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THE POTTER'S HOUSE CHURCH AYLESBURY
Report of the Trustees for the Year Ending 31 December 2024
The trustees are pleased to present their report withthe financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 December 2024.
Reference and Administrative Details
Charity Number: 1207998
Principal Office: AylesburyMethodistChurch, Buckingham Street, Aylesbury, HP20 2NQ
Auditors :HenrysTMSLimited,1Quality Court, Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1HR
Bankers : Barclays Bank Plc
Trustees
Thenames of thetrusteeswhomanage the Charity:
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Kane Dick
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Javani Vassell
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Ogeny Tia-Okwee
Trustees are appointed in accordance with the process detailed in the Constitution.
Governing Document
ThePotter's HouseChurch Aylesbury is a registered charity with the Charity Commission. The Church is governed by its Charitable Constitution dated 5th January 2024.
Objectives and Activities
The Church’s objects are to:
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN THE VALE OF AYLESBURY AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH ACTIVITIES SUCH AS THE HOLDING OF BIBLE STUDIES, SERVICES, TEACHING, PASTORAL CARE, PUBLIC CELEBRATION OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS, EVANGELISM, AND PRODUCING AND DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE AND OTHER FORMS OF MEDIA ON THE CHRISTIAN FAITH TO ENLIGHTEN OTHERS ABOUT THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION, AND SUCH OTHER ACTIVITIES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUT INTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH.
Achievements and Performance
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The church has had a very fruitful year in fulfilling our purpose. We have seen many new people show interest in Christianity and come to faith as well as many believers grow in their Christianity.
Some key activities in 2024 included:
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Weekly Services
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Weekly Community Outreaches
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Men’s Discipleship classes held throughout the year.
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Women's prayer meetings
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Easter Community Fun Day
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Young Adults study groups
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Mother's Day and Father's Day Services
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Revival Meetings with guest evangelists and special services with guest speakers
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Pastoral development meetings in May
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Children's Light Party in October
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Christmas Banquet
These events have reinforced our mission and deepened our engagement with both the congregation and the wider community.
Risk Management
Potters House Church Aylesbury currently runs with low financial risk due to no major endorsements or investments in alternative schemes. Finance is banked and used to meet church expenditure.
Policy on Reserves
The charity has no reserve policy. Restricted funds are normally used up when raised.
Approval :
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Pastor Kane Dick
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Financial Activities
January - December 2024
| Total | |
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| INCOME | |
| Offering (Restricted) | |
| Christmas Banquet | 750.00 |
| Love Offering Received | 1,043.00 |
| Total Offering (Restricted) | 1,793.00 |
| Tithes & Offerings | |
| Total Income | ~~47,949.84~~ |
| TOTAL | 49,742.84 |
| EXPENDITURES | 49,742.84 |
| Advertising/Promotional | 270.06 |
| Aylesbury Youth For Christ Support | 600.00 |
| Bank Account Fees | 19.00 |
| Books an Educational Materials | 107.66 |
| Christmas Banquet - Cost | 966.50 |
| Church Rent | 11,480.38 |
| Conference Offerings | 4,500.00 |
| DBS Checks | 144.00 |
| equipment | 2,446.45 |
| Fellowship and Refreshments | 1,619.87 |
| Fellowship Tithe | 3,156.00 |
| Insurances | 672.02 |
| Love Offering Sent | 4,931.71 |
| Ministry Meal Office/General Administrative Expenses Other Professional Services |
1,096.39 558.59 99.00 |
| Printing, Postage and Stationery Software |
497.88 437.76 |
| Sunday School Reimbursements Travel and Accommodation World Evangelism |
530.42 2,720.23 1,000.00 |
| ~~Total Expenditures~~ | 37,853.92 |
| NET OPERATING INCOME | 11,888.92 |
| NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) | £11,888.92 |
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Balance Sheet
As of December 31, 2024
| Total | |
|---|---|
| FIXED ASSET | |
| Total Fixed Asset | |
| CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND | |
| Barclays Account | 83,701.03 |
| Total Cash at bank and in hand | 83,701.03 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS | 83,701.03 |
| NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | 83,701.03 |
| TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES | 83,701.03 |
| TOTAL NET ASSETS (LIABILITIES) | £83,701.03 |
| CHARITY FUNDS | |
| Opening Balance Equity | 71,812.11 |
| Retained Earnings | |
| Surplus/(Deficit) | 11,888.92 |
| Total Charity funds | £83,701.03 |
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Notes to the accounts
Note 1 - Trustees
No Trustees received remuneration during the year.
No transactions were undertaken by (or on behalf of) the charity in which a trustee or connected person has a material interest.
Note 2 - Other Disclosure Issues
Thecharity has no other commitments, loans, contingent liabilities other than those disclosed in the accounts. There are no other disclosure issues.
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Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of The Potter’s House Church Aylesbury
I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31 December 2024 which are set out on pages 3 to 7.
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.
Mr Nathan Henry, ATT CTA 61 Iris Crescent Lincoln LN1 1BD