
3,462
6,944
20,906
50,202
50.202
48,372
3. Charitable attivities
Events
442
4. Fundraising
Book sales. Royalties
112
112
177
5. Other income
Bank interest
625
625
59
6. Cost of Fundraising
Just Giving subscription
Ambassador training
216
216
216
216
216
216
7. Cost of Charitsble artivities
Grants
Cost of events
Cost of Education projects
Publictty lincl website)
Postage, Admin
Employment (incl expenses) 19 611
27.818
2,362
2.820
2.362
2,820
soo
2,063
1,299
2.830
986
2.184
2.184
27,818
32.311
8. Governance
HRsupport
Trustees, expenses
Independent Examiner
4.193
4.193
59
580
639
4.793
4,793
io

Cash/bank
Unrestricted {£)
(EJ
Restricted {£) Total (£1
2022
CAF current account
CAF current account {Expenses)
CAF Gold deposit account
CAF 6(kday notice account
22.718
656
35.526
1,539
24,257
656
35.526
32.128
691
1.539
60,439
43,253
10. Debtors
Prepayments (Eventbrite feel
Gift Aid Idonations Apr-Dec 20231
Gift Aid lon Just Giving not yet paid)
Corp. Donations via Stripe not yet paid
Benevity
2022 {£J
2.218
2.218
2,385
74
413
114
2.986
98
220
2,552
98
220
2,552
11. Stock
Books for resale
20221£)
1.253
2,659
2,659
12. Acuued expenses
Phone {December 20221
TaxlNI IDecember 2022)
Payroll costs IDecember 2022)
NEST pension IDec 20221
Independent Examination12023 accounts) 6
Employees expenses IDecember 20221
Employment costs IDecember 2023)
Unrestricted {£) Restrirted 1£)
Total l£1 2022 {£)
318
18
132
600
621
1221
621
1.221
1,254
Creditors
Provision for underpayments
to HMRC (pension) Iwrttten back 20231
Agency not paid out {written back 20231
Unrestritted 1£) Restricted 1£)
Total 1£) 2022 f£)
500
io
510
14. Designated FUNI
The trustees have designated an unrestricted corporate donation (from a Trust} to cover
the cost of revisirsg several of our serie5 of booklets. originally scheduled to begin in 2023.
but now expected to be 2024. That work has not yet incurred any expenses, but the fund
has been used to cover the cost of purchasing 100 copies of the IC 20 Anniversary book,
°How to Build an Inclusive Church" £1.625 of this fund is now held as stock.
li

15. Restricted Funds
Opening
Balan
Income
Expenditure Transfers
Closing
balance
SWS Booklet
1,539
1,539
16. Trustee< Expen5e5
During the year, no trustee's travelling expenses were reimbursed12022.. £591.
17. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the period.
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