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2023-06-30-accounts

Potters House Christian Fellowship UK

Luton

Year Ended 30 June 2023 Charity No: 1093150

Contents Page No. Trustees Annual Report 2-3 Independent Examiner’s Report 4 Receipts and Payments Accounts 5 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 6 Notes to accounts 7-8

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK LUTON

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the Year Ended 30 June 2023

Reference and administration details

Charity Number 1093150

Principle Address 76 Princess Street Luton LU1 5AT

Names of charity trustees who manage the Charity

Timothy Mason

Alexis Abiaka

Mr Dele Awoyemi

Structure Governance and management

Governing Document

Constitution dated 1[st] September 2007

Constitution of trustee and selection methods

The charity is constituted as a trust and the trustees are appointed by the existing trustees.

Objectives and activities

Objects of Charity

The Charity exists to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach people the bible. All our activities reflect these core goals. The Church arranges or participates in a number of activities to this end, namely Bible Conferences, Marriage Seminars, Men’s Discipleships, Revival Meetings with visiting preachers, Tent Crusades (home and abroad).

A. Church Growth

Over the year we have seen new people added to our membership and also we have also had a growth in the already present saints which has facilitated the formation of new ministries and activities which enhance the reach of our church/charity. Our regular worship meeting numbers have increased from last year. At the beginning of the year we delegated new leaders for various ministries so as to support the care of our new guests and other challenges we face on a day to day/week to week basis. We attribute the growth to our membership to our relentless resolve to outreach programs where we actively reach the community in which we live. We have regular, weekly community engaging events, such as outreaches, dramas and concerts.

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK LUTON

Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)

For the Year Ended 30 June 2023

Summary of main activities in relation to these objects

B. Evangelism

As part of our evangelistic efforts this year we have hosted dramas presentations and concerts. We also had at least 1concert each month and 2 each month during the summer and they were well responded to. We have also noted that our open air preaching has also been productive.

We sent several Impact teams to other churches nationally to help them in their evangelistic efforts. We also played a great part in our goal to reach our world through world evangelism programs. We were able support our Mother church Walthamstow where appeals were given to support missionary works around the globe.

C. Revivals

We were also able to host some local as well as itinerate speakers from countries abroad. With each series of meetings which we had with them, we advertised them the event at least 4weeks in advance and we saw many people from our community come and were greatly motivated.

D. Volunteer Hours

The thrust of the Luton Church is largely down to the continual Commitment, Conviction and Concern of its members. Week in and week out, they faithfully give up their evenings and Saturday to help reach our community. We estimate that our members have donated over 3000 volunteer hours in various community projects.

Financial review

Policy on reserves

Due to the charity being a small organisation and its future expenses being fairly predictable in nature the trustees have decided that a minimum reserve of £0 will be sufficient at any one time. During the period under review the charity has been able to cope successfully with the above mentioned level of reserve.

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Ps Eric Roberts Trustee

Date:

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

To the Trustees of

Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Luton

For the Year Ended 30 June 2023

Charity number 1093150

Set out on Pages 5 to 7

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 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act; or

  4. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Mr Rohan Ruddock FCCA

Ruddocks and Co- Chartered Certified Accountants First Floor Copper House 88 Snakes Lane East IG8 7HX

Date:

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK LUTON

Statement of receipts and payments

For the Year Ended 30 June 2023

Notes
Receipts
All Church Offerings
Special offerings and pledges
Tax recovered on covenants
Total Receipts
Expenditure
Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity
1a
Fundraising and publicity
1b
Total resources expended
Net incoming resources for the year before transfers
Net incoming resources and movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total Funds carried forward		 2023
2022
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
54,354
0
54,354
41,904
0
4,248
4,248
4,618
21,505
0
21,505
20,328
75,859
4,248
80,107
66,849
55,424
4,248
59,672
69,715
50
0
50
365
55,474
4,248
59,722
70,080
20,385
0
20,386
-3,231
20,385
0
20,385
-3,231
3,908
0
3,908
7,139
24,293
0
24,293
3,908

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK LUTON

Statement of assets and Liabilities

For the Year Ended 30 June 2023

Assets
Cash funds
Current Account
Savings Account
Represented by
General Fund
Restricted fund
Equipment
Liabilities
Examiner's fee		 2023
£
24,293
0
24,293
24,293
0
24,293
3,646
3,646
0
0		 2022
£
3,908
0
3,908
3,908
0
3,908
2,700
2,700
0
0

Trustees Responsibilities in relation to financial Statements

Charity Law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a receipts and payments account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on page 5 and 6.

Approved by the trustees on ………………………..and

Signed on their behalf by ……………………………….. Ps Eric Roberts

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK LUTON

Notes to the accounts

For the Year Ended 30 June 2023

Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
Receipts
funds
funds
Year
Year
Donations
£
£
£
£
Donations and other similar receipts
54,354
0
54,354
41,904
Special Offerings and pledges
4,248
4,248
4,618
Tax relief
21,505
0
21,505
20,328
Total Receipts
75,859
4,248
80,107
66,849
a. Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity
2023
2022
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
Fellowship Tithe
5,251
0
5,251
6,515
Building Rent and Rates
6,783
0
6,783
30,000
Utilities Costs
2,179
0
2,179
6,791
Visiting speaker/Love offerings
0
4,248
4,248
4,640
Insurance
233
0
233
450
Travel costs & Impact teams
15,751
0
15,751
6,594
Hospitality and Subsistence
7,080
0
7,080
5,352
Salaries and Wages, housing allowance
3,700
0
3,700
1,450
Marriage Seminar
1,728
0
1,728
630
Accountancy Fees
2,760
0
2,760
2,246
Repairs and Maintenance
0
0
0
1,564
Sundry Expenses
0
0
0
96
Live stream & Ebooks
349
0
349
120
Equipment
450
0
450
2,700
IT software and consumables
184
0
184
13
Conference and seminars,World Evangelism
0
0
0
500
Bank fees
489
0
489
54
Storage costs
2,936
0
2,936
0
Hall hire
2,366
0
2,366
0		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
54,354
0
54,354
41,904
4,248
4,248
4,618
21,505
0
21,505
20,328		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
54,354
0
54,354
41,904
4,248
4,248
4,618
21,505
0
21,505
20,328		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
54,354
0
54,354
41,904
4,248
4,248
4,618
21,505
0
21,505
20,328		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
54,354
0
54,354
41,904
4,248
4,248
4,618
21,505
0
21,505
20,328		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
54,354
0
54,354
41,904
4,248
4,248
4,618
21,505
0
21,505
20,328
75,859 4,248 80,107 66,849
2023
Total
£
5,251
6,783
2,179
4,248
233
15,751
7,080
3,700
1,728
2,760
0
0
349
450
184
0
489
2,936
2,366		 2022
Total
£
6,515
30,000
6,791
4,640
450
6,594
5,352
1,450
630
2,246
1,564
96
120
2,700
13
500
54
0
0

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Telephone & Internet 1,309 0 1,309 0
Church support 1,875 0 1,875 0
55,424 4,248 59,672 69,715
b. Fundraising and publicity
Printing & Advertising 50 0 50 365
50 0 50 365

Note 3 - Restricted Funds

Restricted funds received and spent during the year are detailed below

Purpose
Visiting speakers
Total Restricted funds		 Balance
Balance
30.06.23
01.07.22
Incoming
Outgoing
£
£
£
£
0
4,248
4,248
0
0
4,248
4,248
0

Note 4 - Trustees

No Trustees received remuneration during the year.

No transactions were undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a trustee or connected person has a material interest.

Note 5 - Other Disclosure Issues

The charity has no other commitments, loans, contingent liabilities other than those disclosed in the accounts. There are no other disclosure issues.

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