Annual Report and Financial Statements for Park United Reformed Church Registered Charity Number: 1196199
For the year ended 31 December 2025
PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025
Aims and purpose
The aims of Park United Reformed Church are to serve the community and engage in the task of mission to which we are called. The Elders have the responsibility of cooperating with the Minister in promoting the Christian mission of the church, pastoral, evangelistic, social and ecumenical, and also have specific responsibility for the maintenance of the Church buildings.
Objectives and activities
The Elders are committed to enabling as many people as possible to worship at our church and become part of our church community. The Elders maintain an overview of the worship throughout the year and make suggestions on how services can involve or reach out to the many groups that live within the area. Our services and worship put faith into practice through prayer and scripture, music and sacrament.
When planning our activities for the year, we consider the guidance on public benefit and, in particular, we try to enable ordinary people to live out their faith in Jesus Christ as part of our community. This can be 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 people living in the area
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Missionary and outreach work
To facilitate this work, it is important that we maintain the fabric of the Church and Halls complex at Park.
Achievements and performance Worship and Prayer
The Elders are keen to offer a range of services over the course of the year that our community find both beneficial and spiritually fulfilling. For example, Ignite services, on Sunday evenings, offer a relaxed style of café worship which will hopefully be attractive to the many students living in the area. Healing and Wholeness services offer a more reflective, intimate and quiet environment for worship. Messy Church also offers a different style of worship which includes a meal. This service, which also includes practical craft activities, is particularly attractive to children and families.
All are welcome to attend our regular services. At the end of 2025, following a membership review, there were 74 Church members and 47 Adherents. 2 Church Members died during the year, 1 was transferred to another churches. 2 new Church Members were received, and 8 names were added to the list of Adherents. The average weekly attendance from January - December 2025 was 55 for morning worship (5 of whom were joining online), including an average of 12 children/young people; and 11 for evening services. As well as our regular services, we enable our community to celebrate and thank God at the important milestones of the journey through life. Through
baptism/dedication we thank God for the gift of life; in marriage, public vows are exchanged with God’s blessing; and through funeral services, friends and family express their grief and give thanks for the life which is now complete in this world before commending the person into God’s keeping. This year we have celebrated three funerals and one wedding but no baptisms/dedications.
As a church community committed to celebrating the past while also building for the future, we have sought to build on our recent celebrations of 100 years since the building of the sanctuary at Park Church. Elders have used this time to take stock and establish priorities for the years ahead.
We have continued to build on the recently-introduced pattern of running Messy Church sessions concurrently with the main service in the sanctuary. Numbers attending Messy Church have increased, with new families appreciating the welcome and range of lively child-based activities. A feature of each session is the gathering of two congregations for a shared blessing; and all members of the church community are invited to stay for the Messy Church lunch. Widely differing age groups are thereby enabled to share fellowship with each other.
During 2025 a monthly pattern of services at Lakeside Care Home and The Boltons Care Home continued. These services are an important part of our mission and outreach, and the residents appreciate meeting with us and sharing worship together.
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 (continued)
Wessex Synod
2 of our members sit on the Synod. 1 member is also a member of the Synod Pastoral committee.
The Church Buildings and activity
Our church buildings are a resource for all and are open throughout the week for regular use by individuals and groups from the local community. The number of groups using the building has largely returned to pre-Covid levels. We currently have 2 other churches worshipping on our premises together with around 30 community groups. These groups offer a diverse range of activities, including Toddlers Group, Uniformed Organisations, Choirs, Keep Fit, Counselling, Recovering Drug Addict support group, Snooker Club, to name just a few. Our buildings are also used by an established local Dance School, and as a venue for music exams. Each week the building is used by hundreds of people.
Following the Covid 19 pandemic a positive development has been the development of an online access to our worship services. We have continued to use Zoom as part of a regular pattern of hybrid worship, enabling housebound members and some who live a distance away from the area to continue to participate. Weekly prayer meetings continue, mostly online, and monthly committee meetings and Church Meetings have been following the hybrid pattern with a Zoom option. In this way we can maintain contact with our congregation, with Elders taking responsibility for reaching out to any who find attendance in person difficult but who don't have or prefer not to use online technology.
Our Centre Manager, appointed during 2024, continues to coordinate the busy weekly programme of events. He has successfully attracted new hirers and is exploring ways of making the hiring of our premises more competitive. Members, and others from the community, have continued to appreciate the range of activities that are on offer, including Badminton Club, Toddlers Group, and groups for children and young people.
Through our Lent Study course and ongoing series of house group discussions, many of our members have been enabled to consider ways of developing their faith and their response to the challenges of living a truly Christian life in today’s world.
Minister
Our minister, Rev Stephen Ansa-Addo, has continued to share his time between Park and Hungerford URC’s. We have all continued to benefit from an association with another very different church community. Stephen has challenged us; his leadership is proving invaluable and under his guidance Elders and members alike can look forward to the future with optimism. Notably we are continuing to explore options for the appointment of a Youth Worker to develop our work amongst young people; with the help of an anticipated legacy, this venture is closer to becoming a reality. Another of our minister’s initiatives has been the opening of a weekly Community Kitchen to serve lunches to people from the community. As a result of these developments we anticipate that Park URC will be well-placed to reach out even more effectively to the community around us.
Pastoral Care
Pastoral care has continued to feature prominently in our church life. Elders have maintained a pattern of regular contact with members, either through visiting or by phone or email, to check that everyone is keeping well, physically, mentally and spiritually. In addition, members of the newly-formed Pastoral Network are available at the end of morning services for private prayer, ensuring that all concerns and needs are met as effectively as possible. Alongside this, the ministry of flowers has been greatly appreciated; Elders take it in turns to distribute flowers each week, not only to our own members but to passers-by from the local community.
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 (continued)
Mission and evangelism
Helping those in need is a demonstration of our faith. This year Park Church donated £1950 to three charities at Christmas. We gave £650 each to Medicins sans Frontieres, Sanctuary Foundation and Faith Christian Group. Thanks largely to a highly successful Charity Christmas Fair, a further sum of £546.62 was donated to the URC’s Jamaica Hurricane Appeal. Park URC has also continued to support the local Toys and Teens Christmas Appeal, Combat Stress, local Food Banks, and the ecumenical REinspired schools project. Several of our members volunteer with this valuable initiative, which reaches out to local schools through the delivery of Christian aspects of the RE curriculum.
Ecumenical Relationships
Park URC is a member of Churches Together in Earley and East Reading (CTEER). When possible, we participate in the East Reading Festival and join with other churches for events and special services such as Easter and the Walk of Witness on Good Friday
Financial Review of the Year
The Church Treasurer stepped down from the role during 2025, according to the terms of the Church Constitution. Financial affairs are currently looked after by a Treasury Team, appointed by the Church Meeting and overseen by the Elders and Finance & General Purposes Committee.
For 2025 the total income was £158,597 of which £11,034 was restricted income. £11,800 was received in unrestricted Gift Aid recovery. Income from renting out the halls and the church totaled £67,858 compared to £59,624 in 2024.
The sum of £40,533 (£39,375 in 2024) was spent of unrestricted funds on Mission and Ministry contributions to the national URC. This largely provides for stipends, training and housing for Ministers. The sum of £57,201 was spent on church/halls operating costs and maintenance. This includes upgrades to some of the lighting in the building and it does not represent the total expenditure for the year.
The net result for the year was a surplus of £8,989 (2024: surplus of £39,201). The budget for 2026 balances with the assumption that lettings income will increase and a gift day will raise funds for the church.
Reserves Policy
The Elders have reviewed the Reserves. Amounts are set aside for Mission Work and towards Building work in line with a decision made at a Church Meeting in 2018. There are also reserves set aside in the Contingency Fund (equalling three months of unrestricted payments to smooth out fluctuations in cash flow to meet emergencies) and for Youth Work.
Volunteers
The church is a body of volunteers supported by a Centre Manager, and an administrator. It could not survive without the dedicated work of members who work tirelessly to support new initiatives and maintain regular worship opportunities.
Structure, governance and management
Park United Reformed Church registered with the Charity Commission on 19th October 2021. Its registered number is 1196199.
The method of appointment of Elders is set out in Park’s Constitution. At Park the Elders consist of the Minister, the Church Secretary, Assistant Secretary, Treasurer and Elders elected by church members. All members are entitled to be nominated for election once they have been members for at least one year.
The Elders Meeting meets 10 times a year. Given its wide remit, responsibility for Finance and maintenance is devolved to a sub-committee (Finance and General Purposes) which is made up of a small group of Elders and Members. This committee recommends action but has no delegated powers other than routine maintenance issues.
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Annual Report for the year ended 31 December 2025 (continued)
The Elders in turn recommend actions to the Members at Church meetings which are held 6 times a year. All Church Members are entitled to vote at these meetings.
Administrative Information
Park United Reformed Church is situated on the corner of Palmer Park Avenue and Wokingham Road. It is within the Wessex Synod of the United Reformed Church. The correspondence address is Park URC, Palmer Park Avenue, Wokingham Road, Reading, RG61DN.
The serving Elders are the charitable trustees. They are elected at the Annual Meeting in May and begin their terms of office on September 1st, with a service of ordination/induction held at a Communion Service during that month. One new serving Elder was elected and inducted during 2025, along with three returning Elders who were re-elected for a further three-year term; we thank them and all our serving Elders for their continued support and work for the church.
Trustees
Elders who have served at any time from 1st January 2025 until May 2026 are:
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| Simon & Jenny King | Joint Church Secretaries | Jan-22 | |
| Carrie King | Assistant Church Secretary | Jan-22 | |
| Enala Bhebhe | Elder | Jan-21 | Aug-27 |
| Zibusiso Bhebhe | Elder | Jan-22 | Aug-28 |
| Roger Clark | Elder | Sep-24 | Aug-27 |
| Claire Connell | Elder | Jan-24 | Aug-26 |
| John Davey | Elder | Sep-24 | Aug-27 |
| Henry Enang | Elder | Jan-22 | Aug-28 |
| Chris Gayford | Elder | Jan-19 | Aug-25 |
| Frances Lancaster | Elder | Jan-26 | Aug-28 |
| Rod King | Elder | Jan-22 | Aug-28 |
| Alistair Knox | Elder | Jan-20 | Aug-26 |
| Justyn Slatter | Elder | Sep-24 | Aug-27 |
| Ex Officio members | |||
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| Rev'd Stephen Ansa-Addo | Minister | Sep-20 | |
| Yvette Gayford | Treasurer | Jan-18 |
Aug-25 |
Simon King Church Secretary Date: 6 May 2026
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Statement of Financial Activities (SOFA) for the year ended 31st December 2025
| All figures in £ Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and Legacies A1 Charitable Activities A2 Other Trading Activities A3 Investments A4 Other income A5 Total Income and Endowments Expenditure on: Raising Funds B1 Charitable Activities B2 Other Total Expenditure Net Gains/(Losses) on Investments Net Income/(Expenditure) Transfers between Funds Net Movement in Funds Reconciliation of Funds: Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 57,626 - 57,626 - - - 73,446 - 73,446 1,958 34 1,992 14,533 11,000 25,533 147,563 11,034 158,597 6 - 6 132,090 8,756 140,846 - - - 132,096 8,756 140,852 - - - 15,467 2,278 17,745 (3,756) 3,756 - 11,711 6,034 17,745 213,702 7,322 221,024 225,413 13,356 238,769 2025 |
2024 Total 67,754 50 65,592 1,853 23,375 158,624 - 119,423 119,423 39,201 - 39,201 186,162 225,363 |
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w The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
w All income and expenditure derives from continuing activities.
w See Note G3 for the comparative SOFA
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Balance Sheet as at 31st December 2025
| All figures in £ Note Fixed Assets: Tangible Assets C1 Total Fixed Assets Current Assets: Debtors D1 Cash at Bank and in Hand D2 Total Current Assets Liabilities: Creditors: Amounts falling due within a year E1 Net Current Assets or Liabilities Total Assets less Current Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due after one year E2 Total Net Assets or Liabilities The Funds of the Charity: Unrestricted Funds F1 Restricted Income Funds F2 Total Charity Funds |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 21,722 - 21,722 21,722 - 21,722 19,210 - 19,210 187,676 13,429 201,105 206,886 13,429 220,315 3,268 - 3,268 203,618 13,429 217,047 225,340 13,429 238,769 - - - 225,340 13,429 238,769 225,413 13,356 238,769 - 2025 |
2024 Total 21,975 21,975 24,396 184,413 208,809 9,760 199,049 221,024 - 221,024 213,702 7,322 221,024 - |
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Approved by the Elders on 6th May 2026
Simon King
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025
1. Accounting Policies
1.01. Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) 2019; the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The Elders consider that there are no material uncertainties about the church's ability to continue as a going concern.
1.02. Funds structure
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor or trust deed. The main restricted fund is the Youth Work fund.
Unrestricted income funds comprise those funds which the Elders are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. Unrestricted funds include designated funds where the Elders, at their discretion, have created a fund for a specific purpose.
Further details of each fund are disclosed in notes F1 to F3.
1.03. Income recognition
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Planned giving, collections and donations are recognised when received. Tax refunds are recognised when the income to which they relate is received.
Legacies are accounted for when the church is legally entitled to the amounts due. Entitlement is taken as the earlier of the date on which either: the church is aware that probate has been granted, the estate has been finalised and notification has been made by the executor(s) that a distribution will be made or when a distribution is received from the estate. Investment income is accounted for when receivable.
All other income is recognised when it is receivable. All income is accounted for gross.
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 (continued)
1.05. Expenditure recognition
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis.
Ministry and Mission contributions are accounted for when due to be paid.
Grants payable are payments made to third parties in the furtherance of the charitable objects of the church. In the case of an unconditional grant offer this is accrued once the recipient has been notified of the grant award. The notification gives the recipient a reasonable expectation that they will receive the one-year or multi-year grant. Grants awards that are subject to the recipient fulfilling performance conditions are only accrued when the recipient has been notified of the grant and any remaining
1.06. Irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the expenditure heading for which it was incurred.
1.07. Costs of raising funds
The costs of raising funds include any direct costs attributable to fundraising events or fundraising activities.
1.08. Charitable activities
Charitable activities include the cost of the Ministry and Mission contributions, staffing the church Office, maintaining and heating the church and the halls and providing church services.
1.09. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
The church and halls buildings are owned by the Wessex Trust and are therefore excluded from these accounts.
All assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and valued at historical cost.
Depreciation is charged on assets on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful life as follows: o Furniture, fixtures & fittings: 10 years
o Equipment: 5 Years
1.10. Pensions
The charity participates in a defined contribution pensions scheme. Contributions in respect of this scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities for the year in which they are payable. Timing differences between contributions payable and contributions actually paid in the year are shown as either accruals or prepayments at the year end.
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 (continued)
| A1: Donations & Legacies All figures in £ Income from Standing Orders Donations to the Plate Other Donations Give-as-you-Earn Special Appeals (gift day) Legacies Gift Aid Recovered Total Income from Donations & Legacies A2: Charitable Activities All figures in £ Magazine income Total Income from Charitable Activities A3: Other Trading Activities All figures in £ Fundraising Events and activities Income from Renting the Hall and Church Income from the car park Photocopier income Total Income from Other Trading Activities A4: Investments All figures in £ Bank Interest Total Income from Investments A5: Other Income All figures in £ Feed in tariff / RHI payments Grants receivable Insurance claim Total Other Income |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 34,103 - 34,103 2,745 2,745 3,014 - 3,014 1,755 1,755 4,209 4,209 - - 11,800 - 11,800 57,626 - 57,626 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total - - - - - - Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 2,320 - 2,320 67,858 - 67,858 3,075 - 3,075 193 - 193 73,446 - 73,446 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 1,958 34 1,992 1,958 34 1,992 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 14,533 - 14,533 - 11,000 11,000 - - - 14,533 11,000 25,533 2025 2025 2025 2025 2025 |
2024 Total 36,641 4,076 1,148 1,755 3,981 10,510 9,643 67,754 2024 Total 50 50 2024 Total 1,782 59,624 4,015 171 65,592 2024 Total 1,853 1,853 2024 Total 14,360 5,000 4,015 23,375 |
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 (continued)
| B1: Raising Funds All figures in £ Other Total Expenditure on Raising Funds B2: Charitable Activities All figures in £ M&M contributions Staffing Costs Minister's expenses and allowances Training costs and travel expenses Pulpit supply Manse costs Church & Hall Running Costs Depreciation Cleaning Utilities Wood pellets Gardening costs Repairs and maintenance Equipment servicing Consumable items Other Church & Hall Expenditure Total Administrative costs Bank Charges Software costs Insurance Photocopier Other office costs Telephone & internet Administrative Costs Total Subtotal carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 6 - 6 6 - 6 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 40,533 - 40,533 14,645 - 14,645 1,490 - 1,490 1,798 - 1,798 91 91 3,808 3,808 4,423 - 4,423 15,064 - 15,064 5,397 - 5,397 8,487 - 8,487 - - 13,290 8,756 22,046 272 - 272 347 - 347 1,165 - 1,165 48,445 8,756 57,201 10 - 10 566 - 566 5,784 - 5,784 2,118 - 2,118 1,637 - 1,637 1,240 - 1,240 - - - 11,355 - 11,355 122,165 8,756 130,921 2025 2025 |
2024 Total - - 2024 Total 39,375 11,503 1,452 1,315 91 3,109 3,558 8,644 5,419 8,532 121 14,432 173 246 91 41,216 22 515 5,157 2,171 2,825 1,986 12,676 110,737 |
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 (continued)
| B2: Charitable Activities (cont'd) All figures in £ Subtotal brought forward Publicity costs Ministry costs Worship resources Pastoral care Mission Projects Music costs including organ tuning Miscellaneous Church Service Costs Total Grants / Outward Giving B3 Church Groups Independent Examination fee Total Expenditure on Charitable Activities B3: Outward Giving All figures in £ Crisis UK Churches Together ReInspired Royal County of Berkshire Churches Trust DEC - Park contribution URC Jamaica appeal Faith Christian Group Sanctuary Foundation Medicins Sans Frontieres Total Outward giving C1: Tangible Assets Cost At beginning of the year Additions Disposals At the end of the year Depreciation At beginning of the year Disposals Depreciation At the end of the year Net Book Value at beginning of the year Net Book Value at end of the year |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 122,165 8,756 130,921 811 - 811 688 688 172 172 372 372 1,777 1,777 883 - 883 3,892 - 3,892 3,527 3,527 1,179 1,179 516 516 132,090 8,756 140,846 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total - - 1,200 1,200 15 15 - 362 362 650 650 650 650 650 - 650 3,527 - 3,527 £ 71,481 (58,167) 13,989 8,661 - 13,314 (928) - 9,280 (619) - 4,170 - 9,280 Leasehold Land and Buildings £ Fixtures, Fittings and Equipment 2025 2025 (3,495) (61,662) 75,651 (1,547) 7,733 |
2024 Total 110,737 - 567 181 711 1,523 1,303 4,285 3,015 906 480 119,423 2024 Total 600 600 1,200 15 600 - - - - 3,015 Total £ 80,761 4,170 - 84,931 (58,786) (4,423) (63,209) 21,975 21,722 |
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 (continued)
| D1: Debtors All figures in £ Prepayments and Accrued Income Gift Aid Claim Prepayments Other Debtors Debtors for hall hire FIT/RHI Other debtors Debtors Total D2: Cash at Bank and in Hand All figures in £ Current accounts Deposit accounts Cash in Hand Cash at Bank and in Hand Total E1: Creditors, Amounts falling due within one year All figures in £ Trade Creditors Taxation and Social Security Other Creditors Special collections Other accruals Security deposits Deferred income Creditors (within one year) Total Special collection balances Open Doors Christian Aid Christmas collection Jamaica appeal Combat Stress SALT collection |
2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Total 6,900 6,900 6,900 4,662 - 4,662 4,222 3,504 - 3,504 965 3,641 - 3,641 11,377 503 503 932 19,210 - 19,210 24,396 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Total 38,509 - 38,509 55,055 148,445 13,429 161,874 129,065 722 - 722 293 187,676 13,429 201,105 184,413 2024 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Total - - - 87 - 87 - - 40 - 40 172 2,939 - 2,939 9,588 142 142 - 60 - 60 - 3,268 - 3,268 9,760 Opening Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Closing Balance 182 (182) - 80 (80) - 72 - (72) - 20 - 20 140 (140) - 20 20 172 342 (474) - 40 2025 2025 2025 |
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 (continued)
F1: Unrestricted Funds
| F1: Unrestricted Funds | ||||
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| All figures in £ | Opening Balance |
Income Expenditure Transfers |
Closing Balance |
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| General Fund | 114,952 | 146,749 (131,872) (3,756) |
126,073 | |
| Designated | ||||
| Fundraising funds | 250 | 250 | ||
| Mission Fund | F1.2 | 33,000 | 33,000 | |
| Building Fund | F1.3 | 33,000 | 33,000 | |
| Contingency Fund | F1.4 | 30,000 | 30,000 | |
| Youth work fund | F1.5 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
| Toddlers fund | F1.6 | 814 (224) |
590 | |
| Total Designated Funds | 98,750 | 814 (224) - |
99,340 | |
| Total Unrestricted Funds - 31st December 2025 | 213,702 | 147,563 (132,096) (3,756) |
225,413 | |
| F1.1: Unrestricted Funds - comparative movements - year ended 31st December 2024 | ||||
| All figures in £ | Opening Balance |
Income Expenditure Transfers |
Closing Balance |
|
| General Fund | 91,124 | 149,029 (119,201) (6,000) |
114,952 | |
| Designated | ||||
| Fundraising funds | 250 | 250 | ||
| Mission Fund | F1.2 | 30,000 | 3,000 | 33,000 |
| Building Fund | F1.3 | 30,000 | 3,000 | 33,000 |
| Contingency Fund | F1.4 | 30,000 | 30,000 | |
| Youth work fund | F1.5 | 2,500 | 2,500 | |
| Total Designated Funds | 92,750 | - - 6,000 |
98,750 | |
| Total Unrestricted Funds - 31st December 2024 | 183,874 | 149,029 (119,201) - |
213,702 |
F1.2 Mission fund: amount put aside by the Elders to fund mission work within the church.
F1.3 Building fund: amount put aside by the Elders to fund building work in the church.
F1.4 Contingency fund: amount put aside by the Elders in case of cashflow problems.
F1.5 Youth work fund: amount put aside by the Elders to fund youth work within the church.
F1.6 Toddlers fund: amount set aside for children's work
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 (continued)
F2: Restricted Income Funds
| All figures in £ Youth work fund F2.1 Lighting Fund F2.2 Total Restricted Income Funds 2025 |
Opening Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Closing Balance 2,322 11,034 13,356 5,000 8,756 3,756 - 7,322 11,034 8,756 3,756 13,356 |
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F2.1: Restricted Income Funds - Comparative figures - year ended 31st December 2024
| All figures in £ Youth work fund F2.1 Lighting fund F2.2 Total Restricted Income Funds 2024 |
Opening Balance Income Expenditure Transfers Closing Balance 2,288 34 2,322 5,000 5,000 2,288 5,034 - - 7,322 |
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F2.1. Fund for youth work
F2.2. Lighting Fund: This was a grant received during 2024 which was spent on upgrading the lighting in the Halls in early 2025.
G1: Staffing Costs and Remuneration
| All figures in £ Salaries and Wages Employers NI Pension Costs Total Staffing Costs |
2025 2024 14,205 11,506 353 (153) 87 150 14,645 11,503 |
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G2.1. The average number of employees in the year was 2 (2024: 2).
G2.2. No employees received emoluments over £60,000 during the current or prior year.
G2: Trustee and Staff Remuneration, Related Party Transactions, and Other Transactions
Trustee Remuneration and other related party transactions
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Description of transaction Name of Relationship 2025 2024
trustee or to Charity £ £
related party
Church administrator salary paid at national Alistair Child of 858 378
minimum wage rates on an hourly basis Connell trustee
Travel expenses and car allowance in relation Stephen Trustee 3,213 2,749
to the role of minister Ansa-Addo
Donations made to the charity by the All trustees 13,750 12,840
trustees
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PARK UNITED REFORMED CHURCH
Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2025 (continued)
G2: Trustee and Staff Remuneration, Related Party Transactions, and Other Transactions (continued)
Key relationships
Rev S Ansa-Addo is considered to be key management. During the year Rev S Ansa-Addo received employment benefits totalling £NIL (2024: £NIL) from the charity but he received expenses as detailed above.
Audit, Independent Examination and Other Financial Service Fees
Independent examination fees for 2025 are £504 (2024: 480).
G3: Operating Lease Commitments
The church has an operating lease for a photocopier. The minimum amount payable in respect of this lease is as follows:
| Payments falling due: Within one year Within two and five years |
2025 2024 1,340 1,340 4,020 5,360 5,360 6,700 |
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During the year the church was charged £1,340 (2024: £1,340) for its photocopier lease.
G4: SOFA for the year ended 31st December 2024 for comparative purposes
| All figures in £ Note Income and Endowments from: Donations and Legacies A1 Charitable Activities A2 Other Trading Activities A3 Investments A4 Other income A5 Total Income and Endowments Expenditure on: Raising Funds B1 Charitable Activities B2 Other B3 Total Expenditure Net Gains/(Losses) on Investments Net Income/(Expenditure) Transfers between Funds Other Recognised Gains/(Losses) Gains/(Losses) on Revaluation of Fixed Assets Net Movement in Funds Reconciliation of Funds: Total Funds brought forward Total Funds carried forward |
Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total 67,737 - 67,737 - - - 65,113 - 65,113 1,819 34 1,853 14,360 5,000 19,360 149,029 5,034 154,063 - - 119,201 119,201 - - - 119,201 - 119,201 - - - 29,828 5,034 34,862 - - - - - 29,828 5,034 34,862 183,874 2,288 186,162 213,702 7,322 221,024 2024 |
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