THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS 12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2024
Charity Registration No: 1119296
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| LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION | LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION ………………………… |
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| STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ………………………… |
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| STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ………………………… |
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| NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS | …………………………………………………. | 4 - 6 |
| TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT | …………………………………………………. | 7 - 8 |
| INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ……………………………………. |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1119296 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 01 September 2023 END OF FINANCIAL PERIOD 31 August 2024
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 2024
| 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 £ £ £ 158,060 14,001 1,390 0 3,192 0 162,643 14,001 66,545 14,001 97,119 0 163,664 14,001 -1,021 0 213,026 0 212,005 0 |
Total to Total to Aug'24 Aug'23 £ 172,061 199,480 1,390 1,600 3,192 0 176,644 201,080 80,545 106,701 97,119 11,959 177,664 118,660 -1,021 82,420 213,026 130,606 212,006 213,026 |
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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 2024
| Aug'24 | Aug'23 | ||
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| ASSETS | |||
| Fixed Assets: | |||
| Building | 1,007,443 | 1,015,909 | |
| Cash Funds: | |||
| Cash at bank | 30,607 | 21,774 | |
| Savings Account | 0 | 0 | |
| LIABILITIES | 30,607 | 21,774 | |
| Creditors | Amounts falling due within one year | 58,035 | 72,489 |
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS: | -27,428 | -50,715 | |
| Creditors | Amounts falling due after more than one year | 768,010 | 752,169 |
| NET ASSETS: | 212,006 | 213,026 | |
| Represented By: | |||
| General Fund | 212,006 | 213,026 | |
| Restricted Funds | 0 | 0 | |
| 212,006 | 213,026 | ||
| Assets Retained for the Charitie's Own Use: | |||
| Equipment | 10,519 | 7,740 |
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 —— a)
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2024
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 £ £ 130,005 0 28,055 0 0 4,623 0 9,378 158,060 14,001 1,390 0 1,390 0 0 0 3,192 0 3,192 0 |
Total to Aug'24 £ 130,005 28,055 4,623 9,378 172,061 1,390 1,390 0 3,192 3,192 |
Total to Aug'23 £ 110,579 44,874 33,702 10,325 199,480 1,600 1,600 0 0 0 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2024
NOTE 3 PAYMENTS
a) Cost of activities in the furtherance of the Charities' objects
| Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Aug'24 £ £ £ £ Accomodation Costs 1,008 0 1,008 Housing Allowance 0 0 0 Air Fare Costs 1,305 0 1,305 Bank Charges 38 0 38 Books & Publications 0 0 0 Building Rent & Rates 5,559 0 5,559 Building Repairs 584 0 584 Conference & Seminar Costs 0 0 0 Equipment Costs 6,285 0 6,285 Equipment Rent & Repairs 0 0 0 Fellowship Tithe 13,034 0 13,034 Nursery & Cleaning 434 0 434 Hospitality & Subsistence 12,901 0 12,901 Motor Vehicle Expenses 3,487 0 3,487 Outreach & Evangelism 1,092 0 1,092 Printing & Advertising 6,089 0 6,089 Revival Expenses 3,590 2,703 6,293 Stationery & Postage 29 0 29 Sundry Expenses 1,236 0 1,236 Telephone and Internet 429 0 429 Travel / Impact Teams 749 9,378 10,127 Utility Costs 795 0 795 Visiting Speakers 6,900 1,920 8,820 Wages & Salaries 0 0 0 World Evangelism 1,000 0 1,000 Benevolence 0 0 0 66,545 14,001 80,545 b) Resources expended on managing and administering the Charity New Church Support 9,566 0 9,566 Insurance Costs 2,907 0 2,907 Depreciation on Building 8,466 0 8,466 Interest on Loan 75,430 0 75,430 Independant Examiners Fee 750 0 750 97,119 0 97,119 |
Total Aug'23 2,893 100 3,173 52 0 32,180 3,687 1,376 6,055 6,612 5,800 0 10,486 0 3,022 4,644 8,039 2,116 0 73 177 1,629 6,181 0 8,405 0 106,701 9,968 1,390 0 0 600 11,959 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK HARROW CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS 12 MONTHS TO 31 AUGUST 2024
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'24 £ £ 0 |
Total Aug'23 100 |
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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, 2024
The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year to 31 August, 2024. 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 decreased by 12% 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 increased by 50%. 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:
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a. Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently; b. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; c. 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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d. 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 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 29 June, 2025 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 2024 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:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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
29-Jun-25
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