POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK NEWCASTLE CHURCH
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the Period 01 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
Reference and administration details
Charity Number 1182169 Principle Address 40 Shirlaw Close, Newcastle, NE5 4DG
Names of charity trustees who manage the Charity
Mr Daniel Crisp
Mr Adam Claxton
Mr Lewis Claxton
Structure Governance and management
Governing Document
Constitution adopted 2 April 1997 as amended 6 August 1997
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
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the statement of beliefs in the schedule thereto attached in Newcastle and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the church council may from time to time think fit and other such purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and consistent with the work of the charity.
The relief of poverty and sickness and to relieve the distress caused thereby regardless of nationality, religious, political or other opinion in the said Newcastle and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the church council may from time to time think fit.
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK NEWCASTLE CHURCH
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the Period 01 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
Summary of main activities in relation to these objects
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). We have complied with our duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Achievements and performance
2020 has been a unique year with the complications of lockdown and the COVID pandemic. However, the Church has continued in its vision to bring the gospel to the local community and overseas through it's giving and involvement. Though for a season the doors were closed to the building, we continued to declare the gospel online and recommenced physical gathering as soon as we could do so safely and practically. The Church has continued to prosper considering the circumstances.
Financial review
Despite COVID hindering physical attendance, the church has remained financially stable; continuing in its commitment to World Evangelism, and supporting the work through tithes and offerings.
Policy on reserves
The charity has no reserve policy. Restricted funds are normally used up when raised.
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK NEWCASTLE CHURCH
Trustees’ Annual Report
For the Period 01 January 2020 to 31 December 2020
Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
------------------------------ Mr Daniel Crisp Trustee Date: 07 October 2021
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
To the Trustees of
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK
NEWCASTLE CHURCH For the Year ended 31 December 2020
Charity number 1182169
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[st] December 2020, which are set out on Pages 6 and 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 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
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 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.
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
To the Trustees of
POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK
NEWCASTLE CHURCH For the Year ended 31 December 2020
Charity number 1182169
(Continued from page 4)
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 130 of the 2011 Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
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.
Mr Augustine Lee (BA Hons) Lee & Co (Accountants) 276 London Road Westcliff on Sea Essex SS0 7JG 07 October 2021
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK NEWCASTLE CHURCH RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2020 CHARITY COMMISSION REGISTERED NUMBER: 1182169
| Receipts Donations and Other Similar Receipts Gift Aid Refund Funds transferred from old charity Bank Interest Sale of Assets Total Receipts Payments Costs of Charitable Activities Tithes World Evangelism Visiting Speakers Conference and Seminar Revival Expenses Rent and Parsonage Utilities Telephone Motor and Travelling Hospitality General Expenses Support Costs Insurance Printing Postage & Stationery Governance Costs Independent Examiner Legal and Professional Purchase of Fixed assets etc. Total Payments Net Receipts Opening cash fund Cash funds this year end |
Total Unrestricted Funds £ £ 27,944 4,753 - 2 32,700 - 32,700 2,280 3,195 2,540 3,848 663 5,178 3,333 892 2,310 716 2,892 27,847 853 271 1,123 300 40 340 29,311 1,466 30,777 1,923 5,234 7,157 |
Total Unrestricted Funds £ £ 27,944 4,753 - 2 32,700 - 32,700 2,280 3,195 2,540 3,848 663 5,178 3,333 892 2,310 716 2,892 27,847 853 271 1,123 300 40 340 29,311 1,466 30,777 1,923 5,234 7,157 |
Total 2019 Unrestricted Funds 31,010 14,923 4,771 11 50,715 - 50,715 2,610 4,998 6,170 6,650 3,751 7,104 3,159 835 3,006 1,594 2,417 42,294 402 926 1,328 300 485 785 44,407 1,074 45,481 5,234 - 5,234 |
Total 2019 Unrestricted Funds 31,010 14,923 4,771 11 50,715 - 50,715 2,610 4,998 6,170 6,650 3,751 7,104 3,159 835 3,006 1,594 2,417 42,294 402 926 1,328 300 485 785 44,407 1,074 45,481 5,234 - 5,234 |
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| 32,700 - |
50,715 - |
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| 32,700 | 50,715 | |||
| 27,847 1,123 340 |
42,294 1,328 785 |
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| 853 271 |
402 926 |
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| 300 40 |
300 485 |
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| 29,311 1,466 |
44,407 1,074 |
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| 30,777 | 45,481 | |||
| 1,923 5,234 |
5,234 - |
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| 7,157 | 5,234 |
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POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK NEWCASTLE CHURCH STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2020
Unrestricted
Funds £
CASH FUNDS
Cash at Bank 7,157
This figure agrees with the amount on the receipts and payments account
ASSETS RETAINED FOR THE CHARITY'S OWN USE
Funds to which asset belongs
Equipment
Unrestricted funds
LIABILITIES
Funds to which liability relates
Independent Examiner fees
Unrestricted funds
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Mr Daniel Crisp Trustee Date of Approval 07 October 2021
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