2022-09-30-accounts - Compassion Network UK

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					SORP reference
Summary		ofthe purposes of			Para 1.17	Toadvance the Christian faith throughout
the charity as set out				in its		Wales and the UKfor the benefit ofthe
governing		document				public mainly but not exclusively through
						the holding ofprayer meefings, religious
						education and to provide outreach and
						astoral care forthe communi
Summary adivities		ofthe main in relation tothose			Para 1.17and 1.19	We have implemented a comprehensive training program that focuses on equipping
purposes		for the public				individuals with essential leadership skills
benefit,	in particular,			the		and qualities. These classes serve asa
activities,		projects	or			platform for community members, induding
services		identified	in	the		business professionals and church leaders,
accounts.						to come together, leam, and share insights.
						We create asafe space for individuals
						seeking counselling and support. Our goal
						is tofoster asetting where individuals can
						freely express their emotions, concerns,
						and challenges, knowing that they will be
						met with empathy, understanding, and
						confidentiality.
						We organise and prioritise the development
						and well-being ofour church leaders by
						holding weekly and monthly meetings.
						These sessions offer asafe and friendly
						environment for leaders to share their
						common problems, find encouragement,
						and find relief. We believe in the
						importance ofregular prayer, which isan
						important element ofour meetings since it
						builds our bond with God and with one
						another. Furthermore, we focus on
						strategic growth and training toensure that
						our leaders have the tools and resources
						they need to do their jobs successfully. We
						establish a community ofcare and support,
						fostering both personal and collective
						fowth.

Statement	confirmlng	We confirm that Compassion	We confirm that Compassion	We confirm that Compassion	Network
whether the trustees have		trustees have	had regard to		the charity
had legaRj	to the guidance	commission's	guidance	on public benefit.
issued by the Charity
Commission	on public
benefit

Commissio benefit	n on public	n on public
Additional	Information		{optional)
You ma choose to		include		fUrther statements	where relevant about:
				8ORP rafaranca
Policy on	grant making
Policy on	social investment
including	program	related
investment
				Para 1.38
Contribution made		by
volunteers
Other

Achieve	men	ts	and Per	formance
				SORP rer'srence
					Following the loosening ofCOVID-19
					restrictions in late 2021,our major goal was
					to reassemble the group. We spent a hrge
Summary	ofthe main				amount oftime interacting with previous
achievements		ofthe charity,			participants and organizing sharing
identifying	the	dillerence the			sessions and focus groups toengage new
charity's	work	has made to			audiences and potential participants who
the circumstances			ofits		expressed interest in our eflorts.
beneficiaries and			any wider
benefit to society asa					We re-established our Sunday Meetings
whole.					and Online Prayer Meetings, as well as
					creating an online prophetic training school
					and the "leam how to lead" class project.
					As a result, we saw a significant increase	in
					the number ofpeople passing through our
					doors.
					Between September and December, we
					organised several gatherings, bringing
					together approximately 125individuals on
					average. These gatherings provided us
					with valuable opportunities toconnect with
					a broader audience and active contribute

to cutllvallng ~secure and accepting
community.
During this time, we continued our efforts in
devising strategIes toenhance our support
for the cornrnunlty through both online and
In~rson Initiatives, Mindful ofthe
Importance ofmental health and well-
belng, we soughl inspiration from other
faith communities and collaborated with
local agencies to bring about posNve
change. Our objective was to make a
meaningful difference by ufillsing various
avenues, such as online platforms and	in-
person Christmas outreach programs, to bolster the mental health and well-being of
Individuals within our community. We
extended our support through Christmas
hampers, a Compassion gathering event,
and other compassionate endeavours.	It's
worth noting that this project is ongoing	in
the upcoming financial period.
With great anticipation for its opening in
2023,we preserved in renovafing and
meticulously planning our coffee house.
We were driven by the vision of
strengthening the local business
community and contributing to the financial
suslainabili ofour chari .

Financial Review	Financial Review	Financial Review	Financial Review
Review ofthe charity's						ra121	Compassion Network UK finance is stable
financia position		at	the end				and is expected to grow as we make
ofthe period							necessary changes to project planning	and
							execution. As well as soliciting for more
							financial partners and engaging in projects
							that can attract funding.
Statement	explaining			the		Para 1.22	Compassion Network UKdoes not
fof holding		reserves					currently have a documented policy on
stating why	they	are	held				reserves. Hence, all available reserves	are
							held in Compassion Network UK's bank
							account and will be allocated to the needs
							ofthe charity including; planned acthrities,
							events, services, allowances etc. in order of
							priority and degree of importance as
							deemed by the charity trustees and finance
							officer.
							At the point where we can attain substantial
							financial income resulting in significant
							reserves, the trustees and relevant
							executives will agree on an adequate policy
							Isystem to appropriate the charities
							reserves.
Amount of	reserves		held				Account Balance on 01October 2022
							is EO
Reasons for holding			zero
reserves
Details offund materially					in	Para 1.24
deficit
Explanation	ofany					Para 1.28	There are no uncertainties about the
uncertainties about			the				charity in this regard.
charity continuing as				a going
concern
Additional	information			{optional)
You ma choose		to indude			further statements		where relevant about
							This period, Compassion Network UK's
							principal source offunding was still being
The charity's principal sources of f'unds (including						Para 1.47	developed therefore a balance ofEO. Plans and implementation for funding in the future
any fundraising)							isthrough grants, donations / contributions
							from members and rtners.
Investment objectives	policy and induding any					Para 146
social investment		policy
adopted
Adescnption ofthe			principal
risks facing	the charity

Structure, Governance	and illna	gement
Description of charily's		Constitution: CIO - FOUNDATION
trusts:		Registered 10April 2021
IT		ConsNution
How is the charity constituted f	ara 1.2S	CIO
Trustee selection methods	ra 1.25	Apart from the first charity trustees,
inc@ding details ofany		every trustee must be appointed fora
constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entIed to appoint one or more		term oftwo years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting ofthe charity trustees,
trustees
		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 ofthe CIO.
		Trustee tenures are renewed where
		necessary based on unanimous vote by
		existi trustees.

Policies and procedures adopted forthe induction	Policies and procedures adopted forthe induction	Para 1.51
and training oftrustees
The charity's stnjcture and	organisational any wider	Para 1.51
network with	which the
charity works
Relationship	with any related	Para 1.51
parties
Other

Other name the charity uses	Other name the charity uses	Other name the charity uses	Other name the charity uses	Compassion	(working name), Compassion	(working name), Compassion
				name), The	Link Coffee House (working name), Compassion
				Church (working name), Compassion		Coffee House (working
				name Com	n Intemshi	name
R	istered cha		number	1194141
Charity's		principal	address	77A Nollon Street
				BRIDGEND
				Mid Glamorgan
				CF313AE

			ONce {Ifany)	ates acted Ifnot for whoia eaf
1	Eniola Isaacs			Whole Year
2	Rev Harold Presle			Whole Year
3	Scott Hampton			Whole Year
4	Oettfck	Gardner	Trustee	Whole Year
5	Jasmine	Kirk	Chairmen	April 2021 —April 2023
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Funds held as cust	odia	n tr
Description ofthe assets		N/A
held in this capacity
Name and obJects ofthe		NIA
charity on whose behalf	the
assets are held and how	this
falls within the custodian
charity's objects
Detals ofarrangements	i'or	NIA
safe custody and
segregation ofsuch assets
Aom the charity's own
assets

Names an	d addresses ofadvi	sers (Optional information)
Type of	Name	Address
adviser
Name of	chief executive or names ofsenior staff members		(Optional information)

							Unraatrlctad	Unraatrlctad	Raatrlcted funda	Raatrlcted funda	Endowrnrnt	Endowrnrnt
		Categories	Details				funda				funda
							to naareat	R	to neareat	R	to naaraat	R
B1	Cash	funda
				Total	cash	furtds

		Unrestricted	Unrestricted	Restricted funda	Endowment
		funda			funda
	Details	to neareat	R	to neareat R	toreerect R
B2Other monetary assets
		Fund to which	aaaet		Current valm
	Details	hel			oral
B3Investment assets
		Fund to which	aaaet		Cra'rent value
	Details	hei			arel

		Details
BlAssets retained forthe
charity's	own use

	Fund to which		When duo
octaHs	llshlllty rslshs	(optimal)	(opttcsal)