## **Potters House Christian Centre**
## **Northampton**
**Year Ended 31 May 2022** Charity No: 1096465
_**Contents**_ Page No. Trustees Annual Report and responsibilities 2-4 Independent Examiner’s Report 5 Receipts and Payments Accounts 6 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 7 Notes to accounts 8-9
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# **POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NORTHAMPTON**
Trustees’ Annual Report
# **For the Year Ended 31 May 2022**
## **Reference and administration details**
Charity Number 1096465
Principle Address 695 Obelsik Rise, Northampton, NN2 8TG
## **Names of charity trustees who manage the Charity**
Ps Michael Belnavis
Ps Paul King Ps. Philip Azille Mr Alexander West
## **Structure Governance and management**
## **Governing Document**
Constitution dated 2[nd] December 2002 and supplemental trust deed of 12 March 2003.
## **Charity’s Trusts**
The charity is governed by Constitution and the main objectives are the furtherance of the Christian Faith through worship. In order to do these regular activities are carried out and invitations given out to the public. Finance is raised purely from members’ contributions. The day to day running of the church is delegated by the Trustees to the pastor.
## **Investment Powers**
The Constitution authorises the trustees to make and hold investments using general funds of the charity, but no such investments are presently held.
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NORTHAMPTON**
## Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)
## **For the Year Ended 31 May 2022**
## **Statement of Trustees responsibilities**
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. 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.
1. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
2. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable & prudent
3. State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
4. Prepare the financial statements on an ongoing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. 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.
## **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 NORTHAMPTON**
## Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)
## **For the Year Ended 31 May 2022**
## **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 Northampton 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 150 volunteer hours in various community projects.
## **Financial review**
The Trustees are looking to New Year for a better financial year though they are very pleased with the growth they saw in year 21/22
## **Policy on reserves**
The charity has no reserve policy. Restricted funds are used up when raised.
## **Declaration**
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Ps Phil Azille
Trustee
Date:
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
## **To the Trustees of**
## **Potters House Christian Centre Northampton**
## **For the Year Ended 31 May 2022**
**Charity number 1096465**
## **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:
- Examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act); and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **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:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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Mr Rohan Ruddock FCCA
## **Ruddocks and Co- Chartered Certified Accountants**
**1[st] Floor Copper House**
**88 Snakes Lane East Woodford Green IG8 7HX**
**Date:**
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## **POT10TERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NORTHAMPTON**
## Statement of receipts and payments
## **For the Year Ended 31 May 2022**
|**Notes**
**Receipts**
All Church Offerings
Special offerings and pledges
Tax recovered on covenants
Building fund
**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**|**2022**
**2021**
**Unrestricted Restricted**
**Total**
**Total**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
135,779
135,779
172,276
28,549
28,549
8,925
45,235
45,235
23,010
41,283
41,283
0|
|---|---|
||181,014
69,832 250,846
204,211|
||165,866
24,499 190,364
173,390
3,160
0
3,160
3,343|
||169,026
24,499193,525
176,733|
||11,988
45,333.39
57,322
27,478|
||11,988
45,333
57,322
27,478
44,587
0
44,587
17,109|
||56,575
45,333 101,909
44,587|
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NORTHAMPTON**
## Statement of assets and Liabilities
## **For the Year Ended 31 May 2022**
|**Assets**
**Cash funds**
Current Account
Savings 1
Savings 2
**Represented by**
General Fund
Restricted fund
**Assets Retained for the Charities own use:**
Equipment
**Liabilities**
Examiner's fee|**2022**
**£**
94,619
7289
0
101,909
56,575
45,333
101,909
55,994
55,994
0
0|**2021**
**£**
38,628
5381
578|
|---|---|---|
|||44,587|
|||44,587
0|
|||44,587|
|||49,526|
|||49,526|
|||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 Phil Azille
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NORTHAMPTON**
## Notes to the accounts
## **For the Year Ended 31 May 2022**
## **1. Basis of accounting**
The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.
|**Receipts**
_Donations_
All Church Offerings
Special Offerings and pledges
_Other_
Tax recovered on covenants
Building fund
**Total Receipts**|Unrestricted Restricted Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
2022
Year
2021
£
£
£
£
135,779
0
135,779
172,276
0
28,549
28,549
8,925
0
0
0
0
45,235
45,235
23,010
41,283
41,283
0|Unrestricted Restricted Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
2022
Year
2021
£
£
£
£
135,779
0
135,779
172,276
0
28,549
28,549
8,925
0
0
0
0
45,235
45,235
23,010
41,283
41,283
0|Unrestricted Restricted Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
2022
Year
2021
£
£
£
£
135,779
0
135,779
172,276
0
28,549
28,549
8,925
0
0
0
0
45,235
45,235
23,010
41,283
41,283
0|
|---|---|---|---|
|||181,014|69,832
250,846
204,211|
## **a. Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity**
||||**2022**|**2021**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**|**Total**|**Total**|
||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
|Fellowship tithe|12,743|0|12,743|16,954|
|Building rent and rates|34,104|0|34,104|33,271|
|Building repairs and Maintenance|2,562|0|2,562|6,861|
|Equipment purchases|6,468|0|6,468|15,399|
|Utilities|9,315|0|9,315|9,003|
|Conference and seminars, World evangelism|25,820|9649|35,469|29,795|
|Visiting speaker/Love offerings|1,419|14,850|16,269|9,320|
|Revival expenses|3,725|0|3,725|152|
|Youth group|1,978|0|1,978|43|
|Travel expenses/Impact teams|6,607|0|6,607|1,182|
|Local Outreach, Fellowship costs & new church support|6,151|0|6,151|2,228|
|Hospitality|2,669|0|2,669|2,333|
|Books and Periodicals|369|0|369|295|
|Pastor's compensation and housing allowance|27,717|0|27,717|26,592|
|Benevolence|2,110|0|2,110|1,653|
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|Motor vehicle expenses
Accountancy fees
Legal and professional fees
Insurance
Sundry expenses
Nursey & Cleaning
Reimbursements
Admin wages
Equipment Running Cost
Pension Cost
**b. Fundraising and publicity**
Stationery and Postage
Telephone
Printing, Postage & Advertising|3,204
0
3,204
3,250
385
0
385
992
4,110
0
4,110
1,840
4,831
0
4,831
3,907
500
0
500
2,524
1,478
0
1,478
1,973
0
0
0
1,000
2,691
0
2,691
2,823
110
0
110
0
4,800
0
4,800
0|
|---|---|
||165,866
24,499
190,364
173,390|
||84
0
84
0
1,746
0
1,746
1,407
1,330
0
1,330
1,936|
||3,160
0
3,160
3,343|
## **Note 3 - Restricted Funds**
Restricted funds received and spent during the year are detailed below
|**Purpose**
Visiting speakers
Conference and seminars, World evangelism
Building fund
Total Restricted funds|**Balance**
**Balance**
**01.06.21**
**Incoming**
**Outgoing**
**31.05.22**
**£**
**£**
**£**
**£**
0
18,900
14,850
4,050
0
9,649
9,649
0
0
41,283
0
41,283|
|---|---|
||0
69,832
24,499
45,333|
## **Note 4 - Trustees**
No Trustees received remuneration during the year except for Pastor Philip Azille
No transactions were undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a trustee or connected person has a material interest.
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