THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP (BRISTOL)
Charity Registration : 1122469
STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION …………………………………… STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS …………………………………… STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES …………………………………… NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS …………………………………… INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT …………………………………… TRUSTEES REPORT …………………………………… |
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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 2024
| 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 2024 2023 £ £ £ £ 65,469 8,341 73,810 88,060 6,915 6,915 0 72,384 8,341 80,725 88,060 68,872 5,757 74,629 83,599 1,079 1,079 1,866 2,521 2,521 1,922 72,472 5,757 78,229 87,387 -88 2,584 2,496 673 0 0 0 0 -88 2,584 2,496 673 975 14,440 15,415 14,742 887 17,024 17,911 15,415 |
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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 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| ASSETS | ||
| Cash Funds: | ||
| Bank Account | 17,911 | 15,415 |
| 17,911 | 15,415 | |
| Represented By: | ||
| General Fund | 887 | 975 |
| Restricted Funds | 17,024 | 14,440 |
| 17,911 | 15,415 | |
| Assets Retained for the Charitie's Own Use: | ||
| Equipment | 6,851 | 6,544 |
| LIABILITIES | ||
| Examiners Fees | 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 2024
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 £ £ £ 0 20,553 14,725 3,288 1,556 1,550 374 7,156 40 493 2,969 2,591 234 31 3,146 0 5,726 615 5,107 864 150 0 136 612 1,574 383 39 252 100 366 68,872 5,757 |
Total 2024 £ 0 20,553 14,725 3,288 1,556 1,550 374 7,156 40 493 2,969 2,591 265 3,146 5,726 615 5,107 864 150 0 136 612 1,574 383 39 252 100 366 74,629 |
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 |
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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 £ £ £ 1,079 1,079 0 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ £ 2,476 45 2,521 0 |
Total 2024 £ 1,079 1,079 Total 2024 £ 2,476 45 2,521 |
Total 2023 1,866 1,866 Total 2023 1,843 79 1,922 |
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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 1.4.23 £ 0 14,440 14,440 |
Incoming £ 5,726 2,615 8,341 |
Outgoing £ 5,726 31 5,757 |
Balance At 31.3.24 £ 0 17,024 17,024 |
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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 2024 £ £ 619 3,578 18,013 22,210 |
Total 2023 461 4,929 21,814 27,204 |
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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 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,2024 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:
- (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 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, 2024
The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year to 31 March, 2024.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out 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 od 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 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 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;
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b. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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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;
- 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 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.
Approval
This report was approved by the Trustees on 28 January 2026 and signed on their behalf by the Pastor of the church who chaired the meeting.
P. Chigarire Pastor
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