Registered Charity Number 1202747
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JANUARY 2024
FOR
POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LEEDS CITY CHURCH
Contents
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS .......................................................................................... 1 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES ...................................................................................................................... 2 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ........................................................................ 3 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................... 5 BALANCE SHEET ...................................................................................................................................... 6 NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS ...................................................................................................................... 7
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Charity number:
1202747
Principal address:
Unit 1 Curtis House Business Centre Berking Avenue LEEDS LS9 9LF
Trustees: Eric Mumba (Chair) Lewis Avelino Michael Ofuasia
Bank:
Natwest 161 Bow Road, London E3 2SG
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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POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LEEDS CITY CHURCH
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the year ended 31[st] January 2024
The Trustees present the annual report in conjunction with the financial statements of the Charity for the year ending 31[st] January 2024
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 Leeds and in the adjoining boroughs. The charity partners with its mother church in Waltham Forest, 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 above activities 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] January 2024, the charity had total revenue of £105,865 and total expenses of £97,471. The charity started its financial year with nil opening reserves and the closing reserves were £8,394 resulting in a gain of £8,394.
Structure, Governance and Management:
The composition of the Board of Trustees is currently made up of the following Church council members: Eric Mumba (Chair), Lewis Avelino, Michael Ofuasia. 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 17[th] April 2023.
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 26[th] November 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Eric Mumba - Trustee
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POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LEEDS CITY CHURCH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Potter’s House CF UK Leeds City Church for the year ended 31[st] January 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity trustees of the Potter’s House CF UK Leeds City Church 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 Potter’s House Christian Fellowship UK Leeds City 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 Potter’s House Christian Centre Fellowship UK Leeds 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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POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LEEDS CITY CHURCH
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] JANUARY 2024
| 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 £ 58,595 47,236 34 105,865 12,394 6,722 78,355 97,471 8,394 8,394 - 8,394 |
Restri'd Fund £ - - - - |
2024 Total £ 58,595 47,236 |
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| 105,865 | |||
| 12,394 6,722 78,355 |
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| 97,471 | |||
| 8,394 | |||
| 8,394 - |
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| 8,394 |
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POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LEEDS CITY CHURCH
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] JANUARY 2024
| 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 TOTAL FUNDS |
Unrestri'd Fund £ 3,041 5,353 - 5,353 - 5,353 8,394 - 8,394 8,394 - 8,394 |
Restri'd Fund £ - - - - - - - |
2024 Total £ 3,041 5,353 - |
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| 5,353 5,353 |
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| 8,394 | |||
| 8,394 | |||
| 8,394 | |||
| 8,394 |
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 26[th] November 2024 and were signed on its behalf by:
Pastor Eric Mumba- Trustee
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POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LEEDS CITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS AS AT 31[ST] JANUARY 2024
| 1 Donations and legacies Tithes & Offerings Revival Meetings Preacher's Love Offering World Evg Offering Pledge New Church Tithe Total 2 Other income Gift Aid Other Total 3 Investment income Bank Interest Total 4 Raising funds Accommodation Motor Vehicle Expenses Airfares Travel Revival Total |
2024 £ 38,195 60 185 110 29,123 1,285 |
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| 58,595 | |
| 22,448 24,788 |
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| 47,236 | |
| 34 | |
| 34 | |
| 4,400 514 3,825 3,505 150 |
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| 12,394 |
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POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LEEDS CITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31[ST] JANUARY 2024
| 5 Charitable Activities Events Offerings/World Evangelism Fellowship Tithe Visiting Speakers Total 6 Other Building Maintenance Building Projects Cleaning Costs Communication Costs Hospitality ICT Costs Insurance Miscellaneous Printing Costs Professional Fees Rent & Rates Stationery Housing Allowance Utilities Depreciation Total Total Expenses |
2024 £ 41 1,637 2,238 2,805 |
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| 9,602 | |
| 2024 £ 7,062 17,623 147 1,886 7,323 874 438 1,850 2,229 780 25,836 1,416 9,918 419 554 |
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| 78,355 | |
| 97,471 |
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POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LEEDS CITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31[ST] JANUARY 2024
| 7 Fixed Assets 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 More Than One Year Loan and borrowings |
2024 £ - 3,595 - 3,595 554 - 554 3,041 £ 5,353 - - - 5,353 - - - - - - |
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POTTER’S HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LEEDS CITY CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
AS AT 31[ST] JANUARY 2024
| 11 Unrestricted Funds Opening Movement Closing |
2024 £ - 8,394 |
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| 8,394 |
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