John Flsher Network
Annual report and flnanclal statements
31 December 2024
Ch8riryAegi$tratiorTr Number
1200617 IEn8lBnd BndWDlesl

Reports
Reference and administrative infoThalion
Trust68s' report
Independ8nt Examiner's report
Flnan¢lal statements
Stalament of financial
aclivSties
Balan¢￿ sheet
PrinGipal accounting policies and notes
lo the aco)unls
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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 Servi￿S 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
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Trustees
The management of the Charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and CC￿pIed 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 MaC￿Ow-srnlth
Charity activitiTéS
The John Fisher Ne￿Ork 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 Ne￿ork'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
himse￿1her5elf 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 MaC￿Ow-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
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