## Report of the Charity Trustees for Park Evangelical Church 

The aim of the Church is to worship and serve God. We preach Jesus Christ as crucified, risen and Lord; seek to build up Christians in their knowledge and love of him; endeavour to make him known to others and try to share his love in practical ways. 

Activities of the Church during 2024 have included Sunday services, Sunday school, Bible study and prayer, care work, evangelism, community groups, missionary support, a mums and toddlers group, youth clubs, a monthly community meal and social events to which friends and colleagues can be invited. 

The church also continues to support church services at Hope Church Trent Vale run by one of our pastors. 

We also have a fellowship fund to support members of the church family who are struggling financially, by providing shopping vouchers and financial support where necessary. 

The church supports local organisations working with ex-offenders and addicts. Additionally, the church building is available for use by local residents and organisations. 

During the year the leadership team has updated a number of its policies including it’s safeguarding policy. 

The Church congregation has continued to be supportive of the local Food Bank in Stoke on Trent. 

Keith Galley 

Church Treasurer 

June 2025 



## **Summary accounts for 2024** 

**Income                                                                       £** Donations                                                           157,131 Hope Building Fund                                             18,867 Fellowship fund                                                      1,125 Gift aid                                                                   30,493 Other Income                                                        25,788 Gross Income                                                       233,404 

**Expenditure** Salaries & National Insurance                            10,8495 Fellowship fund                                                         2,809 Donations to Christian work                                  17,111 Other expenditure                                                   61,641 Total expenditure                                                   190,056 

Audited and found correct 5/02/25 

## A. Addison 

## **Auditor’s Report on Park Evangelical Church Accounts for 2024** 

I have examined the church finances and the documents supplied to me and confirm that the report of the accounts is correct. 

Andrew Addison 

Auditor