THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LINCOLN CHURCH
ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS PERIOD TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
Charity Registration No: 1206549
CONTENTS PAGE
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LINCOLN CHURCH
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
CHARITY NUMBER 1206549 START OF FINANCIAL YEAR 01 January 2024 END OF FINANCIAL PERIOD 31 December 2024
TRUSTEES AS AT 01 JANUARY 2024
Mr Nathan Henry (chair of trustees) Mr Matthew Henry Mr Andrea Okezue
The existing trustees appoint any new trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.
GOVERNING INSTRUMENT
The charity is controlled by its governing document, the Constitution of the Church. The Church is registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation.
OBJECTS
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a) The advancement of the Christian religion in accordance with the statement of beliefs set out in the 1[st ] schedule and in particular in Lincoln and at the discretion of the church council elsewhere in the United Kingdom or in the world.
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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:
Stonebow House 1 Silver Street Lincoln LN2 1AH
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
ATS Limited 82 James Carter Road Mildenhall IP28 7DE
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LINCOLN CHURCH
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
PERIOD TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| RECEIPTS: Voluntary Receipts Gift Aid Tax Reclaimed TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS: Costs of activities in furtherance to the objectives of the Charity TOTAL PAYMENTS NET INCOMING / (OUTGOING) RESOURCES Total Funds Brought Forward Total Funds Carried Forward |
Notes | Notes | Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 12,507 2,503 0 0 |
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds £ £ 12,507 2,503 0 0 |
15,010 Total to Dec’24 £ 12,507 2,503 12,549 |
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| 2a 3a |
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| 15,010 | 0 | ||||
| 12,549 | 0 | ||||
| 2,461 | 0 | 2,461 | |||
| 2,461 1,700 |
0 0 |
2,461 1,700 |
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| 4,161 | 0 | 4,161 |
The notes form part of these accounts. All operations are classified as continued operations.
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LINCOLN CHURCH
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
PERIOD TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
| Dec 24 | |
|---|---|
| £ | |
| ASSETS | |
| Fixed Assets | 0 |
| Cash Funds: | |
| Cash at bank | 2,161 |
| Savings Account | 2,000 |
| LIABILITIES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Creditors | Amounts falling due within one | 0 | |
| year | |||
| TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS: | 4,161 | ||
| Creditors | Amounts falling due after more than one | ||
| year | 0 | ||
| NET ASSETS: | 4,161 | ||
| Represented By: | |||
| Balance b/fwd | 1,700 | ||
| General Fund | 2,461 | ||
| Restricted Fund | 0 |
4,161
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 above.
Signed on their behalf by Nathan Henry (Trustee)
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LINCOLN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS PERIOD TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
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
NOTE 2 RECEIPTS
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Funds | Funds | Dec'24 | ||
| £ | £ | £ | ||
| a) | Voluntary | |||
| Receipts | ||||
| Church Offerings | 11,927 | 0 | 11,927 | |
| Gift Aid Tax Reclaimed | 2,503 | 0 | 2,503 | |
| Pledges | 580 | 0 | 580 | |
| 15,010 | 15,010 |
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LINCOLN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS PERIOD TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTE 3 PAYMENTS
a) Cost of activities in the furtherance of the Charities' objects
| Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Dec'24 £ £ £ Subscriptions 43 0 43 Building Rent & Rates 1,232 0 1,232 Other building costs 71 0 71 WF Conference 420 0 420 Fellowship Tithe 1,313 0 1,313 Hospitality & Subsistence 1,981 0 1,981 Printing & Advertising 1,052 0 1,052 World Evangelism 425 0 425 Victory Rally/Pioneers 490 0 490 Harvesters Homecoming 310 0 310 Travel/Ministry 1,550 0 1,550 Outreach/Impact Teams 2,654 0 2,654 Insurance 167 0 167 Visiting Speakers 466 0 466 Other 275 0 275 Benevolence 101 0 101 12,549 0 12,549 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Dec'24 £ £ £ Subscriptions 43 0 43 Building Rent & Rates 1,232 0 1,232 Other building costs 71 0 71 WF Conference 420 0 420 Fellowship Tithe 1,313 0 1,313 Hospitality & Subsistence 1,981 0 1,981 Printing & Advertising 1,052 0 1,052 World Evangelism 425 0 425 Victory Rally/Pioneers 490 0 490 Harvesters Homecoming 310 0 310 Travel/Ministry 1,550 0 1,550 Outreach/Impact Teams 2,654 0 2,654 Insurance 167 0 167 Visiting Speakers 466 0 466 Other 275 0 275 Benevolence 101 0 101 12,549 0 12,549 |
Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Dec'24 £ £ £ Subscriptions 43 0 43 Building Rent & Rates 1,232 0 1,232 Other building costs 71 0 71 WF Conference 420 0 420 Fellowship Tithe 1,313 0 1,313 Hospitality & Subsistence 1,981 0 1,981 Printing & Advertising 1,052 0 1,052 World Evangelism 425 0 425 Victory Rally/Pioneers 490 0 490 Harvesters Homecoming 310 0 310 Travel/Ministry 1,550 0 1,550 Outreach/Impact Teams 2,654 0 2,654 Insurance 167 0 167 Visiting Speakers 466 0 466 Other 275 0 275 Benevolence 101 0 101 12,549 0 12,549 |
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| 12,549 0 |
12,549 |
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LINCOLN CHURCH
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS PERIOD TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTE 4 RESTRICTED FUNDS
The Charity held no restricted funds during this financial period.
NOTE 5 PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES
No transactions were undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a trustee or connected person has a material interest.
NOTE 6 RISK ASSESSMENT
The Trustees actively review the major risks which the Charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining 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 7 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 charity will be able to continue to fulfill its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unforeseen increase in expenditure. The trustees will endeavor not to set aside funds unnecessarily.
NOTE 8 PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purpose 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 is to undertake.
NOTE 9 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.
THE POTTERS HOUSE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP UK LINCOLN CHURCH
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
PERIOD TO 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the period to 31 January 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 trustees named in the Notes to the Accounts have served throughout the year. Appointment of trustees is governed by the Constitution of the Charity. The Board of Trustees are authorised to appoint new trustees to fill vacancies through resignation or death of an existing trustee.
Investment Powers
The constitution authorises 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.
To do this, regular activities are carried out, and invitations are 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. The services we hold, and worship put faith in to 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:
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Worship and prayer; learning about the Gospel; and developing their knowledge and trust in Jesus.
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Provision of Pastoral Care for all who enter our doors and to the local community
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Missionary and local community outreach work.
The trustees, Pastor, and church council are continuing to plan for a building that will be sufficient to allow growth in church membership. The objective is to have this secured in the next financial period.
Financial Review
The period ended 31 December 2024 is the first year in which the charity is submitting accounts to the Charities Commission. During the year ended 31 December 2025, the charity proposes to secure new leased premises to further grow in influence in the community. The Charity also plans to host several community events throughout the year that provides relief and support to the local community.
New and existing members have also been giving with the vision of seeing others come to Christ. The trustees aim to keep expenditure on the Charity’s objects of promoting the Christian faith, for the forthcoming year.
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. Where there are restricted funds, these are normally utilised when they are raised. Exceptions to this are when the funds have been raised but the reason why they were raised is not yet completed. Note there are policies in place that help 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:
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a) Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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b) Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
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c) State whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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d) Prepare the financial statements on an ongoing concern unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation
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 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 31 October 2025 and signed by the Pastor of the church who chaired the meeting.
Mr Nathan Henry Chair of Trustees
Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Potters House Christian Fellowship UK Lincoln Church
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the period ended 31 December 2024 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:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
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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
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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:
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Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
have not been met; or
- To which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Jordan Armstrong (Oct 31, 2025 19:02:39 GMT) Mr Jordan Armstrong, ATT CTA
ATS Limited
82 James Carter Road Mildenhall IP28 7DE
31 October 2025