ANNUAL REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
THE 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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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BEXLEYHEATH
CONTENTS
Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information Pages 4 to 5 Trustees' Report Page 6 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees Page 7 Statement of Receipts and Payments Page 8 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Page 9 Notes to the Accounts
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BEXLEYHEATH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER
1129110
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 1st January 2023 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31st December 2023 TRUSTEES AT 31ST DECEMBER 2023 Aaron James (Chair) Leighton Ainsworth Colin Mclaren Purazeni Chigarire
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
CONSTITUTION ADOPTED 25 JANUARY 2009
OBJECTS
THE CHARITABLE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE: (A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO ATTACHED 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 (COUNTY) 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
St. Marys (Eltham) Community Complex Association 180 Eltham High Street London SE9 1BJ
PRIMARY BANKERS
Lloyds Bank Plc. 25 Gresham Street London EC2V 7HN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Lomax Pavey Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BEXLEYHEATH
TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
Church Activities and Growth
We continued experience a steady growth within our congregation as we continued to be outreaching within our local community. This was via a series of ‘My Story’ events, where a number of our members would invite friends and family and share their journey to faith; our family stay and play fun day within our local community and local regular outreach and street evangelism.
We were also able to connect with our leadership church events such as our annual Bible conference, couples marriage retreat and Father’s club camping trips; this connection and fellowship has been a support to our local congregation.
Revival & Special Service Meetings
We were able to host two water baptisms within the months of February and November. This was really encouraging to see five of our church members make this statement of faith amongst family, friends and invited guests. The baptism at the beginning of the year was coupled with our sister church which was also a welcomed opportunity for fellowship between our members.
We welcomed a number of our visiting Pastors and Evangelists in order to encourage and stir the congregation to fulfil God’s purpose and plan for our lives.
World Evangelism
Our Pastor regularly preaches and teaches upon the global impact the local church can have within communities abroad. Our Pastor connected with a number of our missionary and local pastors from Namibia to minister across 5 different regions visiting numerous fellowship churches over a two-week period. This proved to be very impactful for both our Pastor and the churches he had the privilege of ministering within, he returned stirred to arrange an impact team for our members to attend with him in the coming year.
Year End
We enjoyed our year end banquet within a local restaurant and shared testimonies and highlights of the year. Our congregation had the privilege of hosting our very first New Year’s Eve crossover service to enter a new year. This was a well-attended event and perfect end to the year.
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.
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POThERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BEXLEYHEATH TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 sr DECEMBER 2023 R•¥•nTwPolicy The1ruste have considered the ve1 of re5ep•sthoywi$hto ta1Th. èppropriato tolhè charit15 neds. This is based on ihecharitys soe ancj the level ol linanci31 commitmenls held. ThetruStees aim to ensurethe chaDtywill be able totontinue tofullil its ¢h8ritable objectives even If there is a temporary Shortfall in In¢ome or unèxpect&d expenditdre. The truste05 Wjll endèa¥our not to set aside funds unnecessèrity. Public 8•n•fit Th• charity aekntrdg95 its requirement to dernstrate el¥6rty that it mu$t havo charitablè puCPCLS•5 'èImS, that ar¢ for the public benefit. Details of how the charity ha5 achieved ihiS )r providtrd In the TrvsiÈes port. TheTffuslees conlirm thoi theyhave paid dut regard tothfi ChirityC¢mm$$ guidanc• on public bèn$fit bfrlore dociding what actiwlies thg ¢trT#rty$hwld und¢rtak¢. TruIt•A••poM1bIIIts Tho Chaniies Act require the trustee5 to prepare financial 5taternenls Icr each lin4nei•l yotyr whieh givea tru& and faifview ol the staio of allèirs ol tho trust and ol Ihg surplus d tho trust for thai pri¢d. In p•paring thc6• IinaThcial ststomgTh15 the trusiees ar9 uld to.. Selectsuitabltaccountiri9 Pt4ici8$ and appty Ihem ¢w$iStenily Makelud9emeTht58d OSlim•i8$thatar• r•a8onabl& and prudent Prépare linancibl staiemènts tbe going concèm basis it is inappropriatè to pre5um8 that the trust Will coniinue ine$len¢e. Tho Irustt8s ar8 r•$ponsibl• for koeping proper accounting records. which di$ek>se wilh wgwabl• accurècy at any time the financial positi ef Ihetrust.Thèy èr• alsorespon5iblel¢y 5ale9uarding the a55ets of tht¢LSt and hence fuiaking reasonable $tep$ forthe Pre¥Pfjti and delpctian aFlrÈud and othér irrègularities. Approwd bythe Trvstepson... 31/1,/ Si9n•d an ihthrb•hall by... Si9naturè.'
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 2023 set out on pages 7 to 10.
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:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
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
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BEXLEYHEATH
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
| Notes RECEIPTS : Charitable Activities 2 TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS : 3 TOTAL PAYMENTS NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Cash funds last year end CASH FUNDS THIS YEAR END |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 48,640 - 48,640 38,279 |
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| 48,640 - 48,640 38,279 |
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| 41,468 - 41,468 39,862 |
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| 41,468 - 41,468 39,862 |
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| 7,172 - 7,172 (1,583) 27,110 - 27,110 28,693 |
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| 34,282 - 34,282 27,110 |
The notes on pages 9 & 10 form part of these accounts.
All charity operations are classed as continuing operations.
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POThERS HOUSE CHRlSfiAN FELLOWSHIP BEXLEYHEATH srATEMENf OF ASSEfs AND LIABIUTIES FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023 unrtrICted Fund Restricted Fund To 31-D•o-22 ASSErs 31-D*(-23 CAsh Fuftd5: Cosh ot Bank PeityCJ$h 34.282 34,282 27.110 34,282 34,282 27.110 LIA8ILIIIES Independent £urn1nerfs Feo 780 780 750 780 7BO 750 TRUSTEE5 RE5PONSBILmO IN RELAMON TQ FINANaAL STATBMENTS Charity Lèw tyquireJihtTrusiees to Prepa accouTriS foreach financial yeaTwhith tf>mplywith th8 re9ulationsset Out In the Chatitios Act 2011.Th• Trustees hale elected totake advantage of the provi5i¢ns that apply small charities and have prepared a Receipts and PaymèrtisAeecft1 and Staiemertt ofAssot$ artd LiabilrfÈiÉS which areset Outon pages 7 and 8. Appro¥ed bytha Trustees. 311,,1 Si9nod on th•irboh&lf by trM¢YS Sigfiaturè..
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BEXLEYHEATH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
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 Donations and Legacies Gifts, Tithes & Offerings Gift Aid 3. PAYMENTS Charitable Activities Gifts, Tithes & Offerings Rent & Rates Hall Hire Stationary and Postage Printing & Advertising Books & Publications Telephone Costs Equipment Vehicle Expenses Travel & Subsistence Books & Periodicals Hotel Costs Revival Expenses Love Offering Ministry Meals Benevolence Concert Outreach/Impact Team Conference Offering World Evangelism Church Fellowship Sundry Expenses Independent Examiner's Fee |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 48,640 - 48,640 34,950 - - - 3,329 |
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| 48,640 - 48,640 38,279 |
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| 4,000 - 4,000 1,400 12,724 - 12,724 11,042 68 - 68 160 18 - 18 - 220 - 220 143 - - - - 317 - 317 189 - - - - 3,900 - 3,900 3,902 3,197 - 3,197 370 15 - 15 - 1,003 - 1,003 912 407 - 407 391 5,980 - 5,980 8,560 1,565 - 1,565 1,758 250 - 250 250 - - - 82 194 - 194 - 1,500 - 1,500 1,000 1,000 - 1,000 2,000 1,212 - 1,212 - 3,899 - 3,899 7,704 - - - - |
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| 41,468 - 41,468 39,862 |
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BEXLEYHEATH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
4. RESTRICTED FUNDS
The Charity held no restricted funds during this or the previous financial period.
5. TRUSTEES AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES
Trustee Leighton Ainsworth was received a gift from the charity of £1,500. There were no conditions attached to this gift.
During the year Trustee Aaron James made regular donations to the charity.
The amount donated was:
Total: £10,550
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.
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