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The Major Churches' Network

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1207610
Status
Registered
Registered
March 25, 2024
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
St. Mary Redcliffe Church
Parish Office
12 Colston Parade
BRISTOL
BS1 6RA

Activities

To operate a supportive network of major parish churches across EnglandTo advocate for the distinctive ministry of major parish churches across national church structures / bodies To provide training for the leadership of major parish churches to enable them to deliver their own local plans.

Objects: To Advance The Christian Religion For The Benefit Of The Public In Accordance With The Doctrines Of The Church Of England And To Further The Mission Of The Anglican Denomination By:1. Supporting The Major Parish Churches (The Members Of The CIO) In Their Work Of Advancing The Christian Religion By Representing The Common Interests Of Major Parish Churches Both In National And Ecclesiastical Contexts2. Working With The National Church Institutions And Other Parts Of The Church Of England In Furthering The Mission And Work Of Major Parish Churches. 3. Working With The Churches? Legislation Advisory Services And Other Appropriate Ecumenical Bodies In Furthering The Work And Mission Of Major Parish Churches.4. Working With The Government And Its Agencies (Nationally And Locally) To Represent The Interests Of Major Parish Churches And To Achieve An Environment Where Major Parish Churches Are Enabled To Fulfil Their Mission And Work.5. Debating And Proposing Policies And Other Matters Affecting Major Parish Churches, Including Their Role In Advancing Education, Community Development, Arts, Culture And Heritage; And Environmental Protection And Improvement. Also Assisting In Developing Their Role In Promoting Religious And Racial Harmony And Equality And Diversity. 6. Encouraging And Developing The Sharing Of Best Practice Between Major Parish Churches.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
What
Religious Activities
Who
Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure
Dec. 31, 2024 £5,740 £11,024

Trustees

Name Appointed
Ian John Penny March 4, 2024
Reverend Mark Wood March 4, 2024
Rev Joseph Barnaby Moffatt March 4, 2024
Rev Vaughan Simon Roberts June 2, 2025
The Revd Canon Hilary John Barber March 4, 2024