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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BRIXTON CHURCH

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1126275

Page 2 Legal and Administrative Information Pages 3 to 4 Trustees' Report Page 5 Statement of Receipts and Payments Page 6 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Pages 7 to 9 Notes to the Accounts Page 10 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees

Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BRIXTON CHURCH LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1126275

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st January 2020 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st December 2020

TRUSTEES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2020 Pastor Simeon Oshungbemi Jean-Marc Tshikaya Nzola Guimeraise

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

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

Constitution Adopted 14th September 2008

OBJECTS

a) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the schedule hereto attached in Brixton 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 Brixton and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the church council may from time to time think fit.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS 120a Fordel Road Catford London SE6 1XR

PRIMARY BANKERS Lloyds Bank TSB Lewisham Branch

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

G W Schulz ACMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BRIXTON CHURCH

TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Potters House Brixton promotes the Christian faith through worship. In order to do this, regular Outreaches, Concerts and other activities are carried out.

The current Board of Trustees constitutes three members and is chaired by Pastor Colin McLaren. He is also responsible for the day-to-day operation of the charity.

The Trustees Jean-Marc Tshikaya & Nzola Guimeraise named below have served throughout the year.

Appointment of the Trustees is governed by the Constitution of the Charity.

The Trustees retain the collective responsibility for major financial decisions and Investments in conjunction with Pastor Simeon Oshungbemi.

Finance is raised by the charity purely from the congregation's contributions and Gift Aid donations.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

In accordance with Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006, the Trustees have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion.

As a result of our faith, we willingly and consistently reach out to welcome visitors to our church. We enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our fellowship through worship, prayer and learning about the Gospel and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.

As a Christian organization, our aim is to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ in our local community and the surrounding areas.

We aim to make a positive contribution in our local community by inviting the general public to concert scenes, drama productions, church services, prayer meetings for the sick, revival services and children's Sunday school.

We hold Concerts and drama productions in our local community that are free of charge and paid for by the congregation's contributions.

All these activities are in conjunction with our regular church services.

All organized activities and events are of a non-profit basis and are funded by the Church through offerings and donations.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

The Trustees consider that the stability of the church and the finances received have been satisfactory.

MISSION & WORLD EVANGELISM

This year we sent 6 outreach teams made up of our church members to support our churches nationally in the UK.

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BRIXTON CHURCH

TRUSTEES REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE continued

CHURCH PREMISES & SERVICES

We have continued with our:

ATTENDANCE

Our attendance figures have risen in comparison with last year and the Church has seen a steady growth in new members.

REGULAR BIBLE STUDY GROUPS

We have continued with our regular Bible study groups. These groups have been conducted by members of our congregation. The meetings involve regular bible studies and discussions every Friday.

FINANCES

We have seen an increase in Donations this year & we have had new members join our gift aid scheme.

PLANS FOR 2021

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The Charities Act 2011 require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of the surplus of the trust for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Approved by the Trustees on 1 July 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

…...................................... Simeon Oshungbemi, Trustee

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BRIXTON CHURCH

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

Notes
RECEIPTS :
Voluntary Receipts
2a
Other Receipts
2b
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS :
Costs of Charitable Activities
3
TOTAL PAYMENTS
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Balances Brought Forward
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD		 UnrestrictedRestricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
72,630
0
72,630
71,688
0
0
0
2,526
72,630
0
72,630
74,214
67,933
0
67,933
63,862
67,933
0
67,933
63,862
4,697
0
4,697
10,352
16,991
0
16,991
6,639
21,688
0
21,688
16,991

The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of these accounts. All operations are continuing operations.

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BRIXTON CHURCH

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2020

ASSETS
Cash Funds:
Bank Accounts:
A/c No.
Treasurers account
460
On-line account
768
Building Fund account
960
Card account
498
Tithe account
060
Wages account
368
Assets retained for the Charity's own use:
Fixed Assets
LIABILITIES
Independent Examiners Fee		 31-Dec
31-Dec
Unrestricted Restricted
2020
2019
Fund
Fund
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
131
0
131
228
131
0
131
0
3,911
0
3,911
8,003
20
0
20
3,028
17,375
0
17,375
5,732
120
0
120
0
21,688
0
21,688
16,991
20,551
0
20,551
11,058
20,551
0
20,551
11,058
660
0
660
660
660
0
660
660

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 5 and 6.

Approved by the Trustees on 1 July 2022 and signed on their behalf by:

…...................................... Simeon Oshungbemi, Trustee

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BRIXTON CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

1. 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.

2. RECEIPTS
Note
a) Voluntary Receipts
Tithes & Offering
Love Offering
Pledges
Gift Aid Tax Reclaimed
Revival Offerings
World Evangelism
Building Fund
b) Other Receipts
Other		 UnrestrictedRestricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
62,103
62,103
53,569
744
744
930
0
9,753
9,753
16,824
0
20
20
245
10
10
120
72,630
0
72,630
71,688
0
2,526
0
0
0
2,526

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BRIXTON CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

3. PAYMENTS
Note
a) Costs of Charitable Activities
Fellowship Tithe
Church Rent
Wage
5
Parsonage
5
Bank Charges
Phone
Utilities
Equipment
Youth Ministry
Benevolence
Ministry Meal
Love Offering
Books and Periodicals
Airfares
Vehicle Hire and Fuel Expenses
Hall Hire
Sunday School
Fellowship
Hotel
World Evangelism
Sundries
Revival Expenses
Reimbursements
Support Costs;
Stationery and Postage
Printing and Advertising
Independent Examination		 UnrestrictedRestricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2020
2019
£
£
£
£
5,825
5,825
4,793
2,190
2,190
11,880
23,290
23,290
4,934
1,156
1,156
16,221
15
15
1,145
1,145
1,133
10,446
10,446
10,549
9,493
9,493
3,639
50
50
165
165
887
887
1,569
2,680
2,680
3,660
225
225
925
925
267
3,579
3,579
927
1,960
1,960
370
0
20
463
463
175
660
660
240
150
150
982
982
2,165
0
194
383
383
356
113
113
179
491
491
303
660
660
288
67,933
0
67,933
63,862

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BRIXTON CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2020

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS

There were no restricted funds held by the charity during this or the previous financial period.

5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES

Pastor Simeon Oshungbemi received payments of £23,230 gross (£4,934 - 2019), via the PAYE scheme for his pastoral work, and £1,156 (£16,221 - 2019) towards parsonage. No other payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person

6. RISK ASSESSMENT

The Trustees actively review the major risks which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining 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 confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

7. RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs which at present amounts to £5,000. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

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. Details of how the charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

9. EXAMINERS NOTE

This set of accounts has been prepared using records provided by the church reconciling to bank statements as appropriate.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Potter House Christian Fellowship UK Brixton Church for the year ended 31st December 2019 set out on pages 5 to 9.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the trustees concerning 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 trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

  2. proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the Act); and

  3. accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the

  4. accounting requirements of the Act; or

  5. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

…...................................... G W Schulz ACMA Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF

1 July 2022

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