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2024-03-31-accounts

Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Reading Church

Year Ended 31 March 2024 Charity No: 1127496

Contents Page No. Trustees Annual Report 2-3 Independent Examiner’s Report 4 Receipts and Payments Accounts 5 Statement of Assets and Liabilities 6 Notes to the Accounts 7-8

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

Trustees’ Annual Report

For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Reference and administration details

Charity Number 1127496

Principle Address 75 Durand Road

Earley

Reading

RG6 5YU

Names of charity trustees who manage the Charity

Mr Okechukwu Chinedum Nzewuihe

Mr Jamile Hurst

Mr Jonas Appiah

Structure Governance and management

Governing Document

Constitution dated 28[th ] December 2008

Constitution of trustee and selection methods

The charity is constituted as a trust and the trustees are appointed by the existing trustees.

Objectives and activities

Objects of Charity

A. THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS SETS OUT IN THE FIRST SCHEDULE AND IN PARTICULAR IN THE COUNTY OF READING AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD.

B. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND SICKNESS REGARDLESS OF NATIONALITY, RELIGIOUS, POLITICAL AND OTHER OPINION IN THE SAID COUNTY AND AT THE DISCRETION OF THE CHURCH COUNCIL ELSEWHERE IN THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD.

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK READING CHURCH

Trustees’ Annual Report For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Summary of main activities in relation to these objects

The Charity exists to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach people the bible. All our activities reflect these core goals. The Church arranges or participates in a number of activities to this end, namely Bible Conferences, Marriage Seminars, Men’s Discipleships, Revival Meetings with visiting preachers, Tent Crusades (home and abroad).

Achievements and performance

Various activities have been carried out during the year including:

Our vision is to continue spreading the love of God to those in need.

Financial review

Policy on reserves

Due to the charity being a small organisation and its future expenses being fairly predictable in nature the trustees have decided that a minimum reserve of £1,000 will be sufficient at any one time. During the period under review the charity has been able to cope successfully with the above-mentioned level of reserve.

Declaration

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Ps Jamile Hurst

Trustee

Date:

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

To the Trustees of

Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Reading Church For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Charity number 1127496

Set out on Pages 5 to 6

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 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 the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. 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 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 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:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act; or

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

Mr Rohan Ruddock FCCA

Ruddocks and Co- Chartered Certified Accountants First Floor, Copper House 88 Snakes Lane east, Woodford Green London , IG8 7HX

Date:

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK READING

Statement of receipts and payments

For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Notes
Receipts
All Church Offerings
Special offerings and pledges
Building Fund
Support Received
Tax Relief
Interest Received
Total Receipts
Expenditure
Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity
1a
Fundraising and publicity
1b
Total resources expended
Net incoming resources for the year before transfers
Net incoming resources and movement in funds
Total funds brought forward
Total Funds carried forward		 2024
2023
Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
80,559
0
80,559
70,276
0
1,300
1,300
385
0
700
700
0
2,327
0
2,327
1,381
41,870
0
41,870
0
132
0
132
189
124,888
2,000
126,888
72,231
88,399
1,300
89,699
73,642
3,401
0
3,401
443
91,800
1,300
93,100
74,085
33,088
700
33,788
-1,854
33,088
700
33,788
-1,854
2,520
0
2,520
4,374
35,608
700
36,308
2,520

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK READING

Statement of assets and Liabilities

For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Assets
Cash funds
Current Account
Deposit Account
Online Tithes
Other Account
Represented by
General Fund
Restricted fund
Assets Retained for the Charities own use:
Equipment
Van
Liabilities
Examiner's fee
Holding fund		 2024
£
10,981
1,002
4,203
20,123
36,308
35,608
700
36,308
5,022
8,660
13,682
0
0
0		 2023
£
0
85
383
2,052
2,520
2,520
0
2,520
2,741
8,660
11,401
0
0
0

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 page 5 and 6.

Approved by the trustees on ………………………..and

Signed on their behalf by ……………………………….. Ps Jamile Hurst

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK READING

Notes to the accounts

For the Year Ended 31 March 2024

Receipts
Donations
Donations and other similar receipts
Other
Support Received
Love Offerings & World Evangelism
Building fund
Interest Received
Tax Relief		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
80,559
0
80,559
70,276
2,327
0
2,327
1,381
0
1,300
1,300
385
0
700
700
0
132
0
132
189
41,870
0
41,870
0		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
80,559
0
80,559
70,276
2,327
0
2,327
1,381
0
1,300
1,300
385
0
700
700
0
132
0
132
189
41,870
0
41,870
0		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
80,559
0
80,559
70,276
2,327
0
2,327
1,381
0
1,300
1,300
385
0
700
700
0
132
0
132
189
41,870
0
41,870
0		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total this
Total last
funds
funds
Year
Year
£
£
£
£
80,559
0
80,559
70,276
2,327
0
2,327
1,381
0
1,300
1,300
385
0
700
700
0
132
0
132
189
41,870
0
41,870
0
124,888 2,000 126,888
72,231

a. Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity

2024 2023
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
£ £ £ £
Fellowship Tithe 8,390 0 8,390 4,319
Fellowship 1,884 0 1,884 0
Travel costs & Impact teams 4,157 0 4,157 4,613
Visiting speakers- love offerings 3,750 900 4,650 3,700
Building running costs 6,204 0 6,204 5,920
Conference & Seminars 136 0 136 185
Motor expenses 5,774 0 5,774 5,969
Equipment 2,281 0 2,281 1,683
Youth 1,254 0 1,254 0,063
Books & Periodicals 598 0 598 0,934
Utilities 6,203 0 6,203 3,590
Parsonage 22,138 0 22,138 20,729
Pastors compensation 0 0 0 12,240
Wages 12,960 0 12,960 0
Bank charges 49 0 49 142
Telecommunication 1,389 0 1,389 1,077
Council tax & Insurance 3,315 0 3,315 2,985
PAYE Liability 95 0 95 320

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Ministry Meal
Independent examiners
Bracknell Support
Reimbursements/Refunds
CCPAS
Sunday school
World Evangelism & Benevolence
Hotel
Victory rally
Football tournaments
Revival
Marriage retreat
b. Fundraising and publicity
Stationery and Postage
Printing & Advertising		 1,942
0
1,942
1,126
0
0
0
900
2,519
0
2,519
0
310
0
310 992
200
0
200
0
714
0
714 66
688
400
1,088
1,000
297
0
297
0
0
0
0
370
0
0
0
514
763
0
763
172
391
0
391
36
88,399
1,300
89,699
73,642
607
0
607
0
2,794
0
2,794
443
3,401
0
3,401
443

Note 3 - Restricted Funds

Restricted funds received and spent during the year are detailed below

Purpose
Love Offering
World Evangelism
Building Fund
Total Restricted funds		 Balance
Balance
01.04.23
Incoming
Outgoing
31.03.24
£
£
£
£
0
900
900
0
0
400
400
0
0
700
0
700
0
2,000
1,300
700

Note 4 - Trustees

No Trustees received remuneration during the year except for Ps Jamile Hurst No transactions were undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a trustee or connected person has a material interest.

Note 5 - Other Disclosure Issues

The charity has no other commitments, loans, contingent liabilities other than those disclosed in the accounts. There are no other disclosure issues.

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