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REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1209277
Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025
for
Together For The Church Of England
CCW Limited Chartered Accountants 295/297 Church Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 3PJ
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Contents of the Financial Statements for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 4 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 5 |
| Balance Sheet | 6 to 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 10 |
| Detailed Statement of Financial Activities | 11 |
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Together For The Church Of England
Report of the Trustees
for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the CIO is the advancement of the Christian faith by promoting greater inclusion and equal opportunity to participate in the life of the Church of England for all, regardless of ethnicity, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexuality, mental health, neurodiversity, marital status, socio-economic background or economic power.
This object may be supported by:
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Encouraging broad and diverse participation within the governance structures of the Church of England;
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Working for equity within the Church of England and counteracting discrimination; and
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Supporting and encouraging an inclusive, public facing and affirming expression of the Christian faith within the Church of England.
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Together For The Church Of England
Report of the Trustees
for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Report of the National Co-ordinator
In the first year since we were established we have been working hard to build up structures that support our charitable objectives. Central to this has been building up networks within every diocese in the Church of England, bringing together church members who share the values of an inclusive church for everyone. Setting up these networks has taken up much time, with the National Co-ordinator and Trustees attending in-person and online meetings to raise the profile of the organisation and explain how local networks can share in its mission. It is pleasing to report that 41 out of 42 dioceses now have a local co-ordinator, and in the latter part of the financial year there has been a shift from starting new networks through to supporting them to grow and become more sustainable.
The local diocesan networks have been invaluable in supporting the national body in advocating for a more inclusive and equal Church of England at all levels of the church. Local networks have also acted as mutual support for some who have felt marginalised within the Church owing to their sexuality, gender, ethnicity, disability or socio-economic background. The national body has also been able to advise and support local groups on questions of governance and representation, and also keep them briefed on diversity, equity and inclusion issues in the Church as a whole.
At the national level we have worked closely with members of the General Synod, forming "Together on General Synod" (TOGS) to support their governance work. Through the General Synod's work we have:
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Continued work on the Living in Love and Faith project, with the aim of securing greater equity for LGBTQIA+ Christians in the life of the church
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Promoted greater gender equality in the processes of the Church, notably through securing guaranteed female representation on Crown Nomination Commissions
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Brought a focus on the barriers facing people from a working class background looking to engage with ministry in the Church. This led to agreement that the Church of England would draw up a national strategy to support people from a working class background as they explore a vocation to ministry.
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Worked closely with the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit in promoting and affirming racial justice work across the organisation. This has included advocating for the Project Spire fund of the Church Commissioners, aimed at supporting communities affected by historic transatlantic chattel slavery.
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Ensured that all policy and legislation work of the General Synod has been assessed alongside the needs of marginalised groups in the Church and society as a whole.
As a new organisation there has also been much work in setting up the structures and processes to guide our work. This has included setting up a bank account, putting financial processes in place, developing fundraising and more. Communication systems such as website and regular mailings have also been set up. Regarding personnel, the organisation has also used the services of a part-time National Co-ordinator to lead on much of this work.
Looking ahead to 2025/26, there will need to be more work supporting the development of local networks, encouraging learning between different groups about best practice. Raising the profile of the new organisation will be a central goal, and the recruitment of a part time Communications Officer would help support this goal. Together for the Church of England would also need to expand its financial base in order to secure its growth and sustainability over the long term. But we are satisfied that in our first year since incorporating as a CIO that we have done much to develop the systems and structures necessary to support our work towards our charitable aims. We have also been able to demonstrate making a genuine difference on improved inclusion, diversity and equity within the life of the Church.
Nic Tall National Co-ordinator, Together for the Church of England
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Together For The Church Of England
Report of the Trustees
for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025
FINANCIAL REVIEW Principal funding sources
The charity's primary source of income is from individual donations.
Reserves policy
The charity relies on donations and aims to keep approximately 3 months expenses in reserves. As a newly registered charity the income is gradually increasing to enable this to happen.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is a CIO (charitable Incorporated Organisation - foundation model) and is registered with the Charity Commission.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Together for the Church of England works under a foundation model, with trustees elected for a three year term by the existing body of trustees. Recruitment aims to ensure a good balance of demographic representation along with a broad spread of skills and experience for guiding the organisation.
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number
1209277
Registered office 295/297 Church Street Blackpool Lancashire FY1 3PJ
Trustees
Mr P J Ronson (appointed 24.7.24) Revd Canon N S Patterson (appointed 24.7.24) Prof H King (appointed 24.7.24) Revd T Wyatt (appointed 24.7.24) F M R MacMillan (appointed 24.7.24) Ven M L Chamberlain (appointed 24.7.24) (resigned 17.3.25) Revd R Wakefield (appointed 24.7.24) Revd B C Wallace (appointed 24.7.24) (resigned 17.3.25) Revd C J M Baczyk-Bell (appointed 24.7.24) Mrs K D Cumber (appointed 24.7.24) Canon Dr M F Cooke (appointed 24.7.24) Very Revd J Hawes (appointed 24.7.24) Very Revd M Ford (appointed 24.7.24) (resigned 17.3.25) Revd S Hollinghurst (appointed 17.3.25)
COMMENCEMENT OF ACTIVITIES
The charity was constituted and registered as a CIO on the 24th July 2024.
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Report of the Trustees for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 6[th] November 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
...................................................................... Revd Canon N S Patterson - Trustee
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| Statement of Financial Activities | ||
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| for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025 | ||
| Unrestricted | ||
| fund | ||
| Notes | £ | |
| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM | ||
| Donations and legacies | 14,648 | |
| EXPENDITURE ON | ||
| Charitable activities | ||
| Charitable Activities | 3,749 | |
| NET INCOME | 10,899 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD | 10,899 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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| Balance Sheet | ||
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| 31 March 2025 | ||
| Unrestricted | ||
| fund | ||
| Notes | £ | |
| CURRENT ASSETS | ||
| Debtors | 4 | 514 |
| Cash at bank | 10,844 | |
| 11,358 | ||
| CREDITORS | ||
| Amounts falling due within one year | 5 | (459) |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 10,899 | |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT | ||
| LIABILITIES | 10,899 | |
| NET ASSETS | 10,899 | |
| FUNDS | 6 | |
| Unrestricted funds | 10,899 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 10,899 |
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the period ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the period ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 6[th] November 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. Rev N S Patterson - Trustee
............................................. Mr P J Ronson - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
2. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the period ended 31 March 2025.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the period ended 31 March 2025.
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3. STAFF COSTS
| The average monthly number of employees during the period was as | follows: | |||
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| Trustees | 11 | |||
| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. | ||||
| 4. | DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| £ | ||||
| Tax | 514 | |||
| 5. | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR | |||
| £ | ||||
| Accrued expenses | 459 | |||
| 6. | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | |||
| Net | ||||
| movement | At | |||
| in funds | 31.3.25 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 10,899 | 10,899 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 10,899 | 10,899 | ||
| Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: | ||||
| Incoming | Resources | Movement | ||
| resources | expended | in funds | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General fund | 14,648 | (3,749) | 10,899 | |
| TOTAL FUNDS | 14,648 | (3,749) | 10,899 |
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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025
7. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the period ended 31 March 2025.
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| INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacies Donations Gift aid Total incoming resources EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Insurance Advertising Subcontractors Travel & subsistence Facility hire Support costs Finance Bank charges Total resources expended Net income |
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Period 24 July 2024 to 31 March 2025 |
£ 14,134 514 14,648 14,648 90 293 2,299 411 600 3,693 56 3,749 10,899 |
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This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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