Chartty registratN)n number.. 1127462 The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Contents (continued) Reference and Administrative Details Trustses, Report 2to5 Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities 7t08 Balance Sheet Notes lo the Financtal Statements 10t023
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Reference and Administrative Details Trugtees Mr L Cook8. Chair of Church Council Mr PA Butterworth AIB. Treasurer Mrs A Price. Lead Pastor Rev P HartC(k. Pastor Mr PE Graham. Finance Chair Mrs P Dr& Mrs C Eyre Mrs C James Mr D Phillips BA Mrs A Kcwarin Mrs S Zinyemba (appointed September 2024) Mrs J Barber (appointed September 2024) Mrs D Munyanw Mrs A Price Senior Management i Leadership Team Rev P Hanc(Kk Charity Reglstratlon Numbgr 1127462 Principal Offlcg Potlers Church The BrKlge Centre Birches Head Road Stoke on Trent ST2 8QD Independent Examiner Daryl Den50n ACMA VAsr The Dudson Cenlre Hope Street stoke on Trent ST15DD Page 1
Tha Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Trustees, Report The trust*s present the annL1 report together with the financial staiements of the ¢harity for the ygar ended 31 August 2025. Structure, governance and management Mature of govemlng document The Potters House Methodist Church was established as a charity in England and Wales {Numr 1127462) on 9th January 2009 under the Deed of Union {19321 and Methodist Church Act (19761. Recrultmgnt and appolntmant of trustees Appointment of trustees 15 govemed by the constitution of the charity. Trustees are nominated by church members and must be committed members of the church. The trustees will conduct an interview with the prospective new trustee at which the responsibilities of trustees will be disGussed and a schedule of expected dut'es is provided. The trustees will then review the position and ènsure that the prospective trustee meets the chariVs Truslee rsOn specrficatH)n' guidance and then final decision will be taken. They are ele¢lgJ at the annual general meeting. Inductlon and tralnlng of trust4os The indLFCtion process for a new trustee involves an initial meeting the current twstees to discuss in detail the responsibilities of the posthn. the governing tNst deed and the objectwes of the charity. The new trustee will provided with a copy of the Charity Commissions Guidance 'The Essential TrLTStee: What you Need to Know. Arraryements forsethng key managwnentpernonnel ramuneratlon The pay scales for key management personnel are set by the trustees and are benchmarked against other similar size organis8tions operating in the area. Pay of indivhlual members of the management team are revi1 annually and this review takes into account performance and any additional responsibilities as well as increases in average eamings. Oryanlsational stwctu The Church is governed according b the ConstsOn and practice of the Methodist Church. Church Council meetings are held four lirnes each year and a Congregab'onal meeting is held annually. In addition the Church Council have delegated most of the day to day running of the Church to the Church Leadership Team, four ofwhom are trustees. Page 2
Tho Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Trustees. Report (continued) Oblectlves and actlvltl¢s Objects and aims The purposes of the Methodist Church are and shall be deemed to have been since the dale of union the advancement of.. (a} the christian faith in a¢cordance with the doctrinal standards and Ihe discipline of Ihe Methodist Church- Ibl any ¢haritable purpose for the time being of any Connexional, district, ¢irouit, I1 or other organisalion of the Methodist Chur¢h,' 1¢) any charitable purpose for the time being of any sccw or institutK)n substdiary or an¢tllary lo the Methc&tist Chur¢h', Idl any purpose for the time being of any charity being a charity subsidiary or an¢illary to Ihe Methfydist Church. Publlc benefft We are a Christian Church. We offer reguk2r worship and acttvibes for all agès. Potters Church oryanises Chrisban acts ol worship for a combined congregation of approximately 220 250 weekly worshippers. We hokl weekty services in Birches Head, based at the Bridge Centre. These are identical and tske Pl at 9.30am and 11.15arn. Polters Church provides a de varty of vRekday acbvibes.for the nefit.0f the public within the Stoke-on-Trent community. Such activities include.. yOLrth work. a parents I carers and tr)ddlers group,. a weekly meeting for retired "and 0er people. a social sports group for older people, a craft club, walking groups and a number of other community minded and church led groups to support daily lrfe and well being. Over the last tsvelve months, we have also SUPFQrted Iwal tamilies in Hanley and Birches Head through our links with the Co-operative Academy Hamilton. We have provid&1 donatM)n5 and gifts for people in need thrDugh our Chrisknas Appeals. We have begun a new monlhty communty inttiative calted 'Kids Hub, on Saturday momings, offering crafts and games for children and their families I carers. We have also begun new groups focused on community and wellbeing, including Walkie Talkies, on Mondays and 'Knit Us Togetherf on Thursday evenings. These bring tc*Jether both church memb5 and sEople from the wider communty. We 5UPPOrt a number of local charib'es on a monthty basis, as well as supporbng individuals and families in need through occasional and resFK)nsive gNing. We also give to Some national organisations to support their work. Charib'es to support are decided at our church council and are review1 annualty. The trustees conffi that they have complied the requirements of section 17 of the Charib'es Act 2011 to have due regard io the Publ benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Page 3
The Potter8 House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Trustses. Report (continued) Achlevements and perforniance In Stoke on Trent, we have financialty supported projects which challenged issue$ of modern-day slavery. supported the local Fobank, provided opwrtUneS for ex-offenders and responded to the issues faced by refug*s and asylum seekers who have been hou£ in the Ic¢al area. We supwrted work the homeless in our city, focusing on support and rehabilitation. Ajongside this, we SUPP the work of a missionary famity in ThaiLgnd through prayer and financial giving from within the vAder church famity- A Large number of people within our church also sponsor children through the organisalion 'Compassk)n'. I details of the charities and causes that we gNe iegulaty to can be found on our website at www.potterschurth.co.uk As a Ioc81 church we successfulty hosted a weekty community group for okjer people, providing friendship, support and a range of Sla1 events. We also run a weekly group aimed at providing a safe space to play for and parents, carers: babies and todd]ers. We continue to employ our Children's Ministy Leader which has supported the growth and Itfe of our church. As a multigenerational church we provide faith based activities for all ages, for examp our rnonthly 'Hobby Hub, and 'Bikers Hub, that meet on Saturday momings. This has been supplemented this year through 'Walkie Talkies, and 'Knit Us Tetherf. Our Youth Work team continue to support those in Year 6 to Year 13, wtth a range of discipleship meetings, games, and weekends away. They went on a weekend holiday lo Thornbridge Education Centre in 2025 and will be attending a weekend in April 2026 at Whitemoor Lakes. Our Youth Gup hosted a fundraising quri night in August 2D25 to support the Stoke on Trent Fc<)dbank. We have seen continued growth wtth our weekty group focusing on sporling activities and frFgndship for older people. This, along wth the morning group 'On House.. provides a full day of activrties and socialising if people choose lo a(Kess People who 8ttend these groups are from wthin the church community, as well as from within the IcKal area. We have supported a wide variety of l(Kal families Ihmugh links with local schools. We have provided a number of shopping vouchers to support local people in need, as well a5 new white goods and other household items. We also SUPF(Srt individuals through our 'M8rcy Fund, providing support where needed. We have quarterly men s and women's evenings to develop faith and community, with a range of activities. guest speakers and meals OUL We have developed our ministy to young adums wthin our community through regubr socials and events, including Pizza Night and Curry Night. Pag8 4
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Trustee5' Report (continued) We have led successful courses for discipleship and growth, including 'Apha' and 'The Bible Course, looking to equip people within our church famity. On Sundays we meet to worship G¢)J. to celebrate our fatth and gNe thanks for God's goodness. We welcome all people. We have continued to buIld our church communty FQSt-CovMJ 19. We have welcomed new people into our church and continue to do so. We reguLAty welcome new [e0p I visitors to our chUh. We have annual baptisms for those looking to commit to faith and celebrate new life through Christ. We support wider crty initiatNes, including the monthty 'connr gathering of Christian leaders and the S-O-T City Council Interfath forum. We continue to support and nerk wtth a number of Christsan organisations and churches around the city of Stoke on Trenl and beyond. Stsff and Volunt8ers Our church and its acb'vities are run and sUPPOrted by a small staff team (3 paid, 1 volunteer) and a number (around So) ul9r and committed volunteers. Flnan¢lal rèvlew The iesults for the year are set out in the Statement of Financkql Activth'es. Poli¢y on resoThes 11 is the trustees, policy to mairbtain a balance on unrestricted fvnds {if possible), which equates to thre8 months staff wages and three months contribution to the Stoke on Trent Mission Circuit. equivalent to approximately £40,tK)O. Thi8 should be sufficient lo cover statutory payments due to staff should it be necessary lo cease our activities. Unrestricted free reserves (excluding fixed assets) at the year end were £72.757 12024-. £61.131}. The excess fm reserves will be used for some upcoming foreseeable expenses, including purchasing of sound and technical equipment and possibly towards future costs of employing staff. The annual rety)rt wa5 approved by the ISt88S of Ihe charity on .................... arKI Signed on its behalf by Mr L Cooke Trustee Page 5
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of The Potters House Methodist Church I report to the trustees on my examination of the a(xx)unts ofThe Potters House Methodist Church for the year ended 31 August 2025. Responsibilities and basls of report As the charity trustees of The Potters House Meth¢)Jist Church you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the A¢ri. I report in respect of my examination of the The Potters House Method1 Church's ac¢ounts Carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrwng out my examination I have followed all Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charity CommissKJn under section 145(5)Ib} of the Act. Ind¢p¢ndènt oxamlnerfs statement I have completed my gxamination. I confirn Ihat no material matters have come ta my attention in connection with the examination gNing me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in reSt of The Potters House Methodist Church as required by section 130 of the Act or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or 3. the accounts do not comply wlh the accounting requirements concerning the form and content of accoui)ts sel out in the CharTbes (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts gtve a 'true and fair view which is not a matter consIded as part of an indepei)dent examination. I have no concems and have Gorne aGrr)ss no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention sh¢)uld be drawn in thrs report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reacheil. son ACMA VAST The Dudson Centre Hope Street stoke on Trent ST1 5DD Date:.. Page 6
The Pottars Houso Methodist Church known as Potters Church Statement of Financial Activities for the Yoar Ended 31 August 2025 Unreslrf¢ted fund8 Rostrfcted fund8 Total 2025 Incom8 and Endowmonts from: Donations and legacies Charilable activits'es Investment income 154,988 8,914 453 10,917 3,192 165,905 12,10e 453 Total Income 164.355 14,109 178.464 Expendlture on: Charitable acts'vities 156,477 {13,708 170,185 Total Expendtture Net income Gross transfers behve8n funds 156,477 13,708 170,186 7,878 2,825 401 2.825 8,279 Net movement in lunts 10.703 12,4241 8,279 Rgconclllatlon of funds Total funds brought forward 62,054 18.299 80,353 Total funds ¢arried foNard 14 72,757 15,875 88,632 The notes on pages 10 to 23 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 7
The Potters House Methodi8t Church known as Potters Church statsment of Financial Aclivities for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) Unrestricted funds Restrtctgd funds Total 2024 Nots Income and Endowments from: Donations and lega¢ies Charitable activities Investment income 146,211 15,637 519 21,800 3,097 168,011 18,734 519 Totsl Income 162,367 24,897 187,264 Expendlture on. Chartlable activities 167,975 13,387 181,362 Total ExFenditure Net {expendilureifincome Gross transfers betsveen funds {187,975) 13,387 1181,362 15.608) 230 11,510 230 5,902 Net movement in funds 15,838) 11,740 5,902 Reconclllatlon of fund8 Total funds brought forward 67,892 6,559 74,451 Total funds carrled forward 14 62,054 18,299 80,353 All of the charty's activities derive from continuing operations during the above fv40 periods. The funds breakdowr) for 2024 is shown in note 14. The notes on pages 10 10 23 fom an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church (Registration number: 1127462) Balance Sheet as at 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Note Flxod as¥ets Tangible assets 11 1,042 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 12 11.685 84,135 95,820 7,188 9,859 86,611 Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one yr Net current as80ts 13 7,300 88,632 79,311 80,353 Net •ssots 88,632 Funds of the charity: Restrkted Income fund8 Restricted funds 14 15,875 18,299 Unre¥trlctgd Income funds Unrestricted funds 72,757 62,054 Total funds 14 88,632 80,353 The financial statements on pwJes 7 to 23 were approved by the trustees. and authorised for issue on and signed on treir behalf ty. Trustee The noles on pages 10 to 23 forrn an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Financial Statsments for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 1 Accounting policies Statement of compllance The financial statements hav8 been prepared in accor(jan Yth Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) leffeclive 1 January 20191 Ichartties SORP {FRS 102)}, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102} and the Charitie5 Act 2011. Basis of preparatlon The Pollers Hous8 Methc#dtst Church meets the definitson of a publ benefit entity under FRS 102. The accounts lfinanctal statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised al cost or transaction value Un otherwise stated in the relevant notelsl to these accounts. Going concern The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue a$ a going concern. Income and endowments Voluntary income including donations, gits. legaaes and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature" 1$ re¢ognis&S when the ¢h8rrty has entidement to the income, it is probable that the income wll we1v1 and the amount can be measure<l wlth sufftient reliabilty. Donatlons and legacles t)onations and legacies are recognis&J on a receivable basis when receipt 15 probable and the amount can be reliably measured. Grants re¢elvable Grants are recognised when the charity ha$ an enbdement to the fvnds and any ¢onditions linked to the grants have been meL whe perf0rrnan conditions are attached to the grant and are yel to be met. the income 15 rec(yJnised as a Ik4biltty and included on the balance sheet as deferred income to be released, Deferred income Deferred income represen15 amounts r1Ved for fire FEfFods and is released to incoming resources in the period for which. rt has been received. Such income is onty deferred when.. - The donor specifies that the grant or donation must onty be used in fure accounting periods", or The donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the charity has unconditional entilement Page 10
Tho Potters House Methodlst Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Flnancial Statements fortho Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) Investment incoma Dividends are recognised orTh the dividend has been dlared and notsfication has been receNed of the dividend due. Expendlturn All expenditure is reoojniseé On there is a legal or construct(ve obligation to that expenditure, it 15 probable settlement is required and the amount can k measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregate simiLgr costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed lo particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the se of resources, with central staff costs allc¢ated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the porbon of the assefs use. Other supwrt costs are allcx3t8d based on the spread of staff costs. Charitable actNities Charitable expenditure comprises those costs iruirred by the charity in the delivery of its activib"8S and seNices for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be alhxated directly to such activib"8s and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance costs These include the costs attributable to the charivs compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements, including audit, slrate9ic management and trustees meetings and reimbursed expenses. Government grants Government grants are re¢ogni$ed based on the accrual model and are measured at the fair value of the asset receNed or ceIVable. Grants are classified as relating either to revenue or to assets. Grants relating to revenue are recognised in income over the period in which the related costs are recojnised. Grants relating to assets a wcNJnised over the expected useful life of the asset. Where part of a grant relab'ng lo an asset ¢5 deferred, it is rwnised as deferred income. Tanglble Ilxed assets Individual fixed assets costing £500 or more are Initial recordeil at cost. less any Subsequent aGGUtnulated depreciation and subsequent xcumulated impaimient losses. Depreclatlon and amortlsallon Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to wrtte off the cost or valuation, less any estirnated residual value, over their expected useful noMiC lrfe as folk)ws'. Asset class Fixtures & fittings Deprecialion rnethtxl and rate straighl line over 5 years Page 11
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Financial Ststements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) Trade debtors Tr&e debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or seTvices perfomied in the ordinary course of busines5. Tr&Je debtors are recognised inTbally at the Iransact(on price. They are subsequently measured at amorbsed cost using the effecb.ve interest methcé, less provision for impairment A provision for the impaimient of trade debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the chanty VAII not be able to collt all amounts due according to the original lems of the receivables. Cash and cash equlvalents Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits. and other short-term highty liquid investments that are readity conve[tib to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignrficant risk of change in value. Trade credltors Trade creditors are obligaknns to pay for g(xxls or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classffied as current liabilities rf the charity does not have an uncondib'onal right: at the end of the reporbng period. to defer settlement of the creditor for at least tsVee months after the reporbng date. If there is an unconditional right to defer selllemenl for at least 1ve months after the reporting date. they are presented as nonvcurrent Trade creditors are recognised initialty at the transaction price and subsequendy measured al amortised cost using the effectNe interest methcKI. Fund structure Unrestrictsd income funds are general fvnds that are avaiL4ble for use at the trustees discretion in furtherance of the objeclives of the charty- Restricted income lunds are those donated for use in a particular area or for spocffic puryjoses, the use of which is reslncted to that area or purpose. Penslons and other post retlrement obligations The charity operates a defined ¢ontribution pension scheme which is a pension plan under which fixed contributions are paid into a pension fvnd and the charity has no legal or constructive oblKJalion to pay further contributions even if the fund dS not hold sufficient assets io pay all employees the benefits relating to empkjyee service in the current and prior periods. Contributions to defined contribthion plans are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activilhgs when they are due. If contribLrtion paymenls exceed the contribution due for service, the exces$ 1$ recogni8ed as a prepayment. Page 12
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Financial Statsments for the Year Ended 31 Augu8t 2025 (continued) 2 Income from donations and legacie¥ Unrestrictsd funds General Restrlcted funds Total 2025 Donations and legacies., Donations from individuals Gift aid reclaimed Grants, including Capital grants.. 13)vernmenl grants Grants from other charities 126,033 28,955 126,033 28,955 200 10,717 200 10,717 154,988 1D,917 165,905 Unrestricted funds General Restrlcted nds Total 2024 Donations and bgacies.. Donatons fmm individuals Gfft aid ClaIMed Grants, including capital grants- Government grants Grants ftc othèr charities 118,775 27.436 12,500 131,275 27,436 3,300 6,000 21,800 3,300 6,000 168,011 146.211 3 Income from charttable actlvltles Unrestricted funds Genernl R8strlcted funds Total 2025 Church Acbvities 8.914 3,192 12,108 Unrestrlcted funds Genernl Restrlcted funds Total 2024 Church Activities 15,637 3,097 18,734 Page 13
The Potters House Methodist Church known as PotterJ Church Notss lo tha Financial Statsments for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) 4 Investment Income Unrgstrkted funds Ggnordl Total 2025 Inte$t receivable and similar income., Interest receivable on bank deSits 453 453 453 453 Unrestrfcted funds Gongral Total 2024 Interest receivable and Similar in¢ome,' Interest receivable on bank deFQ?its 519 519 519 519 Page 14
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) 5 Expendlture on charftable actlvltleg funds General Restrfcted funds Total 2025 Church Activities Governance Costs 155,322 1.155 13,708 169,030 1,155 170,185 156,477 13,708 Unrestricted funds General Restrlcted ftind8 Total 2024 Church Activities Govemance Costs 166,875 1,100 7,387 174,262 1,100 175,362 167.975 7,387 6 Analysi8 of governance and support Costs Govemanc8 costs UnTOstricted funds Ggnernl Total 2025 Independent examiner fees Examination of the financi81 ststements 1,155 1,155 1,155 1,155 Unrestrlcted funds General Totsl 2024 Independent examiner fees Examination of the financial statements 1,100 1.100 1,100 1,100 Page 15
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Pottars Church Notss to the Financial Statements for tha Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) 7 Governmont grants In Ihe year ended 31 August 2025 £200 12024. £nil) of fijnding vrds given to the charity by Sloke-on-Trenl City Council from the Ward Budget In the year ended 31 August 2025 £nil 12024= £3.300) of gfftnt funding was lo the charity by Sloke-on-Trent City Council from the Winter Fcx)J and Essential Supplies Fund. The amount of grants fecognised in the financial statements was £20012024 - £3,300). There were no unfulfilled conditions at the year end. 8 Trustees romuneratlon and expens During tho year the charity made the folknwng tranStiOnS wrth twstees.. Rev P Hancock Rev P Hancock is no longer remunerated and CaleS on as a volunteer. Mr8A Pri¢0 Mrs A Price re1Ved remuneratH)n of £38,153 (2024. £35.730) during the year. Salary of £35,994 {2024.. £33.7081 was paid dire¢ty. f2.159 (2024.. £2,022) of pension contributions were made for Mrs A Price. Any expenses reimbursed were for A Price's paK% employment and not in relation to her role as a tnjstee. Pension contibutions have been paid lo a defin conln"bution scheme. No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses from the Charty during the year. Donations made by the trustees without any conditi'ons attached totslled £33.536 for the year12024 - £30,185). Page 16
Tho Pottors House M&thodlst Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) 9 Staff cost8 The aggregate payroll costs were as folkm: 2025 2024 staff c08ts durlng the year were: Waggs and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 67,444 2.177 5,235 74 856 65,213 3.913 69,126 The monthty avarage number of Fersons (including senh)r managemenl team) employed by the charity during the year.. 2025 No 2024 No Ministry 3 (2024 - 3} of the above employees pathipabj in the Defined Conlribution PensK)n Schemes. Contributions to the emptoyee pension schemes for the year totslkd £5,235 {2024 - £3.9131. Pension costs are split betsveen restricted 8nd Unrestric expenditure in line wth the associated staff salary costs. No employee received emoluments of more than £60,0 during the year The total employee benefits of th8 key management FErsonnel of the charity were £38,153 12024 - £35.7301. 10 Taxation The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxatKJn. Page 17
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Financial Statsments for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) 11 Tanglble fixed assets Furnituro and equipment Total Co At 1 September 2024 Al 31 August 2025 21,242 21,242 21.242 21,242 Depreclatlon At 1 September 2024 Charge for the year 20,200 1,042 20,200 1,042 At 31 August 2025 21,242 21,242 Net book value At 31 August 2025 At 31 August 2024 1,042 1,042 12 Debtors 2025 2024 Prepayments Other debtors 3,009 8,850 9,859 8.591 11,685 Page 18
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) 13 Credltors: amounts falling due within onè y8ar 2025 2024 Accruals Deferred income 1,355 5,833 7,188 2025 1,300 6,000 7,300 2024 Deferred income at 1 September 2024 Resources deferred in the pericKI Amounts released from previous pericKIs Deferred income at year end 6.000 (5,833) 6,000 {6,000) 5,833 6,000 The deferred iruime comprises grant income gwen to fund salary Gosts which will arise in th8 next financi81 year. Page 19
The Pottern House Methodist Church known a5 Potters Church Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) 14 Fund8 Balance at Balance at 31 August 2025 September Incoming Resources 2024 resources expended Transfer8 Unrgstrfcted funds General Unrestricted general fund 62,0 164,355 {156,4771 2.825 72.757 Restrictod funds Misc Restricted Fund$ Open House Methodist Youth Activtlies Chester & Stoke Distn Educats"on Grant Local Family Support Mercy Fund Youth and Children's Fund The Methodist Church - Chester and stoke-on-Trent Diststct 1,102 1,537 1,855 550 {1,1721 {1,7001 15501 1,467 155 1,753 1.753 119 2.825 6.250 11191 12.8251 6,250 6,250 6,250 10,167 10.167 Total r8strfcted funds 18,299 14.109 13,708 2,825 15,875 Total funds 80,353 178,464 170.185 88,632 Page 20
The PotterJ House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) Balan¢e at Balance at 31 August 2024 September In¢omlng Resources 2023 resour expended Transfers UnrestriGtod funds General Unrestricted general ftjnd 67,892 162,367 1167,9751 (2301 62,054 R¢strf¢ted Misc Restrict&l Funds Open House Methodist Youth Activities Chester & Stoke District Education Grant Local Family Support Mercy Fund Youth and Children's Fund The Methodist Church- Chester and stoke-on-Trent District 1,102 610 1.753 (1,6691 12.268) 1,102 1.428 230 1,753 269 2,825 {1501 13.300) 119 2,825 6,250 6.250 6,250 6,250 6,000 Total rgstrictod funds 6,559 24,897 13,387 230 18,299 Total fund8 74,451 187.264 181.362 80,353 Page 21
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Notss to the Financial Statsments forthe Yoar Endgd 31 August 2025 (continued) The 5pecrfic purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows.. Misc Restricted FrS various Sm] projects including CrafL Litme Bridges, Choir and Reach. Income includes small grants, as well as donations and income from specific charitable activities. Open House - a friendship group for ekdety and retired people. There is a small transfer from unrestricted funds in 2024 to cover a deficit on the fund. Methodist Youth Activities- to provide youth activrties and holidays. Chester and Stoke District Education grdnt - to purchas8 a computer for use in the church's children and youth work. Local Family Support - to help families in the locality. Stoke" on Trent City Council provided a gnI funding the Winter Food and Essential sUppls Fund to support this project Mercy Fund - this fund was established from a donation land associated gfft aid) received by the church to meet community need and supwrt families and indivKluals in need or crists. Youth and Children's Fund - this fund was established from a donation {and associated gift aid) received by the church to support youth and children's work. including indivudals in need. Th8 Methodist Church - Chester and Stok-Trent Dislrict - this ftjnd is a contribution towards the salary Gosts of a Youth and Children's P8Stor. The opening balance of £2825 in the L(al Famity Support fund was transferred to unrestricted funds in the year. The grant funding had een fulty spent in a prior period bul not allocated to restricted expendTture_ Page 22
The Potters House Methodist Church known as Potters Church Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 August 2025 (continued) 15 Analysts of net a88eis between fund8 Unrestrlcted funds General Total funds Re8trict8d at 31 August funds 2025 Current assets Current liabllities 74.112 1,356 21,708 5,833 95,820 7,188 Total net assets 72.757 15,875 88,632 Unrestrlcted fund$ General Totsl fund8 at 31 August 2024 Restrl¢ted funds Tangible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 923 62.431 1,300 119 24,180 6,000 1,042 86,611 7,300 Total net assets 62,054 18,299 80,353 16 Rolatgd party tran5PCtions During the year the charity made the folhm'ng related party transactions: stoke on Trent Mis61on Clrcult IA Price. L Cooke, P Butterworth and Rev P Hanco¢k a trustee5 of the charity are also Irustees of Stoke on Trent Mission Circuit. ) DLrring the year Potters Church ¢orrtrfbuted £24,461 12024.. £23,189) to the Stoke on Trent Mission Circuit. At the balance Sheet date the amount due from Stoke on Trenl Mission Circuit was £2,035 12024 - £2,035). The Methodlst Church - Chester and StokHbD-Trent District (Rev P Hancock 15 a trustee of the charity and also a trustee of The Methodisl Church - Chester and Stoke-on-Trenl Di5tricL} During the year Potters Church was awarded a three year grant totalling £30,000 from The Melhr*isl Church Chester and Stoke-on-Trent District £10,000 was receNed in the year ended 31 August 21Y25 12024 £12.0001. At the balanGe Sheet date the amount due lolfrom The Methodist Church Chester and Stoke-on-Trent Drblricl was £Nil {2024- £Nill. Bridge Centre Trust (Daniel Phillips is a trustee of Potters Church and a trustee of the Bridge Centre Trust. ) During the year, Potters Church paK4 the Bridge Centre Trust £30.001 for rent. telephone and refreshments. 12024.. £30.3921. At the balance sheet date the amourrt due tolfrom Bridge Centre Trust was £Nil {2024 - £Nil). Saltbox ILloyd Cooke is the Chief Executive Officer of Sattbox. } During the year Potters Church gave donations totalling £1,200 to Salttox 12024.. £1,200). At the balance sheet date the amount due toffrom sabOX Wds £Nil {2024 - £Nil). Page 23