## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
# **ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT FOR THE 7 MONTHS PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **CHARITY REGISTRATION NO: 1208685**
Independent Examiners Ltd
The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester, West Sussex
PO20 7EG
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
## **CONTENTS**
Page 3 Legal and Administrative Information
Page 4 - 5 Trustees Report
Page 6 Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Page 7 Statement of Receipts and Payments
Page 8 Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Pages 9 - 11 Notes to the Financial Statements
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION**
**CHARITY NUMBER** 1208685 **CHARITY REGISTRATION DATE** 17.06.2024 **START OF FINANCIAL PERIOD** 17.06.2024 **END OF FINANCIAL PERIOD** 31.12.2024 **TRUSTEES AT 31 DECEMBER 2024** Brandon Kwesiga - Chair Solomon Mail Olugboyega Aseru
The existing Trustees appoint any new Trustees following the provisions laid out in the organisation's governing instrument.
**LEGAL STATUS**
Charitable Incorporated Organisation
**GOVERNING INSTRUMENT** CIO - ASSOCIATION Registered 17 Jun 2024
## **OBJECTS**
1) THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH INACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS PRIMARILY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY WITHIN THELONDON BOROUGH KINGSTON UPON THAMES AND THE SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD;
2) SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AS SHALL, IN THE OPINION OF THE CHARITY TRUSTEES, PUTINTO PRACTICE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS, INCLUDINGBUT NOT LIMITED TO: THE PREVENTION AND RELIEF OF NEED, HARDSHIP AND SICKNESS; THEADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION; AND THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIALWELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEEDOF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIALHARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
## **CORRESPONDENCE ADDRESS**
Mencap Kingston Road New Malden KT3 3RX
**PRIMARY BANKERS** Metro Bank One Southampton Row London WC1B 5HA
## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER**
Z Derbak Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EG
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT**
## **FOR THE 7 MONTHS PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024**
The Trustees are pleased to present their report along with the financial statements of the charity for the 7 months period ending 31 December 2024.
## **Objectives and Activities**
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs in the Schedule hereto attached in the London Borough of Kingston Upon Thames and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church Council may from time to time think fit and other such purposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are connected with the charitable work of the charity;
The relief of poverty and sickness and to relieve the distress caused thereby regardless of nationality, religious political or other opinion in the said London Borough of Kingston Upon Thames and in such other parts of the United Kingdom and the world as the Church Council may from time to time think fit.
Our congregation meet 2-4 times a week. During these encounters, the church provide refreshments and beverages. We have various groups meeting twice month (young people women, men etc). During these gatherings food is provided.
Our Sunday School serves children aged 1+. Our church provides weekly lesson which include activities (arts & crafts etc) and a sit and play area for toddlers.
Once a week our congregation outreach in the borough using flyers to promote our church and its actives. This has proven effective in welcoming new people.
Throughout the year the church will host events such as Easter Hunts, Christmas Banquet, Football Tournaments etc. This especially aids those who are isolated and seeking community.
The trustees have acted accordingly to the Charity Commission’s guidelines. They have upheld these standards for the public benefit.
## **Achievement and Perfomance**
We have welcomed many more people from within the borough of Kingston as a result of our marketing strategies. In this we have seen peoples lives being changed. They have found a sense community, purpose and hope. These people have testified how they have benefited because of our teaching, fellowships, care and support.
As a result of our mission, within the congregation we have also seen marriages, children birthed.
We will continue to cater to the community through our regular activities which are open to the general public.
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
## **TRUSTEES REPORT (Continued)**
## **FOR THE 7 MONTHS PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **Financial Review**
This is our first accounting period of the CIO since the transfer from Trust (charity number 1208685), and the value of assets that were transferred was £22,344.
This year our congregation has grown and we have seen an increase in those that pay tithes. As a result the charities income has increased as well as our expenditure.
At the end of this financial period our accounts were in credit and we do not owe any money. Unrestricted yearend balance was £27,393.
The charity continues to monitor to ensure that our monthly outgoings do not exceed our incomings. We expect this increase to continue next year.
Our charity has chosen not to have a reserves policy as we have minimal operation costs/commitments. In addition, due to the nature of our donations, it is key that we use the income to fulfil its purpose which is to support the church infrastructure and its mission to impact lives.
## **Trustees Responsibilities**
The Charities Act 2011 require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the trust and of the surplus of the trust for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
- Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
- Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
- Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees by ………………………………………………………………………
Name:……………………………………………………………………… Brandon Kwesiga
Date:……………………………………………………………………… 03/10/2025
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## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS**
Report to the Trustees of Potters House Church Kingston on the accounts for the 7 months period ending 31 December 2024 set out on pages 7 to 11.
## **Respective responsibilities of Trustees and examiner**
The charity's Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act, and;
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's statement**
My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the trustees concerning 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:
1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
· proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the Act); and
· accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
2. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Zita Derbak MAAT AATQB Signed : Independent Examiners Ltd The Grain Store Date: 07.10.2025 Hills Barns Appledram Lane South Chichester, West Sussex PO20 7EG
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
## **STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE 7 MONTHS PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|Notes
**RECEIPTS :**
Voluntary Receipts
2a
Charitable Activities
2b
Investment Income
2c
Other Receipts
2d
**TOTAL RECEIPTS**
**PAYMENTS :**
Costs of Charitable Activities
3a
Other Payments
3b
**TOTAL PAYMENTS**
**NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING)**
**RESOURCES**
Transfer between funds
Balances Brought Forward
Assets transferred from unincorporated charity
**BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD**|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2024**
**2022/23**
£
£
**£**
**£**
45,798
0
45,798
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
**45,798**
**0**
**45,798**
**0**
26,492
0
26,492
0
14,257
0
14,257
0
**40,749**
**0**
**40,749**
**0**
**5,049**
**0**
**5,049**
**0**
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
22,344
0
22,344
**27,393**
**0**
**27,393**
**0**|
|---|---|
The notes on pages 9 to 11 form part of these accounts.
All operations are continuing operations.
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
## **STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**ASSETS**
**Cash Funds:**
Current Account
**Represented By:**
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
**Assets retained for the Charity's own use:**
Equipment & Furnishings
**Other Monetary Assets:**
Gift Aid owed
**LIABILITIES**
Independent Examiners Fee|Unrestricted
Restricted
**31-Dec-24**
**31-May-23**
Fund
Fund
**Total**
**Total**
£
£
**£**
**£**
27,393
0
27,393
0
**27,393**
**0**
**27,393**
**0**
27,393
0
27,393
0
0
0
0
0
**27,393**
**0**
**27,393**
**0**
769
0
769
0
0
0
0
0
**769**
**0**
**769**
**0**
810
0
810
0
**810**
**0**
**810**
**0**|
|---|---|
## **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 on pages 7 to 8.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees by ………………………………………………………………………………
Name : …..................................................... Brandon Kwesiga
3/10/2025 Date: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE 7 MONTHS PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **1. 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.
|**2. RECEIPTS**
Note
**a) Voluntary Receipts**
Offerings and Donations
Other receipts
**b) Charitable Activities**
Building Fund
**c) Investment Income**
Bank interest
**d) Other Receipts**
Other|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2024**
**2022/23**
£
£
**£**
**£**
42,807
0
42,807
0
2,991
0
2,991
0
**45,798**
**0**
**45,798**
**0**
0
0
0
0
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
0
0
0
0
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**
0
0
0
0
**0**
**0**
**0**
**0**|
|---|---|
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE 7 MONTHS PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024**
|**3. PAYMENTS**
Note
**a) Costs of Charitable Activities**
Felllowship Tithe
Donations to other churches
Love Offering
Fellowship
Ministry meal
Benevolence
Refreshments
Events
**b) Other Payments**
Advertising & Marketing
Audit & Accountancy fees
Bank Fees
Church Rent
Printing & Stationery
IT Software and Consumables
Subscriptions
Travel - National
Equipment purchases|Unrestricted
Restricted
**Total**
**Total**
Funds
Funds
**2024**
**2022/23**
£
£
**£**
**£**
3,784
0
3,784
0
2,792
0
2,792
0
8,142
0
8,142
0
4,741
0
4,741
0
5,105
0
5,105
0
80
0
80
0
1,030
0
1,030
0
818
0
818
0
**26,492**
**0**
**26,492**
**0**
1,530
0
1,530
0
460
0
460
0
9
0
9
0
6,812
0
6,812
0
529
0
529
0
857
0
857
0
96
0
96
0
2,955
0
2,955
0
1,009
0
1,009
**14,257**
**0**
**14,257**
**0**|
|---|---|
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## **POTTERS HOUSE CHURCH KINGSTON**
## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE 7 MONTHS PERIOD ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024**
## **4. PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES**
Two trustees were reimbursed for their out of pocket expenses in the financial period in the value of £507. These costs covered refresehments and meals. Spouse of one trustees was reimbureed for her our of pocket expenses paid for food in the value of £92.
## **5. 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 confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
## **6. PUBLIC BENEFIT**
The Charity acknowledges its requirement to demonstrate clearly that it must have charitable purposes or ‘aims’ that are for the public benefit. Details of how the Charity has achieved this are provided in the Trustees report. The Trustees confirm that they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit before deciding what activities the charity should undertake.
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