Colossians Family Network
Annual Report: 1 August 2024 – 31 July 2025
Executive Summary
Colossians Family Network (CFN) has continued to make a meaningful and measurable difference in the lives of couples, families, and individuals during the reporting period. Through a combination of digital engagement, prayer support, educational workshops, retreats, counselling signposting, and relationship enrichment activities, we have strengthened our capacity to serve communities locally, nationally, and internationally.
This year, CFN supported more than 5,000 families , engaged over 500 participants in direct activities, delivered six workshops and community events, facilitated 52 weekly virtual prayer meetings , and generated over half a million online engagements . These outcomes reflect both the growing demand for accessible, faith-based family support and the effectiveness of our digital-first model in reaching people where they are.
Our work has continued to provide practical, spiritual, and relational support to those seeking to build stronger marriages, healthier families, and more resilient communities. We remain committed to expanding our reach, deepening our impact, and developing services that respond to the evolving needs of the families we serve.
Overview
During the reporting period, Colossians Family Network (CFN) continued to deliver high-impact support to strengthen marriages, support families, and promote healthy relationships through a combination of virtual and in-person services. Our programmes remained accessible through our website, dedicated support channels, Zoom workshops, webinars, counselling referrals, and prayer meetings, enabling us to extend our reach beyond the UK to families across the world.
Throughout the year, we provided consistent and responsive support through educational workshops, outreach initiatives, relationship enrichment programmes, information and advice sessions, and regular prayer gatherings. Our digital-first approach enabled us to offer timely, relevant, and accessible support to individuals, couples, and families regardless of geographical location.
Community Impact
During the year, Colossians Family Network achieved substantial growth in both engagement and reach, demonstrating the increasing relevance and value of our work.
Our impact included:
● Supporting more than 5,000 families through our programmes, resources, and online engagement.
● Engaging over 500 unique participants across our workshops, seminars, retreats, and support sessions.
● Delivering six educational workshops and community events.
● Facilitating 52 weekly virtual prayer meetings , providing sustained spiritual encouragement and pastoral support.
● Generating over one million online engagements across our website, digital platforms, and information and advice services.
These outcomes highlight the strong demand for accessible, faithbased relationship support and family education, and they demonstrate CFN’s growing ability to respond effectively to that need.
Programme Delivery
In line with our charitable objectives, Colossians Family Network continued to deliver programmes designed to strengthen heterosexual marriages, support parenting, promote family wellbeing, and improve relationship resilience.
Key activities during the reporting period included:
Family and Parenting as God Intended
August 2024
This parenting workshop was delivered to support married couples and single parents in developing practical, biblical approaches to raising healthy and resilient families. The programme explored positive parenting, family communication, and nurturing children’s emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
Ignite Couples Retreat
October 2024 – Northampton
Our annual residential couples’ retreat welcomed 15 couples for a weekend dedicated to strengthening marriages through teaching, reflection, relationship-building activities, and practical support. Information, advice, guidance, and pastoral support were provided throughout the retreat to couples seeking additional assistance.
Nurturing Love & Mental Well-being in Marriage
July 2025
This marriage seminar focused on the vital connection between emotional wellbeing and healthy marital relationships. Participants explored practical strategies for strengthening communication, deepening emotional connection, and supporting one another’s mental wellbeing within marriage.
Counselling Signposting Service
During the year, CFN formally launched its counselling signposting service, enabling couples and families to access appropriately qualified and registered counselling professionals for specialist relationship support when required.
Information, Advice and Guidance
CFN continued to provide information, advice and guidance through both online and face-to-face engagement. Resources and support were delivered via our website and digital communication platforms, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and X (formerly Twitter), ensuring that individuals and families could access trusted and relevant relationship and family support.
Couples Hangout (North of England)
Our Couples Hangout continued to provide an inter-denominational fellowship for married Christian couples living and working in the North of England. These gatherings created valuable opportunities for couples to strengthen relationships, discuss contemporary marriage and family issues through a biblical lens, encourage one another, and build supportive community networks.
Looking Ahead
Colossians Family Network continues to establish itself as a trusted and impactful voice in relationship and family support. Through the dedication of our trustees, volunteers, facilitators, and partners, we have expanded our reach and strengthened our capacity to serve couples and families both within the United Kingdom and internationally.
As we look ahead, we remain committed to expanding our educational programmes, increasing access to relationship support services, strengthening community partnerships, and developing innovative resources that empower healthy marriages, resilient families, and thriving communities.
We are grateful to our trustees, volunteers, partners, supporters, and all those who have contributed to the continued growth and impact of Colossians Family Network throughout the year.
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