Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 May 2024 To 30 April 2025
Charity name: London Potters Charity registration number: 1086355
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Para 1.17 The Society’s Objects (‘the Objects’) are: The Society’s Objectives (‘the Objects’) are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education by encouraging an appreciation of ceramics in all aspects but in particular by the arrangement of demonstrations, exhibitions, selling shows, lectures and conferences and by other such means as the council shall determine. |
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| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The Society’s Objects (‘the Objects’) are: The Society’s Objectives (‘the Objects’) are to promote, maintain, improve and advance education by encouraging an appreciation of ceramics in all aspects but in particular by the arrangement of demonstrations, exhibitions, selling shows, lectures and conferences and by other such means as the council shall determine. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The LP Trustees have regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance, all trustees are: ●fully aware of the guidance ●have taken it into account when making a decision to which the guidance is relevant ●have not departed from the guidance All activities have been reported at bi- monthly council meetings and duly minuted to ensure adherence. |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
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| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | |
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Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In the year LP has developed and delivered: ● a full calendar of events – providing education in the areas of technique, sustainability, and health and safety to its members ● exhibitions forums – enabling members to display and sell and interact with other members and the public. ● Increased its social media presence – providing promotion and awareness of ceramics. ● Worked with and provided grants to its aligned charity project Firedup4 |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
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| Other |
Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Income: £51,609.49
financial position at the end
of the period Expenditure: £43,715.80
Net income: £7,893.69
Total Funds at YE: £61,153.92
Statement explaining the Para 1.22
policy for holding reserves The reserves held are used to fund events
stating why they are held and exhibition outlay.
There are also some provisions for future
website upgrades and accountancy costs.
Some consideration is being made toward
awarding grants to ceramics colleges /
students to further opportunities for new or
struggling ceramicists.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £61,153.92
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 N/A
reserves
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 N/A
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 N/A
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution, reviewed and updated every three years. Defined roles and responsibilities. Induction document for all new Trustees. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | LP is an unincorporated association. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Election carried out at the Annual AGM by all present members. Each candidate is forwarded and seconded by a member and elected by membership vote. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name London Potters
Other name the charity uses LP
Registered charity number 1086355
Charity’s principal address First Floor
85 Great Portland Street
W1W 7LT
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body)
Dates acted if not
Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee
for whole year
(if any)
Janet White Chair From 18/10/25 LP members
1
Helen Ridgway
2 Fay de Winter Vice-Chair LP members
Emma Jane Kenyon Management From 18/10/25 LP members
3
Secretary
4 Nikki Scott-Taylor Magazine editor LP members
5 Mari Balsama-Wilson Publicity LP members
6 Mary-Clare Goodwin Treasurer LP members
Vanessa Lim Exhibitions From 18/10/25 LP members
7
Coordinator
Christophe Donot Events LP members
10
Coordinator
Nicole Backlund Events LP members
11
Coordinator
12 LP members
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name N/A
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
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| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
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| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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Type of Name Address
adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
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Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
N/A
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
Full name(s) Mary Clare Goodwin Emma Jane Kenyon
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Position (eg
Secretary, Chair, etc) [Treasurer ] Management Secretary
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Date
25/10/2025
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LONDON POTTERS Statement of Financial Activities for the year up to 30/04/2025
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2024/2025 2023/2024 Incoming Resources. Donations £ 250.86 £ 271.94 Money management £ 503.91 £ 379.00 Members Subscriptions £ 26,660.46 £€ 23,588.37 Gift Aid £ 3,334.62 £ 2,648.87 Activities in furtherance of the the Charity's objectives £ 20,859.64 £ 22,391.51 Total incoming resources. resources. £ 51,609.49 £ 49,279.69
Activities in furtherance of the the Charity's objectives Total incoming resources. resources.
Charitable Expenditure
Activities in furtherance of the Charity's objectives Management & Administration Grants to be paid to Firedup4
Total Charitable Expenditure.
Net Incoming Resources.
Net Movement in unrestricted funds. Total funds brought forward Add net incoming resources.
Total Funds carried forward at
£ 36,250.78 £ 33,726.14 £ 5,763.30 £ 6,295.30 £ 1,701.72 £ -
£ 43,715.80 £ 40,021.44 £ 7,893.69 £ 9,258.25 £ 51,558.51 £ 42,300.26 £ 7,893.69 £ 9,258.25 £ 59,452.20 | £ 51,558.51
Bank balances
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London Potters’ Current Account London Potters’ Savings Account Funds per Bank Account
Trustees Expense Claims
£ 76.83 £ 76.83 £ 11,282.79 £ 12,191.29 £ 49,794.30 £ 39,290.39 £ 61,153.92 £ 51,558.51
£ -
NumberofTrustees claiming expenses
These Financial Statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on saneDOOTI2025 ‘and are signed on their behalf by :
Lindy Barletta { Chair)
Sarah Hill ( Management Secretary)
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LONDON POTTERS
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER for the year ended 30 April 2025
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The Charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner’s statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examiner’s statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate:
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that accounting records have not been kept in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006;
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that the accounts do not accord with such records;
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any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gain a proper understanding of the accounts.
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