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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2023

Charity Registration No: 1119296

Page(s)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
…………………………		 1
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
…………………………		 2
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
…………………………		 3
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS …………………………………………………. 4 - 6
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT …………………………………………………. 7 - 8
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
…………………………………….		 9

THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1119296 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 01 September 2022 END OF FINANCIAL PERIOD 31 August 2023

TRUSTEES AS AT 31 AUGUST, 2019

Mr Jimride Robinson (chair of trustees) Mr Juneck Ekofo Mr Matthew Henry Mr Keith Munemo

The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes an unicorporated charity. Constitution adopted 16th February, 2007

OBJECTS

a) The advancement of the Christian religion in accordance with the statement of beliefs set out in the 1st schedule and in particular in Harrow and at the discretion of the church council elsewhere in the United Kingdom or in the world.

b) The relief of poverty and sickness regardless of nationality, religious, political or other opinion in the said location and at the discretion of the Church council elsewhere in the United Kingdom or the world.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS:

127 Kitchener Road London E17 4LJ

PRIMARY BANKERS: Barclays Bank PLC

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:

John Galt Accounting Services 93 Harrisons Drive Norwich Norfolk NR7 9HU

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2023

RECEIPTS:
Notes
Voluntary Receipts
2a
Charitable Activities
2b
Other Incoming Resources
2c
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS:
Costs of activities in furtherance
ot the objectives of the Charity
3a
Resources Expended on Managing and
Administering the Charity
3b
TOTAL PAYMENTS
NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carried Forward		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
195,325
4,155
1,600
0
0
0		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
195,325
4,155
1,600
0
0
0		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
195,325
4,155
1,600
0
0
0		 Total to
Total to
Aug'23
Aug'22
£
199,480
172,848
1,600
730
0
3,000
196,925 4,155 201,080
176,578
103,146
11,359		 4,155
0		 107,301
120,623
11,359
31,111
114,505 4,155 118,660
151,734
82,420
130,606		 0
0		 82,420
24,844
130,606
105,762
213,026 0 213,026
130,606

The notes on pages 4 - 6 form part of these accounts.

All operations are classified as continued operations.

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2023

Aug'23 Aug'22
£ £
ASSETS
Fixed Assets:
Building 1,015,909 0
Cash Funds:
Cash at bank 21,774 130,605
Savings Account 0 0
21,774 130,605
LIABILITIES
Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 72,489 0
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS: -50,715 130,605
Creditors Amounts falling due after more than one year 752,169
NET ASSETS: 213,026 130,605
Represented By:
General Fund 213,026 130,605
Restricted Funds 0 0
213,026 130,605
Assets Retained for the Charitie's Own Use:
Equipment 7,740 4,265

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 pages 2 and 3.

Signed on their behalf by , (Jimride Robinson) Trustee Ss hie

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2023

NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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.

Change of Basis

There has been no change to the valuation rules and methods of accounting since last year. There has been no change to last year's accounts.

NOTE 2 RECEIPTS

a)
Voluntary Receipts
Church Offerings
Gift Aid Tax Reclaimed
Special Offerings
Pledges
b)
Charitable Activities
Revival Meetings
c)
Other Incoming Resources
Equipment Sales
New Church Tithe		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
110,579
0
44,874
0
29,547
4,155
10,325
0		 Total to
Aug'23
£
110,579
44,874
33,702
10,325		 Total to
Aug'22
£
133,077
22,271
1,500
16,000
195,325
4,155		 199,480 172,848
1,600
0		 1,600 730
1,600
0		 1,600 730
0
0
0
0		 0
0		 3,000
0
0
0		 0 3,000

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2023

NOTE 3 PAYMENTS

a) Cost of activities in the furtherance of the Charities' objects

Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Aug'23
£
£
£
£
Accomodation Costs
2,893
0
2,893
Housing Allowance
100
0
100
Air Fare Costs
3,173
0
3,173
Bank Charges
52
0
52
Books & Publications
0
0
0
Building Rent & Rates
32,180
0
32,180
Building Repairs
3,687
0
3,687
Conference & Seminar Costs
1,376
0
1,376
Equipment Costs
6,055
0
6,055
Equipment Rent & Repairs
6,612
0
6,612
Fellowship Tithe
5,800
0
5,800
Nursery & Cleaning
0
0
0
Hospitality & Subsistence
11,086
0
11,086
Motor Vehicle Expenses
0
0
0
Outreach & Evangelism
3,022
0
3,022
Printing & Advertising
4,644
0
4,644
Revival Expenses
8,039
0
8,039
Stationery & Postage
2,116
0
2,116
Sundry Expenses
0
0
0
Telephone Costs
73
0
73
Travel / Impact Teams
177
0
177
Utility Costs
1,629
0
1,629
Visiting Speakers
2,027
4,155
6,181
Wages & Salaries
0
0
0
World Evangelism
8,405
0
8,405
Benevolence
0
0
0
103,146
4,155
107,301
b)
Resources expended on managing and administering the Charity
New Church Support
9,968
0
9,968
Insurance Costs
1,390
0
1,390
Legal & Professional Fees
0
0
0
Independant Examiners Fee
0
0
0
11,359
0
11,359		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Aug'23
£
£
£
£
Accomodation Costs
2,893
0
2,893
Housing Allowance
100
0
100
Air Fare Costs
3,173
0
3,173
Bank Charges
52
0
52
Books & Publications
0
0
0
Building Rent & Rates
32,180
0
32,180
Building Repairs
3,687
0
3,687
Conference & Seminar Costs
1,376
0
1,376
Equipment Costs
6,055
0
6,055
Equipment Rent & Repairs
6,612
0
6,612
Fellowship Tithe
5,800
0
5,800
Nursery & Cleaning
0
0
0
Hospitality & Subsistence
11,086
0
11,086
Motor Vehicle Expenses
0
0
0
Outreach & Evangelism
3,022
0
3,022
Printing & Advertising
4,644
0
4,644
Revival Expenses
8,039
0
8,039
Stationery & Postage
2,116
0
2,116
Sundry Expenses
0
0
0
Telephone Costs
73
0
73
Travel / Impact Teams
177
0
177
Utility Costs
1,629
0
1,629
Visiting Speakers
2,027
4,155
6,181
Wages & Salaries
0
0
0
World Evangelism
8,405
0
8,405
Benevolence
0
0
0
103,146
4,155
107,301
b)
Resources expended on managing and administering the Charity
New Church Support
9,968
0
9,968
Insurance Costs
1,390
0
1,390
Legal & Professional Fees
0
0
0
Independant Examiners Fee
0
0
0
11,359
0
11,359		 Total
Aug'23
£
2,893
100
3,173
52
0
32,180
3,687
1,376
6,055
6,612
5,800
0
11,086
0
3,022
4,644
8,039
2,116
0
73
177
1,629
6,181
0
8,405
0		 Total
Aug'22
446
28
7,220
126
0
30,055
3,077
0
3,600
642
18,211
0
15,720
0
6,840
7,702
6,871
0
0
0
228
776
16,079
0
3,000
0
103,146
4,155		 107,301 120,623
29,682
130
0
1,300
11,359
0
11,359		 31,111

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2023

NOTE 4 RESTRICTED FUNDS

The Charity held no restricted fund during this financial period.

NOTE 5 PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES

No trustees received remuneration during the year except for the Pastor Jimride Robinson

Pastor J. Robinson
Wages & Housing Allowances		 Total
Aug'23
£
£
100		 Total
Aug'22
28

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

NOTE 6 RISK ASSESSMENT

The Trustees actively review the major risks which the Charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaing the free reserves stated, combined with the annual review of the controls over key financial systems carried out on an annual basis will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees have also examined other operational and business risks which they face and confirmed that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

NOTE 7 RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. the Trustees aim to ensure that the chartity will be able to continue to fulfill it's charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unforeseen increase in expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

NOTE 8 PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or "aims" that are for the public benefit. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regards to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity are to undertake.

NOTE 9 OTHER DISCLOSURE ISSUES

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

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 AUGUST, 2021

The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year to 31 August, 2021. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 4 and comply with the Charity's trust deed and applicable law.

Trustees

The trustees named in the Notes to the Accounts have served throughout the year. Appointment of trustees is governed by the Constitution of the Charity. The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies through resignation or death of an existing trustee.

Investment Powers

The Constitution authorises the trustees to make and hold investments using general funds of the charity. No such investments are presently held.

Constitution, Objects and Policies

The Charitable Trust is constituted by Constitution, and its objects are to promote the Christian faith through worship. In order to do this 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.

Development, Activities and Achievements

The trustees, Pastor, and church council are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become active members and followers of Jesus Christ. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and preaching.

When planning our activities for the year, the Pastor and the church council have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our local community through:

Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.

Provision of Pastoral Care for all who enter our doors and to the local community. Missionary and local community outreach work.

The trustees, Pastor, and church council are also delighted in the fact that the charity now has a viable church home, albeit a rental property. The building should be sufficient to allow for the much prayed for growth in church membership.

Financial Review

Overall income has increased by 21% as the church continued to give to world evangelism and outreach.

New and existing members have also been giving with the vision of seeing others come to Christ. Overall expenditure has decreased by 33%. Most expenditure is on the Charity's objects of promoting the Christian faith and the planting of a new church.

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Future Developments

The trustees are looking to invest funds in planting further churches.

Reserves Policy

The Charity's policy is to maintain sufficient unrestricted funds to cover the next month's expenditure. This has been achieved throughout the year.

Restricted funds are normally used up when raised. Exceptions to this are when the funds have been raised but the cause raised for is not yet completed. There are correct accounting policies in place to identify each restricted fund and the available balance at any point in time.

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

Law applicable to Charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the year end. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

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 2011. 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.

Approval

This report was approved by the Trustees on 22 August, 2024 and signed by the Pastor of the church who chaired the meeting.

Jimride Robinson Pastor

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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Harrow Church

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 August 2023 which are set out on pages 1 to 8.

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 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;

to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. 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 you as 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:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities 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. John Galt MAAT 93 Harrisons Drive Norwich Norfolk NR7 9HU

22-Aug-24

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