THE SEA OF FAITH NETWORK
The objects of the Charity are to advance the education of the public in religious studies with particular reference to religious faith seen as a human creation - through day and residential conferences, publications, local membership groups and other membership activities
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN RELIGIOUS STUDIES WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO RELIGIOUS FAITH SEEN AS A HUMAN CREATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £40,933, which is above the trustees' policy target of six months' normal expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, with total incoming resources of £38,379 and total resources expended of £18,637, resulting in a healthy cash position of £21,615.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to hold unrestricted reserves at least equal to six months normal expenditure.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Stephen Williamschair
- Clem Cook
- Dr Paul Overend
- Edward James Nickell
- Rev Stephen Mitchell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £17k | £19k |
| 31/12/2024 | £38k | £19k |
| 31/12/2023 | £13k | £19k |
| 31/12/2022 | £11k | £15k |
| 31/12/2021 | £13k | £17k |
Common questions
Is THE SEA OF FAITH NETWORK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £40,933, which is above the trustees' policy target of six months' normal expenditure. The charity reported a net surplus for the year, with total incoming resources of £38,379 and total resources expended of £18,637, resulting in a healthy cash position of £21,615. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.