The Inclusive Church Network
(Registered Chority 1102676)
Annual Report &
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
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Contents
Trustees, Annual Report
Independent Examlnerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activity
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Accounts
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The Inclusive Church Network
Trustees. Annual Report
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Full name:
The Inclusive Church Network
Other names by whlch the Charity is known:
Inclusive Church
Registered charity number (England & Wales):
1102676
Registered address: 5 Trinity Churchyard, Guildford, Surrey GUI 3RR
Trustees
Reverend Danlel Barnes-Davies (Chair)
Reverend Dr Evie Vernon (Vice Chair)
Michael Bishop (Treasurer)
Hanna Yoo (HeartEdge)
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Reverend Alex Clare-Youn8 (Open Table) (until 11 July 24)
The Very Reverend Drjonathan Draper ' (until 29 May 24)
Fiona Macmillan
Alison Webster (Modern Church)
Jack Woodruff *
Reverend Rosallnd Rutherford {WATCHI
Russell Frost ISCM I (until 25th November 24)
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Reverend Alex Frost ' (from 11 July2024)
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The Venerable Allie Kerr ' (from 11 July 24) {Vice Chairfrom 3(yh September 241
Meredith Ford * (from Iithjuly 24)
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Sarah Ball *(from 11 July 24)
Reverend Yin-An Chen (Open Table) (from 25 November24)
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Reuben Jenkins {SCM) (from 25 November 24)
* independent trustee
Independent Examlner
Mrs Helen Lee MA BFP FC4
55 Wodeland Avenue
Guildford
GU2 4LA
Governance and Management
The charity is operated under the rules of its constitution, adopted on 6th October 2003 and
most recently amended by the Annual General Meeting on 23, August 2021. The 'Statement
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of Belief, was revised on 9 July 2019.
In accordance with the constitution, trustees are elected and appointed at the AGM. Some
are Independent trustees, and others are appointed by Partner Organlsations.
The charity employs a National Co-ordinator, on whom much of the day-to-day work of the
charity devolves. The trustees have also appointed a number of Ambassadors who promote
the work of the charity locally and regionally.

The Inclusive Church Network
Trustees, Annual Report
Objectlves and Actlvltles
a) To advance the Christian faith for the benefit 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.
Statement of Bellef
We believe in Inclusive church- a church which celebrates and affirrns every person and does
not discriminate. We will continue to challenge the church where it discriminates against
people on grounds of disability, economic power, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, learning
disability, mental health, neurodlversity or sexuality.
We believe in a Church which welcomes and serves all people in the name of Jesus Christ. We
believe in a Church which is scripturally faithful and seeks to proclaim the gospel afresh for
each 8eneration. We believe in a Church whlch, 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.
Publlc beneflt statement
The Trustees confirm that they have complied wlth the duty under section 17 of the Charities
Act 20111"the Act") and the Charitles Act 2022 where relevant, to have due regard to the
Charity Commisslon's general guidance on publlc benefit, 'Charitles and Public Benefit,.
Summary of the maln artlvltle$ undertaken for the publlc beneflt
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 church and community.
Promoting incl uslve thinking through ta Iks, newsletters and printed publications;
Staging an Annual Lecture by a prominent person;
Working together with Partner Organisations to promote inclusion in the church;
Working with 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 dlscrlrnlnatlon,
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 inclusive approach to minorities, and encouraged to
demonstrate that it is welcoming to all, regardles5 of disability, economic power, ethnicity,
gender, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity or sexuality.

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Trustees, Annual Report
Summary of the main achievements during the period (January-Decembef 2024)
2024 has been another year of growth for Inclusive Church, with 122 new churches joining.
In February, we hosted an online book launch to mark the publication of How to Build the
Church of the Future.. 20 Yeors of Inclusive Church. Several authors spoke about their chapters
and we heard from Ruth Wilde (former National Co-ordinator and editor of the book) about
her hope and vision for the book.
In July, our Annual General Meeting was held online and coinclded with our Annual Lecture.
This year previous trustee Alex Clare-young gave an engaging lecture titled Faith in Transition.
The AGM Saw the appointment of 4 new independent trustees who brin8 a breadth of
experience in communications, strategic management and human resources.
In Au8USt, we successfully appointed a new Natlonal Co-ordlnator on a 12-month flxed term
contract. The Revd Chantal Noppen has been an excellent addition to the Incluslve Church
team and brings her experience of estates ministry and ecumenical communities to the
organisation. As usual, we had a presence at Greenbelt through sharing a stall with Modern
Church. We also launched the "Are You In?" suniey which ran through to advent. This was an
opportunity for our supporters and others to tell us what they know about Incluslve Church,
what their priorities are in terms of inclusion and what they would Ilke to see us do.
In the Autumn, a new Vice-chair and Hon, Secretary were elected a5 Officers and a Strategic
Plannlng working group and a Database & Membership working group were formed. By the
end of 2024, the strategic planning is well underway with a timeline for producing a new
strategic plan in place.
The 13 annual Disability Conference wlth St Martin-In-the-Fields took place again this year,
titled Blessed are the Weary.. Rest & Reflection on Disability, Value & God. This was online for
the fifth year and drew 110 people from across the UK for a weekend of retreat, worship and
reflection.
Ahead of Advent, led by Chantal, we released the "Make Room in the Inn" vldeo serles that
provided practical tips on how churches could be more inclusive during advent.
Towards the end of the year, we said goodbye to Divya who was our clerk/administrator. This
has left a gap in our administrative processes that we are seeking to fill. With the
reinstatement of a National Coordinator, we have begun to identify operational gaps and
processes and are continuing to work to improve the behind-the-scenes efflciency of the
organisation.
With a new strategic plan expected to come within the first half of 2025, The Inclusive Church
Network is soon to be at the beginning of an exciting new chapter. Thank you for your
continued support in our work to see a church that is Inclusive of all peoples.

Financial review
The trustees are pleased to report another surplus for 20241£14,750 compared with £18,700
for 20221. Contributing factors include:
Individual giving (including online and Gift Aid) declined slightly (2024.. £22,304: 2023..
£23,542).
Online donations via the 'Donate' button on the webslte decreased (with no National
Co-ordinator in postl.12024'. 18 donations totalling ££725; 2023.'.22 donations
totalling £1,587).
Corporate giving (from churches) decreased to £23,10012023- £26,660). A Significant
proportion of members churches have not yet taken up our request for an annual
donation {£5 to £5001, so there Is room for an increase herel
Bank interest and other income increased to £1,370 {2023'. £1,325), but with lower
Interest rates this may decline in 2025.
We set a cautious budget (about £7,000 above 2023, and breaking even with
expenditure}, but underperformed the income budget by £3,250.
On the expenditure side, the delay in appointing a new National Co-ordinator resulted
In under-expenditure of about £7,700 on employment costs. A similar saving against
budget resulted from the re-scheduling of the strate8y conference to 2025,
Project costs (Annual AGM/Lecture, Greenbelt, Dlsabil ity Conference, etcl were about
£1,300 below budget, resulting in an overall saving of £18,800 on expenditure and
surplus a8ainst bud8et ot some £15,600.
As we look to put our staffing on a more realistic level to meet the work we need to do in
furtherance of our aims, we need to increase our income. We have set a deficit budget for
2025 Iwith some increase in projected incomel to allow some time for this to develop. This
will be supported by the surpluses we have made in recent years, but that is seen as a short-
term measure.
The General Fund reserve stands at £77,6401£62,890 in 2023).
The Charlty's pollcy on reserves
We aim to ma intain a balance of at least three months running costs, so that if we ever had to
close down, we could do so in an orderly way.
Flnanclal rlsk
The trustees have reviewed financial management policies and are satisf led that risks
involved are at a manageable level.
Signed on behalf of the charltvs trustees.,
Signed
Date 1 June 2025
The Reverend Dan Barnes-Davies, Trustee

Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of
The Inclusive Church Network
For the year ended 31 December 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Incluslve Church Network
'the charl￿} for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basls of report
As the trustees of the charity, you are responslble for the preparatlon of the accoullts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the ACVI and the Charities Act
2022 where relevant.
I report In respect of my examination of the charivs accounts carried out under sectlon 145
of the Act and In carrylng out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions
given by the Charity Comm15slon under section 1451511bl of the Act.
Independent Examlnerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no rnatters have come to myattention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to belleve that in any mater131 respect:
l. Accountlng record5 were not kept In respect of the charity as requlred by sectlon 130
of the Act; or
2. The accounts do not accord wlth those records.
I have no concerns and have come across no other rnatters in connectlon wlth the
examination to which attentlon should be drawn in this (eport in order to allow a proper
understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sig
ILL.
Date
16F Ju4￿￿ 2oZ
Helen Lee MA BFP FCA

The Inclusive Church Network
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
ststement of Financial Activities
Note Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Total Funds Total Funds
2024
2023
Incomlng resources
Donations and grants
Charitable activities
Fundra ising
Other income
45,402
43
281
1,369
45,402
43
281
1,369
50,202
112
625
Total Incomlng resources
47,095
47.095
51,527
Outgolng resources
Cost of Fundraising
Cost of Charitable activities
Governance
216
31,529
600
216
31,529
600
216
27,818
4,793
Totsl outgolng resources
32,345
32.345
32,827
Net surplus/(deficit)
14.750
14.750
18,700
Transfers
Balance b/f
62,890
1.539
64,429
45, 729
Balance c/f
77.640
1.539
79.179
64,429

The Inclusive Church Network
Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Balance Sheet
Note Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
funds
Total funds Totolfunds
2024
2023
Current assets
Cash/bank
Debtors
Stock
Total current assets
73,082
2,795
1,539
74,621
2,795
60,439
2,552
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78,269
1,539
79,808
65,650
Llabllltles
Accrued expenses
Cred itors
Total liabilities
12
13
629
629
1,221
629
629
1,221
Net current assets
77.640
1.539
79,179
64,429
Represented by:
General Fund
Restricted Funds
14
15
77,640
77,640
63,116
Totulfunds
77.640
1,539
79,179
64,429

The Inclusive Church Network
Financial Ststements
For the year ended 31 December 2024
Notes to the Financial Statements
l. Accountlng Polides
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting
standards and the Charities SORP.
The financial statements have been prepared on an accruals basls under the hlstorical
cost convention.
Funds
The general reserve includes the funds of the Charity that are not subject to any
restrictions regarding their use and are available for application on the general
purposes of the Charity. Funds designated for a partlcular 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.
Incornlng resources
Voluntary Income and capital sources
Donations are recognised when received by or on behalf of the Charity.
Income tax recoverable on gift aid donations is recognised in the same accounting year
as the assoclated income Is received.
Grants and legacies to the Charity are accounted for as soon as the Charity is notified of
its legal entitlement and the amount due.
Funds ralsed by events are accounted for gross wherever posslble.
Sales of books are accounted for gross.
Other ordinary income
I nterest is recognised in respect of the perlods for whlch It Is earned that fall within the
accounting year.

The Inclusive Church Network
Notes to the Financial Statements
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Totolfunds
2023
2. Donations. grants
Ind ividual donations
Gift Aid on donations
Online donations
Corporate donations
Grants
15,066
3,133
4,106
23,097
15,066
3,133
4,106
23,097
17,605
3,239
2,698
26,660
45,402
45,402
50,202
3. Charltable actlvltles
Events
43
43
588
4. Fundralslng
Book sales, Royalties
281
281
112
5. Other Income
Bank interest
1,369
1,369
625
6. Cost of Fundralslng
Just Giving subscription
216
216
216
216
216
216
7. Cost of Charltable attivltles
Grants
Cost of events
Cost of Education projects
Publicity lincl website)
2,664
Postage, Admin
705
Employment {incl expenses) 25 957
31,529
750
1,453
750
1,453
2,362
2,820
2,664
705
2,184
841
30,638
27,818
8. Governance
HR support
Trustees, expenses
Independent Examiner
4,193
600
600
600
600
600
4,793
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Cash/bank
Unrestricted {£)
Restricted (£) Total 1£)
2023
(£)
CAF current account
CAF current account (Expenses)
CAF Gold deposit account
15,636
597
1,539
17,175
597
24,257
656
73,082
1.539
74,621
60,439
10. Debtors
Prepayments (Eventbrite feel
Gift Aid (donations Apr-Dec 2024}
Gift Aid lon Just Giving not yet paid)
Corp. Donations via Stripe not yet paid
2024 Donation banked January
Benevity {2023)
2023 (£)
2,152
2,152
2,218
98
540
98
540
98
220
2,552
2,795
2,795
11. Stock
Books for resale
20231£)
2,659
2,392
2,392
12.
Accrued expenses
Unrestricted 1£) Restricted (£)
Independent Examination (2024 accounts) 600
Payroll bureau (December 20241
29
Employment costs (December 2023)
Total 1£) 2023 {£)
600
600
29
621
1,221
629
629
13. Creditors
Unrestricted {£) Restricted {£)
Total (£1 2023 (£J
14. Designated Fund
The trustees have designated an unrestricted corporate donation {from a Trust) to cover
the cost of revising several of our series of booklets, originally scheduled to begin in 2023,
but now expected to bè 2025 or later. 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 20th
Anniversary book, "How to Build an Inclusive Church" £1,625 of this fund is now held as
stock.
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15. Restrirted Funds
Opening
Balance
Income
Expenditure Transfers
Closing
balance
SWS Booklet
1,539
1,539
16. Trustees. Expenses
During the year, no trustee's travelling expenses were relrnbursed (2023: £01.
17. Related party transactlons
There were no related party transactions in the period.
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