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TRUSTEES / DIRECTORS
The trustees of the Charity, who also serve as directors of the company, who served from 1[st] January 2024 up to approval of these accounts, are:
Anne Therese Peacey Chair Kevin Francis Burr Mary Susan Ingham Annette Brindle Brian O’Toole Appointed 11 May 2024 In addition, the following are non-voting persons who are not Trustees Ashley Ralston Barbara Butler Maire Hayes RIP 1 November 2024 Liz Archibald James Buchanan Appointed 23 September 2024
SECRETARY
Kevin Francis Burr
REGISTERED OFFICE
39, Eccleston Square London SW1V 1BX
BANKERS
The Royal Bank of Scotland Drummond House (BM) Branch, Drummond House 1 Redheughs Avenue Edinburgh EH12 9JN
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER
1114947
COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER
5036866
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REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES
The Directors / Trustees have pleasure in presenting their annual report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
ORGANISATION / GOVERNANCE
The Company was incorporated on 6 February 2004 as a company limited by guarantee not having any share capital. The Company was registered as a Charity with the Charity Commission (Registration Number 1114947) on 27 June 2006.
Trustees / Directors are appointed and voted into office at the Annual General Meeting and serve for up to four-year periods. All such appointments are made from the membership of that year. Executive meetings are held six or more times a year.
In addition to the Trustees, there are non-voting co-opted members of the Executive Committee who are not Trustees.
Trustees and co-opted members consider their training needs at least once a year to ensure the effective governance of the Charitable company and are invited to attend specific courses to develop their competencies for their respective roles as deemed necessary.
CHARITABLE OBJECTS
To promote the advancement of education in the Christian values of justice and peace by charitable means, in particular by:
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promoting the work of justice and peace
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working in conjunction with the Roman Catholic bishops of England and Wales and their agencies to advance the practice of social teaching of the Catholic church by the encouragement and support of diocesan Justice and Peace groups and other bodies that share their concern to bring the good news of Christ's love and peace to people who are disadvantaged and to work to empower them to improve their circumstances
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promoting appropriate prayer, study, celebration and spirituality within religious practice to inspire solidarity with those in need
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raising awareness about social justice, non-violence, ecological and human rights issues as central to the life of the church and beneficial to the well-being of the community
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encouraging and promoting work, action and campaigning for social change on issues of justice and peace by raising awareness through provision of training, workshops, conferences, publications and the like; and building networks with all those who share our vision and aims, promoting communication to seek collaboration over action, resources, methods and good practice and
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in pursuing the objects, the network shall be non-party in politics, ecumenical in approach and shall, in its own activities, implement an effective equal opportunities policy.
REVIEW OF PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES AND PLANS FOR THE FUTURE VISION
National Justice and Peace Network, enlightened by the Gospel vision of God's Kingdom, seeks a world in which:
- there is respect for the integrity of the whole of creation and for the dignity and freedom of every human being
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people live in peace, without nuclear weapons or trade in arms, seeking non-violent ways of resolving conflict
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all have access to food, clean water, shelter, health, education and a livelihood
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there is justice for those who at present have no land, are in debt or are enslaved by their work and
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the development and use of resources is sustainable.
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MISSION
The Mission of the Charity is to work with all who share our commitment to bring the good news of Christ's love and peace to people who are poor, oppressed or excluded:
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inspiring them through prayer, celebration and a spirituality that informs their whole lives
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sustaining each other in prophetic witness and in working for change
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raising awareness of Justice and Peace as central to the life of the Church
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networking and communicating effectively
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providing training, workshops and conferences and
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seeking collaboration over resources, ideas and good practice.
Based on the Scriptures, and in particular on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ, on the Church's Social Teaching and on our own faith experience, the values that inspire us are:
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wonder at God's Spirit throughout creation and in every human being
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love, hope and compassion
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solidarity and subsidiarity
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partnership and dialogue
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care for the whole of creation
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non-violence and reconciliation and
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simplicity and sustainability of lifestyle.
ACTIVITIES
In 2024, the Charity planned to:
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hold the National Conference, on the subject of ‘Just Politics’, will be held on 19th to 21sth July. The Charity has already paid a non-refundable deposit to secure the same venue for 2025, and expects to book for 2026
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promote the Website, its management and costs will continue to be maintained
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hold four Network meetings, two outside London, and feedback from these to be reviewed and future policy determined again these may be ‘zoomed’
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again apply for core funding from CAFOD and will also look for diverse ways of funding from other sources
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spend resources, mainly time, seeking sponsorship for the 2024 National Conference and additional core funding for extra hours of administration work
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continue to liaise closely with its members, related bodies and the Bishops’ Conference to strengthen the effectiveness of the Network
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continue to support working parties researching environmental injustice, media and marketing, and fundraising
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organise a two-day strategic planning meeting in October to consolidate current activities and plan future activities and
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continue to closely monitor the effectiveness of the Administrator, and the number of hours worked.
In 2024, the Charity made the following progress against its 2024 plans:
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It has been a year of gradual recovery, with a comprehensive search for a new Treasurer but without success. A Trustee member of the Executive stepped in to administer payments.
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In March 2024 a new Administrator was appointed in a part-time post, and inducted into NJPN’s routines and procedures.
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In July, NJPN held its 46[th] Annual weekend Conference – ‘Just Politics!’, with lectures from leading authorities in the church, politics, peace activists and grassroots practitioners advocating for the often-overlooked disadvantaged poor in society. For many the highlight of the weekend was a conversation between young
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adults and the seasoned campaigners that left us in no doubt that the next generation were preparing for the future with gratitude to the past and determination for the future. 12 Workshops delved more deeply into topics of concern.
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In October, the Trustees, met with all Executive members to review forward planning. Plans were developed to fully endorse Pope Francis call for a Holy Year, of Jubilee of Hope in 2025 around the challenge of Opening Doors to the marginalised in whatever way oppression is experienced.
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The following Open Network Meetings were held:
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24 February, an Open On-line Network Meeting, on ‘Environmental Issues as a cause of Conflict’ entitled ‘Live or Let Die’
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27 June, an On-line Open Network Meeting on ‘Hope for Palestine & Israel?’ introduced and led by an experienced Ecumenical Accompanier in the West Bank in Palestine.
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31 October, ‘Post Conference Catch-up’ looking at “Moving in hope from ‘Just Politics’ towards a ‘Just Peace’”. This on-line discussion reflected on the learning and impact of the Annual Conference in May as preparations were being made for the 2025 Conference .
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16 November, in Leeds, Open Network Meeting, ‘Exploring UK Poverty and the Real Living Wage’. A speaker from ‘Citizens UK’ led the presentation and ensuing discussion on ‘Why we need a Real Living Wage to end child Poverty’.
In 2025: the Charity plans to:
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As a matter of urgency, seek to appoint a new Treasurer.
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Hold the 47[th] Annual Conference ‘Towards a Just Peace’, 25-27 July, and has already paid a deposit for the 2026 conference at the same venue;
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Fund the website. Its management and costs will continue to be maintained;
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Hold at least four quarterly ‘Open Network ‘ Days with at least one outside London. Feedback suggests that ‘Zoomed’ Network meetings are popular and will be used more frequently in future;
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again apply for funding from CAFOD and will also look for diverse ways of funding from other sources;
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spend resources, mainly time, seeking sponsorship for the 2025 and 2026 Conferences;
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The Charity will continue to liaise closely with its members and related bodies, including the Bishops’ Conference, to strengthen the effectiveness of the Network;
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continue to support working parties researching environmental, particularly climate change issues, justice and truthfulness in politics, and fundraising;
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organise a two-day strategic planning meeting in the Autumn to consolidate current activities, and to continue inducting new staff , and plan future avenues of concern, including activities.
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Examine whether there is a need or benefit is amending its Mem & Arts.
REVIEW OF FINANCIAL POSITION
During the year, the Charity recorded a surplus of £3,610. The financial performance of the Charity is monitored by Trustees on a regular on-going basis and appropriate action is being attempted to ensure positive reserves at the end of each year.
RESERVES POLICY
The objects of the Charity specify that the income and property of the Network shall be applied solely towards the objects of the Charity and no part shall be paid by way of a dividend.
The Charity aims to have sufficient reserves at year-end to cover salary costs for a nine-month period, thus allowing the following year’s
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Conference to take place. Unrestricted reserves at £51,529 are sufficient to cover a whole year’s expenditure at its current rate.
FUND RAISING POLICY
The Trustees will continue to increase membership by advertising on the web site and public meetings, and by application to registered funders for grants for specific projects.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity demonstrates public benefit in the following ways:
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1 Through our Annual Conference and Quarterly Network meetings: (attended by non-members and members)
- a) raise awareness of issues of public concern the Charity has hosted 4 annual conferences, e.g. immigration, asylum and dispersal (2009), food security (2010), and reflected in Conference titles Justice issues in the Workplace (2011), and on China (2012), The message of the Bible in a modern world (2013), The significance of water both spiritually and physically (2015) Morality in Politics (2016), A Sabbath for the Earth and the Poor (2017), In the Shelter of Each Other People Live(2018) Forgotten People Forgotten Places (2019), Post Pandemic Church(2020), Action for Life on Earth (2021), Hope: a Verb with it’s sleeves rolled up (2022)
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b) analysis of these issues from the perspective of a radical Christian faith
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and spirituality
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c) engage expert speakers to educate on the social issues d) engage expert speakers to educate on Christian Scriptures
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and the Church’s Social Teaching, particularly on Pope Francis’
initiatives
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d) run workshops
- i) to deepen understanding of the issues ii) provide training in support of campaigns iii) developing campaigning skills , eg dealing with the media, organising meetings
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e) provide extended opportunity for networking with other activists from around England & Wales
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f) support campaigning and welfare charities by publicising their work; and
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f) providing extended opportunities for Christian prayer and the development of appropriate pathways to mature spirituality.
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2 Through our website (which is available to all):
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a) inform with a list of regional (diocesan) contact people with e- links to their websites
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b) inform with a list of campaigning organisations on a wide range of social issues with e-links to their websites
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c) inform with a calendar of events, meetings, conferences, campaigns, on a wide range of social issues around England & Wales, with links and other contact details
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d) offer a year planner, highlighting recurring special religious days, UN days, and other relevant anniversaries
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e) publicise a range of resources – articles, reports, etc on social issues f) inform and educate with a library of relevant church documents and official statements on social issues and
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g) support and encourage web-page visitors in their campaigning and life-style choices by all of the foregoing.
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3 Through our 3-per-year Newsletter (available to members and nonmembers), we inform, support and encourage all our readers by:
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a) profiling current issues, reports, campaigns b) profiling new regional contacts
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c) profiling a particular campaigning organisation or charity, or regional activity d) advertising a calendar of events, as 2c above and e) flagging up new resources and campaigns.
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4 Through our email group mailings (which is again available to all), we inform our subscribers, when possible, via:
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a) a two-weekly E-Bulletin, a round-up of e-mail and other correspondence received at head office
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b) providing notice of relevant official statements and press releases from Dioceses and from the Bishops’ Conference of England & Wales.
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5 Through all of the above, together with personal contact with NJPN staff and volunteer trustees, our membership is encouraged to engage in more effective grass-roots activity within their local communities.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The trustees have considered and identified the major risks that could affect the Charity. The trustees consider the existing system of internal controls and procedures to be adequate in mitigating the Charity’s exposure to those risks. The Company is pleased to report that no serious or other incidents took place in 2024, or so far in 2025.
DIRECTORS, TRUSTEES AND THEIR INTERESTS
The directors and trustees during the period are shown on Page 1. The Company has no share capital, being a company limited by guarantee.
TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom 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 the affairs of the Charitable company and of the income and expenditure of the Charitable company for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed and give details of any departures and
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- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charitable company will continue to operate.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association and the Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities SORP (FRS102). They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the trustees are aware:
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there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company’s independent examiner is unaware; and
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the trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the independent examiner is aware of that information.
SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS
For the year ending 31 December 2024, the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
By Order of the Board Kevin Burr, Company secretary 2025
Dated 27[th] July,
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Independent Examiner's report to the trustees of the National Justice & Peace Network
I report on the accounts of the Charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2024, which are set out on pages 9 to 13.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The trustees (who are also directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied myself that the Charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act; and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
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 accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as 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 examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name: Joe O’Toole Address: c/o 7 Radbroke Close, Sandbach, Cheshire, CW11 1YT Date: 22 September 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating an income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2024
| Not e Incoming resources from charitable activities National Conference Grants and donations 2 Other income Total incoming resources Resources expended (charitable expenditure) National Conference Other Total resources expended |
Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended Year ended 31/12/20 24 31/12/20 24 31/12/20 24 31/12/202 3 31/12/20 23 31/12/20 23 Unrestric ted funds Restrict ed funds Total funds Unrestrict ed funds Restricte d funds Total funds £ £ £ £ £ £ 31,427 - 31,427 28,516 - 28,516 1,486 18,350 19,836 1,525 17,000 18,525 10,209 - 10,209 11,978 - 11,978 |
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| 43,122 18,350 61,472 42,019 17,000 59,019 30,828 - 30,828 29,338 - 29,338 12,828 14,510 27,338 12,417 18,561 30,978 |
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| 43,656 14,510 58,166 41,755 18,561 60,316 |
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| OPERATING SURPLUS 3 Interest receivable |
(534) 3,840 3,306 264 (1,561) (1,297) 304 - 304 217 - 217 |
| SURPLUS ON ORDINARY ACTIVITIES BEFORE TAXATION Tax credit on ordinary activities 5 |
(230) 3,840 3,610 481 (1,561) (1,080) - - - - - - |
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| (230) | 3,840 | 3,610 | 481 | (1,561) | (1,080) | |
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| NET MOVEMENT | ||||||
| IN FUNDS | ||||||
| Funds brought | 51,759 | 8,523 | 60,282 | 51,278 | 10,084 | 61,362 |
| forward | ||||||
| Funds carried | 51,529 | 12,363 | 63,892 | 51,759 | 8,523 | 60,282 |
| forward |
The notes on pages 11 to 13 form part of these financial statements.
BALANCE SHEET As at 31 December
| Note s CURRENT ASSETS Prepayments and other debtors 6 Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 7 |
2024 2024 £ £ 7,390 57,217 64,607 (715) |
2023 2023 £ £ 11,607 51,339 62,946 (2,664) |
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| TOTAL ASSETS less CURRENT LIABILITIES |
63,892 | 60,282 |
| RESERVES Unrestricted 8 Restricted 9 |
51,529 12,363 |
51.759 8,523 |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 63,892 | 60,282 |
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For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.
Approved by the Board on 27 July 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Anne Peacey Kevin Burr Chair Director & Company Secretary
The notes on pages 11 to 13 form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the year ended 31 December 2024
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008) and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice “Accounting and reporting by Charities (2005)”.
b) Income
Income (turnover) is the value of goods sold and services provided, together with any grants accrued to the period and donations received from groups and individuals. Income is taken into account when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The company is not registered for value added tax.
c) Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised in the period to which it relates.
d) Cash flow statement
The trustees have taken advantage of the exemption for small companies under the Financial Reporting Standard for smaller entities and consequently, no cash flow statement has been produced.
e) Restricted funds
Where a donor has specified a particular purpose for a grant or donation, the income is shown as restricted income in the Statement of Financial Activities. Any such income not spent at the year-end is shown as a restricted fund in the Balance Sheet.
2. GRANTS AND DONATIONS
Grants and donations consisted of the following:
| CAFOD grant Other donations and grants |
Unrestric ted Restric ted Total funds Unrestrict ed Restricte d Total funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 2023 2023 - 12,000 12,00 0 - 12,000 12,000 1,486 6,350 7,836 1,525 5,000 6,525 |
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| 1,486 18,350 19,83 6 1,525 17,000 18,525 |
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3. OPERATING SURPLUS
The operating surplus is after charging the following staff costs:
| Gross National Insurance Pension arrangements |
2024 2023 £ £ 10,786 15,015 - - 1,049 1,408 |
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| 11,835 16,423 |
The average number of employees during the year was one (2023 – 1).
No Governance costs were incurred.
4. TRUSTEE REMUNERATION AND EXPENSES
No director or trustee received any remuneration or other emoluments during the period, although they are reimbursed reasonable expenses incurred for attending meetings. Two representatives (2023 - 1) claimed such expenses and the total amount reimbursed was £1978 (2023 – £286). NB. Due to the circumstance of not having full access to NJPN’s bank, other payments where payment was requested via BACS, totalling £1340 were paid by a Trustee in the first instance from his personal account, and then reimbursed for those costs.
5. TAXATION
NJPN is a registered charity and takes advantage of tax exemptions available to charities.
6. DEBTORS
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | ||
| Prepayments | 7,228 | 6,068 |
| Other debtors | 162 | 5,539 |
| 7,390 | 11,607 |
7. CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year
2024 2023 £ £
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| Accruals | 625 | 2,664 |
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| Income in advance | 90 | - |
| 715 | 2,664 |
8. UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | ||
| Retained surplus brought forward | 51,759 | 51,278 |
| (Defcit) /surplus for theperiod | (230) | 481 |
| Retained surplus carried forward | 51,529 | 51,759 |
9. RESTRICTED FUNDS
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Total | Total | |
| Balance brought forward | 8,523 | 10,084 |
| Grants received | 18,350 | 17,000 |
| Expenditure | (14,51 | (18,561 |
| 0) | ) | |
| Balance carried forward | 12,363 | 8,523 |
10. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
| Current | Current | Fund | |
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| assets | liabilities | balances | |
| £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | 52,244 | (715) | 51,529 |
| Restricted funds | 8,523 | - | 12,363 |
| 64,607 | (715) | 63,892 |
11. REGISTRATION STATUS
The Company is registered as a company limited by guarantee and not having a share capital. Its trustees, of whom there were five as at 31 December 2024, undertake to contribute in a winding up to a maximum of £1 each.
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