Registered number: 06655295 Charity number: 1138650
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
CONTENTS
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| Reference and Administrative Details of the Company, its Trustees and Advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' Report | 2 - 5 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 6 - 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 - 10 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 11 - 18 |
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Trustees Clement Okusi Tracy-Anne Okusi Dennis Akwanga Company registered number 06655295 Charity registered number 1138650 Registered office 374 Brigstock Road Thornton Heath CR7 7JF Bankers Barclays Bank Plc Kingdom Bank
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (Eternity Church) for the year 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual Report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the Company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic Report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted. In setting objectives and planning for activities, the Trustees have given due consideration to general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating to public benefit, including the guidance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'.
Our vision is based on the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20, that we Reach, Raise & Release. Our vision is best summed up in our three-fold mission statement to Save, to Serve & to Send. We are grateful for all of the people who have faithfully support this charity with their time, talents and finances.
International Evangelism:
We were blessed to have relationships with several international ministries Churches & have had guest speakers from several countries.
Pastor Okusi is also was invited to minister in several churches overseas, which resulted in great results of people saved, healed & filled with the Holy Spirit.
Evangelism:
As part of our regular evangelistic efforts we carry out local outreaches on a weekly basis. We also hosted special Mothers & Fathers Day services & saw great results. Christmas & Easter were marked with evangelistic outreaches with gifts for all guests.
AoG
Pastor Okusi is an Accredited AoG Minister & AoG Zone Leader, along with Eternity Church he was involved in the National Conference; The Area Days & Zone Days.
As members of the Assemblies of God (GB) and give 3% of our tithes & offerings to them.
Community Outreach:
As in previous years, we have served our local community by opening the doors of our facilities for community events such as Funerals, Weddings, Conferences, Graduations, mental Health Seminars as well as local schools who needed hall space for their school productions.
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Discipleship
As a Christian Church we are committed to “making Disciples” and were delighted to host several baby dedications & baptisms throughout the year. Those being baptised publically articulated their faith in Jesus Christ and were freely being baptised as a sign of their public faith in Jesus Christ.
Leadership:
The Trustees meet regularly to discuss the Charity with healthy suggestions surrounding charity governance.
We have also developed an “Operations Team” that consists of the ministry leads of various departments including the Praise Team, Children’s Ministry, Ushers, Hospitality, Sound Desk, Cleaning, etc. This team plays an important part in the organisation of the church & creates a pipeline in developing leaders.
Pastor Okusi was recognised at the Ministers Appreciation Banquet, sponsored by the London City Mission for his contribution to Missional Leadership.
Charitable giving:
As in previous years as a Church in 2023/24 we gave several thousand pounds to several charitable organisations that we support, such as Good Shepherd; Compassion; World Vision; Jews for Jesus; New India Churches & orphanages.
Volunteer hours:
The success of the Croydon Church is largely down to the Concern, Conviction & Commitment of its congregation. Week in and week out, they faithfully give their time to help reach our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We estimate that our members have donated over 570 volunteer hours in various community and outreach projects during the last financial year.
Fiscal:
The last financial year up to April 2024 has been a good year for the Charity which continues to meet their fiscal commitments robustly. The trustees are also pleased to see a stabilisation in income from the previous financial year.
We hold a mortgage with Kingdom Bank & have never been late or missed a payment.
In summary the Trustees are thankful to God for another year of growth fiscally, numerically & spiritually & God’s favour during times of economic downturn. As always we face challenges ahead, yet are confident that having come this far, God will continue to lead us and bless us.
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
a. Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (Eternity Church) is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Trust deed.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the Company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Trust deed.
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the Company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on 3 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
Clement Okusi
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (Eternity Church) ('the Company')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the Company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair' view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report is made solely to the Company's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Company's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's Report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Company and the Company's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Signed:
Dated: 3 January 2025
Kolade Andrew Alli ACMA
The ARK Financial Management Consultants Ltd 10 Gatcombe Gardens West End Hampshire SO18 3NA
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Total income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 3 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 149,149 149,149 145,045 145,045 4,104 636,758 4,104 640,862 |
Total funds 2024 £ 149,149 149,149 145,045 145,045 4,104 636,758 4,104 640,862 |
Total funds 2023 £ 140,825 140,825 156,251 156,251 (15,426) 652,184 (15,426) 636,758 |
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The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 11 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 06655295
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
| Fixed assets Note Tangible assets 6 Current assets Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 7 Net current assets / liabilites Total assets less current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year 8 Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 9 Unrestricted funds 9 Total funds |
4,357 4,357 (1,000) |
2024 £ 856,674 856,674 3,357 860,031 (219,169) 640,862 640,862 - 640,862 640,862 |
467 467 (1,000) |
2023 £ 858,899 858,899 (533) 858,366 (221,608) 636,758 636,758 - 636,758 636,758 |
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The Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 03 January 2025 and signed on their behalf by:
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 06655295
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
Clement Okusi
The notes on pages 11 to 18 form part of these financial statements.
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. Accounting policies
1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) - Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (Eternity Church) meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
1.2 Income
All income is recognised once the Company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
1.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the Company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.
1.4 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £1,000 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, .
Depreciation is provided on the following basis:
Freehold property - Office equipment - 25%
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
1. Accounting policies (continued)
1.5 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.6 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance Sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities as a finance cost.
1.7 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 2. Income from donations | and legacies | |
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| Unrestricted funds Total |
Total 2023 £ 116,336 0 1,599 22,877 13 140,825 |
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| General 2024 |
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| Donations and Tithes | 120,368 120,368 |
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| Church Hire | 4,845 4,845 |
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| Other Income | 1,033 1,033 |
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| Gift Aid tax reclaimed | 22,890 22,890 |
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| Bank interest receivable | 13 13 |
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| 149,149 149,149 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
| 3. Expenditure on charitable activities | 3. Expenditure on charitable activities | |
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| Unrestricted funds Total |
Total 2023 £ 29,650 1,250 5,600 7,614 577 0 2,966 4,634 3,177 21,837 12,757 2,442 897 665 3,252 14,783 25,535 1,108 1,757 427 10,305 830 4,188 156,251 |
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| General 2024 |
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| £ £ |
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| Wages and salaries | 28,928 28,928 |
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| Staff pensions | 1,055 1,055 |
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| Insurance | 5,779 5,779 |
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| Utilities | 11,082 11,082 |
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| Periodicals | 745 745 |
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| Printing & Advertising | 2,099 2,099 |
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| Depreciation | 2,225 2,225 |
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| Equipment Rental | 8,269 8,269 |
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| Hospitality | 4,420 4,420 |
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| Refunds | 8,656 8,656 |
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| Travel Expenses | 10,597 10,597 |
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| AoG UK | 3,878 3,878 |
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| Jews for Jesus | 900 900 |
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| Local Outreach (HGHF etc) | 4,823 4,823 |
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| Visiting Speakers | 4,136 4,136 |
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| Mortgage Interest Costs | 19,229 19,229 |
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| Accommodation Expense | 17,952 17,952 |
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| Independent examiner's fee | 1,020 1,020 |
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| Bank charges | 1,368 1,368 |
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| Training and conferences | 0 0 |
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| Love Offering and Mission Support |
6,405 6,405 |
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Legal and professional services |
480 480 |
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| Building Repairs and Maintenance |
999 999 |
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| 145,045 145,045 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
4. Independent examiner's remuneration
| 2024 | 2023 | |
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| £ | £ | |
| Fees payable to the Company's independent examiner for the independent | ||
| examination of the Company's annual accounts | 1,000 | 1,000 |
5. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year ended 31 March 2024, Mr Clement Okusi received remuneration of £10,200 (2023: £12,335) during the year for services provided to the church.
Tracy-Anne Okusi received remuneration of £15,796.43 (2023: £16,001) during the year for services provided to the church.
6. Tangible fixed assets
| Cost or valuation At 1 April 2023 At 31 March 2024 Depreciation At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year At 31 March 2024 Net book value At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023 |
Freehold property £ 850,000 850,000 - - - 850,000 850,000 |
Office equipment £ 37,499 37,499 28,600 2,225 30,825 6,674 8,899 |
Total £ 887,499 887,499 28,600 2,225 30,825 856,674 858,899 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
7. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Accruals and deferred income Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year Bank loans |
2024 £ £ 1,000 2024 £ 219,169 |
2023 £ £ 1,000 2023 £ 221,608 |
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8. Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH) (A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
9. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Balance at | ||||
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| Balance at 1 | 31 March | |||
| April 2023 | Income | Expenditure | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General Funds | 636,758 | 149,149 | (145,045) | 640,862 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CHURCH CROYDON (ETERNITY CHURCH)
(A Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
9. Statement of funds (continued) Statement of funds - prior year
| Balance at | ||||
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| Balance at | 31 March | |||
| 1 April 2022 | Income | Expenditure | 2023 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| Unrestricted funds | ||||
| General Funds | 652,184 | 140,825 | (156,251) | 636,758 |
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