STRONGER NETWORK TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT AND RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS AccouKrs FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 5TH APRIL 2025 Hetherington and Co Chartered Certlfled Accountants and Regist8Tgd Audltors 289 Green Lanes, Palmers Grean London N13 4XS
Trustees, Annual Report for the period Perlod start dale Perfod end date 2D io 2023 05 2025 From To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name STRONGER NETWORK Other namas charity is knovm by Reglstgred charity numbor (If any) 1205330 Charlly's prlnclpal address Thg Old Granary. Church Lan• Fr•¢kenham Bury St Edmonds Postcode IP28 8JF Names of the charity tru$to9s who managè the charity Date5 8¢led if not for Ydhole orlod Trustee name Offi¢e Irf any) Name of lson lor body) ÈntlUed to8 olnt trustee ilan Rev Maithew Neil Hogg Gloria Faith Atnony Ruto 12.12.2024-05.04.2025 Ayobami Akinyod Olunloyo Katrina Daviny¥ Ayisha Douglas Jerry Marshall 20.10.2023-12.12.2024 Names of thè trustaas for tho charlty. If any. (for example, any custodlan trust•osl Namg Dat9$ a¢t&d if not for whole gar TAR Mor¢h 2012
Names and addresses of advisars (Optional information) e of adviser Name Address Narne of chlef executlve or narnes of senior staff members (Optional Information) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts CIO Foundation Type of goveming document How the chaNty is constituted leg. triist: èss( .on: compan Charitable Incorporated Organisation Trustee selection methods leg. gppoinieLI t)y, eipcied ny., Resolution of the Trustees Additional gOVornan¢• issu•$ (Optional inforniatlon} You may Choos8 to include additional information, where relevant, ahoth.. policies and prOdureS adopted for the induction ar)d training of trustees- the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works.. relalionship wth any related parties- trustees, consideration of major rlsks 2nd the system and procedure8 to manage them. Section C Ob'ectives and activities The object of the CIO is for the public benefit, the advancernent of the Christian faith through the resourcing and encouragement of Christians to practice their faith throughout the United Kingdom, in particular but not exclusively through a) Ihe hosting ol online events, b) the developmenl of literature and digital media, cl coaching and training, and dl the promotion of dialogue Summary of tho oblacts of tha charity sel out In Its govorning document TAR Mar¢h 2012
The Charity Commission in its Charities and Public Benefit Guidance requires that there are two key principles to be met to show that an orgaDisalion's aims are for the public benefit. Firstly, there musl be an identifiable benefit. Secondly, the benefit must be lo the public or a section of the public. The Trustees confirm that in setting the Charity's objectives and in planning its activities, they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guKJance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives. Sumrnary of the main activilies undertaken for the publlc benefit in rglation to these objects Ilnclude wlthln thls section tha statutory declaratlon that trustees have had rogard to the guldanco issued by the Charlty Commisslon on publlc banofitl The Trustees are satisfied that the Charity has mel the requirements of the public benefit guidance The Main activities undertaken by the charity to further its charitable purpose for the public benefit are.. Delivering conferences, webinars and online events that provide accessible teaching. insyration and practical leadership tools Produ¢ing free and low-cosl digrtal resources and communications to support leaming and rellection Facilitating networking and connection to enable peer learning, mentoring and collaboration Additional details of objectlves and actlvltlas {Optlonal Infomlatlon) You may ¢hoose lo include further statements, where relevant. aboLrt". policy on grantmaking., policy programme related investment.. contribution made by volunteers. TAR Mar¢h 2012
Section D Achievements and erforrnance Summary ofthe maln a¢hievgments of the charlty during Ihe year During the period from October 2023 to April 2025, the Charity delivered sustained programme of events, communi¢alions and nelworking opportunities designed to educate, encourage and support individuals in discetning and stepping into their vocation, leadership and areas of service.. Key achievemenls during the period included-. Delivering two Stronger Conferences. each running over five day5. engaging approximately 475 participants and supported by 190 volunteer speakers across the two years. addressing themes aligned with the Charf(y's purposes including leadership, Gulture, entrepreneurship, communication. business and digital engagement Working In collaboration with 25 partner organisalions in the delivery of the Stronger Conferences, primarily for the purposes of signposting participants lo additional resources and support, and extending the reach and accessibility of the Charity's work Publishing 77 weekly Stronger email communications, freely available lo SubsCrbers, consolidating teaching and insi9hts from events and providing practical tools and reflection to support learning and personal application Producing and sharing regular social media ¢ontenl, including summaries and excerpts from conference talks, lo extend the accessibility and reach of the Charity's educational reSoUrS Hosting a number of standalone webinars, enabling participants to learn from peers and mentorg through shared experience. practical examples and reflection Facilitating ¢oa¢hing connections wrthin the Charty's network, including through an affiliate coaching organisation. providing additional support and encouragement for individuals taking next steps in line with their purpose. Section E Financial review The Trustees have adopted a r6setves policy which distinguishes beeen general reserves held to support ongoing operational requirements and manage financial risk, and speeific reserves designated for particular projects or future commilmenls. General reserves are held to protect the Charity against financial uncertainty. inctuding fluctuations in income and unexpected costs. The level of reseTves is reviewed r8gularly by the Trustees in light of the Gharity's activities, financial risks and future plans, and decisions are minuted and reported through Ihe Ghaiity's accounts. Briof statèrnent of the charity's poll¢y on reserves Dotails of any funds materlally In deficit None TAR Maich 2012
Further financial revlew dotalls (Optlonal infomiationl You may choose lo include additlDnal information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal source5 of funds (including any fundraising}', how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity., investment policy and obleclives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signèd on behalf of the charhy's tmstees Signaturo(s} Full narnelsl Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etcl Rèv Matthew Neil Hogg Chair Datg 28 January 2026 TAR March 2012
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to tho trustèosl members of Stronger Network On accounts for the Poriod endad 5° April 2025 Charity no (If any} 1205330 Sét out on pages 3and4 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charttyllhe Trust") for the period ended 5° April 2025. Rosponsibiliti•$ and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you ate responsible for the preparation basls of r8POrt of the accounts in accordan with the rsquirements of the Charities A¢t 2017 1.the Act'l. I rep)rt in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts cartied out under sechon 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commissio under seGlion 145{5llb) of the Act. I have (x)mpleted 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.. accounting records were not kept in accordance wrth section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting record Independent axamineV8 statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the a¢¢ounts lo be reached. Signad: Date: 29 January 2026 Name: MARIO KOUREAS Relevant professional qualtfi¢atlon{sl or body lif any): FCCA Address: Hetherington and Co, Second Floor, 289 Green Lanes, Palmers Green, London N13 4XS Section B Disclosure Onty complete if the examiner needs lo highlight mallers of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts." directions and guidance for examiners IER Octobor 2018
Give here brlef details of any Items that th8 examinor wishes to disclose. IER Octobor 2018
CHARITY COMMISSION FQR ENGLANO AND WALES Strongor Network 1205330 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To 20110121123 051041202$ Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowm8nt funds TO funds Last ycar toth¢ nurn¥t£ tD tho Marnst£ tothe tothe n•areot£ A1 Recolpts 1,530 3.80 77 1,530 Conferents i¥0Me Oih8rirtorng Sub total (Gross income forAR) 5fv16 4418 A2 At and IrJv•stm¢nt $alos,1$•è table). pro9 on InVestmt$8 Sub tolal Total recelpts 5,41B SA16 A3 Payments SIR)rye1orécoCOSts Infom18ti0n techn Advertlsw rthtkotfft9 Websitecosts 1A18 I,iJJ 650 886 1,>39 886 gz Stsb total 4,385 A4 Ass•t and inSImont purcha5e5, (see t8blo1 Puichsse of investsnents Sub total 4JB5 4385 Net of reCp1S1{p8nntsj A5 Transfor5 b8twaan funds A6 Cash fund5 last year end C8sh funds thls y•ar•nd 1,031 1,031 1.031 1.031 Page 3
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Vnre$trl¢ted funds tp rtBkfe$¢£ R•strl¢i•d lund5 tpveareB¢£ Endowmgni lunds to nrEst£ B1 Cash funds CA&hfu5 hdd 1.031 Total cash fund 1,031 bALarKtsSwilhrÉc[wPfjYTnÈ¢7t9 rtlsll Unre$lrl¢ted funds trtnoar8•t£ RoStrl¢t•d nds to nr$t£ Endowment funls to nearest£ DeEai1s DEoF5 Ftrd to which D£tai15 Cogtloplknnoll rrgnt value 83 Inve5tm•nt assots Unre5trfcled Funds Fund to whl¢h aJ69t bel Crr•nE value on&1 B4 Assets ratain8d for th charltys own use Fund to whlch Amtsuntd hen duv onal etsils B5 Llabllltles Unrostrlcied FuThls Sned by or1 tru$lees on behalfof am the tsuslees Date ¢f approval Snare Print NamE Rev Matthew H 28.Jan-26 page 4