Registered Charity Number 1197733
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28[th] FEBRUARY 2026
FOR
THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BEDFORD 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: 1197733
Principal address: St. Marys Church Hall Church Lane Bedford MK41 0AP
Trustees:
Alexis Abiaka (Chair) Michael Philip Belnavis Jason Joshua Dixon Helen Abiaka
Bank:
Barclays Bank 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 BEDFORD CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 28[th] February 2026
The Trustees present the annual report in conjunction with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ending 28[th] February 2026.
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 Bedford and in the adjoining boroughs. The charity partners with its mother church in Luton 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.
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 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 general and particularly for those facing difficulties. Home group leaders continue to take initiative to have their own local outreaches.
Financial Review:
For the year ending 28[th] February 2026, the charity had total revenue of £842 and total expenses of £4,193. The opening reserves were £3,355 and closing reserves were £5 resulting in a loss of £3,351.
Structure, Governance and Management:
The composition of the Board of Trustees is currently made up of the following Church council members: Alexis Abiaka (Chair) (appointed on 25/02/2026), Jason Dixon, Helen Abiaka (appointed on 25/02/2026) and Michael Philip Belnavis. 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 1[st] February 2022.
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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 13[th] April 2026 and signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Alexis Abiaka – Trustee
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BEDFORD CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of The Potters House CF UK Bedford Church for the year ended 28[th] February 2026.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity trustees of The Potters House CF UK Bedford Church 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 CF UK Bedford 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 CF UK Bedford 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 BEDFORD CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28[th] FEBRUARY 2026
| 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 £ - 842 - 842 29 3,600 564 4,193 (3,351) (3,351) 3,355 5 |
Restri'd Fund £ - - - - - - - - - - |
2026 Total £ - 842 - 842 29 3,600 564 4,193 (3,351) (3,351) 3,355 5 |
2025 Total £ 775 2,532 - |
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| 3,307 | ||||
| - - 886 |
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| 886 | ||||
| 2,421 | ||||
| 2,421 934 |
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| 3,355 |
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BEDFORD CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 28[th] FEBRUARY 2026
| 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 one year 10 NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted Funds 11 Restricted Funds 12 Designated Funds 13 General Reserves 14 TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestri'd Fund £ - 5 - 5 - 5 5 5 5 - - - 5 |
Restri'd Fund £ - - - - - - - - - - - - |
2026 Total £ - 5 - 5 - 5 5 5 5 - - - 5 |
2025 Total £ - 3,335 - |
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| 3,335 - 3,355 |
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| 3,355 | ||||
| 3,355 | ||||
| 3,355 - - - |
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| 3,335 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 13[th] April 2026 and were signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Alexis Abiaka – Trustee
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BEDFORD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS AS AT 28[th] FEBRUARY 2026
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2026 2025
1 Donations and legacies £ £
Tithes & Offerings - 775
Total - 775
2 Other income
Gift Aid 842 2,532
Total 842 2,532
3 Investment income
Bank Interest - -
Total - -
4 Raising funds
Travel 29 -
Total 29 -
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BEDFORD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 28[th] FEBRUARY 2026
| 5 Charitable Activities New Church Support Total 6 Other Communication Costs Hospitality Miscellaneous Printing Costs Professional Fees Stationery Total Total Expenses |
2025 £ 3,600 3,600 2026 £ 62 182 - - 280 40 564 4,193 |
2024 £ - |
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| - | ||
| 2025 £ 47 57 2 - 780 - |
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| 886 | ||
| 886 |
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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK BEDFORD CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 28[th] FEBRUARY 2026
| 8 Current Asset Cash at bank 9 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Creditors 10 Creditors: Amounts falling due after one year Loan and borrowings 11 Unrestricted Funds Opening Movement Closing |
2026 £ 5 5 - - - - 2026 £ 3,355 (3,351) 5 |
2025 £ 3,355 |
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| 3,355 | ||
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| - | ||
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| 2025 £ 934 2,421 |
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| 3,355 |
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