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2024-06-30-accounts

Potters House Christian Fellowship UK

Luton

Year Ended 30 June 2024 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 2024

Reference and administration details

Charity Number 1093150

Principle Address 76 Princess Street Luton LU1 5AT

Names of charity trustees who manage the Charity

Victor Osita Okonkwo (Appointed 1 December 2024)

Timothy Mason

Alexis Abiaka

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 2024

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

-----------------------------Victor Osita Okonkwo 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 2024

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 2024

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		 2024
2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
50,395
0
50,395
54,354
0
2,575
2,575
4,248
10,269
0
10,269
21,505
60,664
2,575
63,239
80,107
78,943
2,575
81,518
59,672
861
0
861
50
79,804
2,575
82,379
59,722
-19,139
0
-19,139
20,385
-19,139
0
-19,139
20,385
24,293
0
24,293
3,908
5,154
0
5,154
24,293

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK LUTON

Statement of Assets and Liabilities

For the Year Ended 30 June 2024

Assets
Cash funds
Current Account
Savings Account
Represented by
General Fund
Restricted fund
Equipment
Liabilities
Examiner's fee		 2024
£
3,634
1,520
5,154
5,154
0
5,154
3,646
3,646
0
0		 2023
£
24,293
0
24,293
24,293
0
24,293
3,646
3,646
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 ……………………………….. Victor Osita Okonkwo

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK LUTON

Notes to the accounts

For the Year Ended 30 June 2024

Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
Receipts
funds
funds
Year
Year
Donations
£
£
£
£
Donations and other similar receipts
50,395
0
50,395
54,354
Special Offerings and pledges
2,575
2,575
4,248
Tax relief
10,269
0
10,269
21,505
Total Receipts
60,664
2,575
63,239
80,107
a. Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity
2024
2023
Unrestricted Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
Fellowship Tithe
8,940
0
8,940
5,251
Youth Fellowship
1,205
0
1,205
0
Building Rent and Rates
17,395
0
17,395
6,783
Utilities Costs
85
0
85
2,179
Visiting speaker/Love offerings
0
2,575
2,575
4,248
Insurance
245
0
245
233
Travel costs & Impact teams
11,957
0
11,957
15,751
Hospitality and Subsistence
6,673
0
6,673
7,080
Salaries and Wages, housing allowance
11,000
0
11,000
3,700
Marriage Seminar
0
0
0
1,728
Accountancy Fees
1,656
0
1,656
2,760
Repairs and Maintenance
0
0
0
0
Sundry Expenses
120
0
120
0
Live stream & Ebooks
230
0
230
349
Equipment
0
0
0
450
IT software and consumables
961
0
961
184
Conference and seminars,World Evangelism
7,688
0
7,688
0
Bank fees
105
0
105
489
Storage costs
4,284
0
4,284
2,936		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
50,395
0
50,395
54,354
2,575
2,575
4,248
10,269
0
10,269
21,505		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
50,395
0
50,395
54,354
2,575
2,575
4,248
10,269
0
10,269
21,505		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
50,395
0
50,395
54,354
2,575
2,575
4,248
10,269
0
10,269
21,505		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
50,395
0
50,395
54,354
2,575
2,575
4,248
10,269
0
10,269
21,505		 Unrestricted Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
50,395
0
50,395
54,354
2,575
2,575
4,248
10,269
0
10,269
21,505
60,664 2,575 63,239 80,107
2024
Total
£
8,940
1,205
17,395
85
2,575
245
11,957
6,673
11,000
0
1,656
0
120
230
0
961
7,688
105
4,284		 2023
Total
£
5,251
0
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

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Hall hire
Telephone
Church support		 4,022
0
4,022
2,366
1,052
0
1,052
1,309
1,325
0
1,325
1,875
78,943
2,575
81,518
59,671

b. Fundraising and publicity

Printing & Advertising 861
0
861
365
861
0
861
365

Note 3 - Restricted Funds

Restricted funds received and spent during the year are detailed below

Purpose
Visiting speakers
Total Restricted funds		 Balance
Balance
30.06.24
01.07.23
Incoming
Outgoing
£
£
£
£
0
2,575
2,575
0
0
2,575
2,575
0

Note 4 - Trustees

No Trustees received remuneration during the year, except for Pastor Eric Roberts.

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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