Portsmouth Christian Fellowship Annual Report for Year Ending 31[st] December 2023
The Drayton Centre has been the main meeting place for the Church again this year, for the Church service every Sunday morning and for other celebratory events and meals. The service continues to be live streamed every Sunday morning. The AGM for Year Ending 2022 was held at the Drayton Centre after the morning Service on 8[th] October 2023. George Aldridge continued to lead as Chair of the Executive Committee and as Elder and Pastor until 31[st] July 2023 when he stood down from these positions. Samuel Ball was appointed and welcomed as the new Pastor on 13[th] November 2023. Dave Aldridge, Treasurer, Maggie Small, Secretary, David Cole, Caroline Bradshaw, Robbie Porter and Nonso Okeckukwu continue to serve on the Executive Committee. They agreed as Trustees that they would accept and share the practical and spiritual responsibilities for PCF during the transition period, with David Cole & Dave Aldridge acting as temporary chair of the charity. The monthly business and prayer meetings increased during the year as ‘Way Forward’ and members meetings for the 38 members were held to enable planning and voting on moving forward for the fellowship after July. South Road Church was the venue for most of these meetings.
After much discussion, prayer meetings and questionnaire to complete, a sub-committee team was set up and they worked together diligently to produce the PCF Vision, Mission & Core Values Statement. Once completed, it was agreed by all members to advertise for a Pastor, and from the applications received it was planned for the Executive Team to interview the only suitable one, Samuel Ball. After a very successful interview and further meetings with Sam and his wife Gemma, sharing at members meetings and preaching at a Sunday service, Sam was appointed as Pastor and Chair of the Charity, and appropriate contracts and documents were processed, agreed and signed.
Throughout this intense and busy year, the regular meetings and activities have continued to be held in the city. Alpha courses were at George & Christine’s house and Ladies Bible Study with Christine fortnightly on zoom. Jenny Edney and ladies met together monthly for the ‘Hands & hearts’ ladies craft group. Sunday lunch club was on the third Sunday each month for those who wanted to meet after the morning service and enjoy time together over a pub lunch. People met at Betsy Webb’s house for the Discipleship course and the team of ‘Befrienders’ for the Hope into Action house got more involved with meeting and helping the tenants in the house. Also, serving in the community, George & Robbie Porter continued to visit the ANA Treatment Centre in the week to encourage the clients. More clients attend the Sunday services now and it is a privilege to see God working in their lives. Also another area of growth that brought joy was to see the expanding Kidz Church led by Dave & Stephanie. The numbers attending have grown to 30 on the books and although not all attend together each week, eventually we may require a bigger building. Some events the children enjoyed were, a Light Party in October, family service led by Ishmael, and their Christmas Party.
On 25[th] July, PCF held a retirement event for a celebration party for George & Christine with buffet dinner and entertainment from the Christian comedian Steve Legg. It was attended by most Fellowship members and invited guests of George & Christine. The final Sunday morning service with George & Christine was on Sunday 30[th] July 2023, and they invited guests and folk connected to ANA over the years to come to the service. There were prayers, thanks and a gift from a collection within the church for them and a meal made by Melita to share together after. The Leadership Team oversaw the running and life of PCF until November. An induction service was held for Sam & Gemma on Sunday 19[th] November with formal induction prayers led by Dave, communion ad refreshments afterwards for their guests and the congregation. On December 10[th] , a larger group from PCF went to the Churchilian Pub for a Christmas lunch together after the service.
The preaching during the year was mainly from George & Christine with various inputs from Nonso Okeckukwu, Reg Bradshaw, David Cole & Getch Agegn Alemu with others from the congregation stepping in to preach during the transition period. Also, some of the others invited to speak were Steve Macfarlane and Steve & Hilary Woods. From November, Sam preached and led worship and services. Also Christmas Carol Services and the Christmas Day at ANA where those who were able to, visited for a Carol Service and to bless the clients and give them gifts. We continued to give a percentage of the income to the Missions we support. Much appreciation and grateful thanks go to all those who work hard to faithfully support and look after PCF, week in and week out. Now, after 30 years of George & Christine’s dedication, love and leadership, we look forward to ‘Chapter 2’ with Sam & Gemma. It is an exciting time for us, as God says in Isaiah 43 verse 19, ‘Behold I am doing a new thing.”
Maggie Small, Secretary
Income and Expenditure Account 1 January 2023 - 31 December 2023
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| Income ~~eS~~ |
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Offerings | 33,416.38 | |||
| ~~a~~ | Interest | ||||
| ~~a~~ | Church Income | 33,416.38 | |||
| ~~a~~ | Gift Aid | ||||
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Total Church Income ~~es~~ |
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33,416.38 ~~es~~ |
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| Expenses ~~a~~ |
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| ~~a~~ | Venue Hire ~~a~~ |
~~a~~ | 10,284.75 ~~a~~ |
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| ~~a~~ | Office Rental ~~a~~ |
~~a~~ | 415.94 ~~a~~ |
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| ~~a~~ | Hire Other ~~a~~ |
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| ~~a~~ | Salaries ~~a~~ |
11,175.46 ~~a~~ |
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| ~~a~~ | Tax / NHI ~~a~~ |
2,005.00 ~~a~~ |
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Mileage ~~a~~ ~~a~~ |
229.60 ~~a~~ |
13,410.06 ~~a~~ |
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| ~~SS~~ | Equipment ~~a~~ |
1,059.45 | |||
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Insurance ~~a~~ |
544.11 | |||
| ~~a~~ | Missions | 1,180.00 | |||
| ~~a~~ | Printing | ||||
| ~~a~~ | Books / Literature | 33.58 | |||
| ~~a~~ | Advertising | 879.54 | |||
| ~~a~~ | Stationery | ||||
| ~~a~~ | Church Phone | 805.80 | |||
| ~~a~~ | Music | 564.52 | |||
| ~~a~~ | Youth Work | 1,050.65 | |||
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Evangelism | 800.36 | |||
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Catering | 891.63 | |||
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Needs / Helps | 1,779.71 | |||
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Benevolent Gifts | 750.00 | |||
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Designated Gifts | 360.00 | |||
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Transfer to Missions | ||||
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Misc | 825.96 | |||
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35,636.06 | ||||
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Less Recovery Of Expenses | ||||
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Designated Gifts | ||||
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Recovered Costs | ||||
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Evangelism | ||||
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Other | -335.00 | |||
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Net Expenditure | 35,301.06 | 35,301.06 | ||
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Income Less Net Expenditure | -1,884.68 | |||
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Balance B/F 01/01/223 | 109,016.31 | |||
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Loan Repayment | 0.00 | |||
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To Instant Access Account | 0.00 | |||
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From Instant Access Account |
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To High Interest Account |
0.00 |
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| ~~a~~ | Balance C/F 31/12/23 ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
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107,131.63 ~~a~~ ~~es~~ |
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Portsmouth Christian Fellowship Summary of Accounts 1st January 2023 - 31st December 2023
| Income & Expenditure Account |
Missions Account |
~~Scottish~~ Widows Instant Access Account |
Total | ||
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| Account Balances 31/12/22 | 109,016.31 | 65,994.46 | 175,010.77 | ||
| Income | 33,416.38 | 33,416.38 | |||
| Expenditure | -35,301.06 | -35,301.06 | |||
| Interest | 742.47 | 742.47 | |||
| Loan Repayments | 0.00 | ||||
| Transfers | 0.00 | ||||
| Account Balances | 107,131.63 | 0.00 | 66,736.93 | 173,868.56 | |
| Add Back Cheques Not Cashed | Cheque Number | ||||
| 107,131.63 | 0.00 | 66,736.93 | 173,868.56 | ||
| Bank Statements 31/12/23 | 0.00 | 107,131.63 | 66,736.93 | 173,868.56 |
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PORTSMOUTH CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP Financial Statement for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Report of the Independent Examiner This report on Ihe financial slalemenls of the Portsmouth Chnslian Fellowship for the year ended 31 December 2023 is in respect of an examination under S 144 of Ihe Charities Act 2011 Respective Responsibilrties of Trustees and Examiner As Trustees of the Chanty you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts and you consider that an audit Is not required for Ihis year under S 144 of the Chanties Act 2011 Ilhe Charities Act) 11 is my responsibility lo examine the accounls undef section 145 of the Chanlies Acl, lo follow procedures laid down In the general Directions given by the Chartty Commission lunder section 14515llbl of the Chanties Actl, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention Basis of Independent Examinerfs Statement My examination was carned out in accordance with the general Direclion5 given by the Chanty Commission. The examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Chanty and a companson of the accounts presented wilh those records. 11 also Includes considering any unusual rtems or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do noi provide all the eviden that Would be required In an audit. and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. Independent Examiner's Statement In connethon th my examination. no matter has come to my attention. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect. the requirements lo keep accounting records In accordan wrth section 130 of the Charrties Acl, and to prepare accounts which accord wrth the accounting records and comply wrth the accounting requirements of the Charrties Act have not been mei or 2. to which. in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Slgned.. Ste*4 Name: Stephen A Willlams FCA Dats: TH October 2024