Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Lewisham
Year Ended 31 March 2022 Charity No: 1136365
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 accounts 7-8
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK Lewisham
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
Reference and administration details
Charity Number 1136365
Principle Address 38 Maltby House 2 Ottley Drive London SE3 9FJ
Names of charity trustees who manage the Charity
Ps. Courtney Stewart
Mrs Hannah Titilope Stewart
Joshua Nathaniel Brown
Jamal Adebamidele Okubule
Structure Governance and management
Governing Document
Constitution dated 1[st] September 2007
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
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).
A. Church Growth
Over the year we have seen new people added to our membership and also we have also had a growth in the already present saints which has facilitated the formation of new ministries and activities which enhance the reach of our church/charity. Our regular worship meeting numbers have increased from last year. At the beginning of the year we delegated new leaders for various ministries so as to support the care of our new guests and other challenges we face on a day to day/week to week basis. We attribute the growth to our membership to our relentless resolve to outreach programs where we actively reach the community in which we live. We have regular, weekly community engaging events, such as outreaches, dramas and concerts.
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK Lewisham
Trustees’ Annual Report (continued)
For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
Summary of main activities in relation to these objects
B. Evangelism
As part of our evangelistic efforts this year we have hosted dramas presentations and concerts. We also had at least 1 concert each month and 2 each month during the summer and they were well responded to. We have also noted that our open air preaching has also been productive.
We sent several Impact teams to other churches nationally to help them in their evangelistic efforts. We also played a great part in our goal to reach our world through world evangelism programs. We were able support our Mother church Croydon as well as our leadership church Walthamstow where appeals were given to support missionary works around the globe.
C. Revivals
We were also able to host some local as well as itinerate speakers from countries abroad. With each series of meetings which we had with them, we advertised them the event at least 4weeks in advance and we saw many people from our community come and were greatly motivated.
D. Volunteer Hours
The thrust of the Lewisham Church is largely down to the continual Commitment, Conviction and Concern of It’s members. Week in and week out, they faithfully give up their evenings and Saturday to help reach our community. We estimate that our members have donated over 1000 volunteer hours in various community projects.
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 £500 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 Courtney Stewart Trustee
Date:
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
To the Trustees of
Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Lewisham
For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
Charity number 1136365
Set out on Pages 5 to 7
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:
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Examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act;
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to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 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 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:
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which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act; or
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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 Lewisham
Statement of receipts and payments
For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| Notes Receipts All Church Offerings Special offerings and pledges Tax recovered on covenants Reimbursments 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 |
2022 2021 Unrestricted Restricted Total Total £ £ £ £ 58,407 58,407 55,208 8,141 8,141 10,205 16,346 16,346 16,741 2,516 2,516 1,180 |
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| 77,269 8,141 85,40983,335 |
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| 78,198 2,444 80,642 83,295 6,314 0 6,314 3,105 |
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| 84,512 2,444 86,956 86,400 |
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| -7,243 5,697 -1,546 -3,065 |
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| -7,243 5,697 -1,546 -3,065 3,351 0 3,351 6,416 |
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| -3,892 5,697 1,805 3,351 |
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK Lewisham
Statement of assets and Liabilities
For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| Assets Cash funds Current Account Savings 1 Savings 2 Represented by General Fund Restricted fund Assets Retained for the Charities own use: Equipment Liabilities Examiner's fee |
2022 £ 555 0 1,250 1,805 0 1,805 1,805 9,020 9,020 0 0 |
2021 £ 1,351 0 2,000 |
|---|---|---|
| 3,351 | ||
| 0 3,351 |
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| 3,351 | ||
| 8,165 | ||
| 8,165 | ||
| 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 Courtney Stewart
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE FELLOWSHIP UK Lewisham
Notes to the accounts
For the Year Ended 31 March 2022
| Receipts Donations Donations and other similar receipts Other Tax relief Reimbursments Total Receipts |
Unrestricted Restricted Total this Total last funds funds Year Year £ £ £ £ 58,407 8,141 66,548 65,413 16,346 0 16,346 16,741 2,516 0 2,516 1,180 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total this Total last funds funds Year Year £ £ £ £ 58,407 8,141 66,548 65,413 16,346 0 16,346 16,741 2,516 0 2,516 1,180 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total this Total last funds funds Year Year £ £ £ £ 58,407 8,141 66,548 65,413 16,346 0 16,346 16,741 2,516 0 2,516 1,180 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total this Total last funds funds Year Year £ £ £ £ 58,407 8,141 66,548 65,413 16,346 0 16,346 16,741 2,516 0 2,516 1,180 |
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| 77,269 | 8,141 | 85,409 83,335 |
a. Costs of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity
| 2022 | 2021 | |||
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| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | Total | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Fellowship tithe | 10,343 | 0 | 10,343 | 8,158 |
| Building rent and rates | 21,210 | 0 | 21,210 | 29,792 |
| Accomdation | 8,545 | 0 | 8,545 | 5,270 |
| Equipment purchases | 855 | 0 | 855 | 399 |
| Acc Visit Sp/Wed/ Staff | 3,365 | 0 | 3,365 | 71 |
| Utilities | 1,311 | 0 | 1,311 | 1,994 |
| Conference and seminars, World evangelism | 0 | 2444 | 2,444 | 6,425 |
| Visiting speaker/Love offerings | 9,099 | 0 | 9,099 | 5,105 |
| Insurance | 977 | 0 | 977 | 1,554 |
| Travel & Impact Team | 6,869 | 0 | 6,869 | 6,404 |
| Hospitality | 2,116 | 0 | 2,116 | 3,853 |
| Books and Periodicals | 468 | 0 | 468 | 1,366 |
| Motor vehicle expenses | 2,362 | 0 | 2,362 | 4,362 |
| Equipment repairs | 145 | 0 | 145 | 0 |
| Professional fees and Bank charges | 970 | 0 | 970 | 818 |
| Benovelance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6,001 |
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| Staff Remuneration b. Fundraising and publicity Printing & Advertising |
9,564 0 9,564 1722 |
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| 78,198 2,444 80,642 83,295 |
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| 6,314 0 6,314 3105 |
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| 6,314 0 6,314 3,105 |
Note 3 - Restricted Funds
Restricted funds received and spent during the year are detailed below
| Purpose Conference and seminars, World evangelism Total Restricted funds |
Balance Balance 01.04.21 Incoming Outgoing 31.03.22 £ £ £ £ 3,780 8,141 2,444 9,477 |
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| 3780 8,141 2,444 9,477 |
Note 4 - Trustees
No Trustees received remuneration during the year except for Pastor Courtney Stewart
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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