Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 August 2025
St John Paul II Family Foundation
(a Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Charity registration number: 1210139
Contents
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Reference and administrative details
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Trustees’ Annual Report
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Independent Examiner’s Report
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Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA)
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Reference and administrative details
| Charity name | St John Paul II Family Foundation (formerly |
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| known as Catholic Family Foundation) | |
| Charity registration number | 1210139 |
| Principal address | 49 Selhurst Road |
| Woodingdean | |
| BN2 6WE | |
| Trustees | Vincent Hughes |
| Barnabas Woodward (resigned 30 May 2026) | |
| Anna Woodward (resigned 30 May 2026) | |
| Lara Manighetti (appointed 30 May 2026) | |
| Benjamin Gray (appointed 30 May 2026) | |
| Independent examiner | Matthew Oliver, ACCA |
Trustees’ Annual Report
The trustees present their annual report and the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025.
Objectives and public benefit
The St John Paul II Family Foundation (also known in the period as the Catholic Family Foundation) exists to support, strengthen, and connect Catholic families as they seek to live out their faith in daily life. Over the past year, the Foundation has continued to provide spaces of community, formation, prayer, and friendship for families and individuals at different stages of faith and life.
This report outlines the principal activities undertaken during the year and the public benefit arising from them.
Activities and achievements
Monthly Men’s Group
Throughout the year, a monthly men’s group has provided a consistent space for Catholic men to gather in fraternity. Attendance varied from small groups of six to larger gatherings of up to twenty, drawn from a wider network of approximately fifty to sixty men, many of whom participated intermittently while a core group attended regularly.
Each gathering typically included a shared meal, input or formation, small group discussion, prayer, and informal social time. Occasional guest speakers and wider social events enriched the programme.
The group brought together men from a range of backgrounds, including both married and single men, as well as some who were exploring the Catholic faith for the first time. Over time, strong relationships and a sense of genuine community developed.
Public benefit:
This initiative fostered meaningful relationships, reduced isolation, and supported the spiritual and personal development of participants. It provided an accessible point of entry for those exploring faith and strengthened the capacity of men to contribute positively within their families and wider communities.
Friday Family Group
The weekly Friday Family Group offered a regular morning gathering for parents with young children. The atmosphere was informal and welcoming, centred around tea, coffee, cake, and conversation.
A distinctive feature of this group was the consistent availability of the Sacrament of Reconciliation, which was particularly valued by parents of young children, especially mothers with newborns, who often find it difficult to access such opportunities elsewhere. Prayer was also a regular part of the morning.
Over time, this group became a significant point of connection for families, enabling relationships to form and deepen beyond the weekly gathering.
Public benefit:
The group supported family wellbeing by creating a network of mutual support and friendship. It provided accessible spiritual care and sacramental life, particularly for those who might otherwise be excluded due to the practical demands of family life.
Family Days at Worth Abbey Estate
Three family days were held during the year at the Bermondsey Huts on the Worth Abbey estate: Holy Saturday, a summer gathering, and a further event took place in September 2025.
These days have continued to grow significantly in scale and impact. Attendance increased from previous averages of 50–80 participants to approximately 120 at the start of the year, rising to around 180 at the summer event, with further growth anticipated.
The model for these days places a strong emphasis on hospitality and welcome, treating the family as a whole and ensuring that both adults and children are meaningfully engaged. Each event includes shared food and drink, structured activities, prayer, and opportunities for families to build relationships.
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Holy Saturday: Included a reflective cross walk across the estate, with children and adults carrying crosses and pausing for prayer. This remains a particularly powerful and well-established event.
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Summer gathering: Took the form of a family fête and sports day, with games, races, and shared enjoyment, creating a joyful and inclusive atmosphere.
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September gathering (planned): An autumn-themed day including activities such as apple pressing, whittling, a campfire, and a family walk.
These gatherings have become an important point of contact for families who may not otherwise be connected, enabling new friendships to form and existing relationships to deepen.
Public benefit:
These events provide accessible, family-centred opportunities for community building, faith engagement, and social connection. They strengthen family life, encourage inter-family support networks, and create welcoming environments for those on the margins of parish life.
Epiphany Celebration (January 2025)
The Epiphany celebration, held for the second time in January 2025, brought together families for an afternoon of music, dancing, and social celebration.
The event was widely attended and warmly received, featuring live music, shared refreshments, and opportunities to meet new people. It offered an engaging and joyful way for families to celebrate an important moment in the Christian calendar together.
Public benefit:
The celebration fostered community cohesion and provided an inclusive social environment where families could form new connections and strengthen existing ones. It contributed to a sense of shared identity and belonging within the wider Catholic community.
Structure, governance, and management
The Charitable Incorporated Organisation was established by a Foundation constitution on 20 September 2024 and amended on 21 January 2026. The amendment confirmed the change in name from the Catholic Family Foundation to the St John Paul II Family Foundation.
The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:
Vincent Hughes Barnabas Woodward (resigned 30 May 2026) Anna Woodward (resigned 30 May 2026) Lara Manighetti (appointed 30 May 2026) Benjamin Gray (appointed 30 May 2026)
The Trustees intend to expand the Board, to broaden the skillset and more firmly establish governance and leadership over the activity of the Charity. In selecting individuals for appointment as Charity Trustee, the Charity Trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.
Trustees’ responsibilities statement
The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees’ annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.
The trustees are required to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
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make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the charity’s constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by the trustees on _____ and signed on their behalf by:
Name: Vincent Hughes Role: Trustee Signature: ___ Date: __
Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of St John Paul II Family
Foundation (CIO)
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025, which are set out on pages 8 to 10.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. The charity trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 of the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is required.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act); and
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state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: ____
Name: Matthew Oliver, ACCA Date: ____
Address: 49 Selhurst Road, Woodingdean, BN2 6WE
Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account)
for the year ended 31 August 2025
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total funds | |
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| funds £ | funds £ | 2025 £ | |
| Donations and | 22,130 | 20,000 | 42,130 |
| legacies | |||
| Charitable activities | 999 | - | 999 |
| Total income | 23,129 | 20,000 | 43,129 |
| Expenditure on: | |||
| Consultants | (2,399) | (3,363) | (5,762) |
| Raising funds | - | - | - |
| Charitable activities | (280) | (184) | (464) |
| Total expenditure | (2,679) | (3,547) | (6,226) |
| Net movement in | 20,450 | 16,453 | 36,903 |
| funds | |||
| Funds brought | - | - | - |
| forward | |||
| Funds carried | 20,450 | 16,453 | 36,903 |
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The notes on page 10 form part of these financial statements.
Balance Sheet
| Balance Sheet | |
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| as at 31 August 2025 | |
| 2025 £ | |
| Fixed assets | |
| Tangible fixed assets | - |
| Current assets | |
| Debtors | - |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 36,903 |
| Creditors: amounts falling | - |
| due within one year | |
| Net current | 36,903 |
| assets/(liabilities) | |
| Total assets less current | - |
| liabilities | |
| Creditors: amounts falling | - |
| due after more than one | |
| year | |
| Net assets | 36,903 |
| Funds | |
| Unrestricted funds | 20,450 |
| Restricted funds | 16,453 |
| Total funds | 36,903 |
These financial statements were approved by the trustees on ___ and signed on their behalf by: Signature: ____ Name: ___ Role: ____
The notes on page 10 form part of these financial statements.
Notes to the Financial Statements
1. Accounting policies
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Basis of preparation: Accounts prepared under the Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with UK GAAP, including FRS 102 and the Charities SORP.
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Fund accounting: Unrestricted funds are available for general charitable purposes. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions imposed by donors or grant-making bodies.
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Income / expenditure recognition: receipts and payments basis
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Going concern basis assessment: The trustees have assessed the charity’s financial position and its ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these financial statements.
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Reserves Policy: The policy of the Charity is to maintain reserves sufficient to cover 6 months of expenses in reserves. As current reserves far exceed that amount, no further consideration is necessary. The trustees will continue to monitor this position as activity and expenses develop.
2. Loans and Grants
The Charity has no outstanding loans or grants payable during the period, or at the reporting date.
3. Trustees’ remuneration and expenses
No Trustees received remuneration or expenses in the period.
4. Staff costs
The Charity does not employ any staff, and had no employees in the period.
5. Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions in the period which require disclosure.
6. Events after the reporting date
The Charity changed its name from the Catholic Family Foundation to St John Paul II Family Foundation, in line with its constitution, effective 21 January 2026. It is under the new name