The Bless Network

Registered charity 1105173 Registered since 2004

Operates: Croatia, France, Germany, Netherlands, Spain, Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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trustees on the board

11y median 11y

average tenure

11y

longest tenure

trustees past 6 years

21.8y

average years in governance

5 vs 1 portfolio

first-time trustees

company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 7General Charitable Purposes 7Religious Activities 7

Commercial experience

Other services 15Education 4Health and social care 3

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International Christian Communications 1 shared trustee
Open Hands Trust (Leicester) 1 shared trustee
Essential Christian 1 shared trustee

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Related organisations

International Christian Communications 1 shared trustee
Open Hands Trust (Leicester) 1 shared trustee
Essential Christian 1 shared trustee
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Wellbeing Foundation Similar size; both Human rights
Sheffield Chinese Community Centre Similar size; both Human rights

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Contact

Website	www.blessnet.eu
Email	info@blessnet.eu
Phone	01785785075
Address	RISING BROOK BAPTIST CHURCH CENTRE, BURTON SQUARE, STAFFORD, ST17 9LT

Finances

£26,246 latest income

Year	Income	Spending
2021	£54,275	£35,357
2022	£47,834	£55,267
2023	£45,818	£54,769
2024	£46,113	£52,771
2025	£26,246	£50,048

What it does

What

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingReligious ActivitiesArts/culture/heritage/scienceHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Who

Children/young PeopleOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesThe General Public/mankind

How

Provides Human ResourcesProvides ServicesSponsors Or Undertakes Research

Charitable objects

THE ADVANCEMENT OF OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH THROUGHOUT EUROPE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE ARTICLES OF FAITH SET OUT IN ARTICLE 34 OF ARTICLES.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES OF ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED 17 JUNE 2004

Trustees (7)

7trustees

65median age

1aged 70+

Succession outlook: 1 of 7 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Martin James Youngage 59 Chair
Caroline Louise Gwilliamage 60 since 2015
Christine Elizabeth Kellyage 65
Dr Thomas David Gwilliamage 61
Gerard James Kellyage 66
James Mark Sakerage 73
Susie Harringtonage 68 since 2015

Linked company (Companies House)

The Bless Network · 05156475 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 17/06/2004

1 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

Connected charities (3)

Open Hands Trust (Leicester) 1 shared trustee
Essential Christian 1 shared trustee
International Christian Communications 1 shared trustee

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