CHARITIES HR NETWORK

Registered charity 1193540 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The Charity aims to promote improved standards of HR management in national organisations in the not for profit sector. It forwards its aims by providing meetings, resources and networking that enables members to increase their knowledge and aid development whilst sharing information with other members to support good practice.

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Latest income

£56k

Latest spending

£54k

Registered

2021

Accounts read

FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the Charities HR Network experienced a 19% increase in membership, reaching 164 members by the end of the financial year. The trustees note that growing revenues through membership and commercial partnerships is critical for longer-term sustainability, while acknowledging financial volatility in the sector as a key risk. The organization maintains a reserves policy targeting a minimum of three months of expenditure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure

“The agreed level of reserves was set at a minimum of 3 months expenditure (infrastructure, CEO and Coordinator costs) and in the eventuality of closing the network, up to 6 months, at which point the Finance Committee would scrutinise the networks financial position.” — page 6

Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Bates Wells — “Bates Wells are the headline sponsor for CHRN as our strategic employment law partner.” (source page)
Marsh — “Marsh - People & Investments (formerly Mercer) sponsors the network's Reward Group, with David Wreford participating in group meetings.” (source page)
NFP People and Talent Solutions — “Our sponsor for the L&D group since 2023 ... NFP People and Talent Solutions (formerly Connor Consulting), an Aon company, is an integrated …” (source page)
TPP Recruitment — “TPP sponsor our Recruitment & Retention special interest group.” (source page)

Register events

Received assets from another charity (29/11/2022) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.

Trustees · trustee networks

Martyn Dickerchair
Gareth Elwin
Kathryn Louise Culley
Michelle Joanne Clark · trustee of 1 other charity
Philip John Bevan
SARAH LOMAX · trustee of 1 other charity
WOOJDAN RAZA

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year end	Income	Spending
31/03/2025	£56k	£54k
31/03/2024	£41k	£44k
31/03/2023	£30k	£27k
31/03/2022	£0	£0

Common questions

Is CHARITIES HR NETWORK financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the Charities HR Network experienced a 19% increase in membership, reaching 164 members by the end of the financial year. The trustees note that growing revenues through membership and commercial partnerships is critical for longer-term sustainability, while acknowledging financial volatility in the sector as a key risk. The organization maintains a reserves policy targeting a minimum of three months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.