John Flsher Network Annual report and flnanclal statements 31 December 2024 Ch8riryAegi$tratiorTr Number 1200617 IEn8lBnd BndWDlesl
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Trustees Baroness Sheila Hollins Archbishop Mark O'Toole Dr Helen Cosligane Stephen Macklow-smllh Company Sècretary Chris Wyatt Charlty R•glstratlon Number 1200617 (England & Wales) R•g15ter8d Offlca 4 ReGlory Rd, London SW13 ODT Bankers Lloyds Bank plc The Trustees present their report for the period 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024 together with the financial statements of the John FSsher Netmrk for the period 1 January 2024 10 31 Dec*mber 2024. Thls is the second annual report of the charlty.
The financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wlh the accounting policies sel out on pag8 10 of the allach8d financial slalements and comply with th8 Charitys govgming docum8nl, applicable laws and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practi applicable to charities preparing their acwunls in accxjrdance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. Mission The objects of the John Fisher Netrlork are lo provide support and mentoring ServiS lo leaders of religious inslitulions. The John Fisher Nelwork meets ils obligations by running a helpline open lo religious leaders who are seeking advice, psychotherapy, mentoring, support and eoaching. The Charity also runs a private list of senior psychotherapists. and the convenors on ils helpline seek lo introduce clients to suitable praclilioners. The database is maintained by a clinical advi50ry group which reports lo the Iruslees. Governance. structure and management The John Fisher Network is an uninLx)rporaled trust. Its trustee5 and those on the clinical advisory group provide their Services grdtis. Governing Document The governing document of the Charity was registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales on 7 Ocl 2022 and 8 summary can be found on their website al hll sllre Ister-of- charities.chari c£)mmission. ov.uklchari -searchl-Ichari -delails151935721 overnin -document Trustees The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and CCpIed under the terms of the Trust deed. Appointment of Trustees Trustees are appointed in accordance with the governing document Trustees who served during the period l January 2024 to 31 December 2024 Barones5 Sheila Hollins Archbishop Mark O'Toole Dr Helen Cosligane Stephen MaCOw-srnlth Charity activitiTéS The John Fisher NeOrk raises funds through donations to support ils work. Organisadonal structure and decislon making The Trustees rneet al least four limes a year and make all policy decisions for the Charity and receive reports from those running ils activities. All of the John Fisher Neork'S charitable work is carried out on a voluntary basis The charity pays a retainer lo those who staff ils helpline. All clients enter into a separate contract with the praclilioner lo whom they are assigned. All of the practits'oners are self-employed and none of them are employees of Iha John Fisher Nefv40rk. Governance, structure and manapment (contlnuedl Rlsk management The trustees maintain a risk regisler and review risk regularly. In the perii)d under r8view the Charity was seeing its first full year of op8ralion for ils helpline. The Charity has now been contacted by 7 clients. of whom 3 are in ongoing supervision with a praclilioner. for which they hav8 in each case
entered into a private agreement with the relevant praclilioner. The Charity's operational Tisk is therefore al this stage low. Actlviti•S, Spgcific objgctlves and rèlevant policies Actfvities and spe¢fflc oblectlves In th• perlod A5 Stated above the objects of the Charity are providing support lo office holders in Christian churches including by referring or fac41itating access to 8 range of psychological and educational services such as psychotherapy. leadership training and professional supervision. Main activlties The Trustees o)nfimi that they have given due regard to the Charity Commission's guid8nce on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and planning ils objectives. The John Fisher Network meets ils chantsble objectives by various activi118s which are described in the sections which follow. The Charity has sel up a Clinical Advisory Group ICAGI comprised of psychotherapy and coun5elling professionals, who give their lima on a voluntary basis. The CAG has recruited convenors lo run Ihe charity s helpline and assessed Ihair cred8nlials.11 has also crealed a list ol suitable psycholherapy and counselling professional to whom potential clients can ba directed. This year th8 System enlered fully into operation and was found lo work satisfactorily. Investment pollcy A 5h deposit is h81d with a retail bank with the aim of maximising the rale of interest achieved wilhoul taking undue risk. The Charity also has some funds on lime deposit to increase the Inleresl rate we receive. Flnanclal report for the perlod 1 January 2024 to 31 Doc8mber 2024. Results ft)r the perlod Totsl deficit for the period was1£7,7451. Income was generated solaly from bank interest. Total expenditure for the period was £(9,4011. Reseryos poll¢y and flnanclal posltlon Resérves pollcy The aim of the Trustee5 is to hold sufficient reserves lo produce 8 fBgular revenue stream, which will be used lo fvrther the Charity's charilable work. The Charity's initial grant was very generou5 and Is fLJlly sufficient for the Charity's immediate needs, meaning that no furth8r funds need to be raised Ihis year. As the pool of potential dienls increases in size the Charity will review its ongoing needs. As at 31 Dacember 2024. the Charity had an unrestri¢led fvnd balance of £69,570 Statement of TrustO05' responsibllltles The Trusleas ar8 responsible for preparing the trus18es' report and the financial slalements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel. Statom•nt of Tru8tg08' rosponslbllltles lcontlnuad) In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required lo:
select suitable accounting policies 2nd then apply them consislenlly., • observe the methods and principles in Accounting and Reportlng by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charitie5 preparing their accounls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021., make judgements and eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.. • slate whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject lo any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.. and + prepare the financial slalements on the going concern basis unless It is inappropriate lo presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the PTevenlion and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Each of the Trustees confimis Ihal.. so far as the Trustee is 8w2re, there is no relevant information of which the charity's Independent Exarniner is unaware.. and + the Trustees have taken all the steps that ought lo have been taken as 8 Trustee in order to make himse1her5elf aware of any relevant information and to establish that the charity's Independent Examiner is aware of that information. This report was approved by I slees on 28 October 2025 and signed on their behalf by.. Stephen MaCOw-srnlth (Trusteel Dale 28" October 2025 John Fisher Network Independent Examination The Charity's gross income for the yoar was below the slalulory threshold of £25,000 and the governing document does not require an independent examination or audit. Therefore no independent examination was undertaken for this p8riod.
statement of Financlal Actlvitlfrs for tho Perlod ended 31 Decèmber 2024 2023 2024 Incomlng Resourcès Donations 83,g20 Bank Interest 909 Total Expenses Convenors Exp8nses 4,800 7.200 Support Costs 2,264 2,201 Indepéndent ExamSners Fee 500 9,401 Totsl 7,564 Net InGomlnglOutgolng Resources
Balance Shegt a$ at 31 Decomber 2024 2023 2024 Current Assets Cash & Bank 77,765 69,570 Currant LlabllStla8 500 Nat Current Assets 77.265 69,570 Funds Unrestricted Fund 77,265 69,570
Principal accounting pollcies These financial statements have been prepared for the period 31 December 2023 10 31 December 2024. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The financial statements have been prepared in accordancg Wlth Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in acwr(Jance with Ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 I'charilies SORP FRS 1021, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charitable Act 2011 and the Companies Act 2006. The charity conslilules a public benefit enlily as defined by FRS 10. Funds All funds ¢J)nslilute a single fund which is unreslricled and can be used for the objects of the Charity. The underlying Charity serveS policy, approved by the Trustees, is lo maintain a level of unrestricted reserves that will enable the Charity lo maintain a continuity of activity together with the ability lo adiusl in a measured way to significant changes in the external economic environment and demands for the grants provided by the Charity. Going Concem The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. no material uncertainties that may cause signrficant doubt about the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern have been identified by the Trusle8S. Notas to tha accounts Incomlng resources Bank Interest £1,706 Support costs Support costs relating to the Charity's charitable activities compri5ed'. Adrninistration expenses £2,201 Total support Cx)Sts Investments Investments are funds held on interest bearing deposit with Lloyd's Bank. General Fund Fund Balance at 1 January 2024 £77,265 Income lo 31 Oecember 2024 £1.706 Expenditure lo 31 December 2024 £9,401 Fund Balance at 31 Decembar 2024 £69,570
rruit••s' r•mun•r•tlon and •xp•n••• Nong of Iho Tru61e88 wao r8mun8r91ed or r6c8lved 8ny rolmbursemenl o10xpen6e8 durlng th8 year. Sl9n6d on behalf ol the Trus Slgphen Macklow-smllh (Trus18 al8 281h October 2025 10