REGISTERED CHARTfY NUMBER.. 1193675 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES ATr4T) FJNANCIAL sTATEmEs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FOR CATHOLIC i%ETWORK CIO CFW Ac¢ountants LLP Chartered Aw)uotattts & Llusiness Advisers 3 Weekley Wood Close Kettering liorthaTUPtollshire NN14 IUQ
CATHOLIC STUDEIYT 'ETWORK CIO CONTEhYS OF THE FINNCIAL STATEMENrs FOR THE YEAR EED 31 DECEMBER 2024 Page Report of the Trusteeg I to 3 Independent Ex4Jntherls Report Statemettt of Financial Activities Balanee Shett otes to tkne FiD&nclAI Ststements 7 to 11 Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 12
CATHOLIC STM)EhT NETWORK CIO REPORT OF THE TRLSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENL'DED 31 DECEMBER 2024 The Trnstees present their rcport with the fwancial ststement% of the chariry for th¢ year ended 31 De¢ember 2024. Th¢ Try$tecs have adopted the provisions of Accounting and RcpoTtiDg by Chariti¢s.' Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities pr¢paring their accounts in accordance the Financial Reportlng Stsndard opplicable in thc UK al Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l J4nu4ry 2019). OWEcrtVES AND AcfiviTILS ObJec¢tYe$ and aims The charity's main objective is to support Catholic stt¢nts 8nd ehaplaxncies at.bi8her education institutiow, with a primary focus on enabling thOlIC wcieties to grow memb¢Tship and advaDC¢ the Catholic faith on campuses for the benefit of ihe public. Catholic Student Nettvork's CCSN'I mission is to ¢oDnect. equip, and empower students with their Catholic soci¢tie8 SO they can thrive during their time spent at university. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFOBMANCE Charltable aedvlties Since Septernber 2023, CSN has been able to Provide full titne employrnent for a carefjjlly selected rni¥ion CO-ordiDator. with whom tbe scope, r¢aeh and activity of th¢ Charity has been ahlc to grow month upon month. With continued fvling from its partner organisattons in 2024, CSN able to dedic&tc the time lle¢d to develop a package of practical workshops and talks. in r¢spoDse to Sdent need, which has been delivcred to Catholic societies across the coullty. The package h&$ facilitated key collversation5 and has equipped student leadcrs with many skills and tools. Th&qe, in turn, have enabled their Catholi¢ societies to grow in both uttity and fellowship, ultimately dr&wing students closer to Jesus Christ througb his Church. In 2n24, CSN again held its annual leadership conferen¢¢ the "Summit. drawing ill record attendance with 52 thdents attending froTn across the UK. all holding leadeiship p051tions at their Cathsocs. This represented another y¢ar of rapid expansioD for the Summit. which began with only 19 students in 2021. As a result of tbe yearly Summit, CSN h&s becorn¢ in¢r¢asittgly well positioned io provide ¢ontinued support to Catholic societies. To date we have journeyed with 20 50cieli¢s ov¢r att extended p¢riod, hElping to Shape multiplc years of their committccs in leadership and faith. Feedback was again overwhelmingly positive for the CSLS {Catholic Student Leaders Summit) 2024, and we continue io assess and disc¢rn new ways in which this event Gan be ev¢n more fItfld in Te years. 2024 also saw the launch of CSN'S mentorship scheme aimed at stt)d¢nt Icadcrs, allowing for ¢ontinued eonnection and ongoing encouragement with participating Students frolll trial universities. Fccdbaek has been overwhclmjngly p05itiv¢ with participants wanting to ¢xtend the program, referencing increased confidcnee and better prayer life. Therefore, we seek to extend this service whi¢h fonDS a large part of the growth plan for CSN inl0 the yearfs) to Come. Finally, renuining at th¢ foretront of CSNS work is an ongoing cornmitmuit to the safeguarding of its staff, facilitators. volunteers and att¢ndees' and our close relationship with othcT Catholic Charities has allowed us to learn and enhallce our own policies and praeti¢es throughout 2024. The developmcnt of our policies has en closely followed by our grant providers and we are pleased to have met the high standards to which they hold us ac¢ountsble' siandards which e necessary for the safeguarding of the Church. FINAfCIAL REVIEW F%ttAn¢il po51tloD During the ye. the Chariiy received £72,885 of donations and legacies. the majority of whicb relE4tes to grdnts received from partner organisations. Restiicted funds rcceived relate to a £45,000 continuing grallt obiained in ord¢r to fiDd th¢ salary of the mission co-ordillator. The restricted funds also includes a £20.000 grani that was obtsined in order to fund the sumnut costs. Expenditur¢ for the year was £64,270. of whicb £52,392 W spent on tharitable aetiviti. At the year end th¢ Clwiry had cash balances of £39.097. Pège I
CATHOLIC STUDEhry Yi ETWORK CIO REPORT OF THE TRusfEES FOR THE YEAR EI%DED 31 DECEMBER 2024 FUTURE PLANS Building on the plaDS laid out in the previ<ms year, the developrneni and launch of both the CatfrLSO¢ Pkage and 5tudenl mentwing activities have cnabled CSN to build on existing Telationships witb Catholic Societi&s across the ¢ountry. Through these ongoing activitie5, the at)nual leader8hip conference, w¢ plan to the number of societies WE Can otyer tailored support to. something which soon will £xcttd the cwrent Caplty of the charity wh&ch is lirnited by its pre5¢nt headcount. Therefor< in 2025. the Tru5tee5 focu$ will be on Seeking additional fiu]ds to support the grourth and tnaturity of the charity. One aspiration. wcre supp(irt availabl¢ would bc to expand our team by hiring an additionat part time TEgional Coryordinator. This would case the burden on the existing mission co-ordinatOT, al would enable us to extcnd our Cathso¢ pi¢kage and mentorship programme to addition&1 C4thsocs. However, the Trustees are acutely aware that the Chariry is heavily reliant on ihc generosity of its fiders to me¢t its ongoing costs alld colltinues to operdte prudcntly to maitjtsin suffieiertt eash b&latJces while cotnpleting its charitable activities. STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GtsverDfing do¢um¢nt The charity is controlled by its governing docuJn¢ul. tnisgion statement and supporting documents (constitutional CIO Foundation). Recrnltment and apylntment of new trustees The hiring process has 50 far been done via invitation.. TiTri¢ally candidates have been known kn the Trust¢es and have been ¢QDtac¢ed diTectly. If someone was wiknowrt 10 the Trnstccs, then a copy of their CV would be requested along with two character refcrences, prior to any interview process &8 Outlined below. First th¢ Trustees agree to approach a Candidate to dis¢u&8 whether they be suitable to join th¢ trust¢e board.
S¢eondly, the csndidate is invited to attend a tntee meeting for an interview. Subject to the existing TtiJstee5 appToval by a unanimous vot4 the candida¢¢ will be inYAted io join tbe board of trustees. Were the candidate to a¢ccpL and referenc¢s w¢re verified, the rrnstee5 would formally approve the appointment and arrange for the relevant documcntg io be signed. Th¢ candidate would receive an induction provided by the trustee(s) and rcceive a Iwidover from th¢ departing ttustee wh¢r¢ appropria¢e. REFERENCE Af4D ADMINISTRATtVE DETAILS Reglstered Ch*rity number 1193675 Re8lStered offiee 37 Oliver Cre$¢ent Birtley esier L< Street Tyne and Wear DH3 ING Page 2
CATHOLIC STi]DLYf IIETWOI(K CIO REPORT OF TIIE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER2024 TTuth£i M5MEPabn Ms D Vand B T JPlirnn C J Bird (ra%1gn 31.l.24) ADWD3ou CFW AccountantsLLP & ItiAdvISerS 3 We*kley Ww] Clo NN14 IUQ and stgts&l on itsbebalf by.. B T JPlimTner. Tn
tNDEPENDENT EXAMlhTR'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CATHOLIC STUDENT NETWORK CIO Independent tx8mlner's report to the Trustees of Catholic Sthdent Nehvork CIO ('the Charity,) I report to the Ttee$ on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2024. ReipoD5ibilitfies #nd b*sis of report As the ch&Tity'S TNstees> you ar¢ responsible for the preparation of the accouTLts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Aet,). l Teport in rEspect of my examination of your charity's accouuts as carried out under StIOn 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act) and in carying out my examittation I have followed the applicable Directions given by the chlty CornTnission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Ad. Independent examlner's ststemeD( I have completed my examiThation. I confinn that no material matters have come to my attentiort in eotmection with the examination giving me cause to b¢li¢ve'. . accoutLting records were not kept in accordan¢e with section 130 of the Charities Ad. or 2. the aCCOllllts do not accord with those records. or 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting rquirements concen)ing the forn) and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Tegulations 2008 other than any requirementthat the accounts give a'true and fai view which 1$ not a matter CQfLsidered as part of an independent examination. I have no conc¢ms aDd have come acro&s no other matters in connection with the examination to which &ttenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of thc accounts to be reached. David lan Baker FCCA CFW Accountants LLP Chartered Aceountanis & Business Advisers 3 Weekley Wood Close Kettcring Northamptonshire NN14 IUQ Date.. Page 4
CATHOLIC ST[1 ENT N4ETWORK CIO STATEMEN[ OF FIN'CIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR EN'DED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Totsl fid8 UDrestri¢tsd Restrictcd fijnd funds Not¢$ IrCOME AND ENDOWNIENfs FROM Donations and legacies EXPETr4DITL',RE ON Charitable activities 1,679 50,713 S2 J92 21.130 Support ¢osts Tot41 TT INCOME 693 7,922 8,615 25289 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tolal fidS brought forward (1938) 32J45 29,407 4,118 TOTAL FufDS CARIUED FORWARD The notes forni parf of th¢se fllwicial stat¢rncnts Page 5
CATHOLIC sfuDEiYT NETWORK CIO BAIANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 Tot fwds 2023 163 1,715 41 5.013 Ai 163 4>757 421 36K6 CREDiroRs At[Ullts fallmB du¢withiD one y¢ (2rtY)) (4198) C]259) T CURMENf ASSEIY(LIABIIITiKS} TOTAL ASSETS LF3S CURE (224S) 40367 29.4ry1 FAET ASSffS (2245) (2.938) 32.345 The fwxllcial xtements wtte approved by the Bo8xd of Tts]e QDd antholyS for is5U¢ OD o.r4..¥.:.oair..... &lld wotE on itsbeha]fby'. B T JPlimm¢r- TnL*tt The ts0lesfTr W of tINe fcIal #atanents Paoe 6
CATHOLIC STUDENT iryETWORK CIO NOTES TO THE FINALYCIAL STATEMK)YS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 AccouNfiNG POLICIES Basis of preparing the fin&ncial statementg The financial Statements of the chariry, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared iu aGcordan¢e with the Charitics SORP (FRS 102) 'AccouThting and Reporting by Clwities.. Ststement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordallce with the Financial Reporting StandaTd 8pplicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effeetive l January 2019), and Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial RepoTting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ircland,. The fjnancial statem¢nts h&ve beell prepared under thc historic cost conventioTh. Chamges ID iccounting policie5 The fin1¢1&1 statements &re prcpared on the a¢¢nls basi8 of accounting. Thiy change frorn the previous rweipts and payment basis is intended to provide a mor¢ accurdtr and ¢ompreheD5ive view of the charity, financial perfomiance and p051tion. Under this method, transactions are recognised when they occur, regardless of when cash is received and paid. This is in contrast to the previous receipts and payment basis, where only cash receipts and payments TKorded. The comparatives have been restated 8]ng thc accruals basi5 of accountin& Income All income is reeogllised in the Statem¢nt of Financial Activities once the drity has entitlement to the fim¢ls, it is probabl¢ that the income will b¢ r¢ceiv and the amoullt can be rneasured reliably. Expendilure Liabilitics are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or con5tru¢tive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, li is probable tbat a trSfer of economic benefits will be required in 5ettlemcnt and the amount of the obligation can be measured r¢liably. Expenditure is accounted for on an acclS basi8 attd has been classified under headings that aggregat¢ all cost relatrd to the category. Where costs cannot bc directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to aclivitics on a basis consistent with the use of Tesowces. Fund aCYnthiE Unrestricted funds call used in accoidon¢e witb the charitable Obj¢di8 at the discretioTh of the Trnstees. Restricted fid5 only be used for particular restricted purposes withit) thc objects of the clwity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor OT when funds are raised for parts"cular rcstricted pwposes. Furthcr explanation of the nature and purpose of ¢a¢h fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. TRUSTEES, REMUhTRATION ATriD BEh'EFrrs There were na Trustees, remuneration or other benefits for th¢ year ended 31 December 2024 nor for thc ycar ended 31 Decemb¢r 2023. Page 7
CATHOLIC STiiDENT 'ETWORK CIO NOTES TO THE FL'CIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 TRUSTEES. RELWUNEIL4TION AND BENEFITS- ¢ontillued Tru5tees' expenyes Tr&v¢l costs of £72 wcre reimbursed to l (2023 - 0) Tntstee during th¢ y¢&r. COMPARAIYVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINAf¥CIAL ACTIVMES UnrestrActed Restricted fund funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENfs FRO Donations and legacies EXPENDITURE ON Clwitable activities 11263 9,867 21.l30 Support costs Total NET Ih'COMEI(EXPENDITURE} (7.056} 32,345 25.289 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total fijnds brougbt forward 4.118 4,118 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD DEBTOILS: AMObT4TS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Other debtOT5 Prepayjnents accrued income lJ52 163 5.013 Page 8
CATHOLIC STUDENT T*ETWORK CIO NOTES TO THE FLNA,c[AL STATEME,YTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 CREDrroRS: AMOUNTS FALLG DUE WITHLY ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Bank loans and ov¢rdrafts (see note 6} Social security and othcr taxes Other cteditors Accruals artd deferred income 2,1118 427 139 2324 5,321 138 7259 LOAh'S An analysis of th¢ maturity of loans is given below: 2024 2023 Amounts f#llill8 due within one year on demand.. Bank overdrafts MOVEMENT IN FiiNDS Net movement in funds AÉ 31.12.24 At 1.1.24 Lrnrestrfieted thnds Genera] fund (2.938) 693 (2,245) Re5trlcted funds PortiCU5 Ertglish Benedicline CoDgr¢8auon 9,845 3,961 13006 26.461 TOTAL Fuf4DS Page 9
CATHOLIC STUDENT NETWORK CIO F40TES TO THE VINANCIAL STATEMENTS- ¢ontinued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Net movemetst iti fijnds, in¢luded in the above are ag follows= Inuoming resources ResouTC expcnded Movement in funds nre5tricted lullds General fvnd 7.885 {7,192) 693 Restricted ftsnd9 Porticus English Benedi¢tin¢ Congregation Assumption Legacy Fund Sisterg of tbe Holy Cros$ 22.500 2251)0 10,000 (18,$39) (18,539) {io,000) 10,000 3961 3961 TOTAL FUNDS CoThp4r*tlves for movement ID tunds Net movement in funds At 31.12.23 At 1.1.23 LTmrestrleted fund$ GeD¢ral fulld 4.118 {7,056} {2.938) Restrl¢ted funds Porticus En81ish Benedictine Congregatson 9,845 22.500 9,845 TOTAL FtNDS 4,118 29 4117 Page 10
CATHOLIC STUDENT NETWORK CIO IYOTES TO THE FINLYCIAL STATEMENTS- Continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 MOVEMEL)T Th FLTNDS- contittlled CompaT&tive net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows.. Incoming resources ResouTces expcnded Movement in funds Unrestrfcled fund5 General fjjttd 12,486 (19,542) (7,056) Rtr1Eted fund5 Portic English Benedictine Congregation 22,500 22,500 (12.655) 9.845 TOTAL FUNlkS BELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transactions for the ycar ended 31 December 2024. INDEPEYDENT EXAMIYI ER'S REMUNERATIO Included in the accounts is a charge of £1,800 {2023: £1,800) in respE¢t of the Independent Examiner's rernuncration. Pagell
CATHOLIC STLIDEhT,YETWORK CIO DETAILED sTATElrIT OF FINL ANCIAL AcrivrriES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 LNCOME Af4D EDoWMENTs Donations and leg*¢les Donations Grants Ticket sal¢s Stalls and pro8rdmme 5alcs 30 67,500 4.53S 82 55.500 1,986 Total Ineomlng resources 72,88S 57,486 EXPEIII)ITURE Other tradlng acdvltles Charitabl¢ activities 52J92 21,130 Govern8D¢e costs Insurance Telephone Postsgc and stationery Advertising Accountancy and IEgal fees and software costs Con)rnunications assistant Employee costs Travel TTaining M¢¢tirtg expenses 82 309 989 650 2.634 1.126 245 97 250 ,950 839 4,670 325 1,525 1.166 2,913 2,41MI 350 425 Total re50w¢¢s ¢xpended l%tt Income This page does not fomi part ofthe staMtory financial statements P&ge 12