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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021

Page 2 Legal and Administrative Information Page 3 to 6 Trustees' Report Page 7 Statement of Receipts and Payments Page 8 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Pages 9 to 11 Notes to the Accounts Page 12 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1127496

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

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1127496 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st April 2020 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st March 2021 TRUSTEES AT 31ST MARCH 2021 Emmanuel Twala Jonas Appiah

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

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

Constitution dated 28th December 2008

OBJECTS

(a) to advance the christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the schedule hereto attached in reading and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the World as exclusively charitable according to the Law of England and Wales andfrom time to time think fit and other such purposes which are the church council may 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 Reading 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

14 Blagrave Rise Tilehurst Reading Berkshire RG31 4SF

PRIMARY BANKERS

Lloyds TSB Staple Hill (309806) Branch PO Box 1000 BX1 1LT

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

P B Robinson MAAT FCIE Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broardbridge Business Centre Delling lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021

Objectives and Activities

We confirm that the trustees have paid due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. All our activities are provided without charge to the public. Our main activities for the year were:

Church Services

Regular services were held on Sunday morning, Sunday evening, and Wednesday evening. These were times of worship and teaching, including:

Youth Activities

The Youth are involved in the church services. Other events include:

Sunday School (3-8yrs) / Nursery (1-3yrs)

This is held during Sunday morning service.

Local Evangelism

This consists of going on the streets of the local community to share the gospel message with the public. On a weekly basis we visited the town centre and spent time in: On a weekly basis we visit the town centre and spend time in:

National Evangelism

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

TRUSTEES REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021

Concerts & Drama

Marriage Retreat - (annual)

Revivals

Youth Rally

Talent Show

Men’s Discipleship

Rotherhithe Bible Conference - (annual)

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

TRUSTEES REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021

Achievements and Performance

Financial Review

The charity's policy is to maintain sufficient unrestricted funds to cover the next month's expenditure. This has been achieved throughout the year. Restricted funds are normally used up when raised. Exceptions to this are when the funds have been raised but the cause raised for is not yet completed. There are correct accounting policies in place to identify each restricted fund and the available balance at any point in time.

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P0￿ERs HOUSE CHRIsfIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH TRusfEES REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021 The Charitles Att 2011 requlre the trustees to prepare financlal statements for each flnandal year which give a true and fair vlew of the state of affairs of the trust and of the surplus of the tNst for that perlod. In preparlng those financlal statements the trustees are requlred to: Select sultable accountlng pollcSes and apply theffl conslstently . Make Judgements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent Prepare financlal ststements on the golng concem basls unless It Is Inapproprlate to presume that the trust wlll contlnue In exlsteno. The trustees are responslble for keeplng proper accountlng records, whlch dlsdose wlth reasonable accurncy at any tlme the flnanclal posltlon of the trust. They a￿ also re5ponslble for safeguardlng the assets of the trn5t and hen￿ for taklng ￿SOnable Steps for the p￿ventIOn and detectlon of fraud and other irregularftles. Slgned on behalf of the Trustees ...... Date:

POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021

Notes
RECEIPTS :
Voluntary Receipts
2a
Other Receipts
2b
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS :
Costs of Charitable Activities
3a
TOTAL PAYMENTS
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Balances Brought Forward
Transfer
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BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD		 UnrestrictedRestricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2020/21
2019/20
£
£
£
£
80,291
10,800
91,091
59,700
59
0
59
430
80,350
10,800
91,150
60,130
73,071
10,800
83,871
61,390
73,071
10,800
83,871
61,390
7,279
0
7,279
-1,260
-1,058
2,700
1,642
2,902
0
0
0
0
6,221
2,700
8,921
1,642

The notes on pages 9 to 11 form part of these accounts. All operations are continuing operations.

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P0￿ERs HOUSE CHRIsfxAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH srATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABILrrIES AS AT 31ST MARCH 2021 31-Mar 31-Mar UDreStrfrt￿ Restricted 2021 2020 Fund Fund Total Total C4•h Fund•: Bank Accounts: Current * Deposlt . Onllne Tlthes Bulldlng Fund Other accounts 1,862 4,260 2,699 1,572 1,862 1,560 2,699 2.700 70 loo loo Represented by: Unrestrlcted Funds Restslcted Funds 6,221 6,221 2.700 -1.058 2.700 2,700 Asmts retsined for the Charlty's own use: Church Van UA81LITIES Independent Examlners Fee Holdlng Fund 780 780 2,700 720 2.700 780 720 TRusfEES RE5PONSXBILmES IN RELATION TO FIt4ANCIAL STATEMENTS Charlty Law requlres the Trustees to prepare flnanclal statements for each flnanclal year whlch comply wlth the regulatlons set out In the Charltles Art 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provlslons that apply to small charltles and have prepared a R￿Ipts and Payfflents Account and Statement of Assets and Uabllltles whlch are set out on pages 8 and 9. Approved by the Trustees on .... Slgned on thelr behalf by

POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021

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
Offering
Gift Aid Tax Reclaimed
Building Fund
Church Planting
Support Received
Revival Offerings
World Evangelism
Gifts
Holding Fund
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Rotherhithe Conference
b) Other Receipts
Miscellaneous Income		 UnrestrictedRestricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2021/20
2020/19
£
£
£
£
53,764
53,764
51,335
20,018
20,018
0
4,560
4,560
1,923
483
483
833
1,446
1,446
0
0
182
0
1,574
20
20
1,753
10,800
10,800
2,100
0
0
80,291
10,800
91,091
59,700
59
59
430
59
0
59
430

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021

3. PAYMENTS
a) Costs of Charitable Activities
Fellowship and Tithe
Church Rent
Parsonage
Wages
Utilities
Council Tax/ Insurance
Equipment & Furniture
Travel Costs
Ministry Meal
Love Offering
Books and Periodicals
Hotel
Conferences
Reimbursements
Youth
Sundries
Holding Fund
Support Costs
Bank Charges
Stationary and Postage
Telephone and Internet
Printing and Advertising
Independent Examiners Fees
4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
Holding Fund		 Note
6
6
6
4
Balance
01-Apr-20
£
2,700
2,700		 UnrestrictedRestricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2021/20
2020/19
£
£
£
£
8,451
8,451
3,397
2,750
2,750
10,015
23,850
23,850
20,423
14,340
14,340
6,261
3,680
3,680
3,433
2,757
2,757
346
1,018
1,018
1,078
7,530
7,530
4,515
482
482
1,211
1,300
1,300
2,510
707
707
764
1,071
1,071
527
922
922
100
0
52
62
62
344
3
10,800
10,800
3,200
10
10
296
25
25
64
1,742
1,742
1,316
694
694
640
1,680
1,680
895
73,071
10,800
83,871
61,390
Expend-
Transfer
Balance
Income
ture
31-Mar-21
£
£
£
£
10,800
10,800
0
2,700
10,800
10,800
0
2,700

The restricted funds are wholly represented by cash reserves of the charity

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2021

5. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES

No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.

6. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
Net Wages
Social Security
Parsonage Rent and Council Tax
Activities in furtherance of organisation's objects
Full time equivalent staff who were engaged in each of the
following activities:		 Total
Total
31-Mar
31-Mar
2021
2020
£
£
13,500
5,000
840
1,261
26,607
20,694
40,947
26,955
Total
Total
1
1
1
1

No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000. Staff are self employed.

7. 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.

8. RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure 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.

9. 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.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/ members of Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Reading Church on the accounts for the year ended 31st March 2021 set out on pages 7 to 11.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act), as amended by s.28 of the Charities Act 2006) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for an independent examination, 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 Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation 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 any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

have not been met; or

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

P B Robinson MAAT FCIE Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF

Date: 4th February 2022

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