Registered Charity Number 1191211
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
For
THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
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: 1191211
Principal address: 15 Guernsey Road Sheffield S2 4GH
Trustees:
Josh Tommy Roberts Ranaka Wilson Midaya Ivan Yaya Mayala Wellington Mulenga Ndi Francois Frederic Kono – (Chair)
Bank:
Sheffield City 2 Leicester, Leicestershire, 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 POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31st December 2023
The Trustees present the annual report in conjunction with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ending 31[st] December 2023
Objectives and Aims:
As a Christian organisation, our aim has been and continues to be the promotion of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is done primarily in our local community of Sheffield and in the adjoining boroughs. The charity partners with its mother church in Derby, UK to support towards the world evangelism. Our aim is to make a positive and lasting contribution to our local community, with greater emphasis on the family unit, on our Youth, disadvantaged and the elderly. We have been successful in this regard throughout the year by partnering with the Local Authority to tackle knife and gun crime, anti-social behaviour, juvenile delinquency through the use of the gospel as an avenue for rehabilitation. Our youth ministries continue to try and maximise their positive impact and influence upon the young people of our borough.
Charitable Activities:
As a local community church we have observed a growth in the true conversions, visitors and general 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.
The activities of the Church incorporate different events to achieve the objectives including regular Church services, Healing Crusades, Concerts, Dramas, Marriage Seminars and Men’s Discipleship Classes. The regular Church Services, Healing Crusades, Marriage Seminars and Men’s Discipleship Classes seek to teach and propagate the Christian faith through sermons constructed, based on Bible principles. These sessions are open to the general public and stand at the forefront of what the Church is about.
The Concerts and Dramas are activities which aim to reach out to the general public and present the same Christian faith using music and drama. The events are held and run by the Church at the Church premises or at location, arranged by Church members. This provides an avenue to address anti-social behaviour, drug abuse, alcohol abuse and contribute to the quality of life within our local society.
All events and activities are organised, performed and coordinated by Church members who volunteer and are committed to the objectives of the Church.
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Financial Review:
For the year ending 31[st] December 2023, the charity had total revenue of £120,814 and total expenses of £107,662. The opening reserves were £5,154 and closing reserves were £18,346 resulting in a gain of £13,193.
Structure, Governance and Management:
The composition of the Board of Trustees is currently made up of the following Church council members: Ndi Francois Frederic Kono – (Chair), Ranaka Wilson Midaya, Josh Tommy Roberts, Ivan Yaya Mayala, Wellington Mulenga. 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 9[th] September 2020.
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 28[th] October 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Frederic Francois Kono - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES of THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Potters House CF UK Sheffield for the year ended 31[st] December 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity trustees of The Potters House CF UK Sheffield are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of The Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Sheffield 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 section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination for The Potters House Christian Centre Fellowship UK Sheffield 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:
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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 POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST ] DECEMBER 2023
| 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 |
Unrestricted Fund £ 99,325 21,425 64 120,814 32,635 24,911 50,076 107,622 13,193 13,193 5,154 18,346 |
Restricted Fund £ - - - - |
2023 Total £ 100,325 20,425 |
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| 120,750 | |||
| 32,635 24,911 50,076 |
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| 107,622 | |||
| 13,128 | |||
| 13,193 5,154 |
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| 18,346 |
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST ] DECEMBER 2023
| 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 TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestricted Fund £ 14,182 4,164 - 4,164 - 4,164 18,346 - 18,346 18,346 18,346 |
Restricted Fund £ - - - - - - - |
2023 Total £ 14,182 4,164 - |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4,164 4,164 |
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| 18,346 | |||
| 18,346 | |||
| 18,346 | |||
| 18,346 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 28[th] October 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Frederic Francois Kono - Trustee
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS AS AT 31[ST ] DECEMBER 2023
| 1 Donations and legacies Tithes & Offerings Revival Meetings Men’s Discipleship Preacher's Love Offering Sunday School Offering Pledge New Church Tithe 5% Total 2 Other income Gift Aid Other Total 3 Investment income Bank Interest 4 Raising funds Accommodation Motor Vehicle Expenses Salaries Airfares Travel Total |
2023 £ 77,501 4,225 345 70 330 16,179 675 |
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| 99,325 | |
| 20,425 1,000 |
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| 21,425 | |
| 64 2,344 126 25,995 790 3,380 |
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| 32,635 |
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31[ST ] DECEMBER 2023
| 5 Charitable Activities Benevolence Seminar Costs New Church Support Offerings/World Evangelism Events Fellowship Tithe Visiting Speakers Nursery Youth Total 6 Other Books Building Maintenance Communication Costs Equipment Rent Hospitality ICT Costs Insurance |
2023 £ 80 500 1,565 5,645 1,601 6,905 7,010 605 1,000 |
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| 24,911 | |
| £ 262 11,213 2,190 60 12,048 97 551 |
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31[ST ] DECEMBER 2023
| 2023 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6 | Other (Continued) | £ |
| Miscellaneous | 1,417 | |
| Printing Costs | 296 | |
| Professional Fees | 2,245 | |
| Rent & Rates | 14,910 | |
| Security | ||
| - | ||
| Stationery | 521 | |
| Taxation | 500 | |
| Vehicle Hire | 95 | |
| Housing Allowance | ||
| - | ||
| Utilities | ||
| - | ||
| Depreciation | 3,670 | |
| Total | 50,076 | |
| Total Expenses | 107,622 |
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31[ST ] DECEMBER 2023
| 7 Fixed Assets Total Cost Opening Additions Disposal Closing Accumulated Depreciation Opening For the year Disposal Closing Net Book Value 8 Current Asset Cash at bank Debtors Prepayments Loans receivable |
2023 £ - - 17,853 - |
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| 17,853 | |
| 3,670 - |
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| 3,670 | |
| 14,182 | |
| £ 4,164 - - - |
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| 4,164 |
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK SHEFFIELD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31[ST ] DECEMBER 2023
| 11 Unrestricted Funds Opening Movement Closing |
2023 £ 5,154 13,193 |
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| 18,346 |
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