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2023-03-31-accounts

THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (BRISTOL)

Charity Registration : 1122469

STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
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TRUSTEES REPORT
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2
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4 - 6
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8 - 9

THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BRISTOL

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS:

The Potters House, Bristol 20 Wilson Street St Pauls Bristol BS2 9HH

PRIMARY BANKERS: Barclays Bank Other Bank Accounts: Lloyds Bank

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:

John Galt Accounting Services 93 Harrison's Drive Norwich Norfolk NR7 9HU

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BRISTOL

Charity Registration Number:1122469

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023

RECEIPTS:
Offerings
Tax recovered on covenants
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS:
Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity
Fundraising and Publicity
Resources Expended on Managing and
Administering the Charity
Total resources expended
Net Incoming resources for the year before transfers
Transfer between funds
Net Incoming resources and movement in funds
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carried Forward		 Notes Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2023
2022
£
£
£
£
84,402
3,658 88,060
72,437
0
0
0
84,402
3,658 88,060
72,437
79,801
3,798 83,599
70,747
1,866
1,866
1,306
1,922
1,922
1,906
83,589
3,798 87,387
73,959
813
-140
673
-1,522
0
0
0
0
813
-140
673
-1,522
162
14,580 14,742
16,264
975
14,440 15,415
14,742
2(a)
2(b)
2(c)

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BRISTOL

Charity Registration Number:1122469

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023

ASSETS
Cash Funds:
Bank Account
Represented By:
General Fund
Restricted Funds
Assets Retained for the Charitie's Own Use:
Equipment
LIABILITIES
Examiners Fees		 2022
2021
£
£
15,415
13,726
15,415
13,726
975
4,247
14,440
9,479
15,415
13,726
6,544
5,564
500
500

Approved by the trustees on 28 January, 2026

Signed on their behalf by Pastor Purazeni Chigarire, Trustee

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BRISTOL Charity Registration Number:1122469

Notes to the Accounts

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023

NOTE 1 - ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of Accounting

The accounts have been prepared under the "Receipts and Payments" basis as prescribed by Financial Reporting Standards for Smaller Enterprises and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 2000) and the Charities Act 2011.

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 - PAYMENTS

a) Cost of activities in the furtherance of

the charity's objects

Fellowship Tithe
Building Rent & Rates
Housing Allowance
Salaries
Conference, Seminars, Rallies
New Church Support
Bank Charges
Utilities
Building Repairs
Insurance
Legal , Professional & Accounts
Equipment Purchases
Equipment Rent & Repairs
Hospitality
Visiting Speakers
Books, Periodicals,Films,DVD's
Travel / Impact Teams
Accomodation
Offerings/World Evangelism
MV Repairs
Vehicle Hire
Media, Website and Software
Revival Expenses
Nursery & Cleaning
Sunday School
Youth Ministry
Benevolence
Miscellaneous		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
7,222
12,568
13,940
7,874
2,130
1,800
394
9,858
890
997
4,485
3,161
309
2,849
0
3,630
435
1,137
1,655
1,680
30
800
949
2,875
411
45
0
236
1,072
79,801
3,630		 Total
2023
£
7,222
12,568
13,940
7,874
2,130
1,800
394
9,858
890
997
4,485
3,161
309
2,849
3,630
435
1,137
1,655
1,680
30
800
949
2,875
411
45
0
236
1,072
83,431		 Total
2022
7,320
12,295
13,540
11,090
920
0
132
7,249
4
1,278
611
2,959
438
2,095
2,180
352
2,608
1,018
350
13
274
1,068
1,742
323
64
21
80
721
70,747

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b) Fundraising and Publicity
Printing & Advertising
c) Resources expended on managing
and administering the charity
Telephone and Internet
Stationery / Postage		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
1,866
1,866
0
Unrestricted
Restricted
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
1,843
79
1,922
0		 Total
2023
£
1,866
1,866
Total
2023
£
1,843
79
1,922		 Total
2022
1,306
1,306
Total
2022
1,827
79
1,906

NOTE 3 - RESTRICTED FUNDS

Restricted funds received and spent during the year are detailed below.

Name/Purpose
Visiting Speakers
Building Fund
Total Restricted Funds		 Balance
At 1.4.22
£
0
14580
14,580		 Incoming
£
3,630
28
3,658		 Outgoing
£
3,630
168
3,798		 Balance
At 31.3.23
£
0
14,440
14,440

There was no movement between restricted and unrestricted funds during the year.

NOTE 4 - TRUSTEES

No trustees received remuneration during the year except for the church Pastor

Pastor
Telephone
Utilities
Wages & Housing Allowances		 Total
2023
£
£
461
4,929
19,983
25,373		 Total
2022
457
3,625
27,670
31,752

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

NOTE 5 - 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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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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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of The Potters House Christian Fellowship Bristol Charity Registration Number:1122469

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March,2023 which are set out on pages 1 to 5.

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:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act;

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

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 2011 Act; and

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. John Galt MAAT

93 Harrisons Drive

Norwich NR7 9HU

28/01/2026

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BRISTOL TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH, 2023

The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year to 31 March, 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out and comply with the Charity trust deed and applicable law.

Trustees

The trustees named in the Notes to the Accounts have served throughout the year. Appointment od trustees is governed by th 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 investmen 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 ord 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 consider that the growth of the church and the finances received have been satisfactory. Church activities have seen a small but steady growth in church membership.

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 achieve 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 ye 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:

d. prepare the financial statements on an ongoing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.

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The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financ position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are 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 28 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by the Pastor of the church who ch the meeting.

P. Chigarire

Pastor

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