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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE (LEICESTER)

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

Charity Registration No: 1185049

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
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STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
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TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE LEICESTER LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER 1185049 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 01 April 2024 END OF FINANCIAL YEAR 31 March 2025 TRUSTEES AS AT 31 MARCH, 2023 Peter Temple Filmon Daniel Eric Darko-Mattocks

The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

Constitution adopted 7th February, 2005

OBJECTS

a) The advancement of the Christian religion in accordance with the statement of beliefs set out in the 1st schedule and in particular in Leicester and at the discretion of the church council elsewhere in the United Kingdom or in the world. b) The relief of poverty and sickness regardless of nationality, religious, political or other opinion in the said location and at the discretion of the Church council elsewhere in the United Kingdom or the world.

CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS: 24 Grays Court North Street Barrow Upon Soar Loughborough LE12 8QA PRIMARY BANKERS: Barclays Bank Plc Leicester LE87 2BB

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:

John Galt Accounting Services 93 Harrisons Drive Norwich Norfolk NR7 9HU

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE LEICESTER

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 March, 2025

Voluntary Receipts
Charitable Activities
`
Other Incoming Resources
TOTAL RECEIPTS
PAYMENTS:
Costs of activities in furtherance
ot the objectives of the Charity
Resources Expended on Managing and
Administering the Charity
TOTAL PAYMENTS
NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
Total Funds Brought Forward
Total Funds Carried Forward		 Notes
3a
3b
3c
4a
4b		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
£
£
£
152,733
93,185
245,918
1,450
0
1,450
2,027
0
2,027
156,210
93,185
249,395
121,770
63,185
184,955
11,097
30,000
41,097
132,868
93,185
226,053
23,342
0
23,342
0
0
0
23,342
0
23,342

The notes on pages 4 - 6 form part of these accounts.

All operations are classified as continued operations.

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE LEICESTER

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH, 2025

ASSETS
Cash Funds:
Virgin Charity Account
Metro Current Account
Metro Savings Account
Represented By:
General Fund
Restricted Funds
Assets Retained for the Charitie's Own Use:
Equipment
LIABILITIES
Independent Examiners Fee		 Notes
2		 31-Mar-25
£
7,798
8,506
7,039
23,342
23,342
0
23,342
10,694
750

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 2 and 3.

Approved by the trustees on 18 November, 2025

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Signed on their behalf by , (Peter Temple) Trustee

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE LEICESTER

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

NOTE 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

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.

Change of Basis

There has been no change to the valuation rules and methods of accounting since last year. There has been no change to last year's accounts.

NOTE 2 FIXED ASSETS

Fixed assets are depreciated using the straight line method as follows:

----- Start of picture text -----
Category As at 1.4.24 Additions Disposals As at 31.3.25
£ £ £ £
Audio / Visual - 2,092 - 2,092
Church Equipment 47 - - 47
Computer Hardware - 325 - 325
Furniture & Fittings 188 7,266 - 7,454
Musical Instruments 100 - - 100
PA System 676 - - 676
NET BOOK VALUE 1,011 9,683 - 10,694
----- End of picture text -----

NOTE 3 RECEIPTS

a)
Voluntary Receipts
Church Offerings
Gift Aid Tax Reclaimed
Special Offerings
Pledges
b)
Charitable Activities
Revival Meetings
c)
Other Incoming Resources
Sundry Income
New Church Tithe
Bank Interest Received		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
£
£
£
106,378
76,644
183,022
42,257
0
42,257
4,098
0
4,098
0
16,541
16,541
152,733
93,185
245,918
1,450
0
1,450
1,450
0
1,450
89
0
89
1,873
0
1,873
65
0
65
2,027
0
2,027

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE LEICESTER

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

NOTE 4 PAYMENTS

a) Cost of activities in the furtherance of the Charities' objects

Accomodation Costs
Housing Allowance
Air Fare Costs
Bank Charges
Benevolence
Books & Publications
Building Rent & Rates
Building Repairs
Conference & Seminar Costs
Equipment Costs
Equipment Rent & Repairs
Fellowship Tithe
Hospitality & Subsistence
Media and Software
Motor Vehicle Expenses
New Church Support
Nursery & Cleaning
Outreach & Evangelism
Printing & Advertising
Revival Expenses
Stationery & Postage
Sundry Expenses
Telephone Costs
Travel / Impact Teams
Utility Costs
Visiting Speakers
Wages & Salaries
Wages & Salaries
Youth Group		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Total
Funds
Funds
2025
£
£
£
5,280
0
5,280
8,806
0
8,806
1,549
0
1,549
217
0
217
1,642
0
1,642
0
0
0
25,335
0
25,335
0
63,185
63,185
3,226
0
3,226
23,656
0
23,656
785
0
785
16,955
0
16,955
2,008
0
2,008
711
0
711
2,918
0
2,918
1,352
0
1,352
56
0
56
1,345
0
1,345
1,578
0
1,578
508
0
508
115
0
115
2,502
0
2,502
2,083
0
2,083
2,690
0
2,690
2,800
0
2,800
3,600
0
3,600
2,910
0
2,910
6,508
0
6,508
635
0
635
121,770
63,185
184,955

b) Resources expended on managing and administering the Charity

Taxation Costs
Insurance Costs
Legal & Professional Fees
Independant Examiners Fee		 281
0
281
3,306
0
3,306
7,010
30,000
37,010
500
0
500
11,097
30,000
41,097

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE LEICESTER

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

NOTE 5 RESTRICTED FUNDS

The Charity held no restricted fund during this financial period.

NOTE 6 PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES

No trustees received remuneration during the year.

No transactions were undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a trustee or connected person has a material interest.

NOTE 7 RISK ASSESSMENT

The Trustees actively review the major risks which the Charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaing 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 confirmed that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.

NOTE 8 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 that the chartity will be able to continue to fulfill it's charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unforeseen increase in expenditure. The trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

NOTE 9 PUBLIC BENEFIT

The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or "aims" that are for the public benefit. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regards to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity are to undertake.

NOTE 10 OTHER DISCLOSURE ISSUES

The charity has no other commitments, guarantees, loans, contingent liabilities other than those disclosed in the accounts. There are no other disclosure issues.

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THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN CENTRE LEICESTER TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR TO 31 MARCH, 2025

The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the year to 31 March, 2025 The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 4 and comply with the Charity's trust deed and applicable law.

Trustees

The board of 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.

Investment Powers

The Constitution authorises the trustees to make and hold investments using general funds of the charity. No such investments are presently held.

Constitution, Objects and Policies

The Charitable Trust is constituted by Constitution, and its objects are to promote the Christian faith through worship. In order to do this regular activities are carried out and invitations given out to the public.

Finance is raised purely from members contributions. The day to day running of the church is delegated by the Trustees to the Pastor.

Development, Activities and Achievements

The trustees, Pastor, and church council are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and to become active members and followers of Jesus Christ. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and preaching.

When planning our activities for the year, the Pastor and the church council have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefit and, in particular, the specific guidance on charities for the advancement of religion. In particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith as part of our local community through:

Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.

Provision of Pastoral Care for all who enter our doors and to the local community. Missionary and local community outreach work.

The trustees, Pastor, and church council are also delighted in the fact that the charity now has a viable church home, albeit a rental property. The building should be sufficient to allow for the much prayed for growth in church membership.

Financial Review

Overall income exceeded the overall expenditure by £23,432, which the trustees have reviewed and see this as a successful outcome for the financial year.

New and existing members have also been giving with the vision of seeing others come to Christ. Most expenditure is on the Charity's objects of promoting the Christian faith.

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Future Developments

The trustees are looking to invest funds in planting further churches.

Reserves Policy

The Charity's policy is to maintain sufficient unrestricted funds to cover the next month's expenditure. This has been achieved throughout the year.

Restricted funds are normally used up when raised. Exceptions to this are when the funds have been raised but the cause raised for is not yet completed. There are correct accounting policies in place to identify each restricted fund and the available balance at any point in time.

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities

Law applicable to Charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the Charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the year end. In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. 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.

Approval

This report was approved by the Trustees on 18 November, 2025 and signed by the Pastor of the church who chaired the meeting.

Peter Temple Pastor

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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Potters House Christian Fellowship Leicester

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 March, 2025 which are set out on pages 1 to 8.

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 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;

to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act; and

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 statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and

to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

have not been met; or

Mr. John Galt MAAT

93 Harrisons Drive Norwich Norfolk NR7 9HU

10-Nov-25

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