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 annL￿1 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 {Num￿r 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 revi￿￿1 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 Consts￿￿On 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, I￿1 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 0￿er 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 memb￿5 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 review￿1 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 Fo￿bank, provided opwrtUn￿eS 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 S￿la1 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 T￿etherf. 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 G￿up 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 'O￿n 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 chU￿h. 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 'conn￿r gathering of Christian leaders and the S-O-T City Council Interfath forum. We continue to support and ne￿rk 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 I￿St88S 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 Method￿1 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 reS￿t 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 consIde￿d 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 y￿r 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￿ Y￿th 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 we1v￿1 and the amount can be measure