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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BOLTON CHURCH

ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022

CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION No: 1178734

Page 2 Legal and Administrative Information Pages 3-4 Trustees Report Page 5 Statement of Receipts and Payments Page 6 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Page 7 to 9 Notes to the Financial Statements Page 10 Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees

Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BOLTON CHURCH

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CIO NUMBER 1178734 CIO REGISTRATION DATE 11 June 2018 START OF FINANCIAL PERIOD 1 April 2021 END OF FINANCIAL PERIOD 31 March 2022 TRUSTEES AT 31 MARCH 2022 Tapiwa Muzvidziwa Gillian Muzvidziwa (resigned 30th December 2021) Favour Imade Clive Zimheni LEGAL STATUS Charitable Incorporated Organisation GOVERNING INSTRUMENT Constitution adopted June 2018

OBJECTS

The objects of the charity are: (1) to advance the Christian faith, in accordance with the Statement of Faith appended to the Consitution, in the United Kingdom and such other parts of the world as the Church Council may from time to time think fit; (2) the relief of poverty and sickness and to relieve the distress caused thereby regardless of nationality, religious, political or other opinion in the United Kingdom and such other parts of the world as the Church Council may from time to time think fit; and (3) such purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the Church.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS

79 Brownlow Road Horwich Bolton BL6 7DR

PRIMARY BANKERS Barclays Bank plc 1 North End Croydon CR9 1SX

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BOLTON CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022

Following the aftermath of the pandemic as a church we have continued to grow. The pandemic enabled us to find new ways to have an impact in our community and make a difference to people’s lives. Our aim this past year has been to encourage people to meet as a community after the restrictions which were imposed.

Building: In the last year we renovated the space for our children’s church which has enabled us to accommodate a lot more children. We have also invested in equipment for the children. We have seen the children’s church grow with a lot more children attending.

Evangelism: Every month we have had guest Pastor come and preach for us including Pastors from overseas. We had a vast amount of people coming to the events and many of them committed their lives to Jesus and are now serving in the church. The "Men’s Addiction Recovery Group" which we launched in 2021 to help men struggling with substance use has continued to grow and a number of the men from the group are now attending the church. We continue to celebrate the men’s recovery stories. Our “Compassionate Food Bank” were we distribute food parcels donated by the church members for those in need, is still active and we continue to receive requests. We have also contributed to world evangelism to enable the church to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Church Growth: As our aim for this year was to encourage people to meet as a community, as a church we hosted different activities and events such as sports days and barbecue events. As such we have seen the church grow immensely and many people committing their lives to Jesus. The events with the different Pastors every month have also been a contributing factor in this growth.

Overall, the previous year was a successful year for the Potter’s House Community Church Bolton. This is due to the never-ending Commitment, Conviction and Concern of our members who devote their time, talents and finances to help reach out to our community with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

In conclusion, the Trustees are delighted with another year of growth and the favour of God upon the church. We look forward to another year of growth and impact in our community.

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BOLTON CHURCH

TRUSTEES' REPORT (continued) FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022

Trustees' Responsibilities

The Charities Act 2011 require 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 surplus of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity. 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.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees by .........................................................., Trustee.

Tapiwa Muzvidziwa

Print name: ...................................................

10/11/2022

Dated: .....................................................

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BOLTON CHURCH

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022

Notes
RECEIPTS :
Voluntary Receipts
2a
Charitable Activities
2b
Investment Income
2c
Other Receipts
2d
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS :
Costs of Charitable Activities
3a
Other Payments
3b
TOTAL PAYMENTS
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING)
RESOURCES
Balances brought forward
BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2021/22
2020/21
£
£
£
73,883
0
73,883
54,192
8,931
0
8,931
2,119
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
82,814
0
82,814
56,311
62,305
0
62,305
40,279
2,606
0
2,606
1,636
64,911
0
64,911
41,915
17,903
0
17,903
14,396
21,094
0
21,094
6,698
38,997
0
38,997
21,094

The notes on pages 7 to 9 form part of these accounts.

All operations are continuing operations.

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BOLTON CHURCH

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 MARCH 2022

ASSETS
Cash Funds:
Current Account
Pledge Account
Savings Account
Represented By:
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Assets retained for the Charity's own
Equipment & Furnishings
LIABILITIES
Independent Examiners Fee		 Unrestricted
Restricted
31-Mar-22
31-Mar-21
Fund
Fund
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
1,776
0
1,776
764
6,207
0
6,207
330
31,014
0
31,014
20,000
38,997
0
38,997
21,094
38,997
0
38,997
21,094
0
0
0
0
38,997
0
38,997
21,094
use:
14,033
0
14,033
14,033
780
0
780
720
780
0
780
720

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 pages 5 to 6.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees by ..........................................................., Trustee.

Tapiwa Muzvidziwa

Print name: ......................................................

Dated: .........................................................

10/11/2022

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK

BOLTON CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022

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

Note
a) Voluntary Receipts
Offerings and Donations
Gift Aid Tax Recovered
b) Charitable Activities
World Evengelism Offering
Revival Offerings
Love Offerings
Sundry Income
c) Investment Income
Bank Interest
d) Other Receipts
Reimbursements		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2021/22
2020/21
£
£
£
£
60,034
60,034
43,201
13,849
13,849
10,991
73,883
0
73,883
54,192
796
796
834
964
964
0
6,668
6,668
0
504
504
1,285
8,931
0
8,931
2,119
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BOLTON CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022

3. PAYMENTS
Note
a) Costs of Charitable Activities
Benevolence
Building Expenses
Church Rent
Church Utilities
Conference
Equipment Purchases
Fellowship Tithe
Hospitality
Hotel Expenses
Impact Team
Insurance
Local Outreach
Loan Repayment
Love Offering
Operating Expenses
Printing and Advertising
Revival Expenses
Subscriptions
Travel Expenses
b) Other Payments
Independent Examiners Fee
Sundry Payments		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
2021/22
2020/21
£
£
£
610
610
710
2,723
2,723
5,374
13,884
13,884
8,500
5,560
5,560
4,947
793
793
0
3,481
3,481
6,041
6,843
6,843
5,241
1,655
1,655
1,180
68
68
7
2,914
2,914
0
471
471
389
1,641
1,641
0
0
0
1,200
7,860
7,860
1,450
3,445
3,445
1,441
1,350
1,350
1,794
5,283
5,283
100
1,218
1,218
896
2,505
2,505
1,009
62,305
0
62,305
40,279
720
720
720
1,886
1,886
916
2,606
0
2,606
1,636

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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BOLTON CHURCH

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2022

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS

The CIO has no restricted funds at present.

5. TRANSACTIONS WITH TRUSTEES

No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period, other than reimbursement for items directly relating to the work of the church.

The Trustees made an accumulated donation of £15,824 to the CIO during the financial year (2020/21: £11,742).

No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.

6. 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.

7. RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

8. PUBLIC BENEFIT

The CIO acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the CIO has achieved this are provided in the Trustees' report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees of Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Bolton Church on the accounts for the period ended 31 March 2022 set out on pages 5 to 9.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

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 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:

  1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:

  2. proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the Act); and

  3. accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or

  4. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Keith Richards Independent Examiners Ltd 2 Broadbridge Centre Delling Lane Bosham West Sussex PO18 8NF

Date: November 10, 2022

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