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2022-12-31-accounts

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 December 2022

The Potter's House Christian Centre

Charity registration number: 1055728

Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF

THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

CONTENTS

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Financial Statements 10 to 18

THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Trustees

Dimitri Scarlett Adrian Kerr Seun Odeneye Isaac Frimpong (appointed 10 May 2023)

Charity Registration 1055728 Number Principal Office 14 Mayville Road London E11 4PJ Independent Examiner G W Schulz ACMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF Bankers Lloyds TSB 20 Lewisham High Street Lewisham London SE13 6JG

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT

The Trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The Potter's House Christian Centre is a registered charity, number 1055728, and is constituted under a Trust deed.

Recruitment and appointment of Trustees

The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.

Organisational structure

The day to day running of the Church is delegated by the Trustees to the pastor and his assistant.

Risk management

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the Charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finances of the Charity, and are satisfied that systems and procedures are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The charity promotes the Christian faith through worship and through its regular activities for the community to which invitations are given out to the public.

Public benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Grant making policies

The church provides financial support for fellowship churches nationally and internationally.

Achievements and performance

Review of activities

We saw a steady increase in both new converts being added to the congregation and our average attendance for the Sunday morning services. Our members have continued being faithful to church attendance, of which mainly consists of families with young children. We saw 18 new converts added to the kingdom and 10 water baptisms, of which all of these were youths.

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

Evangelism/Community

Our Santa’s Grotto in December continued to be one of our most successful events throughout the calendar year, which requires all hands-on deck to facilitate the vast number of families that attend. We have various activities for the children themed around the Christmas story, as well as refreshments, followed by a presentation from the children’s ministry, which is concluded with a Christmas message. We are also beginning to see an increase in the number of fathers attending with their families.

Next Generation (Children’s) Ministries (Ages 4-11)

We have seen an increase in the number of children attending Children’s Church on Sundays. On average, we are facilitating about 35–45 children weekly. The increase has been a combination of the 3-year-olds that turned 4 years, as well as the increase in visitors that bring their children to Children’s Church. In addition, some of the curriculums we have covered during the year at Children’s Church have been: Bible Characters, 10 Most Important Christian Values, and Heroes of Christmas. Our curriculums cater for all the ages of the children and are taught by adult volunteers, of who are dedicated individuals with a passion to make Jesus and His teachings known to the children.

Next Radical Generation (NRG) - Youth Ministry (Ages 12 – 18)

Over the last 35 years, our church has seen hundreds of youths come to Christ, many of who currently still attend. Investing in the future is a core value of our congregation, which is why we have a Youth group for those aged 12–18 years. NRG started in September 2022. Since then, we have seen significant growth and progress with the ages.

It’s a platform where we were able to offer a wide range of services i.e. tutoring, football activities, and a safe environment for 12-18s to feel heard.

Between September 2022 - December 2022 we’ve had:

Refine Ministry – Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

The Refine ministry went from strength to strength with a lot of new members, who have been added to the group.

The Refine ministry offers a platform for young people to receive mentorship, life coaching, and help facilitate conversations that ordinarily maybe seen as a taboo in a more conducive setting for them.

We base a lot of the events on bible thinking, and some key highlights over the last year included:

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

Father’s Club

We started off the year with our head Pastor Fred Rubi who delivered an encouraging message as part of our online Zoom monthly meetings. Throughout the year various topics related to fatherhood were covered including: "taking a backseat with work, to spend more time with kids", "how to teach your kids" and "honouring your father". We even had a testimony of an orphan who is now a father and how he successfully managed to navigate through fatherhood, despite not having a great start in life.

In addition to the monthly meets, we had our first in person event since lockdown restrictions, which was our father’s club retreat. We took a group consisting of several dads and their kids to an Activity Centre for a 2-night getaway. During the stay, activities included a campfire and axe throwing, which were the main activities. It was a fantastic opportunity for fathers to create stronger bonds with their children and for fathers to learn from one another in an intimate setting.

A number of attendees have remained consistent over the year as we hope for numbers to increase; we also intend to do more in person events in 2023.

My Sisters Keeper

Our dedicated ladies’ group hosted three events throughout the year; fearfully and wonderfully made, a summer picnic and testimonies from our Pastors wives regarding the challenges they've faced, experiences and the strength they received from the armour of God. We recognise that our women of today need to be encouraged, strengthened and valued. Our continual aim is to remind women of their worth and how they are valuable in the eyes of God.

Financial review

Income for the year amounted to £644,683 (2021: £582,133) and expenditure £532,386 (2021: £396,193). The surplus of £112,297 was added to funds brought forward with unrestricted funds being £572,191 at the year end.

Policy on reserves

The Trustees have determined that, in line with their belief that God provides for the work to which he calls His people, no reserves are actively maintained by the charity.

Investment policy and objectives

The trust deed authorises the trustees to make and hold investments using the general funds of the charity.

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Statement of Responsibilities

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with the United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The law applicable to charities requires the Trustees 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:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The Trustees 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.

The annual report was approved by the Trustees of the charity on 20 July 2023 and signed on its behalf by:

......................................... Dimitri Scarlett Trustee

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Potter's House Christian Centre for the year ended 31 December 2022.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity Trustees of The Potter's House Christian Centre you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).

I report in respect of my examination of the The Potter's House Christian Centre's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since The Potter's House Christian Centre's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of The Potter's House Christian Centre as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

...................................... G W Schulz ACMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham Chichester West Sussex PO18 8NF

20 July 2023

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note
Unrestricted
funds
£
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
552,947
Investment income
3
269
Total income
553,216
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
4
424,219
Net
income/(expenditure)
128,997
Net movement in funds
128,997
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought
forward
443,194
Total funds carried
forward
12
572,191		 Restricted
funds
£
91,467
-
91,467
108,167
(16,700)
(16,700)
32,991
16,291		 Total
2022
£
644,414
269
644,683
532,386
112,297
112,297
476,185
588,482		 Total
2021
£
582,098
35
582,133
396,193
185,940
185,940
290,245
476,185

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7

THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
8
Current assets
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
12		 2022
£
16,961
16,961
24,377
559,095
583,472
(11,951)
571,521
588,482
16,291
572,191
588,482		 2021
£
12,553
12,553
24,266
452,960
477,226
(13,594)
463,632
476,185
32,991
443,194
476,185

The financial statements on pages 7 to 18 were approved by the Trustees, and authorised for issue on 20 July 2023 and signed on their behalf by:

.........................................

Dimitri Scarlett Trustee

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8

THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

Note
Cash flows from operating activities
Net cash income
Adjustments to cash flows from non-cash items
Depreciation
Investment income
3
Working capital adjustments
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
9
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
10
Net cash flows from operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest receivable and similar income
3
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
8
Net cash flows from investing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 January
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 December
Reconciliation of net cash flow to movement in net
funds
Increase in cash
Net funds at 1 January 2022
Net funds at 31 December 2022		 2022
£
112,297
5,718
(269)
117,746
(111)
(1,643)
115,992
269
(10,126)
(9,857)
106,135
452,960
559,095
106,135
452,960
559,095		 2021
£
185,940
3,942
(35)
189,847
3,581
2,270
195,698
35
(13,117)
(13,082)
182,616
270,344
452,960
182,616
270,344
452,960

All of the cash flows are derived from continuing operations during the above two periods.

The notes on pages 10 to 18 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9

THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

The Potter's House Christian Centre meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

Going concern

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Gift aid

Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the Statement of Financial Activities at the same time as the gift to which they relate.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate similar costs to that category.

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONTINUED)

Grant provisions

Provisions for grants are made when the intention to make a grant has been communicated to the recipient but there is uncertainty about either the timing of the grant or the amount of grant payable.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate Furniture and equipment 20% on cost Computer equipment 25% on cost Fixtures and fittings 10% on cost

Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Liabilities

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.

Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONTINUED)

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the Trustees discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fund and the charity has no legal or constructive obligation to pay further contributions even if the fund does not hold sufficient assets to pay all employees the benefits relating to employee service in the current and prior periods.

Contributions to defined contribution plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when they are due. If contribution payments exceed the contribution due for service, the excess is recognised as a prepayment.

Financial instruments

The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONTINUED)

2 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
funds
General
£
Donations and legacies;
Donations
385,214
Conference and event
income
3,465
Church tithe income
78,820
Gift aid reclaimed
85,251
Other income from
donations and legacies
197
552,947
3 Investment income

Interest receivable and similar income;
Interest receivable on bank deposits		 Restricted
funds
£
7,361
84,106
-
-
-
91,467
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
269		 Total
2022
£
392,575
87,571
78,820
85,251
197
644,414
Total
2022
£
269		 Total
2021
£
356,816
69,497
74,659
81,055
71
582,098
Total
2021
£
35

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONTINUED)

4 Expenditure on charitable activities

Note
Conference costs
Church rent and
parsonage
Benevolence
Ministry meals
Love offerings
Marriage retreat
Outreach/World
evangelism
Revival
Impact teams
Church ministry
Media
Telephone and
utilities
Professional charges
Printing, stationery
and insurance
Equipment and
maintenance
Vehicle expenses
Office and
administration
Travel and airfares
Bank charges and
interest
Independent
examination
Depreciation
Grants
5
Staff costs
7		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
763
119,222
2,268
8,868
17,934
7,851
1,890
6,778
890
7,795
9,062
12,797
1,364
6,510
3,641
4,608
9,092
10,919
632
2,520
5,718
80,511
102,586
424,219		 Restricted
funds
£
100,806
7,361
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
108,167		 Total
2022
£
101,569
126,583
2,268
8,868
17,934
7,851
1,890
6,778
890
7,795
9,062
12,797
1,364
6,510
3,641
4,608
9,092
10,919
632
2,520
5,718
80,511
102,586
532,386		 Total
2021
£
40,590
95,004
675
5,425
11,672
1,546
1,801
1,502
2,761
2,243
6,866
8,801
1,256
3,079
4,327
4,986
10,043
7,740
702
2,400
3,942
81,357
97,475
396,193

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONTINUED)

5 Grant-making

Analysis of grants

Tithes and support given Grants to institutions
2022
£
2021
£
80,511
81,357

6 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No Trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No Trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

7 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs		 2022
£
96,956
3,647
1,983
102,586		 2021
£
92,216
3,569
1,690
97,475

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management / leadership team) employed by the charity during the year expressed as full time equivalents was as follows:

Employees 2022
No
5		 2021
No
5

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONTINUED)

8 Tangible fixed assets

Furniture
and
equipment
£
Computer
equipment
£
Cost
At 1 January 2022
23,672
3,837
Additions
10,126
-
At 31 December 2022
33,798
3,837
Depreciation
At 1 January 2022
11,400
3,837
Charge for the year
5,662
-
At 31 December 2022
17,062
3,837
Net book value
At 31 December 2022
16,736
-
At 31 December 2021
12,272
-
9 Debtors
Prepayments
Accrued income
Other debtors
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals		 Computer
equipment
£
3,837
-		 Fixtures
and fittings
£
561
-
561
280
56
336
225
281
2022
£
2,100
5,831
16,446
24,377
2022
£
2,582
3,527
5,842
11,951		 Fixtures
and fittings
£
561
-
561
280
56
336
225
281
2022
£
2,100
5,831
16,446
24,377
2022
£
2,582
3,527
5,842
11,951		 Total
£
28,070
10,126
38,196
15,517
5,718
21,235
16,961
12,553
2021
£
-
7,820
16,446
3,837 561
3,837
-		 280
56
3,837 336
- 225
- 281
2022
£
2,100
5,831
16,446
24,377
2022
£
2,582
3,527
5,842
11,951
24,266
2021
£
2,553
5,129
5,912
13,594

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONTINUED)

11 Pension and other schemes Defined contribution pension scheme

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the year represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to - £1,983 (2021 £1,690).

12 Funds

Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
Restricted funds
Building fund
Conference fund
Total funds
Unrestricted funds
General
General Funds
Restricted funds
Building fund
Conference fund
Total funds		 Balance at
1 January
2022
£
443,194
-
32,991
32,991
476,185
Balance at
1 January
2021
£
286,161
-
4,084
4,084
290,245		 Incoming
resources
£
553,216
7,361
84,106
91,467
644,683
Incoming
resources
£
508,808
3,828
69,497
73,325
582,133		 Resources
expended
£
(424,219)
(7,361)
(100,806)
(108,167)
(532,386)
Resources
expended
£
(351,775)
(3,828)
(40,590)
(44,418)
(396,193)		 Balance at
31
December
2022
£
572,191
-
16,291
16,291
588,482
Balance at
31
December
2021
£
443,194
-
32,991
32,991
476,185

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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022 (CONTINUED)

13 Analysis of net assets between funds

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
16,961
567,181
(11,951)
572,191
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
12,553
444,235
(13,594)
443,194		 Restricted
funds
£
-
16,291
-
16,291
Restricted
funds
£
-
32,991
-
32,991		 Total funds
at 31
December
2022
£
16,961
583,472
(11,951)
588,482
Total funds
at 31
December
2021
£
12,553
477,226
(13,594)
476,185

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