Registered Charity Number 1182380 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 FOR THE POThER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK ERDINGTON CHURCH
Contents REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS.............................................................. REPORTOFTHETRUSTEES....... INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTOTHE TRUSTEES....................................................................... STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES.................................................. BALANCE SHEET......................................................................................................................... .. . NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS..................................................................................
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number: 1182380 Prlnclpal address.. The Potters House Church 35 Sutton New Road BIRMINGHAM B23 6TD Trustees: Lewls Claxton Philip Bryant Terrence Mupayah Bank: Barclays Bank Leicestershi re LE87 2BB Accountants: SSYNERGY ACCOUNTANTS The Old Courthouse Grays, Essex, RM17 5DD Solicltors: Anthony Collin5 Solicitors 134 Edmund Street Birmingham B3 2ES United Kingdom
THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK ERDINGTON CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31" December 2024 The Trustees present the annual report in conjunction with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ending 31st December 2024. Oblectlve5 and Alms: As a Christian organisation, our aim has been and contlnues to be the promotion of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is done primarily in our local community of Erdington and in the adjoining borou8hs. The charity partners with its mother church in Norwich to support towards the world evangelism. Our aim is to make a positive and lasting contribution to our local community, with 8reater emphasis on the family unit, on our youth, disadvantaged and the elderlv. Charltable Actlvltles: As a local community church we have observed a growth in the true conversions, visitors and 8eneral attendance due mainly via our outreach strategies. As a member of our local neighbourhood we have for years worked tirelessly for our local borough to try and reach out to our general community and help in any area where possible such as elderly, disadvantaged, lonely and deprived and have seen the rewards and positive results from the Christian endeavours. Bible study groups (home bible groups) are flourishing and continue to be an immense support network for attendees in 8eneral and particularly for those facing difficulties. Home group leaders continue to take initiative to have their own local outreaches. The past year has been one of increase and the further development of our local church mSnlstry. We experienced enlargement not only in our attendance but also in involvement from both regular and new attendees engaging with our church activities, community and vision. We ran various new outreach schemes for different age groups such as the over So's breakfast club, youth events and mental health days. We launched a new scheme called discipleship takeover which encouraged and saw people get involved with new church ministries. This was also on top of our regular church event5 and outreach schemes for youth, music concerts and evangelistic teams across the country. As part of the outreach scheme this year, we supported our local church band to perform in various places around the UK and even a5 far as Holland. The main highlight of the year was our announcement to take responsibilityfor a fellowship church in a neighbouring city called West Brom. The couple who took the pastorate of the church have settled well, been well received by the local congregation and are experiencing Gods help in continuing the cause of the gospel. Financial Review: For the year ending 315t December 2024, the charity had total revenue of £145,297 and total expenses of £136,341. The opening reserves were £17,486 and closing reserves were £26,442 resulting in a gain of £8,956.
Structure, Governance and Management.. The composition of the Board of Trustees is currently made up of the following Church council members.. Lewis Claxton, Philip Bryant, Terrence Mupayah. The appointment of the Trustee5 where required, remains governed by the Constitution of the Church. The Board of Trustees retain the authority to appoint new trustee5 to fill vacancies and/or increase the number of Trustees where the need arises. The process for the appointment of new Trustees is laid out in the Constitution as of 71h March 2019. Statement of Trustees, Responslbllitles: 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 En8land and Wales, the Charlties Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Re8ulations 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 preparin8 those financial statements, the trustees are required to Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them con51Stentlv,' Observe the methods and principle5 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 accountin8 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 21" july 2025 and signed on Its behalf by.. astor axton - TrLtstee
THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK ERDINGTON CHURCH INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Potter's House CF UK Erdington Church for the year ended 31st December 2024. Responslbllltles and basis of the report As the charity trustees of The Potter's House CF UK Erdington Church are responsible for the preparation of the account5 in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011. I report in respect of my examination of The Potter's House CF UK Erdington Church accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sectlon 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examlnation for The Potters House CF UK Erdington Church. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requlrements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 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. 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. Sharoon Sardar FCCA SSYNERGY ACCOUNTANTS The Old Courthouse Grays, E55ex, RM17 5DD
THE porrER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK ERDINGTON CHURCH STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Notes Unrestrl'd Fund Restrl'd Fund 2024 Total 2023 Tolal INCOMEAND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacle5 Other income Charllable actlvltles Investment income Total 118,906 26.322 118,906 26.322 106,482 20,322 70 145,297 70 145,297 19 126,823 EXPENDITURE ON Ralslng funds CharStable Actlvllles Other Total 38.619 29,614 68.108 138,341 38.619 29,614 68,108 136,341 39.805 44.563 48,591 132,959 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 8,958 8,956 16,1361 Net movement in funds Re¢onelllatlon ol Funds 8,956 8,956 16,1361 Total funds brought forward 17.486 26.442 17.486 26.442 23,622 17,486 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK ERDINGTON CHURCH BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 Notes Unrestrl'd Fund Restrl'd Fund 2024 Total 2023 Total FIXEDASSETS Tanglble assets 10,749 10,749 11.948 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank Debtors 15.692 15,692 5,538 15,692 15,692 5,538 Credllors: Amounts Falllng Due Wlthln One Year NET CURRENT ASSETS IILIABILITIESI 15,692 15,692 5,538 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 26,442 26,442 17,486 Credltors.. Amounts falllng du• atter one year io NET ASSETS 26,442 26,442 17,486 FUNDS Unrestrl¢ted Funds Restricted Funds Designated Fund5 General ReseNes TOTAL FUNDS li 12 13 14 26,442 26,442 17,486 26.442 26,442 17,486 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 21st July 202S and were signed on its behalf bv.. Pastor Lewis Claxton - Trust
THE P0ER's HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK ERDINGTON CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 l Donatlons and legacles Tithes & Offerings Revlval Neeiings Preacher's Love Offering Seminars Oflerlng World Evangellsm Offerlng Pledge New Church Tithe 5% 90,429 787 86,882 2.937 2,225 1.040 15,783 5,705 2,000 2,000 2,000 10,600 3,000 Total 118,906 106,482 2 Oiher Income Glft Ald Other Total 23.722 2.600 26.322 19,822 500 20,322 3 Investment In¢ome Bank Interesi 70 19 Total 70 19 4 Ralslng fund5 Accommodation Motorvehicle Expenses Salaries Airfares Travel Revival Total 3,474 3,831 23,768 1,934 5,213 5,709 18,806 15,290 38.619 39,805
THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK ERDINGTON CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 5 Charltable Aetlvltles Benevolence Conference Costs Semlnar Costs Newchurch Support Ofleringsworld Evangellsm Events Fellowship Tlthe VlsStlng Speakers Outreach Nursery Total 50 1,088 660 2,326 10,680 97 8,882 4,920 851 60 9,409 8,918 6,495 8,858 7,880 3,003 29,614 44,563 2024 2023 6 Other Bank Charges Subscrlptlons and Books Building Malnienance Cleanlng Costs Communication Cos15 Equipment Rent Equipment Repairs Hospltallty ICT Costs Insurance Mi5cellaDeous Printing Costs Professional Fees Rent & Rates Stationery Taxation HousingAllowance 114 401 7,007 1,673 2.822 18 50 6.631 401 2,808 1,473 1,218 16,224 14,969 257 1,820 45 1,676 3.195 1,228 1.223 7,205 2,957 3,000 9,294 2,987 6,838 3,374 Depreciation Total 88.108 33,656 Total Expenses 136,341 118,024
THE POThER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK ERDINGTON CHURCH NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS AS AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024 2024 2023 7 Flxed Asset5 Total C05t Opening-FA Addilions-FA Disposal-FA Closing 14,935 2,176 14,935 17.111 14,935 Accumulated Depreclallon Opening-AD Forthe year Dlsposal-AD Closlng 2,987 3.374 2.987 6,361 2,987 Net Book Value 10,749 11,948 8 Current Asset Cash at bank Debtors Prepayments Loans receivable 15,692 5,538 15,692 5,538 9 Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthln one year Accruals Deferred Income Crediiors 10 Credllor5: Arnounts falllng due after one year Loan and borrowlngs 2024 2023 11 Unrestrlcled Fund5 Opening Movement Closing 17.486 8.956 26,442 23.622 16,1361 17,486