Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 02/12/2022 Period start date To 05/04/2024 Period end date
Charity name: CASA DEL ALFARERO (POTTERS HOUSE)
Charity registration number: 1201201
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Advance in the Christian faith through the holding of prayer meetings, conferencies lectures and broadcasting in the United Kingdom |
| Broadcasting | Para 1.17 and 1.19 | Weekly Biblical studies via Zoom |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All trustees are following the full guidance issued by the charity in regard of the main purpose of the charity |
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SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers
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Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Provide free faith support to people of our community. Provide family support with economical needs Give advice about Christian values to our community Provide free meals to people on homelessness status |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | This CIO is a new and small church now giving support to 40 people: 19 adults, 4 young men, 7 teenagers and 10 children through our program of Biblical Schools in which they receive knowledge about our Christian faith on a weekly basis, 4 hours each session, and all sessions are free of charge. The children receive free refreshments and a sandwich. The CIO is also now providing free meals to homeless people in Trafalgar Square, London, on weekends; we are now attending around 80 persons per week. The CIO has been making small loans with zero interest to all members in need from a small pot gathered from the personal contributions of all our members; up to 9 loans have been made. The Church is also supporting some families in need by giving them small amounts of money for emergency cases. |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 All members attending our church are actively participating in the weekly Christian sessions; they also give support through voluntary contributions to the fund to pay for rent and buy food for homeless people every week. Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 The participation of our congregation members is positive, and every person who attends our church is fully committed to the social goals and moral values we strive to reflect in our work. The funds raised by all our members are gradually making it possible to fulfill our community service goals, such as serving free meals to the homeless (currently serving about 80 people per week on weekends), free snacks for children who attend Saturday services, and Christian outreach to all our members. Other |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of our first term, our congregation managed to secure, through the small contributions of our members, a small fund to cover basic needs such as paying rent for the premises, providing a small stipend to the pastor, purchasing food for the homeless, etc. We aim to reach more people in our community to further our pastoral and social goals. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | At present, and given our small membership, we do not yet have a significant reserve fund, beyond about £500 per month to cover emergencies for any member of our congregation. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Around £500 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/a |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | N/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Our congregation, led by our pastor and small management team, works tirelessly each week to expand our Christian work within our immediate community and thus increase our membership and gradually provide greater social coverage through our weekly meal program for people in need and our own members. Currently, our results are emerging, and we have faith in the future of our work. |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | This is primarily supported by the voluntary contributions of all our members through our weekly preaching sessions at the church. |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | It’s policy of the CIO that all resources obtained from the voluntary contributions of its members is used to pay the monthly rent of the premises, buy food for weekly assistance to homeless people, buy weekly food for the children attending the Saturday’s sessions, make small donations of members in need and facilitating small free of interest loans to members in need. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Our Christian pastoral work is strong, and our entire congregation is building a strong commitment to our community so that our role does not decline and can gradually expand within our local social fabric. Therefore, we do not currently face any major risks that could endanger our congregation. Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
There is not any trusts yet as the CIO is a very small one |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO has three trustees: a pastor, a co-pastor and one secretary |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | The pastor the co-pastor and the secretary have the right to appoint any other members of the CIO. They meet every 6 months to assess the church's performance and make decisions to improve and achieve greater benefits for the Christian community. There is also a deacon, a secretary and a treasurer, all who have been properly instructed about all the provisions of the charity in case of absence of the pastor and/ or co-pastor. |
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| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | All our members are acting on a very freely way, just wanting to help to provide the support that the CIO is offering. Everyone always tries to do their best to achieve what has been stated in the Foundation’ Model Constitution: support our community to the Christian faith and helping to develop a real sense of community. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | There are 3 trustees: the pastor, the co- pastor and the secretary. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name Casa del Alfarero (Potter’s House) Other name the charity uses Registered charity number 1201201 Charity’s principal address 2 Norfolk Road, Thornton Heath, Croydon, CR7 8ND |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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Maria Ysabel Garcia |
2 Norfolk Rd London CR7 8ND |
Maria Ysabel Garcia | |
| Angelica Maria Moreno de Leon |
2 Norfolk Rd London CR7 8ND |
Angelica Maria Moreno de Leon |
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
| Director name | ||
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| Pastor | Maria Ysabel Garcia | |
| Co-pastor | Angelica Maria Moreno de Leon |
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held Tier are not assets at the moment in this capacity
Name and objects of the N/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for N/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Maria Ysabel Garcia Angelica Maria Moreno de Leon Position (eg Pastor Co-pastor Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 21/05/2025