Registered Charity Number 1065494
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] DECEMBER 2024
FOR
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALTHAMSTOW
Contents
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS................................................................................................... 1 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES .............................................................................................................................. 2 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ................................................................................ 4 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................... 5 BALANCE SHEET .............................................................................................................................................. 6 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS .............................................................................................................................. 7
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number: 1065494
Principal address: 366 Lea Bridge Road Leyton London E10 7LD
Trustees:
Pastor N.J. Brown P. Sahota R. Wilkie R. Humphrey
Bank: HSBC Bank 8 Canada Square London E14 5HQ
Accountants:
SSYNERGY ACCOUNTANTS The Old Courthouse Grays, Essex, RM17 5DD
Solicitors:
Anthony Collins Solicitors 134 Edmund Street Birmingham B3 2ES
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALTHAMSTOW
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31[st] December 2024
The Trustees present the annual report in conjunction with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ending 31st December 2024.
Objectives and Aims:
As a Christian organisation, our aim has been and continues to be the promotion of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is done primarily in our local community of Waltham Forest and in adjoining boroughs. The charity endeavours to send and support missionary workers throughout the world. Our aim is to make a positive and lasting contribution to our local community, with greater emphasis on the family unit, our youth, disadvantaged and the elderly. We have been successful in this regard throughout the year by partnering with the Local Authority to tackle knife and gun crime, anti-social behaviour, and juvenile delinquency through the use of the gospel as an avenue for rehabilitation. Our youth ministries continue to try and maximise their positive impact and influence upon the young people of our Borough (Waltham Forest) and beyond.
The Charity has a volunteer Youth Leader who retains a specific responsibility for spearheading the promotion of youth outreaches in the community, which include Gospel concerts, drama productions, football tournaments and street events. Each of these programmes is targeted to meet the needs of all age groups within our local and diverse community. The events are held in conjunction with our regular church services. All organised activities and events are of a non-profit nature and are funded by the church.
In line with our objective to promote the Christian faith through worship and preaching we hold regular church services, and these are promoted by non-discriminatory invitations given out to the general public.
Charitable Activities:
As a local community church, we have observed a growth in true conversions, visitors, and general attendance due mainly to our outreach strategies.
As members of our local neighbourhood we have for years worked tirelessly for our local borough to try and reach out to our general community and help in any area where possible e.g. support of the charity Heaven Sent, as well as the elderly, disadvantaged, lonely and deprived. We have seen the rewards and positive results from these Christian endeavours.
Bible study groups (home bible groups) are flourishing and continue to be an immense support network for attendees in general and particularly for those facing difficulties. Home group leaders continue to take initiative to have their own local outreaches.
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Financial Review:
For the year ending 31st December 2024, the charity had total revenue of £232,790 and total expenses of £241,492. The opening reserves were £20,878 and closing reserves were £12,176 resulting in a loss of £8,702.
Structure, Governance and Management:
The composition of the Board of Trustees is currently made up of the following Church council members: Pastor N.J. Brown, P. Sahota, R. Wilkie, R. Humphrey. The appointment of the Trustees where required, remains governed by the Constitution of the Church.
The Board of Trustees retain the authority to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies and/or increase the number of Trustees where the need arises. The process for the appointment of new Trustees is laid out in the Constitution as of 5[th] November 1997.
Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities:
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed 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, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
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Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They 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.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 31st October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Nigel Brown - Trustee
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALTHAMSTOW
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Potters House Christian Fellowship Walthamstow for the year ended 31st December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity trustees of The Potters House Christian Fellowship Walthamstow are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of The Potters House Christian Fellowship Walthamstow 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
I have completed my examination for The Potters House Christian Fellowship Walthamstow. 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:
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accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable 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.
Sharoon Sardar FCCA SSYNERGY ACCOUNTANTS The Old Courthouse Grays, Essex, RM17 5DD
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALTHAMSTOW
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 1 Other income 2 Charitable activities Investment income 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 4 Charitable Activities 5 Other 6 Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Net movement in funds Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestri'd Fund £ 187,616 45,146 29 232,790 900 196,657 43,935 241,492 (8,702) (8,702) 20,878 12,176 |
Restri'd Fund £ - - - - |
2024 Total £ 187,616 45,146 29 232,790 900 196,657 43,935 241,492 (8,702) (8,702) 20,878 12,176 |
2023 Total £ 232,884 5,631 5 |
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| 238,520 | ||||
| 1,295 185,126 52,410 |
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| 238,831 | ||||
| (311) | ||||
| (311) 20,878 20,567 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALTHAMSTOW
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 CURRENT ASSETS 8 Cash at bank Debtors Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 9 NET CURRENT ASSETS /(LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors: Amounts falling due after one year 10 NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted Funds 11 Restricted Funds 12 Designated Funds 13 General Reserves 14 TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestri'd Fund £ 6,169 6,814 410 7,224 (1,528) 5,696 11,865 - 11,865 11,865 - - - 11,865 |
Restri'd Fund £ - - - - - - - - - |
2024 Total £ 6,169 6,814 410 7,224 (1,528) 5,696 11,865 - 11,865 11,865 11,865 |
2023 Total £ 6,940 13,217 410 |
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| 13,627 - 13,627 |
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| 20,567 | ||||
| - | ||||
| 20,567 | ||||
| 20,567 20,567 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 31st October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Nigel Brown - Trustee
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALTHAMSTOW
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 1 Donations and legacies Tithes & Offerings Revival Meetings Mens Discipleship Preacher's Love Offering Seminars Offering World Evangelism Offering Pledge Conference offering Thursday Night Offering New Church Tithe 5% Total 2 Other income Gift Aid Other Total 3 Investment income Bank Interest Total income 4 Raising funds Salaries Travel Total |
2024 £ 128,036 1,635 1,455 1,971 1,090 2,014 13,810 20,605 15,766 1,234 187,616 45,146 - 45,146 29 232,790 900 - 900 |
2023 £ 129,804 3,418 3,275 2,405 4,210 7,304 27,139 33,242 20,363 1,725 |
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| 232,884 | ||
| - 5,631 |
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| 5,631 | ||
| 5 | ||
| 238,520 | ||
| 1,300 (5) 1,295 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALTHAMSTOW
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 5 Charitable Activities Evangelists New Church Support Total 6 Other Bank Charges Communication Costs Hospitality Professional Fees Rent & Rates Stationery Housing Allowance Utilities Depreciation Total Total Expenses |
2024 £ 4,780 191,877 196,657 3,944 669 12 2,584 3,099 150 17,021 15,685 771 43,935 241,492 |
2023 £ 11,126 174,000 |
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| 185,126 | ||
| 4,438 1,058 12 3,036 3,021 145 19,560 20,369 771 |
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| 52,410 | ||
| 238,831 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALTHAMSTOW
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024
| 7 Fixed Assets Total Cost Opening-FA Additions-FA Disposal-FA Closing Accumulated Depreciation Opening-AD For the year Disposal-AD Closing Net Book Value 8 Current Asset Cash at bank Debtors Prepayments Loans receivable 9 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Accruals Deferred Income Creditors 10 Creditors: Amounts falling due after one year Loan and borrowings 11 Unrestricted Funds Opening Movement Closing |
2024 £ 7,711 - - 7,711 |
2023 £ 7,711 - - |
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| 7,711 | ||
| 771 771 - 1,542 6,169 6,814 410 - - 7,224 - (1,528) - (1,528) |
- 771 - |
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| 771 | ||
| 6,940 | ||
| 13,217 410 - - |
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| 13,627 | ||
| - - - |
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| - | ||
| - - 20,567 (8,702) 11,865 |
- - 20,878 (311) 20,567 |
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