Registered Charity Number 1183356
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
FOR
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALSALL
Contents
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS................................................................................................... 1 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES .............................................................................................................................. 2 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ................................................................................ 4 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ........................................................................................................... 5 BALANCE SHEET .............................................................................................................................................. 6 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS .............................................................................................................................. 7
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number: 1183356
Principal address: 29-31 Freer St, Walsall WS1 1QF
Trustees: Wesley de Costa (Chair) Lewis Claxton Joseph Gabriel
Bank: Barclays Bank UK Plc Sutton Coldfield Leicester LE87 2BB
Accountants:
SSYNERGY ACCOUNTANTS The Old Courthouse Grays, Essex, RM17 5DD
Solicitors:
Anthony Collins Solicitors 134 Edmund Street Birmingham B3 2ES United Kingdom
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALSALL
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31[st] March 2025
The Trustees present the annual report in conjunction with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ending 31[st] March 2025
Objectives and Aims:
The charity is governed by constitution and the main objectives are the furtherance of the Christian Faith. In order to do this, regular activities are carried out and invitations given out to public. Finance is raised solely from members’ contributions. The day to day running of the church is delegated by the Trustees to the Pastor.
Charitable Activities:
The Charity exists to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ and to teach the Bible. All of our activities continue to reflect these core objectives. The Church arranges and participates in a wide range of activities to this end, including weekly Sunday services, Bible study groups, Bible conferences, marriage seminars, men’s discipleship meetings, revival services with visiting preachers, and evangelistic outreach events both locally and abroad. We have continued to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in all that we do.
Sunday morning attendance has continued to grow and is now consistently in the 50s, with a notable and encouraging increase in the number of young people attending. Many of these young people are actively volunteering, particularly in support of outreach campaigns and church initiatives. Financial giving remains stable and healthy, enabling the continued support of the fulltime pastoral role and the ongoing development of ministry activities.
Following the recent extension, the church building is now fully functional and better equipped to accommodate a growing congregation and an expanded range of services and programmes. In addition to local ministry, the Church has also participated in overseas mission trips to Spain and Portugal, further extending its evangelistic reach and strengthening partnerships beyond the UK.
In conclusion, the Church is experiencing steady and sustainable growth, both numerically and spiritually. With increased youth involvement, expanded facilities, and a growing commitment to outreach at home and abroad, the Charity is continuing to broaden its influence—particularly within the youth space—while remaining firmly grounded in its core mission of gospel proclamation and biblical teaching.
Financial Review:
For the year ending 31st March 2025, the charity had total revenue of £86,279 and total expenses of £83,606. The charity started its financial year with unrestricted reserves of £5,446 and the closing reserves were £8,119 resulting in a gain of £2,673.
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Structure, Governance and Management:
The composition of the Board of Trustees is currently made up of the following Church council member: Pastor Wesley de Costa (Chair), Lewis Claxton and Joseph Gabriel. The appointment of the Trustees where required, remains governed by the Constitution of the Church
The Board of Trustees retain the authority to appoint new trustees 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 10[th] May 2019.
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;
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Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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State whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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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 22nd January 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Wesley de Costa - Trustee
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALSALL
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Potters House Christian Fellowship Walsall for the year ended 31st March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity trustees of The Potters House Christian Fellowship Walsall are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
I report in respect of my examination of The Potters House Christian Fellowship Walsall 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 section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination for The Potters House Christian Fellowship Walsall. 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:
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accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements 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, Essex, RM17 5DD
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALSALL
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 1 Other income 2 Charitable activities Investment income 3 Total EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 4 Charitable Activities 5 Other 6 Total NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) Net movement in funds Reconciliation of Funds Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD |
Unrestri'd Fund £ 75,195 11,052 33 86,279 16,195 14,152 53,260 83,606 2,673 |
Restri' d Fund £ - - - - - - - - - |
2025 Total £ 75,195 11,052 33 86,279 16,195 14,152 53,260 83,606 2,673 |
2024 Total £ 61,649 10,103 29 |
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| 71,781 | ||||
| 8,808 14,194 53,064 |
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| 76,066 | ||||
| (4,285) | ||||
| 2,673 5,446 8,119 |
- | 2,673 5,446 8,119 |
(4,285) 9,731 5,446 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALSALL
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 7 CURRENT ASSETS 8 Cash at bank Debtors Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 9 NET CURRENT ASSETS /(LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES Creditors: Amounts Falling Due After More Than One Year 10 NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted Funds 11 Restricted Funds 12 Designated Funds 13 General Reserves 14 TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestri'd Fund £ 3,900 4,219 4,219 - 4,219 8,119 - 8,119 8,119 - - - 8,119 |
Restri'd Fund £ - - - - - - - - - |
2025 Total £ 3,900 4,219 4,219 - 4,219 8,119 - 8,119 8,119 8,119 |
2024 Total £ 3,760 1,686 |
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| 1,686 - 1,686 |
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| 5,446 | ||||
| - | ||||
| 5,446 | ||||
| 5,446 - - - 5,446 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 22nd January 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Wesley de Costa - Trustee
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALSALL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
| 1 Donations and legacies Tithes & Offerings Revival meetings Preacher's Love Offering World Evangelism Offering Pledge Total 2 Other income Gift aid Other Total 3 Investment income Bank Interest Total Total Income 4 Raising funds Accommodation Motor Vehicle Expenses Salaries Airfares Travel Total |
2025 £ 67,022 405 1,333 30 6,405 75,195 10,274 778 11,052 33 86,279 1,999 (534) 9,385 358 4,986 16,195 |
2024 £ 61,649 - - - - |
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| 61,649 | ||
| 10,103 - |
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| 10,103 | ||
| 29 | ||
| 71,781 | ||
| 2,928 - - - 5,880 |
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| 8,808 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALSALL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
| 5 Charitable Activities Benevolence Seminar Costs New Church Support Offerings/World Evangelism Events Fellowship Tithe Visiting Speakers Outreach Total 6 Other Bank Charges Books Building Maintenance Communication Costs Hospitality ICT Costs Insurance Miscellaneous Printing Costs Professional Fees Rent & Rates Stationery Housing Allowance Vehicle Hire Utilities Depreciation Total Total Expenses |
2025 £ 1,240 83 (63) 1,741 1,371 5,955 3,735 91 14,152 0.32 217 3,842 3,561 5,554 201 4,423 393 1,535 1,825 12,479 260 486 10,761 6,261 1,460 53,260 83,606 |
2024 £ - - - 3,399 - 5,221 5,574 - |
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| 14,194 | ||
| - - - - 1,765 - - - - - 21,473 5,822 - 18,071 4,793 1,140 |
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| 53,064 | ||
| 76,066 |
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP WALSALL
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31ST MARCH 2025
| 7 Fixed Asset Total Cost Opening-FA Additions-FA Disposal-FA Closing Accumulated Depreciation Opening-AD For the year Disposal-AD Closing Net Book Value 8 Current Asset Cash at bank Debtors Prepayments Loans receivable 9 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Accruals Deferred Income Creditors 10 Creditors: Amounts falling due after one year Loan and borrowings 11 Unrestricted Funds Opening Movement Closing |
2025 £ 5,701 1,600 - 7,301 1,941 1,460 - 3,401 3,900 4,219 - - - 4,219 - - - - - - 5,446 2,673 8,119 |
2024 £ 4,004 1,697 - 5,701 801 1,140 - 1,941 3,760 1,686 - - - 1,686 - - - - - - 9,731 (4,842) 5,446 |
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