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 2025
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Company No: CE013415
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
| ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS | |
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| For the year ended 31st March 2025 | |
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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 2025
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
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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
The past year has been one of significant activity and measured growth for the Church. It has been characterised by new initiatives, sustained community engagement, and steady organisational development, reflecting continued progress in delivering our charitable and community-focused objectives.
In May, we hosted the Croydon Harvesters event, which brought together visiting ministers, including Pastor Daryl Elliot (Australia) and Pastor Nigel Brown, alongside pastors from our baby churches. This gathering provided leadership development, clarity, and encouragement for our wider church fellowship, strengthening shared vision and collaborative purpose.
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Throughout the year, our community outreach programmes have continued to demonstrate positive outcomes. Local engagement has been well received, and our mentoring and rehabilitation initiatives have supported a number of young men, with participants reporting meaningful personal and social improvements. In addition to local activity, we extended support to other churches through monthly outreach teams, contributing to capacity-building efforts beyond our immediate community.
PLANS FOR THE FUTURE
Progress has also been made toward the purchase of our building. We are currently in the final stages of raising funds for a building deposit, with Kingdom Bank having agreed in principle to provide mortgage financing for the purchase. Our initial down payment will enable us to proceed with the acquisition and allow sufficient time to complete the remaining fundraising and required legal and administrative processes.
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), Louis Matthew Agyeman, 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 parishioners Although eligible, the charity has not yet made any gift aid application. The trustees have agreed that such application will be made this year.
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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
58-60 Windmill Road Croydon CR0 2XP
Trustees
Pastor Success O. Adeshida (chairman) Louis Matthew Agyeman 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).
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
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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 30 January 2026 and signed on its behal
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 2025 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 £750,000 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:
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(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 0PB
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Compa ny No: CE013415
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
| 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 Costs Directly Allocated to Activities NET INCOMING RESOURCES RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
2025 £ Unrestricted Funds 748,405 8,802 757,207 516,201 241,006 466,388 707,394 |
2024 £ Unrestricted Funds 730,331 1,740 732,071 343,576 388,495 77,893 466,388 |
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| Note 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 BALANCE SHEET AT 31 March 2025 FIXED ASSETS |
2025 £ 62,284 695,669 695,669 50,559 ) 645,110 707,394 707,394 707,394 |
2024 £ 2,012 479,342 |
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| ( | ( | 479,342 14,966 ) |
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| 464,376 | ||||
| 466,388 | ||||
| 466,388 | ||||
| 466,388 |
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BALANCE SHEET
AT 31 March 2025
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 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 30th January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:-
Trustee Pastor Success Adeshida
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SURREY CHURCH
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
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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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
2 ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATING FUNDS
| Investment Income 3 NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES Net resources are stated after charging/(crediting): Depreciation - owned assets |
2025 £ 8,802 8,802 2025 £ 4,561 4,561 |
2024 £ 1,740 |
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| 1,740 | ||
| 2024 £ 671 |
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| 671 |
4 TRUSTEES REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were trustees' remuneration and expenses for the year ended 31 March 2025
Trustee's expenses
There were trustees' expenses paid to Pastor Success Adeshida for the year ended 31 March 2025
| Hall Items Salary Home Rent & Council tax Car Allowance Additional Pastor Costs |
2025 £ 4,332 55,472 - - - 59,804 |
2024 £ 3,963 48,060 - - - |
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| 52,023 |
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 |
2025 £ 55,472 |
2024 £ |
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| 48,060 | ||
5 STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
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2025 2024 2 3
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
| Freehold Leasehold Property Property etc. £ £ 6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST At 1 April 2024 - - Additions 50,000 - Disposals 50,000 - DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 - - Charge for year As at 31 March 2025 - - NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 - - At 31 March 2025 50,000 - 7 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE Remuneration unpaid Pensions PAYE Accruals 8 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.4.24 Unrestricted Funds £ General Funds 466,388 TOTAL FUNDS 466,388 |
Freehold Leasehold Property Property etc. £ £ 6 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS COST At 1 April 2024 - - Additions 50,000 - Disposals 50,000 - DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 - - Charge for year As at 31 March 2025 - - NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2024 - - At 31 March 2025 50,000 - 7 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE Remuneration unpaid Pensions PAYE Accruals 8 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS At 1.4.24 Unrestricted Funds £ General Funds 466,388 TOTAL FUNDS 466,388 |
Plant and Total machinery etc. £ £ 8,768 8,768 16,233 66,233 1,400 ) ( 1,400 ) ( 23,601 73,601 6,756 ) ( 6,756 ) ( 4,561 ) ( 4,561 ) ( 11,317 ) ( 11,317 ) ( 2,012 2,012 12,284 62,284 YEAR 2025 2024 £ £ 16,608 1,166 10,651 6,212 22,600 6,888 700 700 50,559 14,966 Net Movement in funds At 31.3.25 £ £ 241,006 707,394 241,006 707,394 |
Total £ 8,768 66,233 |
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| 1,400 ) ( 73,601 6,756 ) ( 4,561 ) ( 11,317 ) ( |
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| 2,012 | |||
| 62,284 | |||
| 2024 £ 1,166 6,212 6,888 700 |
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| 14,966 | |||
| 466,388 | 707,394 |
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INCOMING RESOURCES
| INCOMING RESOURCES | ||
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| Voluntary Income Pledges Tithe General Offerings Word Evangelism Revival Rally Donations Harvesters, Seminars Giift 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 Hall Hire Word Envangelism Children Church Purchases for Church Activities New Church Support Conferences & Seminars Speaker Costs |
2025 £ 360,759 274,958 3,952 24,305 140 1,300 3,061 23,671 56,259 748,405 8,802 - 757,207 6,320 6,982 2,864 25,836 220 22,272 1,257 21,619 25,579 6,255 119,204 |
2024 £ 197,955 267,060 28,875 25,454 90 765 7,331 202,801 |
| 730,331 1,740 - |
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| 732,071 5,572 7,818 3,753 26,930 4,216 16,479 1,168 4,484 17,894 43,082 7,500 |
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| 138,896 |
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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March 2025
| Support Costs Management Hall Items Employers NI Salary Living Allowance Home Rent & Council tax Car Allowance Bonus 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 Loan Repayment Depreciation Rent Insurance Total resources expended Net Income |
4,332 2,242 55,472 62,046 15,199 2,821 1,581 14,371 1,108 1,267 1,284 9,078 1,296 80 2,219 5,758 6,538 738 648 98,079 4,561 167,713 612 334,951 516,201 241,006 |
3,963 2,729 48,060 |
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| 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 |
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| 149,928 | ||
| 343,576 | ||
| 388,495 |
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