Anglican Network in Europe
CIO
Charity Number 1199384
Trustees’ Report and Annual Accounts For the period ended 31[st] March 2024
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Anglican Network in Europe Period ended 31[st] March 2024 Legal and Administrative Details
Address for Correspondence
4 Market Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2NG
Governing Document
CIO Constitution registered 20[th] June 2022
Charity Registration Number
1199384 (England & Wales)
Trustees
As at 31[st] March 2024
Dr Anne Gemmill Right Reverend Andrew Lines Reverend Joshua Phillip Maynard Mrs Charlotte Scott Mrs Pauline Skinner Reverend Benjamin James Williamson
The following trustees resigned at the charity’s first AGM on 17 October 2023: Mrs Vicki Bonnett, Right Reverend Timothy Davies, Reverend Canon Philip De Grey-Warter, Professor Janet Draper, Reverend David McCarthy, Right Reverend Lee McMunn.
Mrs Charlotte Scott was appointed on 17 October 2023.
Dr David Ceri Jones was appointed on 17 October 2023, and resigned on 6 March 2024. Reverend Michael Roy Walton was appointed on 17 October 2023 and resigned on 17 March 2024.
Reverend Joshua Phillip Maynard was appointed on 7 March 2024. Reverend Benjamin James Williamson was appointed on 18 March 2024.
Bankers
Lloyds Bank
Independent Examiner
Jason Foxwell
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Anglican Network in Europe Report of the Trustees For the period ended 31[st] March 2024
Objects of the Charity
To advance the orthodox Anglican expression of the Christian faith, for the public benefit, in accordance with the Anglican Network in Europe (ANiE) Statement of Belief and Practice, including but not limited to teaching, prayer and fellowship, by: Facilitating the ministry of the Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Network in Europe; Facilitating relationships between, and the ministry of, the constituent bodies of the Anglican Network in Europe; Facilitating relationships with other ecclesial bodies.
Governance
The policy and operating decisions of the charity rest with the Trustees who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the charity on behalf of its Synod.
Every Trustee should be chosen from the members of the Synods of the Dioceses. In selecting individuals for appointment as Charity Trustees, the ANiE Synod members must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the charity. All Charity Trustees must subscribe and adhere to, in belief and lifestyle, the ANiE Statement of Belief and Practice.
At the charity’s first AGM on 17 October 2023, all the initial Trustees – apart from Right Reverend Andrew Lines who is ex-officio – resigned.
ANiE thanked the following initial Trustees for their work in setting up the charity.
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Mrs Vicki Bonnett
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Right Reverend Timothy Davies
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Reverend Canon Philip De Grey-Warter
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Professor Janet Draper
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Reverend David McCarthy
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Right Reverend Lee McMunn
Mrs Pauline Skinner was elected at the AGM on 17 October 2023. Dr Anne Gemmill, Reverend Dr David Ceri Jones, Mrs Charlotte Scott and Reverend Michael Roy Walton were appointed on the same date.
Reverend Dr David Ceri Jones resigned on 06 March 2024. Reverend Joshua Phillip Maynard was appointed in his place on 07 March 2024.
Reverend Michael Roy Walton resigned on 17 March 2024. Reverend Benjamin James Williamson was appointed in his place on 18 March 2024.
Review of Activities
Throughout the period, the main activities undertaken by ANiE were:
- The ministry of the Presiding Bishop of the Network, which included several visits to churches in the network and potential members, as well as meetings with fellow Bishops
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and Archbishops from within the UK and from the Anglican Communion worldwide, and attendance at various conferences and other ecclesial events.
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The running of a monthly prayer meeting on Zoom for all members of the Network, including the recording of several interviews with orthodox Anglicans from around the world;
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The participation in the GAFCON conference in Kigali, Rwanda, in April 2023.
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The participation in the Global South Fellowship of Anglicans (GSFA) Assembly in Cairo in October 2023.
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The participation in GAFCON Primates’ Council meetings in Uxbridge (November 2023) and Rwanda (March 2024).
In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.
Achievements
A particular highlight in the period was the participation of ANiE in the GAFCON conference in Kigali in April 2023. The ANiE gathered over 30 participants from our dioceses, a number of which played significant roles in committees and were presenters of various sessions at the conference.
The ANiE applied for, and was granted, membership of the Evangelical Alliance and the Global South Fellowship of Anglicans, both notable Christian networks.
Throughout the period, the Presiding Bishop has visited several churches and been in conversation with a number of parties interested in joining the Network. Individuals and churches have joined both dioceses.
Financial Review
During the year income was £93,046. Expenditure was £76,963.
The income mostly came from contributions from the dioceses which make up ANiE (£63,970), though there were significant contributions also from regular donors, from both individuals and supportive churches (£29,076).
The most significant item of expenditure, £62,495, is represented by the employment costs for the two people employed by ANiE. Throughout the period, there were two employees – the Presiding Bishop and an Administrator. The remaining expenditure was for the Presiding Bishop’s expenses, other ordinary operating costs, and expenditure related to strategic meetings at home and abroad.
ANiE has quickly established itself in a healthy financial situation. The Trustees’ give thanks to God for the generous contributions from dioceses, churches, individuals and other organisations which have enabled this.
The Trustees aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000, which equates to approximately 3 months’ expenditure.
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Trustees’ Responsibilities
Charity law requires Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which at least record the receipts and payments of the charity for the year. We have opted to prepare our accounts on an accruals basis.
We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
Approval
This report was approved by the Trustees on 8[th] July 2024 and signed on their behalf by
Mrs Pauline Skinner
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Anglican Network in Europe
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts for Anglican Network in Europe, for the year ended 31[st] March 2024 (set out on pages 7-11).
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
• the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set 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.
Signature & Date
8th July 2024
Name & Address Mrs Pauline I Skinner 12, Beechwood Drive Camelford Cornwall PL32 9NA
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Statement of Financial Activities
For the period ended 31[st] March 2024
| 2023-24 Unrestricted Funds £ 2022-23 Unrestricted Funds £ Income(Note 2) Donations and Legacies 93,046 62,846 Total 93,046 62,846 Expenditure (Note 3) Charitable activities 76,963 33,081 Total 76,963 33,081 |
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| Net movement in funds 16,083 29,765 Funds at 1stApril 29,765 - Funds at 31stMarch 45,848 29,765 Represented by: General Fund 45,848 29,765 |
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Balance Sheet
For the period ended 31[st] March 2024
| 2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
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| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Current Assets | ||
| Debtors and Prepayments (Note 5) | 686 | 1,182 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 45,645 | 32,743 |
| Total: current assets | 46,331 | 33,925 |
| Creditors | ||
| Creditors falling due within one year (Note | 483 | 4,160 |
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| Net assets | 45,848 | 29,765 |
| Funds | ||
| General Fund | 45,848 | 29,765 |
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Signature
Name: Mrs Pauline Skinner
Date 8[th] July 2024
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Note 1 – Accounting Policies
Basis of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the current Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities and applicable accounting standard FRS 102 and with the Charities Act 2011.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are income funds that are to be spent on the Charity’s general purposes. There were no Restricted funds (donations or grants for a specific Charity activity intended by the donor) or Designated funds (General funds set aside by the Trustees for a particular purpose) in 2023-24.
Incoming resources & Debtors
Planned giving, collections and similar donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the incoming resource to which they relate is received, with a debtor being recorded for the amount expected. Grants and legacies are accounted for when the Charity is entitled to the use of the resources, their ultimate receipt is considered reasonably certain and the amounts due are readily quantifiable. Interest is accounted for as and when accrued by the payer. All incoming resources are accounted for gross. Debtors are recorded as the amount expected to be received.
Resources expended & Liabilities
All expenditure is recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets for use by charity are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over each asset's estimated useful life. Individual items with a purchase price of less than £1,000 are written off when the asset is acquired. The Charity currently holds no fixed assets, nor did it at any stage during the period.
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Note 2 – Analysis of Income
| 2023-24 Unrestricted Funds £ 2022-23 Unrestricted Funds £ Donations & Legacies Contributions from dioceses 63,970 33,103 Other donations and gifts 29,076 29,743 |
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| Total Income 93,046 62,846 |
Note 3 – Analysis of Expenditure
| 2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
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| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Expenditure on Charitable Activities | ||
| Employment Costs | 62,495 | 23,685 |
| Presiding Bishop’s expenses | 7,217 | 4,788 |
| Other expenses | 7,251 | 4,608 |
| Total | 76,963 | 33,081 |
Employment Costs represent the costs to employ two people – the Presiding Bishop and an Administrator.
Presiding Bishop’s expenses includes £6,416 of expenses incurred on a prepayment card, used for routine expenses.
Other expenses include ordinary administrative expenses, and travel expenses for Trustees other than the Presiding Bishop for a number of strategic meetings and conferences.
Note 4 – Transactions with related parties
The employment costs in Note 3 include the employment of Right Reverend Andrew Lines, a Trustee, in his capacity as Presiding Bishop of the Network. This is permitted by the governing document. Except for the reimbursement of expenses to the Presiding Bishop and other Trustees as incurred, no other amounts were paid or are payable to any Trustee or to any person connected to them. Expenses paid to the Presiding Bishop related to his ordinary activities as a Bishop.
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Note 5 – Analysis of Debtors
| 2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
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| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Prepayments – Monzo Card Balance | 686 | 1,182 |
| at 31stMarch | ||
| Total | 686 | 1,182 |
Note 6 – Analysis of Creditors
| 2023-24 | 2022-23 | |
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| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Venue hire | - | 3,008 |
| Pension Payments | 393 | 1,077 |
| Payroll outsourcing | 90 | 75 |
| Total | 483 | 4,160 |
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