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2024-12-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] Jan 2024 To 30[th] Dec 2024

Charity name: Netmakers

Charity registration number: 1163939

Objectives and Activities

SORP
reference
Summary of the
purposes of the charity
as set out in its
governing document		 Para
1.17		 The objects of the CIO are specifically restricted to
such purposes which are exclusively charitable under
the laws of England and Wales as the charity trustees
shall in their absolute discretion determine, including
(but not limited to):
1.1
the advancement of the Christian faith;
1.2
the relief of those in need because of youth, age,
ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other
disadvantage;
1.3
the relief of social isolation and promotion of
social inclusion.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to
those purposes for the
public benefit, in
particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in
the accounts.		 Para
1.17 and
1.19		 We are a local network which helps churches work
together on mission. We also connect with local
schools, charities and local government because we
believe that we can do together what would be
impossible alone.
Our work can be summed up as “making connections,
sparking collaboration and catalysing systemic change
in our local area.”
This is particularly important given the cost of living
crisis – social need is high and yet resources are very
tight. The more we can communicate with one another
and share resources, the greater the benefit to society
as a whole.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees
have had regard to the
guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on
public benefit		 Para
1.18		 The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued
by the Charity Commission on public benefit.

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SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para
1.38		 N/A
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment		 Para
1.38		 N/A
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para
1.38		 Our volunteers are engaged with leading youth work,
either as coaches of children in schools or as youth
worship leaders outside of school.
The majority of our work involves coordinating
volunteers and staff from other charities, schools and
churches (rather than our own volunteers), helping
them work together for the good of our local area.
Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP
reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the
charity, identifying the
difference the charity’s
work has made to the
circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any
wider benefits to
society as a whole.		 Para
1.20		 Across 2024 we made progress on the following
strategies:
Prayer:
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We continue to host Church Leaders for a
monthly prayer breakfast which serves as
opportunity to relationship-building, networking,
mutual support and encouragement.
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We continue to host a weekly ecumenical
prayer gathering of church members from
across town. This has become an important
moment in the week where we can share news
and updates and pray for spiritual
transformation in our local area. Prayer points
are shared via a monthly newsletter.
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We hosted a 247 prayer room for the week
leading up to Pentecost. This was organised
by a team of 15 people, from 12 churches, and
attracted hundreds of people to come and pray.
Some were already Christians, others saw the
sign from the street and joined out of curiosity.
There were many stories of peace, joy and
personal transformation.
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On Good Friday we hosted an ecumenical
outdoor service at the War Memorial in the
centre of town. This was led by a team from
about 8 churches and attracted over 200
people, despite the heavy rain.
Convening Leaders for Training and Workshops:
We invited John Kirkby from i61 movement to provide
training and input to Church Leaders about how to
share faith in a relational way. Around 40 leaders
attended the morning session, and a further 50 church
members joined for an evening seminar.
Disciple-Making Learning Community:
Around 8 Church Leaders have been regularly meeting
to learn how to implement a disciple-making strategy in
our specific context. Leaders have met to share
learnings, resources and encouragement with one
another and are committed to journey together for the
medium term.
Mission in Jennyfields:
We continued to gather people who have a heart for
mission in the Jennyfields area. We explored several
ideas including starting a Foodbank, Volunteering for
the Daly Brew Community Café, Prayer Walking and
connection with the local community pub. A What’s
App group was set up and there is now regular
communication with the local church in that area.
Youth Mission:
Youth Worship Night:
We continue to gather teenagers from churches all
over Harrogate for prayer and worship on a monthly
basis. This event attracts up to 50 young people from
12 different churches, with 60% saying it has
significantly boosted their confidence.
Transforming Lives for Good (TLG):
We partnered with TLG, a national children’s charity
which helps local churches place 1:1 mentors with
children who are struggling in local schools. Across
the year we saw 18 coaches (from 8 different
churches) coaching 31 children in 4 different schools.
13 families accessed wider support of the church. TLG
says that Harrogate is the “largest and most impactful
in our UK network of 145 Early Intervention Centres”.
Pioneer Youth Work:
After a difficult few years, this project has seen
significant growth in 2024. We appointed a Pioneer
Youth Worker in June and since then we have seen
the following outcomes:
–
Listening to local stakeholders including, schools,
churches, youth workers, CAMHS, police and
much more.
–
A street survey conduced among local young
people, asking them what their biggest unmet
needs are, and what sort of youth work they would
like to see.
–
A monthly prayer meeting where churches join
together to pray specifically for young people
–
Weekly prayer walking around spaces which are
relevant to young people.
–
Halloween outreach “Light the Night”; giving away
over gift bags with John’s Gospel, postcards with
positive messages and sweets.
–
Preparation for a weekly drop-in youth club which
is due to open in Jan.

– The launch of new social media accounts.

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 N/A
Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set		 Para 1.41 N/A
Investment
performance against
objectives		 Para 1.41 N/A
Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the
end of the period		 Para 1.21 Income: £26,052
Expenditure: £74,301
Statement explaining
the policy for holding
reserves stating why
they are held		 Para 1.22 There is a designated reserve of 6 months running
costs, plus an additional development reserve of
£30k because we are a new charity.
Amount of reserves
held		 Para 1.22 Total balance c/f: £97,939
6 months running costs: £36,000
Development reserve: £30,000
Reasons for holding
zero reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund
materially in deficit		 Para 1.24 N/A
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern		 Para 1.23 N/A
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds
(including any
fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The principal sources of funding are grant funders
and donations from local churches.
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 N/A
A description of the
principal risks facing
the charity		 Para 1.46 N/A
Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing
document
(trust deed, royal
charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection
methods including
details of any
constitutional
provisions e.g. election
to post or name of any
person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 1.1
Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee
must be appointed for a term of three years by a
resolution passed at a properly convened meeting
of the charity trustees.
1.2
In selecting individuals for appointment as charity
trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to
the skills, knowledge and experience needed for
the effective administration of the CIO.
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Policies and
procedures adopted for
the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 The charity trustees will make available to each new
charity trustee, on or before his or her first appointment:
1.1
a copy of the current version of this constitution; and
1.2
a copy of the CIO’s latest Trustees’ Annual Report
and statement of accounts.
The charity’s
organisational structure
and any wider network
with which the charity
works		 Para 1.51 The charity has 6 Trustees and 4 Employees.
We network with churches across the Harrogate and
Knaresborough district and connect more widely with
church networks such as Kairos Connexions and Gather.
Relationship with any
related parties		 Para 1.51 N/A
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name The Harrogate Hub, changed to Netmakers in 2025.
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charitynumber 1163939
Charity’s principal address c/o St Peter’s Church,
Cambridge Rd
Harrogate
HG1 1PB

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee(if any)
David Wynn James Chair
Ben Askew Vice Chair
Carol Bracher
Nicholas Gee Treasurer
Ali Barker From Sept 2023
Ian Bryon From Nov 2024
Martin Woodroofe Until July2024
Alan Garrow Until July2024
Moses John Until July2024
Adam Price Until July2024

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity N/A
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how
this falls within the custodian charity’s objects		 N/A
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from
the charity’s own assets		 N/A

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of Name Address
adviser

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)
Date
David Wynn James Nicholas Gee

Chair		 Treasurer
17 July 2025
17 July 2025

Charity Name

No (if any)

Receipts and payments accounts

CC16a

For the period Period start date Period end date To from 01/01/2024 31/12/2024

Section A Receipts and payments Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
488
8 311
485
189
1 580
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11 052
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11 052		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
15 000
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15 000
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15 000		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
488
8 311
485
189
15 000
1 580
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26 052
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-		 Last year
to the nearest £
Gift Aid / Personal Donations 488 340
Church Sponsorship 8 311 8 775
Other Donations 485 193
Events 189 856
Grants 10 138
Interest 1 580 -
- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)

11 052		 20 302
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
11 052 15 000 - 26 052 20 302

A3 Payments

A3 Payments
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Salary 29 811 22 321 52 132 17 357
Web costs 830 830 1 472
Travel 1 103 1 103 697
Hospitality 52 52 1 296
Training (Incl Huddle) 905 905 3 025
Publicity 348 348 658
Creative Agency (Hart and Gre 9 573 9 573 12 037
Safeguarding 582 582
Miscellaneous 395 395 3 643
Meeting expenses 397 397 567
Fundraising costs 1 000 1 000
Youth Project Costs 2 780 2 299 5 079 929
Event Costs 519 519
**Sub total ** 48 296 24 620 - 72 915 41 681
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
**Sub total ** - - - - -
Total payments 48 296 24 620 - 72 915 41 681
Net of receipts/(payments) - 37 243 - 9 620 - - 46 863 - 21 379
A5 Transfers between funds
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)		 -
1		 - - -

A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end

136 635 9 620 - 146 255 167 634
99 392 0 - 99 392 146 255

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 Details
Details
Cash in bank
Cash in hand
Creditors
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
97 939
97 939
Agreement Error
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funds
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Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

Date of approval

Signature

Print Name

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David Wynn James 17-Jul-25 Nicholas Gee 17-Jul-25

CCXX R3 accounts (SS)

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Netmakers On accounts for the year ènded 31 December 2024 Charity no (if any) 1163939 Set out on pages Inr.Iiid• Ihp nAnp niin)lidr￿ lif . I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity {"the Trust") for the year ended 3111212024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities A¢t 2011 I'the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried OLrt under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Chanty Commission under section 145{5)Ibl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me rAuse to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting re¢ords were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act., or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records., or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts sel out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Gyles Behbood ACA Relevant professional qualification(sl or body lif any): ICAEW Address: 7 Princes Square, Harrogate, HG1 1 ND IER Oct 2018

Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight rnalerial mallers of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief detsils of any items that the examiner wlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018