Anglican Network in Europe
CIO
Charity Number 1199384
Trustees’ Report and Annual Accounts
For the period ended 31[st] March 2025
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Anglican Network in Europe Period ended 31[st] March 2025 Legal and Administra�ve Details
Address for Correspondence 4 Market Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2NG Governing Document CIO Cons�tu�on registered 20[th] June 2022 Charity Registra�on Number 1199384 (England & Wales)
4 Market Street, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 2NG
Trustees
As at 31[st] March 2025
Mrs Amaka Ani Venerable Prince Charles Ezeanochie Dr Anne Gemmill Right Reverend Andrew Lines Reverend Joshua Phillip Maynard Mr Ogemdi Okafor Reverend Canon Francis Olaniyi Mr Keith Robertson Mrs Charlo�e Sco� Mrs Pauline Skinner Reverend Benjamin James Williamson
Venerable Prince Charles Ezeanochie and Mr Ogemdi Okafor were appointed 15 October 2024.
Mrs Amaka Ani, Reverend Canon Francis Olaniyi and Mr Keith Robertson were appointed 25 February 2025.
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 2025
Objects of the Charity
with the Anglican Network in Europe (ANiE) Statement of Belief and Prac�ce, including but not limited to teaching, prayer and fellowship, by: Facilita�ng the ministry of the Presiding Bishop of the Anglican Network in Europe; Facilita�ng rela�onships between, and the ministry of, the cons�tuent bodies of the Anglican Network in Europe; Facilita�ng rela�onships with other ecclesial bodies.
Governance
The policy and opera�ng decisions of the charity rest with the Trustees who meet regularly to monitor the ac�vi�es of the charity on behalf of its Synod.
Every Trustee should be chosen from the members of the Synods of the Dioceses. In selec�ng individuals for appointment as Charity Trustees, the ANiE Synod members must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effec�ve administra�on of the charity. All Charity Trustees must subscribe and adhere to, in belief and lifestyle, the ANiE Statement of Belief and Prac�ce.
At the charity’s AGM on 28 January 2025, Mrs Pauline Skinner stood down as she was the only elected trustee from the previous AGM. She was duly elected again to another term.
Venerable Prince Charles Ezeanochie and Mr Ogemdi Okafor were appointed 15 October 2024.
Mrs Amaka Ani, Reverend Canon Francis Olaniyi and Mr Keith Robertson were appointed 25 February 2025.
Review of Ac�vi�es
Throughout the period, the main ac�vi�es undertaken by ANiE were:
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The ministry of the Presiding Bishop of the Network, which included several visits to churches in the network and poten�al members, as well as mee�ngs with fellow Bishops and Archbishops from within the UK and from the Anglican Communion worldwide, and a�endance at various conferences and other ecclesial events;
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The running of a monthly prayer mee�ng 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 hos�ng of a missionary delega�on from the Church of Uganda in April 2024;
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The par�cipa�on of an ANiE delega�on at the GSFA Assembly in Egypt (June 2024);
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Par�cipa�on at the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) Assembly and Inves�ture (June and November 2024 respec�vely);
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Gafcon Primates Councils in the USA (June and November 2024, and March 2025);
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The inaugura�on of a new ANiE diocese, Anglican Missionary Congrega�ons (AMC), and the consecra�on and enthronement of their new Bishop (October 2024);
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The par�cipa�on in The Alliance mee�ngs in Berkshire alongside Gafcon Primates (October 2024)
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Preaching at Christ Church Cathedral, Plano, and at a clergy and spouses retreat hosted by the Anglican Diocese of the Living Word in Georgia, USA (October 2024);
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Par�cipa�on in the consecra�on of the new Bishop of Chile (January 2025); and
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Par�cipa�on in the G25 conference in Plano, USA (March 2025).
Charity Commission.
Achievements
A par�cular highlight in the period was the inaugura�on of a third and new diocese, Anglican Missionary Congrega�ons, and the consecra�on and enthronement of their new Bishop in October 2024.
Throughout the period, the Presiding Bishop has visited several churches and been in conversa�on with a number of par�es interested in joining the Network. We have witnessed growth in the number of churches in each of the three diocese, as well as increased recogni�on of the ANiE’s ministry interna�onally.
Financial Review
During the year income was £91,891. Expenditure was £92,116.
The income mostly came from contribu�ons from the dioceses which make up ANiE (£65,654), though there were significant contribu�ons also from regular donors, from both individuals and suppor�ve churches (£14,736).
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 opera�ng costs, and expenditure related to strategic mee�ngs at home and abroad.
healthy financial situa�on. The Trustees’ give thanks to God for the generous contribu�ons from dioceses, churches, individuals and other organisa�ons 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’ Responsibili�es
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 accoun�ng records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any �me the financial posi�on of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Chari�es 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 irregulari�es.
Approval
This report was approved by the Trustees on 12 December 2025 and signed on their behalf by
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 examina�on of the accounts for Anglican Network in Europe, for the year ended 31[st] March 2025 (set out on pages 7-11).
Responsibili�es and basis of the report
As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the prepara�on of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chari�es Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examina�on of the Trust’s accounts carried out under sec�on 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examina�on, I have followed all the applicable Direc�ons given by the Charity Commission under sec�on 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
connec�on with the examina�on which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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the accoun�ng records were not kept in accordance with sec�on 130 of the Chari�es Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accoun�ng records; or
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the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Chari�es (Accounts and Reports) Regula�ons 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a ma�er considered as part of an independent examina�on.
I have no concerns and have come across no other ma�ers in connec�on with the examina�on to which a�en�on should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jason Foxwell FCCA FCIE independent-examiner.net 12 Hillbourne Road, Poole, BH17 7JB
Date: 19 December 2025
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Statement of Financial Ac�vi�es
For the period ended 31[st] March 2025
| 2024-25 Unrestricted Funds £ 2023-24 Unrestricted Funds £ Income (Note 2) Dona�ons and Legacies 85,833 93,046 Investments 232 - Other Income 5,826 - Total 91,891 93,046 Expenditure (Note 3) Charitable ac�vi�es 92,116 76,963 Total 92,116 76,963 |
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| Net movement in funds (225) 16,083 Funds at 1stApril 45,848 29,765 Funds at 31stMarch 45,622 45,848 Represented by: General Fund 45,622 45,848 |
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Balance Sheet for the period ended 31[st] March 2025
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
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| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Current Assets | ||
| Debtors and Prepayments (Note 5) | 757 | 686 |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 45,759 | 45,645 |
| Total: current assets | 46,516 | 46,331 |
| Creditors | ||
| Creditors falling due within one year | 894 | 483 |
| (Note 6) | ||
| Net assets | 45,622 | 45,848 |
| Funds | ||
| General Fund | 45,622 | 45,848 |
Signed on behalf of the trustees
Name: Keith Robertson Date: 24/11/2025
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Note 1 Accoun�ng Policies
Recommended Prac�ce, Accoun�ng and Repor�ng by Chari�es and applicable accoun�ng standard FRS 102 and with the Chari�es Act 2011.
recognised at cost or transac�on value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
Fund accoun�ng
Unrestricted funds are income funds that are to be spent on the Charity’s general purposes. There were no Restricted funds (dona�ons or grants for a specific Charity ac�vity intended by the donor) or Designated funds (General funds set aside by the Trustees for a par�cular purpose) in 2024-25.
Incoming resources & Debtors
Planned giving, collec�ons and similar dona�ons 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 en�tled to the use of the resources, their ul�mate receipt is considered reasonably certain and the amounts due are readily quan�fiable. 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 & Liabili�es
All expenditure is recognised when it is incurred and is accounted for gross. Liabili�es are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or construc�ve obliga�on commi�ng the Charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obliga�on can be measured with reasonable certainty.
Fixed Assets
cost at least £1,000. They are valued at cost and are depreciated on a straight-line basis over each asset's es�mated useful life. Individual items with a purchase price of less than £1,000 are wri�en 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
| 2024-25 Unrestricted Funds £ 2023-24 Unrestricted Funds £ Dona�ons & Legacies Contribu�ons from dioceses 65,654 63,970 Other dona�ons and gi�s 20,179 29,076 Investments Bank Interest 232 - Other Income Reimbursed travel 5,826 - |
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| Total Income 91,891 93,046 |
Note 3 – Analysis of Expenditure
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
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| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Expenditure on Charitable Ac�vi�es | ||
| Employment Costs | 65,054 | 62,495 |
| Presiding Bishop’s expenses | 19,234 | 7,217 |
| Other expenses | 7,828 | 7,251 |
| Total | 92,116 | 76,963 |
Employment Costs represent the costs to employ two people – the Presiding Bishop and an Administrator.
Presiding Bishop’s expenses includes £17,234 of expenses incurred on a prepayment card, used for rou�ne expenses and interna�onal travel.
Other expenses include ordinary administra�ve expenses and travel expenses for Trustees other than the Presiding Bishop for a number of strategic mee�ngs and conferences.
Note 4 – Transac�ons with related par�es
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 permi�ed by the governing document. Except for the reimbursement of expenses to the Presiding Bishop and
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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 ac�vi�es as a Bishop.
Note 5 Analysis of Debtors
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Prepayments – Monzo Card Balance at | 757 | 686 |
| 31stMarch | ||
| Total | 757 | 686 |
Note 6 – Analysis of Creditors
| 2024-25 | 2023-24 | |
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| Unrestricted Funds | Unrestricted Funds | |
| £ | £ | |
| Pension Payments | 786 | 393 |
| Payroll outsourcing | 108 | 90 |
| Total | 894 | 483 |
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