THE POTTER HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTTINGHAM
Year Ended 31 March 2021
Charity No: 1103146
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| Trustees Annual Report Independent Examiner’s Report Receipts and Payments Accounts Statement of Assets and Liabilities |
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THE POTTER HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTTINGHAM
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Reference and administration details
Charity Number 1103146 Principle Address Unit C10 Hartley Business Centre, 337 Hayden Road, Sherwood, Nottingham NG5 1DG.
Names of charity trustees who manage the Charity
Pastor Bryan Richmond
Mr Luciano Pasquini
Mr Kevin Hodges
Structure Governance and management
Governing Document
Constitution dated 1[ st ] December 2003
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
A. The advancement of the Christian religion in accordance with the statement of beliefs set out in the first schedule and in particular in Nottingham and at the discretion of the church council elsewhere in the United Kingdom or the world.
B. The relief of poverty and sickness regardless of nationality, religious, political and other opinion in the said county and at the discretion of the church council elsewhere in the United Kingdom or the world.
Summary of main activities in relation to these objects
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).
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THE POTTER HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTTINGHAM
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31[ st ] March 2021
Achievements and performance
We continue to enjoy the advantages and benefits of leasing our church building.
However 2020 proved to be a challenging year for us as a congregation, as we had to close our building due to the national lockdowns following the COVID 19 restrictions. Our church services were live-streamed and to help our congregation, during this difficult time, we had regular bible studies, prayer meetings and weekly catch-ups on Zoom.
The church was able to reopen in July 2020 with all the necessary social distancing and sanitation in place. However, the effects of the lockdowns and closure of the church had an effect on the members and this was evident when the church reopened. As a church we are gradually rebuilding and look forward to all that we can do in our community.
Despite the effects of covid 19 the church has managed to maintain its building and we’ve also been able to uphold our commitment to world evangelism specifically for our churches in Trinidad & Antigua.
Financial review
The church finances have been affected during the lockdown period, however we are hopeful that things will pick up in the coming years.
Policy on reserves
The Church Council has decided to have a reserve policy of £5,000.
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Mr B Richmond Trustee 8 February 2022
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
To the Trustees of
Potter House Christian Centre Nottingham
For the Year Ended 31 March 2021
Charity number 1103146
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[ st ] March 2021, which are set out on Pages 6 and 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 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 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 2011 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 2011 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 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.
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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 requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr Augustine Lee (BA Hons)
Lee & Co (Accountants) 276 London Road Westcliff on Sea Essex SS0 7JG
8 February 2022
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THE POTTER HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTTINGHAM RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NUMBER: 1103146
| RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 |
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 |
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| CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NUMBER: | 1103146 Unrestricted Funds |
Unr | estricted Funds | ||||
| Receipts Offerings Gift Aid Refund HMRC Grants Equipment sales Bank Interest Total Receipts Payments Tithes World evangelism & Conference Other offerings Rent & Parsonage Costs Wages and National Insurance Employers Pension Contributions Utilities/Running Expenses Printing and Advertising |
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| 2021 | 2020 | ||||||
| £ | £ ( 59,769) ( 17,365) |
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| £ | |||||||
| - 77,133- ( 14,124) ( -) ( 1) - 91,259- ( 4,198) ( 4,984) ( 7,000) ( 30,614) ( 18,545) ( 1,174) ( 4,865) ( 1,917) |
- 94,617- ( -) ( -) ( 9) - 94,626- - 5,706- - 5,403- - 7,860- - 27,760- - 26,030- - 758- - 3,576- - 3,557- |
- 94,617- ( -) ( -) ( 9) |
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| Postage & Stationery | ( 351) |
- 437- |
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| Telephone Insurance Motor and Travelling Hospitality General Expenses Legal and Professional Independent Exminers Purchase of Fixed assets etc. Total Payments Net (Payments) Opening cash fund Cash funds this year end |
( 154) ( 1,194) ( 3,051) ( 1,970) ( 6,042) ( 1,367) ( 360) ( 87,785) ( 3,986) ( 91,771) ( (512) ( 3,408) |
- 242- - 742- - 6,257- - 3,125- - 6,108- - 492- - 360- ( 98,414) ( 3,956) ( 102,370) ( (7,744) ( 11,152) |
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| ( (7,744) ( 11,152) |
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| ( 2,896) |
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THE POTTER HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE NOTTINGHAM STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2021
| CASH FUNDS Cash at Bank This figure agrees with the amount on the receipts and payments account ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY'S OWN USE Funds to which asset belongs Equipment Unrestricted funds LIABILITIES Funds to which liability relates Independent Examiner fees Unrestricted funds ................................................................. Pastor Bryan Richmond Trustee Date of Approval 08 February 2022 |
Unrestricted Funds £ ( 2,896) |
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