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2020-12-31-accounts

Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

Report and Accounts Year ended 31 December 2020

1 Lamb's Passage, London EC1Y 8AB www.stewardship.org.uk

Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

CHARITY INFORMATION

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Trustees

Courtney Lowe Kudzi Mambara Roger Rookwood

Key Staff

Courtney Lowe

Governing Document

Charitable Constitution dated 22 January 2008

Charity Registration Number

1123343

Principal Address

18 Bridge House Defense Close London SE28 0NR

Independent Examiner

Stephen Mathews Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB

Bankers

Lloyds Bank Plc Dulwich Branch 364 - 366 Lordship Lane London SE22 8NA

Contents Page
Charity Information 1
Trustees' Annual Report 2-4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7
Notes to the Accounts 8-14
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities with Comparatives 15

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

The trustees have pleasure in submitting the Report and Accounts for the year.

Objects of the charity

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation and is governed by its Constitution. The objects of the charity, as set out in the governing document are:

a) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in the Schedule hereto attached in the London Borough of Wandsworth and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church Council may from time to time think fit and other such purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the charity

b) The relief of poverty and sickness and to relieve the distress caused thereby regardless of nationality, religious political or other opinion in the said London Borough of Wandsworth and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church Council may from time to time think fit.

Our vision is to reach our community with the gospel of Jesus Christ, nurture and develop new life through discipleship and continue to maintain the growth that we have experienced over the years.

Activity in 2020

We are investing in and equipping ministries within our organisation, specifically in the three following areas:

We believe that as we strengthen these areas of the church, the church will have the ability to maintain a healthy growth.

In order to adapt to the changes that Covid-19 and lockdown brought, we invested in our new video media ministry, this has been a major investment and we will continue to be investing in this ministry, as we seek to improve it to a high standard for people to continue receive our content.

The video media ministry has benefited us in many areas, some of these areas are:

1) We have been able to start a new ministry and develop new roles for people, with a vision and talent for media.

3) We have seen an increase in new people coming into contact with our church and once the lockdown came to an end, they were able to come out and attend a service in the building.

This major investment has been worthwhile and will continue to be an area of development and investment for the next few years.

We have been able to utilise online facilities and church database software to continue having different meetings online, such as prayer meetings, bible studies and game nights.

The online fellowship groups have also seen an increase in new people joining and keeping our existing members connected. Through these groups we were able to meet many of the spiritual, mental, relational and financial needs of the congregation, through what was a very unique and difficult time.

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

It was particularly encouraging to see members of the congregation step in to help those who were less fortunate during the COVID pandemic. This was a true reflection of Matthew 22:37-39 where Jesus encourages us to love our neighbours as we love ourselves.

Looking back, we are really grateful for all that God has done and we will continue to stay faithful to our vision.

Most the charity's activities are undertaken by volunteers and the charity could not operate effectively without their efforts.

In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission.

Structure, Governance and Management

The number and component of the Board of Trustees who held office during the year remain unchanged at the date of this report. Appointment of trustees where and when required, remains governed by the Constitution of the Charity. The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies from resignation or death of an existing trustee.

New trustees are nominated by members of the board, interviewed and appointed and the criteria for selection will be a requirement for the necessary skills to contribute to the charity’s management and development. An expertise in any core area is a desirable requirement due to its beneficial attribute to the operation of the Trusteeship.

The current Board of Trustees constitutes of three members and is chaired by Pastor Courtney Lowe, who is responsible for the day to day running of the charity.

Financial review

During the year income increased by £11,000, to £298,000, and expenditure reduced by £43,000, to £234,000 (largely because the church was not able to meet in person because of Covid 19). As a result the church realised a surplus for the year of £65,000 (2019 £11,000), and the charity's net assets increased by the same amount, to £153,000.

Fundraising

It is necessary to reiterate that the church’s financial resources are generated from non-compulsory contributions (offerings/donations) by church members. Each of these is functional and totally dependent on the provision from the members of the charity.

The two main performance indicators for the Church are financial performance and maintenance of, or growth of attendees at weekly services. This year saw us build on the foundation already established , demonstrated by the increase in financial commitment to the church through tithes and offerings ,increased attendance at services and increase in members volunteering.

These principle activities above all contributed to the achievement of our aims /objectivities allowing us to fulfil our commission of reaching the lost, making disciples and planting churches.

Reserves policy

The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of approximately £50,000 (which equates to about 4 months' of unrestricted expenditure) so that the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely. As at the end of 2020 the charity held £99,000 in bank accounts of which approximately £55,000 was unrestricted and therefore the charity is complying with its reserves policy.

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Key risks and uncertainties

The charity is exposed to various risks - be they operational, financial or reputational. The trustees review the charity's activities regularly to identify significant risks and, where possible, they take appropriate measures to mitigate those risks.

Plans for the future

Our mission and objectives for the future remain as the same as outlined earlier. We aim to build on the growth experienced and see a substantial increase in the number of people establishing a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. This objective will be fulfilled by creating more innovative ways of communicating the gospel, we also seek to see increasing numbers of people actively involved in church life by attending small groups and/or being involved in our volunteer teams and other activities. We will also continue to pursue our goal of bringing great impact, change and influence to our local community and create platforms that benefit the local community.

Responsibilities of trustees under charity law

The trustees are responsible for preparing the trustees' annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Charity law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charity as at the balance sheet date and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

  1. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

  2. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;

  3. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

  4. state whether the applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material

departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

  1. prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that

the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that 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 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. 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 and signed on their behalf by:

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Courtney Lowe
Date: _____ October 2021
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF

Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church ('the Charity')

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 December 2020 on pages 6 to 15 following, which have been prepared on the basis of the accounting policies set out on pages 8 to 9.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity’s trustees of the Charitable Incorporated Organisation you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Stephen Mathews Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB

Date: 26 October 2021

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Investments
Total income and endowments
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities
5
Total expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
11
Unrestricted
Funds
£
295,525
2,430
3
297,958
233,791
233,791
64,168
44,895
109,063
Restricted
Funds
£
516
-
19
535
-
-
535
43,265
43,800
Total
Funds
2020
£
296,041
2,430
23
298,494
233,791
233,791
64,703
88,160
152,863
Total
Funds
2019
£
278,395
9,558
27
287,979
276,430
276,430
11,549
76,611
88,160

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing operations.

The notes on page 8-14 form part of these accounts.

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 DECMEBER 2020

Note
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
7
Cash at bank and in hand
8
CREDITORS: Amounts falling
due within one year
9
TOTAL NET ASSETS
FUND BALANCES
11
Unrestricted Funds
General funds
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
£
66,043
55,545
121,588
(12,525)
109,063
109,063
109,063
-
109,063
Restricted
Funds
£
-
43,800
43,800
-
43,800
-
-
43,800
43,800
Total
Funds
2020
£
66,043
99,345
165,388
(12,525)
152,863
109,063
109,063
43,800
152,863
Total
Funds
2019
£
53,096
50,736
103,832
(15,672)
88,160
44,895
44,895
43,265
88,160

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The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and were signed on its behalf by:
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C Lowe
Date:
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Charity number: 1123343

The notes on page 8-14 form part of these accounts.

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

1 Statutory Information

The charity is a charitable organisation governed by constitution dated 22 January 2008 registered with the Charity Commission in England & Wales. The charity's registered number and principal address can be found on the Charity Information page.

2 Accounting Policies

These financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis, under the historical cost convention.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the "Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) ("the Charities SORP"), with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland ("FRS 102") and with the Charities Act 2011. The charity meets the definition of a public benefit entity as set out in FRS 102.

The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (the '2008 Regulations') requires charities to prepare their accounts in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005' but this accounting standard has since been withdrawn and has been replaced by the Charities SORP mentioned in the preceding paragraph. The charity has prepared these financial statements in accordance with the new Charities SORP; this departure from the 2008 Regulations is believed to be necessary for these financial statements to give a 'true and fair view'.

The principles adopted in the preparation of the financial statements are set out below.

a) Going concern

b) Income

Income including investment income is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part, income is generally recognised when it is received. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period.

Income from donations and legacies includes:

The charity relies on volunteers to carry out many of its activities. However, in accordance with the SORP, the value of these services has not been included in these financial statements as they cannot be reliably measured.

When donated goods, services and facilities are distributed or consumed, an expense in respect of those items is included in the Statement of Financial Activities. At the year end any goods that have not been distributed or consumed are recognised as stock; donated fixed assets are capitalised.

Income from charitable activities represents income receivable from goods, services and facilities supplied in furtherance of the charity's charitable objects. It includes income from church retreats and other events and courses.

Investment income represents income generated by the charity's assets and includes income from bank interest.

c) Expenditure

Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

The charity makes grants to other institutions and individuals to further its charitable objectives. Grants payable are recognised as constructive obligations arise, which is generally when the charity expresses a commitment to the recipient that can be measured reliably and then only to the extent that any conditions associated with the grant are outside of the control of the charity.

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

Governance costs, which are included in expenditure on charitable activities but are identified separately in the notes to the accounts, includes costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity.

d) Fund accounting

e) Tangible fixed assets

Equipment Over 3 to 7 years

The carrying values of tangible fixed assets are reviewed for impairment in periods when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying value may not be recoverable.

f) Leased assets

g) Pension scheme arrangements

The charity operates defined contribution pension schemes for its employees. Obligations for contributions to these schemes are recognised as an expense when the liability arises. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds.

h) Taxation

The charity has taken advantage of the various reliefs from taxation available to charities and no tax is payable on the charity's income.

j) Exemption from preparing a cashflow statement

The charity has taken advantage of an exemption conferred by the Charities SORP and has not prepared a cash flow statement.

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

3 Donations and legacies

Donations of cash and similar
Income tax recoverable
4
Income from charitable activities
Church retreats and events
5
Charitable expenditure
a
Costs of charitable activities
Salaries and pastoral support
Ministry expenses and conferences
Mission teams and travel
Evangelism, youth work and events
Grants payable note 6c)
b
Governance costs
Accounts and Independent examination
c
Church activity - support and administration
Property and office
Insurance
Sundry expenses
Total expenditure
2020
£
247,011
49,030
296,041
2020
£
2,430
2,430
2020
£
73,802
72,817
6,689
580
28,965
182,852
3,000
3,000
40,238
1,004
6,696
50,938
233,791
2019
£
236,873
41,522
278,395
2019
£
9,558
9,558
2019
£
62,576
92,773
10,832
1,840
32,910
200,931
3,600
3,600
60,557
1,001
10,340
75,499
276,430

The fee payable to the independent examiner for preparing and examining the accounts was £3,000 (2019: £3,000).

d Grants payable

Grants for UK and overseas mission
The comparatives for the previous year are as follows:
Grants for UK and overseas mission
Grants for the relief of poverty
The charity's principal grants to institutions comprised:
Potters House Christian Fellowship Rotherhithe
Potters House Christian Fellowship Merton
Grants to institutions for £1,000 or less each
Institutions
£
28,965
28,965
Institutions
£
30,940
30,940
Individuals
£
-
Individuals
£
1,970
1,970
2020
£
24,734
4,231
-
28,965
2020
£
28,965
28,965
2019
£
30,940
1,970
32,910
2019
£
22,440
7,500
1,000
30,940

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

6 Analysis of staff costs, the cost of key management personnel and trustee remuneration and expenses

Gross wages and salaries
Social security
Pension costs
2020
£
40,156
3,766
1,986
45,908
2019
£
33,024
3,766
1,986
38,776

The average monthly number of employees during the year was 1 (2019: 1). Most of the charity's activities are carried out by volunteers.

No staff received salaries at a rate of more than £60,000 per annum.

The charity's key management comprise the trustees and the key staff named on the Charity Information page. Total employment benefits payable to key management for the year were as follows:

Other
Employer
Wages &
employment
pension
salaries
benefits
contributions
Trustees:
Courtney Lowe
40,156
1,986
The following amounts were payable in the previous year:
Other
Employer
Wages &
employment
pension
salaries
benefits
contributions
Trustees:
Courtney Lowe
33,024
1,986
2020
£
42,142
42,142
2019
£
35,010
35,010

Mr C Lowe served as church minister and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.

In addition the charity incurred expenditure totalling £16,800 (2019: £16,800) in respect of the customary provision of accommodation to Mr C Lowe, who is a trustee and a member of key management, so that he could better perform his duties as the church minister.

7 Debtors

ors
Falling due within one year:
Tax recoverable
Other debtors (see note 13)
Relocation loan at 2% pa (see note 13)
Prepayments
Falling due after one year
Relocation loan at 2% pa (see note 13)
Total debtors
2020
£
48,941
242
2,052
4,900
56,136
9,908
9,908
66,043
2019
£
41,522
6,674
-
4,900
53,096
-
-
53,096

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

8 Cash at Bank and in Hand

h at Bank and in Hand
Cash at bank with immediate access
itors: liabilities falling due within one year
Accruals
2020
£
99,345
99,345
2020
£
12,525
12,525
2019
£
50,736
50,736
2019
£
15,672
15,672

9 Creditors: liabilities falling due within one year

10 Pension commitments

During the year employer’s pension contributions totalling £1,986 (2019: £1,986) were payable to defined contribution personal pension schemes. No pension contributions were owing at the balance sheet date (2019: £nil).

11 Funds

During the year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:

Designated Funds
Building and development fund
General Unrestricted Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Building and development fund
Aggregate of funds
Opening
balance
2020
£
-
-
44,895
44,895
43,265
43,265
88,160
Incoming
resources
2020
£
-
297,958
297,958
535
535
298,494
Outgoing
resources
2020
£
-
(233,791)
(233,791)
-
-
(233,791)
Transfers
in the year
2020
£
13,700
13,700
(13,700)
-
-
-
Gains and
losses
2020
£
-
-
-
-
Closing
balance
2020
£
13,700
13,700
95,363
109,063
43,800
43,800
152,863

Analysis of net assets by fund

The assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Unrestricted Funds
General Designated Restricted
funds funds funds 2020
£ £ £ £
Debtors 66,043 66,043
Cash at bank and in hand 55,545 43,800 99,345
Creditors falling due within one year (12,525) (12,525)
109,063 - 43,800 152,863

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

In the previous year the movements in the charity's funds were as follows:

General Unrestricted Funds
Total Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Building and development fund
Aggregate of funds
Opening
balance
2019
£
24,956
24,956
51,655
51,655
76,611
Incoming
resources
2019
£
286,911
286,911
1,068
1,068
287,979
Outgoing
resources
2019
£
(266,972)
(266,972)
(9,458)
(9,458)
(276,430)
Transfers
in the year
2019
£
-
-
-
-
Gains and
losses
2019
£
-
-
-
Closing
balance
2019
£
44,895
44,895
43,265
43,265
88,160

Analysis of net assets by fund

In the previous year, the assets and liabilities of the various funds were as follows:

Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors falling due within one year
General
Designated
funds
funds
£
£
53,096
5,571
(15,672)
42,995
-
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted
funds
£
45,165
45,165
2019
£
53,096
50,736
(15,672)
88,160

The building and development fund represents donations made to the church to enable it to purchase its own venue in the future, to develop its ministry in strategic ways and has been added to from general funds since its inception in 2015.

12 Operating lease commitments

The charity has operating leases for its church building and vicarage. The minimum amount payable (until the next break clause and ignoring the potential effect of future rent reviews) in respect of this lease is as follows:

ignoring the potential effect of future rent reviews) in respect of this lease is as follows:
Within one year
Payments falling due:
During the year the charity was charged £59,196 (2019: £59,196) for its operating leases.
2020
£
58,800
58,800
2019
£
58,800
58,800

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Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Wandsworth Church

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020

13 Transactions with related parties

During the year the charity:

During the year the charity also made the following payments to, or for, related parties:

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Note
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Investments
0
Other income
7
Total income and endowments
EXPENDITURE ON:
Charitable activities:
5
Total Expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Transfers between funds
11
Other recognised gains/(losses):
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of fixed assets
25
Other gains/(losses)
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward (adjusted)
####
Total funds carried forward
11
Actuarial gains/(losses) on defined benefit
pension schemes

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Potters House Chr
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FOR THE
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YEAR ENDED 31 D
Total
2020
£
296,041
2,430
23
-
298,494
233,791
233,791
64,703
-
64,703
-
-
-
64,703
88,160
152,863
UK Wandsworth Church
IVITIES WITH COMPARA
ECEMBER 2020
TIVES
2 Unrestric Designated
2020
£
ted funds
Restricted
2020
£
516
19
Total
2020
£
296,041
2,430
23
-
298,494
233,791
233,791
64,703
-
64,703
-
-
-
64,703
88,160
152,863
G
2
2
2
2




Unrestric Designated
2019
£
ted funds
Restricted
2019
£
1,068
Total
2019
£
278,395
9,558
-
1,375
289,328
276,430
276,430
12,897
-
12,897
-
-
-
12,897
76,611
89,508
General
2020
£
95,525
2,430
3
-
eneral
2019
£
77,327
9,558
27
-
86,911
66,972
66,972
19,939
-
19,939
19,939
24,956
44,895
2 97,958 - 535 - 1,068
2 33,791 - 9,458
2 33,791 - - - 9,458
( 64,168
13,700)
-
13,700
535
-
-
-
(8,390)
-
50,468 13,700 535 - (8,390)
50,468
44,895
13,700
-
535
43,265
-
-
(8,390)
51,655
95,363 13,700 43,800 - 43,265

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