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2021-12-31-accounts

ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BEXLEYHEATH

CHARITY REGISTRATION No: 1129110

Independent Examiners Ltd

Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

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CONTENTS

Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information
Page 4 Trustees' Report
Pages 5 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees
Page 6 Statement of Receipts and Payments
Page 7 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Pages 8 and 9 Notes to the Accounts

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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

1129110

CHARITY NUMBER 1129110 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st January 2021 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st December 2021 TRUSTEES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021 Mr Leighton Ainsworth Mr Purazeni Chigarire Mr Colin McLaren

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

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

Constitution adopted 25th January 2009

OBJECTS

a) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the schedule in Kent 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 Kent 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

5 Havelock Road Bromley Kent BR2 9NY

PRIMARY BANKERS

Lloyds Bank Plc. 25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

K Gomes Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

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TRUSTEES REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

Church Activities

At the start of the new year, much of our regular outreach methods had to be moved online due to the national COVID-19 restrictions. This allowed our members to reach out to other people via their social media accounts and invite friends and family to join our regular zoom call. Several family members were able to connect with us and appreciate the ministry from our Pastor (Aaron James).

Revival Meetings

We hosted our annual revival services with Pastor Leighton Ainsworth and his family, this was postponed to a later period within the year to allow us to meet in person with our pioneer pastor. We were also able to have several of our pastors to minister in our gatherings.

National Lockdown – COVID-19

Coming into the new year there were still restrictions for gatherings in community halls, so our services continued online via Zoom. Once gatherings were permitted, we met as a church for our regular meetings and it was a real encouragement to many of our members, being able to see one another with the necessary restrictions in place.

Risk Assessment and Method Statement procedures for COVID secure meetings

With the lockdowns reducing, there were opportunities for our congregation to gather safely within our regular hall; this was facilitated by following and implementing the relevant government guidelines and safety procedures for gatherings within a community centre. All our members were briefed on the control procedures in place prior to attending in person gatherings and encouraged to stay at home and join the meeting online if they were a part of the risk group, experiencing any symptoms of the virus or was not comfortable to gather.

Year End

We were able to host our annual Christmas banquet, this was a good time of reflection and sharing of testimonies for many of our older and newer believers. Our congregation spent the new year with our leadership church

Trustees Responsibilities

The Charities Act 2011 requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which gives 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.

26/10/2022

Approved by the Trustees on ……………………………………………

Signed on their behalf by Trustee ……………………………………………………

Print Name: Mr Purazeni Chigarire

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/ members of Potters House Christian Fellowship Bexleyheath on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021 set out on pages 6 to 9.

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 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities 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 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 b l

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 requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

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

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.

Kim Gomes MAAT Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

Date: 27.10.22

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

Notes
RECEIPTS :
Donations & Legacies
2a
Other Incoming Resources
2b
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS :
Costs of Charitable Activities
3a
Governance Costs
3b
TOTAL PAYMENTS
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Balances Brought Forward
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
33,658
-
33,658
33,492
-
-
-
-
33,658
-
33,658
33,492
27,900
-
27,900
17,076
660
-
660
861
28,560
-
28,560
17,938
5,098
-
5,098
15,554
23,595
-
23,595
8,041
28,693
-
28,693
23,595

The notes on pages 8 and 9 form part of these accounts.

All Charity operations are classed as continuing operations.

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021

ASSETS
Notes
Cash Funds:
Cash at Bank
Petty Cash
Other Monetary Assets:
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
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Assets retained for the Charity's own use:
Fixed Assets
LIABILITIES
Independent Examiner's Fee		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Fund
Fund
31-Dec-21
31-Dec-20
£
£
£
£
28,693
-
28,693
23,595
-
-
-
-
28,693
-
28,693
23,595
28,693
-
28,693
39,149
-
-
-
-
28,693
-
28,693
39,149
-
-
-
-
720
-
720
650
.
720
-
720
650

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 6 and 7.

26/10/2022 Approved by the Trustees on …………………………… Signed on their behalf by Trustee ………………………………………

Print Name: Mr Purazeni Chigarire

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 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
a) Donations & Legacies
Gifts, Tithes & Offerings
Gift Aid		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2021
2020
£
£
£
£
33,658
-
33,658
31,419
-
-
-
2,073
33,658
-
33,658
33,492

3. PAYMENTS

a) Costs of Charitable Activities

Equipment
Gifts, Tithes & Offerings
Insurance Costs
Love Offering
Ministry Meal
Outreach
Printing, Postage & Stationery
Rent & Rates
Revival Expenses
Sundry Expenses
Telephone Costs
Travel & Subsistence
Vehicle Expenses
b) Governance Costs
Independent Examiner's Fee
Legal & Professional Fees		 -
-
-
796
5,600
-
5,600
2,000
-
-
-
185
4,150
-
4,150
2,500
1,299
-
1,299
726
3,167
-
3,167
152
760
-
760
595
7,701
-
7,701
2,741
-
-
-
330
2,140
-
2,140
1,995
780
-
780
-
-
-
-
18
2,228
-
2,228
5,038
27,900
-
27,900
17,076
660
-
660
650
-
-
-
211
660
-
660
861

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS

The Charity held no restricted funds during this or the previous financial period.

5. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES

Leighton Ainsworth received a offering of £1450 . No other 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. 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. 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

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