Charity number: 1096465
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NORTHAMPTON
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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CONTENTS
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| Administrative details of the Charity and its trustees |
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| Trustees’ report | 4-5 |
| Independent examiner’s report | 6 |
| Statement of financial activities | 7 |
Balance sheet |
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| Notes to the financial statements | 9-10 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NORTHAMPTON ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MAY 2024
Trustees Ps Michael Belnavis Ps Paul King Ps. Philip Azille Mr Alexander West
Charity registered number 1096465
Main trading address 695 Obelsik Rise,
Northampton , NN2 8TG
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NORTHAMPTON TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MAY 2024
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.
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Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable & prudent
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State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
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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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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NORTHAMPTON TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MAY 2024 Continued
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 23-24
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
Ps Phil Azille Trustee Date:
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP NORTHAMPTON INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MAY 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Northampton Church
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the period ended 31 May 2024.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Charity (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Charity 's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 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 accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities.
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. This report is made solely to the Charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity 's trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity’s trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Mr Rohan Ruddock CAT, FCCA Ruddocks and Co. Chartered Certified Accountants First Floor Copper House 88 Snakes Lane East Woodford Green IG8 7HX
Date:
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MAY 2024
| 2024 2023 |
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| Unrestricted Restricted Total Total |
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| Notes | £ £ £ £ |
| Receipts | |
| All Church Offerings | 115,467 115,467 126,330 |
| Special offerings and pledges | 30,200 30,200 22,440 |
| Tax recovered on covenants | 42,202 42,202 19,306 |
| Building fund | 47,097 47,097 52,009 |
| Total Receipts | 157,669 77,297 234,966 220,086 |
| Expenditure | |
| Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity 1a |
229,243 93,461 322,703 217,677 |
| Fundraising and Publicity 1b |
4,370 0 4,370 3,212 |
| Total resources expended | 233,613 93,461 327,073 220,889 |
| Net incoming resources for the year before transfers | -75,943 -16,164 -92,107 -803 |
| Net incoming resources and movement in funds | -75,943 -16,164 -92,107 -803 |
| Total funds brought forward | 5,663 95,442 101,105 101,909 |
| Total Funds carried forward | -70,280 79,278 8,998 101,105 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK NORTHAMPTON CHURCH REGISTERED NUMBER: 1096465
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MAY 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | ||
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| £ | £ | ||
| Assets | |||
| Cash funds | |||
| Current Account | 4,561 | 97,483 | |
| Savings 1 | 4,437 | 3,623 | |
| 8,998 | 101,105 | ||
| Represented by | |||
| General Fund | 2,266 | 5,663 | |
| Restricted fund | 6,731 | 95,442 | |
| 8,998 | 101,105 | ||
| Assets Retained for the Charities own use: | |||
| Equipment | 63,940 | 59,766 | |
| Building | 406,294 | 0 | |
| 470,234 | 59,766 | ||
| Liabilities | |||
| Examiner's fee | 0 | 0 | |
| Mortgage | 289,800 | 0 | |
| Loan | 15,000 | 0 | |
| 304,800 | 0 |
The Charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the period in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respects to accounting records and preparation of financials statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to the Charity.
Ps Phil Azille Trustee Date:
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK NORTHAMPTON CHURCH REGISTERED NUMBER: 1096465
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 MAY 2024
| Unrestricted Restricted |
Unrestricted Restricted |
Unrestricted Restricted |
Total this Total last |
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| Receipts | funds | funds | Year 2024 Year 2023 |
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| Donations | £ | £ | £ £ |
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| All Church Offerings | 115,467 | 0 | 115,467 126,330 |
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| Special Offerings and pledges | 0 | 30,200 | 30,200 22,440 |
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| Other | |||||
| Tax recovered on covenants | 42,202 | 0 | 42,202 19,306 |
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| Buildingfund | 0 | 47,097 | 47,097 52,009 |
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| Total Receipts | 157,669 | 77,297 | 234,966 220,086 |
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| a. Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity | |||||
| 2024 2023 |
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| Unrestricted Restricted |
Total Total |
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| £ £ |
£ £ |
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| Fellowship tithe 9,140 0 |
9,140 15,797 |
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| Building rent and rates 33,162 0 |
33,162 35,789 |
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| Building Maintenance 1,850 0 |
1,850 1,774 |
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| Equipment purchases 4,174 0 |
4,174 3,772 |
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| Utilities 13,471 0 |
13,471 11,581 |
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| Conference and seminars, World evangelism 20,663 12,000 |
32,663 37,935 |
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| Building Fund 72,547 47,097 |
119,644 0 |
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| Visiting speaker/Love offerings 660 18,200 |
18,860 18,790 |
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| Revival expenses 6,010 0 |
6,010 4,054 |
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| Youth group 2,318 0 |
2,318 3,234 |
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| Travel expenses/Impact teams 5,466 0 |
5,466 21,110 |
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| Accommodation 3,659 0 |
3,659 0 |
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| Local Outreach, Fellowship costs & new church support 1,223 0 |
1,223 7,367 |
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| Hospitality 1,206 0 |
1,206 1,889 |
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| Books and Periodicals 153 0 |
153 84 |
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| Pastor's compensation and housing allowance 28,200 0 |
28,200 30,583 |
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| Taxation | Taxation | 888 | 0 | 888 | 0 |
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| Benevolence | 1,046 | 0 | 1,046 | 1,211 | |
| Motor vehicle expenses | 3,600 | 0 | 3,600 | 3,600 | |
| Accountancy fees | 716 | 0 | 716 | 472 | |
| Legal and professional fees | 0 | 16,164 | 16,164 | 3,139 | |
| Insurance | 9,584 | 0 | 9,584 | 6,347 | |
| Sundry expenses | 0 | 0 | 0 | 505 | |
| Nursey & Cleaning | 1,595 | 0 | 1,595 | 1,163 | |
| Reimbursements | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| Admin wages | 2,562 | 0 | 2,562 | 2,506 | |
| Equipment Running Cost | 550 | 0 | 550 | 175 | |
| Pension Cost | 4,800 | 0 | 4,800 | 4,800 | |
| 229,243 | 93,461 | 322,703 | 217,677 | ||
| b. Fundraising and publicity | |||||
| Stationery and Postage | 141 | 0 | 141 | 77 | |
| Telephone | 2,181 | 0 | 2,181 | 1,994 | |
| Printing, Postage & Advertising | 2,048 | 0 | 2,048 | 1,140 | |
| 4,370 | 0 | 4,370 | 3,212 |
Note 3 - Restricted Funds
Restricted funds received and spent during the year are detailed below
| Purpose | Balance | Balance | |||||||||
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| 01.06.23 | Incoming | Outgoing | 31.05.24 | ||||||||
| £ | £ | £ | £ | ||||||||
| Visiting speakers | 2,150 | 18,200 | 18,200 | 2,150 | |||||||
| Building Fund | 93,292 | 47,097 | 135,808 | 4,581 | |||||||
| Conference and seminars, World evangelism | 0 | 12,000 | 12,000 | 0 | |||||||
| Total Restricted funds | 95,442 | 77,297 | 166,008 | 6,731 |
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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