Eden Eden Network Merseyside Annual report and financial statements Charity Registration number 1152765 Year ended 31 March 2025
kEden Reference and administrative details for the year ended 31 March 2025 Charity Reglstration number: 1152765 Company Reglstration Number: CE000557 Wod(iTrg fiame Eden Networ* Merseyside Prfncipal offlce C/0 The Message Trust Lancaster House, Harper Road Sharston Industrlal Area Manchester M22 4RG Trustees Thomas James Grant Allan Flnnegan The Message Trust Bankers The Co-operatlve Bank PO Box 250 Skelmersdale WN8 6wr Governlng document Deed of Trust Page I EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE CHARITY No 1152755
EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 GOVERNANCE AND M•V4AGEMENT Eden Network Merseyside is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) governed by a Deed of Trust. It was granted tharltsble statLJS on 29 March 2012 and registered as a CIO on 08 July 2013. The Deed of Trust has charitable articles which are.. Objects I. EDUCATION. To advance education and trainlng wlthln soclally and economically dlsadvantaged communities of Merseyside (the areas of benefit) 2. YOUNG PEOPLE. To help young people within the area of benefi¢ especlally bLrt not excluslvely through le15ure tlme athvltles, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturlty as individuals and members of sIety 3. RELIGION. To advan, communlcate, explaln and demonstrate the Christian faith wlthln the area of beneflt in accordance with the basis of faith 4. POVERTY. To relieve poverty and slckness and promote and protect good health of people living in the area of benefit 5. COMMUNITY CAPACtrY BUILDING. To develop the capacity and skllls of the residents of the area of benefit in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help m*t their needs, and to partlclpate more fully in scKlety. 6. PROMOTION OF SOCIAL KNCLUSION. To promote soclal indusion for the public benefit In the area of benefit by pfftventing people from becomlng soclally excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are soclally excluded and assisting them to Int4rate Into society. For the purpose of this dause 'socially exduded, means klng excluded from soclety, or parts of sodety, as a result cf one or more of the following factors.. Unemployment, finanaal hardshlp, youth or old age, ill health (physical or mentsl), Substan abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs, dlscrimination on the grounds of sex, ra, disabillty, ethlc orlgin, religlon, bellef, creed, sexual orientstlon or gender re-assignmenti poor educational or skills attainment, relationships and family breakdown, poor housing (that is housing that does not meet baslc habitable standards), and crime (elther as a vlctim of crtme or as an offender rehabilitating Into sodety). 7. OTHEIL To promote such other charltable purposes for the LEneflt of the resldents of the area of beneflt In such a way as the trustees shall think fit. RESPONSIBILITIES QF THE TRUSTEES Charlty Law requlre that the Trusteesi prepare financlal statements giving a true and falr vlew of the charity's financial actlvities during the year and of Its flnanclal position at the end of the year. In preparlng financial ststements the Trustees have.. seletted sultable accounting pollcies and then applied them consistently. made Judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,. followed appllcable accountlng standards wlthout any material departures. and prepared the financial statements on the going conTrrn basi5. The Trustees are responslble for keeping accountlng records which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity. They are also responslble for safeguardlng the assets of the charity and hence taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detecLion of fraud and other Irregularities. Page 2 EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE CHARITY No 1852765
EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 RESERVES POLICY The Trustees have adopted a reserves pollcy whlch they conslder appropriate to enable the Charltable Incorporated Organisation to meet its (feveloplng commitsnents and obllgattons. To thls end the Charity's p)Ilcy Is to retaln funds equlvalent to approxlmately I month's staff and admlnlstration costs. PUBLIC BENEFIT STATEMENT The Trustees conftrm that, when exercising their powets and duties, they have ccmplled wlth tt)e dutles in the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to Charlty Commlssion's general guldance on public beneflt and further details can be found In the ReeW of the Year below. RISK MANAGEMENT & GOING CONCERN The Directors conttnue to revlew and alleviate potentlal risks, in accordance wlth the gUIdan set out by the Charity Commission. The Board of TNstees have revlewed the tharity's flnandal performance for the year ended 31 March 2025 and Its financial position at that date. They are satisfied based on the plans and fLrture developments for the charlty. REVIEW OF THE YEAR Eden Network Merseyslde carrled out attivltles necessary to meet its charitable objects by way of partnering with churches located in areas of deprlvatlon, ststlstlcally in the bottom IOO/o according to the Indlces of Multiple Deprlvatlon. Recruiting team members from around the country to move to those areas or training up leaders alreacty Ilvlng in the area to serve the community as volunteers. Parlmering wlth local churches, we presently have Eden Teams in the areas of Netherton and Kenslngton. We continue to be amazed by our volunt&r teams, the stories of transformation and the help given to to people In challenglng clrcumstances, We know that our teams make a blg dIfferen to thelr local areas and believe they wlll contlnue to be valuable assets wlthln thelr communities. Recruitment can be a difficult task and remains the greatest challenge. Our MerSeyde teams are strong, support each other well and are ralslng local volunteers and leaders from within their communities. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Tn 2025126 we wlll look to close the charlty In Merseyside. OLrr Eden teams will continue to be supported and future teams started. We feel there is no longer a need for the Eden Network Merseyside charity that was setup to provfde greater independen, flexibility and support for our Merseyside Eden teams In the past. We have come to the declsion that exlstlng and any ftture teams can be better supported by the umbrella chartty of the Eden Network. SMALL COMPANY PROVISIONS The report has been prepared In accordantr with the provisions appllcable to companles entitled to the small companles exemption. Thls Report was approved by the Board of Trustees on 25 November 2025 and slgned on its behaf by om ames Grant (Trustee) Page 3 EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE CHARITY No 1152765
EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE STATEfvIENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Including income and expendlture account) YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025 2025 Unrestricted nd5 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Total Funds NOTES Incomlng resources from Generated Funds Voluntary Income Grants 2b 1,275 1,275 1,425 1,275 1,275 1,425 Activities for generating funds Other Incoming resources TOTAL INCOMfNG RESOURCES SOUR PENDED Cost of generatlng funds Fundralslng Clts Charitable actlvltles Grants 2c Ordlnary mlntstry costs 2d 182) (82) (83) {82) (82) (83) Governan costs TOTAL RESOUCES EXPENDED 82 82 83 Net incomlngl (outgoing) resources Funds blfwd at l Aprll 2024 5,314 5,314 3,972 Funds clfwd at 31 March 2025 All attivities are clas*d as continuing activltles. The notes on the following page5 fomi part of these financial ststements. The cornpany has no recognised gains or10sse5 Other than the net outgoing resources for the year. The statement also complies wlth the requlrement5 for an income and expendlture account under the Companies Act 2006. Page 4 EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE CHARITY No 1152765
EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE BALANCE SHEET YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025 2025 TOTAL 2024 TOTAL Notes CURIiENT ASSETS Debtors 2,225 950 Co-operative Bank Account 4,791 4,791 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS LIABILITIES Credltors - amount falling due within one year 509 427 TOTAL LIABIUTIES 509 427 TOTAL NET UABILrriES FUNDS Restrltt Unrestricted (General) 6,507 5,314 TOTAL FUNDS 6.507 Exemption For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entted to exemption from audit under sectlon 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companles. Director's responsibilities The members have not required the company to obtain an audlt of Its accounts for the year in questjon In accordance with sectlon 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge thelr responslbilities for complying with the requlrements of the Companies Act and The Charities Act 2011 with respect to accounting records and the preparatlon of flnanclal statements. These financial statements have been prepared In accordan with the provlslons applicable to cOmnieS subject to the small companies, regime and In accordance wlth The Flnanclal Reporbng Standard appllcable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland" (Charities SORP FRS 102) and section 132 of the Charities Act 2011, This Report was approved by the Board of trustees and authorised for issue on 25 November 2025 and are signed on behalf of the board by,, Thomas JaNBe rant (Trustee) Company registration number,, CE000557 Page 5 EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE CHARITY No 1152765
EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 SECTION l. AccouMfING POUCIES These accounts have Ien prepared under the hlstorlcal ccAt conventlon with items recognlsed at cost or transaction value unless othetwlse stated In the relevant no to these accounts. The flnancial statements are prepared in sterllngi whlch is the functional currency of the entrty. These financial statements have been prepared In compliano wlth FRS102, The Financlal Reporting Standard appllcable In the UK and the Republlc of Ireland" the Ststement of Recommended Practlce appllcable to charitles preparlng thelr accounts In accordance with the Flnanclal Reporting Stsndard appllcable In the UK and Republlc of Ireland (Charities SORP FRS 102) and the Companles Att 2006. Funds Unrestrlcted funds reprllt the funds of the charity that are not subject to any restrlctlons regarding their use and are available for appllcatlon on the general purpose of the charity. Restrlcted funds repre*nt th0 received for spedfic purp)se as specified by the donor or the terms under which the funds were recelved. The accounts indude all transactions, assets and Ilabllltles, for which the company 15 5nsible in law. Incomln Voluntary income and capital sources Donations, glfts and other income are recognised as income when they are r1ve. Donatlons and grants for speclflc purposes are accounted for as restricted funds. Where appropriate the charlty has tsken adtage of the Gift Aid scheme. Tax recovered and recoverable Is credited as income in the year in which the related donation is rEcognised. Grants are CredIt as income In the year in whlch they are receivable. Sales income arlsing, e.g. speaklng engagements or consultancy, is credi1 in the year In whlch the servlce Is provlded. Income frorn investments Interest enbtlernents on bank accounts are accounted for as they accnte. urces Ex ended Rescu expended are accounted for on an accruals basls and CjnI$ed when they fall due. Assets Tangible flxed aets wlth a cost of over £IDOO are capltallsed and valued at cost less depreclatlon, The assets are depreclated on a straight line ba515 Over their estimated useful economic life. The periods used are as follows: Computer equlpment Office equipment and fixtures and flttlngs 2 year5 3 years Eden NeOrk Metseyside does not have any fixed assets. Tr All Trustees give their time voluntarfly and are not expected to clalm expenses. Board meetings are hosted by Partner church who provlde a meetlng room and refreshments at no cost. Page 6 EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE CHARITY No 1152765
EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 SECTION 2. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 2a. Incomlng Resources The nature of our charitsble actlvltles Is that we are always seektng to ralse funds In furtherance of our charltsble alms across the region. 2b. Vfjlutrt•iry 1C0e Eden Network Merseyside received donatlons via ontroff gift5, regular standing orders and repeat gifts, A greater prop)rtion of fundlng was recelved from indlvlduals but in addition to this the charity reIVed financial support from churches via the Eden Nthork. 2025 2024 UnrestriciEd income Voluntary Income 1,275 1,425 All Inwme recelved durlng the year was for unrestricted purposes, 2c. Grants Expended 2025 2024 Unrestrlcted Restrtcted Total Total No grants expended during the year. 2d. Ordinary ministry costs 2025 2024 Support costs - General admlnlstration Tlthes 82 82 83 83 3. Delrtors 2025 2024 Other debtors 2,225 950 2,225 950 Page 7 EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE CHARITY No 1152765
EDEN NETWORK MERSEYSIDE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 SECTION 2. NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (Continued) 2025 2024 4. Cr¢dbtors- amount falling due wlthln one year Trade Creditors thes amounts payable 509 509 427 427 S. Stafring The charity did not employ any staff during the year. 6. Related Paty Transactlons None of the Trustees received any remuneratlon from the charlty durlng the year. At the year end the charlty was owed £2,225 (2024.. £950) from The Message Trust, Page 8 EDEN NETbVORK MER8£YSIOE CHARITY No 1152765