THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
Charity number 1197175
Financial Statements
For the year ended 30 September 2025
Phone: Admin 0800 9545 099 Email: admin@chsn.org.uk Email: Help@chsn.org.uk Web: www.chsn.org.uk Christadelphian Support Network Unit 7355, PO Box 15113, Birmingham B2 2NJ Helpline and Prayerline: 0800 9545 099
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
Table of Contents
| Annual Report of the Managing Commitee 3 |
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| Income and Expenditure Account 9-10 |
| Balance Sheet 11 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements 12 |
| Roles, Responsibilites and Appointment Details 13 |
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
ee Annual Report of the Managing Commit
Charity Name The Christadelphian Support Network UK Charity number: 1197175
Managing Commitee – Trustees
Jean Ballie (resigned 14 September 2025) Colin Briley (Finance) (retired 31 October 2025) Karen Cox (retired 30 June 2025) Phil Cox (retired 30 June 2025) Gordon Dawes (Coordinator and Chair) Roy Dean Gill Holden Hilary Knight Neil Sutcliffe (Finance) (appointed 2 March 2025) Olwen Sutcliffe (appointed 2 March 2025) Dr Stuart Walker (appointed 2 June 2025) Dr Anna Whittaker
Managing Commitee - Members
Julia Dean Alison Jones James Hallsworth
Principal Address
Unit 7355, PO Box 15113, Birmingham B2 2NJ
Bankers
Co-operative Bank, PO Box 250, Delph House, Southway, Skelmersdale WN8 6WT TSB plc, Box 2, BX1 1LT
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
Annual report
The Trustees of the Christadelphian Support Network UK, present the annual report of the Charity for the year ended 30 September 2025.
Structure and Governance
The Charity was incorporated on 16 December 2021 under Charity number 1197175, replacing an existing charity of the same name registered under number 1089965. The Trustees are legally accountable for the assets of the Charity.
The Trustees unanimously agreed to accept the transfer all activities, assets and liabilities of the predecessor charity to the new charity with effect from 1 October 2022. The old Charity acted as agent for the new Charitable Incorporated Organisation in any residual matters until its formal closure.
The Trustees and committee members meet as a Managing Committee seven times a year. Sub-committees are formed as necessary to undertake specific tasks on behalf of the Managing Committee.
The Managing Committee continues to review and revise the roles and responsibilities of trustees in relation to the Charity, and confirm the skills and competencies needed in relation both to the requirements of the Charity and current Charity Commission guidance.
The skills and suitability of applicants for trustee and committee member roles are assessed against the anticipated strategic needs of the Charity going forward, a role and skill profile and a discussion with two of the present Committee members. Vacancies are generally advertised through the UK Christadelphian community to maximise experience and encourage diversity. Prospective trustees and members of the Managing Committee are encouraged to attend at least two meetings as observers, before formal commitments are made by both the individual and the Charity. As a matter of policy all trustees and committee members undertake formal DBS checks as part of their appointment process.
The trustees and committee members give their time voluntarily and, other than reimbursement of approved out of pocket expenses, receive no remuneration or other benefits from their role.
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
Objectves and Actvites
In planning our activities for the year, we keep in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. The focus of our activities remains:
'The support of individuals, members of our church community and their families, who are experiencing problems'. In a phrase ‘helping the hurting’.
CSN:
· encourages awareness of issues affecting individuals and our community
· supports activities and events to foster understanding, kindness, and mutual support in our community
We provide support to all who approach us, irrespective of being in our church community, their wider families and the public. In accordance with the Equality Act 2010 we support each of the nine protected characteristics, and help anyone approaching us regardless of personal background, or circumstances. We believe this philosophy of openness to all enriches everyone through the sharing of skills, at udes, and life experiences
In more detail, the Charity has continued to provide:
· a confidential, caring 'Helpline' service, via phone or email, for anyone with a difficult personal problem. This offers at least a listening ear and provides for skilled support where necessary and available. We have access to a phone line translation service to assist non-English speaking callers.
· a ‘Prayerline’ encouraging prayer for each other via a prayer network
· for the spiritual wellbeing of church members and their wider families and friends who are facing life’s difficulties
· specialist advice for church elders, youth leaders and pastoral care teams in the Christadelphian community, who may not have access to such areas of expertise
· a source of expertise supporting the Safeguarding of children and adults at risk, and encouraging the development of best practice in our network of autonomous churches and related organisations throughout the UK
· a programme of events and activities to educate on issues and difficulties faced by church members and their families, to raise awareness and encourage compassionate care and mutual support in our community
· a comprehensive website and resources library covering many pastoral care issues
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
· individual support for those experiencing, and the carers of those experiencing, long term illness or disability by linking members who seek and/or offer support and practical help
· other practical and spiritual needs as they may arise
During this financial year the Charity carried out the following specific activities:
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Provided the annual update and Safeguarding training for nominated Designated Safeguarding Leads, church and other organisation leaders from across our church network (November)
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Provided training for our ‘first line’ telephone support contacts (February)
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Ran Awareness Days on Loneliness (June) and another on Grief (October)
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Led our annual Praise and Fellowship event (September), which showcased CSN activities to a wider audience
In addition, the Charity continued to provide safeguarding oversight to the UK Christadelphian community, providing guidance on specific cases referred to it from churches, in addition to the training noted above. Safeguarding policy templates for both children and adults were revised over this last year and are available on request. There is now a flow chart the guide adult safeguarding and an in-depth appendix of recording templates.
We are in the process of reviewing the CSN overarching safeguarding policy to ensure it is fit for purpose for the charity. We also have a strategy for promoting / developing safeguarding awareness across the community, with key tasks allocated to Safeguarding team members.
Our telephone and email Helpline and Prayerline saw continued activity throughout the period. We thank our member volunteers who manage and share the Helpline and Prayerline rota, providing support for those in need. We also thank ALL our volunteers for their valuable contribution of time, energy, expertise and feedback – without which we would not have been able to achieve so much.
Our full publications range is now available via electronic download, and we are pleased to see this is now the primary means of distribution. A revised Drug Abuse booklet was launched during the year (available in both English and Farsi). The book ‘Even When I am Old’ (Norman Fitchett) was revised and reprinted and, in particular, has been distributed through our Christadelphian Care Home network. Work also commenced on a revision and update of our ‘Building a Marriage’ workbook.
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
Achievements and performance
During the period to 30 September 2025 the trustees have continued to comply with the Objects of the Charity. The trustees give time to the strategic direction of the Charity, and increasingly to the matter of documented Governance.
Appropriate training and supervision is in place for those who support the national telephone Helpline and Prayerline. Work continues to simplify our database, IT processes and distribution lists to maintain our GDPR compliance.
The Constitution of CSN, as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), embraces a significant membership – all those who contribute to our work, plus some additional experienced former trustees - to whom the current trustees of the Charity are responsible.
Trustees are appointed for four-year terms, and are limited to three consecutive terms, with up to one quarter of the trustees retiring annually. This is in line with Charity Commission best practice and balances both continuity of experience and refreshment with new skills and perspectives. It also ensures greater transparency and accountability in the governance of the Charity going forward.
Safeguarding is proving to be a key and core component of CSN’s work for the Christadelphian community. The Safeguarding subcommittee (with various levels of policy, education and operational experience) is now working well to develop suitable DSL training, and policy, and provide additional expertise to the trustees. A second trustee of CSN was appointed from this team, to increase our focus on this significant risk area. The team delivered a significantly enhanced training event in November 2025.
Under the new Constitution, any individual connected with the Christadelphian community, and supportive of the objects and values of the Charity, may become a Member of the Charity, on acceptance by the trustees of a membership form detailing their relevant skills and experience. Details of how to volunteer and become a working Member of CSN are shown on the Charity’s website.
Financial Review
In the year ended 30 September 2025 the Charity received income of £17,851 and made expenditure of £8,565, resulting in an operating surplus for the year of £9,286 (2024 £5,924).
The cash and credits of the old Charity TSB account will be transferred to the new Cooperative Bank Charity account in early 2026.
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
As at 30 September 2025 the Charity held net assets of £72,446 (2024 £63,160) represented by bank balances.
Declaraton
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report set out above. Signed on behalf of the Charity’s trustees
Gordon Dawes
CSN Co-ordinator
Date 04/07/2026
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
| Income and Expenditure Account Income Resources from Generated Funds Ecclesial donatons Other Donatons Bank Interest received Resources from Charitable Actvites Fellowship weekend fees: - Holland House, Books, and CD sales Awareness Days & Seminar collectons Sundries Total income |
£ 11,577 4,504 644 |
2025 2024 £ £ £ 10,142 1,385 512 |
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| - - 250 876 |
16,725 12,039 6,385 - - 1,017 |
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| 1,126 7,402 |
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| 17,851 19,441 |
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
Resources used – Charitable Actvites
| Resources used – Charitable Actvites |
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| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fellowship weekend expenses: | ||||
| - Holland House, | - | 5,240 | ||
| Event expenses |
867 | 720 | ||
| Training day expenses | 248 | 525 | ||
| Publicatons | 2,380 | - | ||
| Printng, postage, and statonery | 560 | 252 | ||
| Telephone Helpline | 684 | 1,030 | ||
| Digital and website | 1,641 | 1,148 | ||
| Insurance | 631 | 1,474 | ||
| Commitee & member expenses | 1,364 | 2,304 | ||
| Accountng sofware | 180 | 195 | ||
| Sundry expenses | 10 | 629 |
| Surplus for the year | 8,565 13,517 |
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| 9,286 5,924 |
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
Balance sheet
| Current Assets Cash Bank deposit account Bank current accounts Prepayments and Deposits Current liabilites Amounts due within one year Net assets Accumulated Funds Opening Balance Surplus for the year Closing Balance |
2025 2024 £ £ - - 60,644 50,035 11,802 11,983 72,446 62,018 - 1,142 |
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| 72,446 63,160 - - |
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| 57,236 63,160 63,160 57,236 9,286 5,924 |
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| 72,446 63,160 |
These Financial statements were approved on
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Gordon Dawes Chair
Notes to the Financial Statements
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
Accountng Policies
Basis of Account i ng
Income
Voluntary income and donations are accounted for as received by the Charity. Tax reclaims on donations are included in the period in which they are recovered.
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on a cash basis.
Accumulated Funds
The Charity’s reserves constitute unrestricted funds that are expendable at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the objects of the Charity. Such funds may be held to finance both working capital and capital investment.
It is the policy of the Charity to maintain a reserve of at least one year’s net expenditure with a target of two year’s net expenditure. Net expenditure is defined as total expenditure less that related to a specific item of discretionary expenditure, e.g., fellowship weekend income. At 30 September 2025, accumulated unrestricted funds were the equivalent of 8.5 (2024 4.7) times total expenditure and 8.5 (2024 4.3) times net expenditure.
Assets
All expenditure on equipment costing less than £500 is written off in the year of purchase.
Roles, Responsibilites and Appointment Details
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THE CHRISTADELPHIAN SUPPORT NETWORK FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year ended 30 September 2025
Jean Ballie (resigned September 2025) Strategy Colin Briley (retired October 2025) Finance (to 31/10/25) Karen Cox (retired June 2025) Admin/Families Phil Cox (retired June 2025) IT/GDPR/e comms Gordon Dawes Coordinator and Chair Roy Dean Praise and fellowship Gill Holden Safeguarding Hilary Knight Helpline, Prayerline Neil Sutcliffe (appointed March 2025) Finance (from 1/11/25) Olwen Sutcliffe (appointed March 2025) Bereavement, counselling lead Dr Stuart Walker (appointed June 2025) Strategy and compliance Dr Anna Whittaker Mental health and wellbeing
Managing Committee - Members
Julia Dean Alison Jones James Hallsworth
Publicity Project admin Safeguarding
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