Company No: CE013415 Registered Charity Number: 1177383
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
COUNCIL OF MANAGEMENT AND TRUSTEES REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
For the Year ended 31st March 2024
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Et Voila Accountancy Services Limited Accountants and Charity Independent Examiners Isis House, Smith Road, Wednesbury West Midlands, WS10 0PB
Company No: CE013415
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
| ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS | |
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| For the year ended 31st March 2024 | |
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| AnnualReport of Management Board | 2 |
| Independent Examiners Report | 7 |
| Statementof Financial Activities | 8 |
| BalanceSheet | 9 |
| Notes forming part of the financial statement | 11 to 15 |
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
OBJECTS AND POLICIES
The core mission of our charity, THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH, is to effectively spread the gospel of Jesus Christ and foster a local worship community. We achieve this by diligently organizing a diverse range of activities and extending invitations to the public.
Our primary objectives include:
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Spreading the Gospel: We are dedicated to promoting the teachings of Jesus Christ to individuals from all walks of life, inspiring them to embrace faith and a personal relationship with God.
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Worship Services: We facilitate regular worship services that provide a sacred space for believers to come together, express their devotion, and experience spiritual growth through prayer, worship, and studying the Scriptures.
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Community Engagement: We actively engage with our local community through various initiatives, events, and outreach programs, aiming to address pressing needs, offer support, and offer opportunity for rehabilitation and mentoring to those in need.
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Inclusive Gathering: Our efforts extend beyond the church walls as we strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome, regardless of their background or status.
To fulfil these objectives, we organize a wide array of regular activities, embracing different formats, such as prayer meetings, Bible studies, fellowship groups, youth gatherings, and community service projects.
In addition, we actively invite and encourage the public to join us in our worship services and other events, extending a warm invitation to experience the transformative power of the gospel firsthand.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Over the past year, our organization has achieved significant milestones and made notable progress. One of the most significant accomplishments was successfully relocating to a new facility that presents better opportunities for our organization. Despite the initial challenges of the property being occupied by squatters, we negotiated a rent rebate and undertook the necessary remedial works to make it suitable for our church's needs. While this project proved to be costly as reflected in our financial records, we are pleased with the outcome as it eliminates the need for further refurbishment in the foreseeable future.
We are delighted to share that the vendors also presented us with an enticing opportunity to purchase the property at an agreed price. Currently, we are actively engaged in liaising with banks and diligently raising the required deposit as stipulated by the proposed mortgage bank. Our aim is to finalize the purchase process by March 2024.
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Our community outreach efforts have been fruitful throughout the year. Locally, we have witnessed a positive response from the public, and our mentoring and rehabilitation programs have yielded grateful testimonies from numerous young men whose lives we have impacted. Additionally, we expanded our outreach beyond our immediate area by sending teams on a monthly basis to support other churches in need. We even had the privilege of sending teams internationally to Portugal, Switzerland, and Cyprus, spreading our mission to a global audience.
Looking ahead to the coming year, we are excited about the prospect of fully acquiring our current building, solidifying our presence and creating a permanent home for our community. This achievement will undoubtedly pave the way for further growth and enable us to serve and impact more lives in the future.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
As we settling into our new facility, an atmosphere of possibilities and vision is very evident in the congregation. People are filled with visions of what we can do to reach our community and beyond now we have a much larger facility without the restrictions we had in our previous building. We are planning events such as themed drama nights, Halloween drama, youth rally etc.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The charity was registered on 1 March 2018 as a CIO and it’s controlled by it’s governing document (constitution).
Trustees
The trustees namely; Pastor Success Adeshida (chairman), Sylvester Narh and Juvencio Da-Silva have served throughout the year. Appointment of trustees is governed by the Constitution of the Charity. The Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies through resignation or death of an existing trustee.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
- Finances are raised purely by voluntary donations from church parishione
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
Although eligible, the charity has not yet made any gift aid application. The trustees have agreed that such application will be made this year.
Reserves policy
The Charities restricted funds held in reserve for any unforeseen circumstances are adequate. The trustees are satisfied that these reserves are maintained at an appropriate and satisfactory level.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity Number
1177383
Principal Address 304 Bensham Lane Croydon CR7 7EQ
Trustees
Pastor Success O. Adeshida (chairman) Sylvester Narh Juvencio Da-Silva
Independent Examiners
Et Voila Accountancy Ltd Isis House, Smith Rd, Wednesbury WS10 0PB
Bankers
Barclays Bank 1 North End Croydon CR9 1SX
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the Year Ended 31 March 2024
The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 10 July 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Success Adeshida - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 set out on pages seven to twelve
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees (who are the directors for the purposes of company law) 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(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is required. The charity's gross income was around £730,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of CIMA.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 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 2011 Act) and
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to state whether particular matters have come to my attention
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the 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 you as 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 statements 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 requirements
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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to prepare the accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principals of the statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sally J Wainwright ACMA
ET Voila Accountancy Services Limited, Isis Business Centre, Smith Road, Wednesbury, WS10 0P
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Compa ny No: CE013415
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
| Notes INCOMING RESOURCES Incoming Resources from Generated Funds Voluntary Income Activities for generating funds Investment Income 2 Incoming Resources from charitable activities Income Directly Allocated to Activities Total incoming resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Activities NET INCOMING RESOURCES RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD Costs Directly Allocated to Activities |
2024 £ Unrestricted Funds 730,331 1,740 732,071 343,576 388,495 77,893 466,388 |
2023 £ Unrestricted Funds 321,445 144 321,589 371,266 (49,677) 127,570 77,893 |
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Compa ny No: CE013415
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
| BALANCE SHEET AT 31 March 2024 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets 6 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 7 NET CURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES FUNDS Unrestricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
2024 £ 2,012 479,342 479,342 14,966 ) 464,376 466,388 466,388 466,388 |
2023 £ 2,683 93,762 |
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93,762 18,552 ) |
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| 75,210 | ||||
| 77,893 | ||||
| 77,893 | ||||
| 77,893 |
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Compa ny No: CE013415
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 March 2024
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2024.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:-
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008).
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 10th July 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:-
Trustee Pastor Success Adeshida
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Compa ny No: CE013415
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Accounting Convention
The financial Statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included on the statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources Expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources
Tangible Fixed Assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
25% Reducing Balance
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on it's charitable activities
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the object of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements
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Compa ny No: CE013415
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
2 ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
| Investment Income 3 NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES Net resources are stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation - owned assets |
2024 £ 1,740 1,740 2024 £ 671 671 |
2023 £ 144 |
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| 144 | ||
| 2023 £ 894 |
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| 894 |
4 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were trustees' remuneration and expenses for the year ended 31 March 2024
Trustee's expenses
There were trustees' expenses paid to Pastor Success Adeshida for the year ended 31 March 2024
| Hall Items Salary Home Rent & Council tax Car Allowance Additional Pastor Costs |
3,963 48,060 - - - 52,023 |
6,028 47,387 - - - |
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| 53,415 |
These expenses allow the pastor to perform his duties. Car allowance is due to visiting members of the congregation and the house is also used for counsel and administration.
| STAFF COSTS Wages and salaries No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000 |
2024 2023 £ £ 48,060 ## 47,387 |
2023 £ |
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5 STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2024
2023
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
| Plant and | |||||
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| 6 | TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS | ||||
| COST | |||||
| At 1 April 2023 | 8,768 | ||||
| Additions | |||||
| 8,768 | |||||
| DEPRECIATION | |||||
| At 1 April 2023 | 6,085 | ||||
| Charge for year | 671 | ||||
| As at 31 March 2024 | 6,756 | ||||
| NET BOOK VALUE | |||||
| At 31 March 2023 | 2,683 | ||||
| At 31 March 2024 | 2,012 | ||||
| 7 | CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING | DUE WITHIN | ONE YEAR | ||
| 2024 | 2023 | ||||
| £ | £ | ||||
| DLA | 3,068 | ||||
| Net Wages | 1,166 | 3,109 | |||
| Pensions | 6,212 | 2,368 | |||
| PAYE | 6,888 | 9,307 | |||
| Accruals | 700 | 700 | |||
| 14,966 | 18,552 | ||||
| 8 | MOVEMENT IN FUNDS | ||||
| Net Movement | |||||
| At 1.4.23 | in funds | At 31.3.24 | |||
| Unrestricted Funds | £ | £ | £ | ||
| General Funds | 77,893 | 388,495 | 466,388 | ||
| TOTAL FUNDS | 77,893 | 388,495 | 466,388 |
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Company No: CE013415
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
| INCOMING RESOURCES Voluntary Income Pledges Tithe General Offerings Word Evangelism Revival Rally Giving Harvester Gift Aid Investment Income Interest Received Incoming Resources from Charitable Activities Total Incoming Resources RESOURCES EXPENDED Charitable Activities Revival Expenses Out Reach & Impact Team Hospitality Tithe Love Offering Monthly Support World Envangelism Children Church Purchases for Church Activities New Church Support Conferences & Seminars Speaker Costs |
2024 £ 197,955 267,060 28,875 25,454 90 765 7,331 202,801 730,331 1,740 - 732,071 5,572 7,818 3,753 26,930 4,216 16,479 1,168 4,484 17,894 43,082 7,500 138,896 |
2023 £ 18,361 235,950 21,607 33,602 280 11,645 |
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| 321,445 144 - |
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| 321,589 15,853 6,007 24,769 4,800 7,637 32,317 1,448 11,253 26,774 8,450 |
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| 139,308 |
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Company No: CE013415
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2024
| Support Costs Management Hall Items Employers NI Salary Bonus Home Rent & Council tax Car Allowance Additional Pastor Costs Other Staff Wages Telephone Advertising Utilities Travel Printing, Stationary Accountancy Legal and Professional Fees Equipment Hire Software Pensions Repairs and Renewals Cleaning Premises Expenses Bank Charges Subscriptions Training Depreciation Rent Insurance Total resources expended Net Income |
3,963 2,729 48,060 54,752 33,137 1,615 2,346 1,433 100 872 1,207 4,397 100 1,337 1,922 2,965 4,738 12,158 147 24 671 80,184 575 149,928 343,576 388,495 |
6,028 3,508 47,387 |
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| 56,923 | ||
| 38,518 745 2,330 6,829 279 1,048 5,201 500 239 1,171 4,356 55,455 99 104 129 894 55,881 1,257 |
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| 175,035 | ||
| 371,266 | ||
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