The Charity Commission for Northern Ireland Registration No. NIC106074
PARK AVENUE FREE MEfHODisf CHURCH BELFAsr
FINANCIAL sfATEMENrs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Tony aarke
53 Andersonstown Road
Belfast
BTII 9AG

PARK AVENUE FREE MEfHODIST CHURCH BELFAsr
CONTENTS
PAGE
General Information
Annual Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner Report
Statement of Receipts and Payments
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Note5 to the Financial Statements

PARK AVENUE FREE MEtHoD1￿ CHURCH BELFAST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
GENERAL INFORMATION
CHARITY NAME
PARK AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH BELFAST
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
NIC106074
CHAIRPERSON
Mr Philip Meeke
TRUSTEES
Mr John Alexander Thomson
Mr lan Mcgreechan
Mr Philip Meeke
Mrs Miriam Irene Beckett
Mrs Julie-Anne Eccles
Mr Jonathan Gray
REGISTERED OFFICE
105 Park Avenue
Belfast
BT4 IJJ
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Tony Clarke FCPA
53 Andersontown Road
Belfast
BTII 9AG
BANKERS
Ulster Bank Limited
Andersonstown
Belfast
BTII 9BQ

PARK AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH BELFAST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRusfEES
Structure
Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial Statements of the charity for the year
ended 31 December 2024.
Reference and Administrative Inforniation
The name of the charity's trustees at the date this report was approved are listed on page I,
together with the address of the principal ofFice of the charity and the charity's registration
numbers.
Public Benefit
The organisation has consistently operated within its Public Benefit statement throLJghout 2024.
It has promoted the celebration and public worship of the Christian religion and sought to
promote moral improvement on Christian lines for a section of the community. Bible studies and
Sunday services continue to operate, encourage and inforrn those who attend.
Children'5 clubs from age 3 years to Ilyears also continue to function and are well attended.
These club5 a150 provide a safe place for parents to leave thelr chlldren from 1830hrs to 1945hrs
each Friday evening. The clubs take the fortn of children5' game5 and simple bible stories. Twice
year the Church holds two special services for the children to enable their parents to come to
church and to inform them of what the children have been doing throughout the year.
The Church continues to operate a Mums and Toddlers group each Monday morning where Mums
and their children come to meet and enjoy each otherfs company while their children are playing
and supenilsed by the church volunteers.
We also continue to operate a Friendship Club on Tuesday afternoon were adult5 meet take part in
board games, craft and a short Christian talk. They also enjoy a meal at the end of the afternoon.
In addition to this the core leadership have attended training sessions over two years with other
Charities to enhance their operational effectiveness.
All organisations continue to be run in accordance with Biblical principles and FMC guidelines.
The Trustees have regarded the Commission's Public Benefit requirement ststutory guidance.
Constitution & Governlng
This is as set out in the 2015 edition of the Book of Discipline of the Free Methodist Church.

PARK AVENUE FREE m￿HoDISTCHURCH BELFAST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (CONTINUED)
The Purpose of the Charity:
The charity fulfirs its purpose for the benefit of the East Belfast congregation of the Free
Methodist Church of UK and Ireland for the furtherance in East Belfast of the religiou5 and
charitable work of the FMC. This is done in accordance with the doctrines and usages of the
Church as set forth in its Book of Discipline.
Financial review
The results for the year are set out on page 6 & 7. The charity returned net receipts/payments for
the year of (£993) (2023: £30,267). At 31 Dp.ce.mber 2024 the total funds of the charity amounted
to £71,466 (2023: £72.459) of which restricted funds were £0 (2023: £749) and £71,466(2023:
£71,710) were unrestricted.
Reserve5 pollcy and golng con￿rn
Of the total funds reported above, £71.446 is made up of cash at the bank. The trustees are
confldent that the cash reserves, together with experted future incomes, will be sufficient to meet
the worklng capital requirements for the forthcoming year. The trustees havp also considered the
extent to which existlng activities and expenditure could be curtailed. should the nee.d arise.
Plan for the future
To maintian the same level of services in the area.
Structure. goverance and management
Park Avenue Free Methodist Church Belfast is a registered charity. number NIC106074 and is
governed by it constitution.
New trustees are appointed when appropriate. Suitable candidates are considered on the basis of
thelr skllls, experience and sympathy with the aims of the charity. New trustees will be agreed at a
trustees meeting before bcing invited to join.
Responsibllities of Trustees
As the charity's trustees we are aware of our responsibilities for the preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is also our responsibility to..
sÈlert suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
make judgements and estimates that are responsible and prudent
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the company will continue in business.

PARK AVENUE FREE MEfHODIST CHURCH BELFAST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES (cO￿riNUED}
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show
and explain the charity'5 transacLion5 and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tlme the
financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statement5 comply
with CCNI guidelines. The Trustee5 are a150 responsible for safeguarding the a55ets of Lhe charity
and hence to take reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.
Disclosures of Informatlon to Independent Examlners
To the knowledge and belief of the Trustees there is no relevant information of which the
organisation's independent examiners are not aware. The Trustees have taken all the necessary
steps of which they 3re aware, provided relevant information and established that the
organisation's independent examiners are aware of the information.
Signed on behalf of the board of the Tru5tee5
>/tsiJ2L
Mr Philip Meeke
Trustee
Date

PARK AVENUE FREE METHODISTCHURCH BELFAST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTO THE TRUSTEES OF PARK AVENUE FREE METHODIST
CHURCH BELFAST ON THE UNAUDITED FINANaAL STATEMENTS
I report on the accounts of Park Avenue Free Methodist Church Belfast for the year ended 31
December 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 7.
Respective responsibilitles of charity trustees and the examiner
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the Charities Act (Northern Ireland) 2008.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 65 of the Charities Art
follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Commission under
section 65{9){b} of the Charities Act
state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basls of Independent Examiner's report
I have examined your charity accounts as required under section 65 of the Charities Act and my
examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission for Northern Ireland under section 65{9)(b) of the Charities Act.
My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison
of the accounts presented with those records. It also included consideration of any unusual items
or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as charity trustees concerning
any such matters.
My role is to state whether any material matters have come to my attention giving me cause to
believe:
That accounting records were not kept in accordance with sertion 63 of the Charities Act
That the accounts do not accord with those accounting records
That the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act
That there is further information needed for a proper understanding of the accounts to be
reached.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination and have no concerns in respert of the rnatters (l) to (4) listed
above and, in connection with following the directions of the Charity Commission for Northern
Ireland, I have found no matters that require drawing to your attention.
3010112026
Tony Clarke FCPA
53 Andersontown Road
Belfast
BTII 9AG
Date:

PARK AVENUE FREE METHODIST CHURCH BELFAST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS
Note
Year to
D@c-24
TOTAL
Year to
Dec-23
TOTAL
Unrestricted Restrirted
Funds
Funds
Recelpts
Donations & Gift Aid
Grants
Bank Interest
64,403
46,751
111.155
115,798
From Charitable Artivities
Charitable Activities
1,313
Total Receipts
64,403
46,751
111,155
117,111
Payments:
Costs of Fundralsing
Charitable Activities
Governance Costs
65,163
46,985
112,148
147,378
Asset and investment purchase
Purchase of Equipment
Total Payments:
65,163
46,985
112.148
147,378
Net Receipt51 (payments)
(760)
(234)
{993) (30,2671
Transfers to / (from) funds
Surplus / (d•ficit) for tho year
1760)
234
(993) 130.2671
Reconciliazion 31.12.24
Cash at bank & in hand 31.12.23
Surplus/(deficit) for this year end
Cash at bank & in hand 31.12.24
71.710
(760)
70.950
749
(234)
516
72,459
102,726
(993) (30,2671
71,466
72,459
The statement of Recelpts and payments include5 all gains and losses recogni5ed in the year.
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities.

PARK AVENUE FREE MEfHODIST CHURCH BELFAST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND UABILITIES
Unrestricted
Fund5
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Funds Reconciliation
Cash at bank & in hand 31.12.23
Surplus/ldeficit) for this year end
Cash at bank & In hand 31.12.24
71,710
(760)
70,950
749
(2341
516
72,459 102,726
(993} (30,267)
71.466
72,459
Unrestrirted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Bank & Cash Balances
Bank Current Accounts
Cash in Hand
70.950
516
71,466
72,459
70,950
516
71,466
72,459
Unrestricted
Funds
Restriaed
Fund5
Total
2024
Total
2023
Other Assets
Tangible Fixed Assets
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
Liabilities
The financial statements were approved by the board Trustees on
signed on their behalf by:
. and were
Mr Philip Meeke
Date

PARK AVENUE FREE MEtHODIST CHURCH BELFAST
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
l Generated Funds
2024
2023
Unre5trirted Restrirted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
TOTAL
Grants
Totals 2024
Totals 2023
2 Recie
ts anal sis
2024
2023
Unrestrfrted Restricted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
TOTAL
Donation.
Gift Aid
Clubs
Totals 2024
51,412
12,991
46,751
98,163
12.991
104,734
11,064
1,313
117,111
64,403
46,751
111.155
Totals 2023
94,512
22,599
117,111
2024
2023
Unrestrirted Restrirted
Funds
Funds
TOTAL
TOTAL
3 Pa
ments on charitable activlties
Wages & Salaries
Utilities
Insurance
Church & Manse Maintenance
General Expenses
Clubs
Missions & Missionaries
Totsls 2024
16,614
10,262
3,935
9,769
12,102
4,506
7,973
65.163
24,768
41,383
10,262
3,935
9.769
12,102
4.911
29,785
112,148
38,042
7,890
4,755
44,408
14,483
6,905
30,896
147,378
405
21,812
46,985
Totals 2023
125.528
21.850
147,378
4 Inde
endent examiner'5 remuneration
The independent Examiner's remuneration amounts to an Independent
Examination fee of £360 (2023 - £300)
5 Post-Balance Sheet Events
None.

OARKAVENUE FREE MEfHODIST CHURCH BELFAST
riAI
.ANCIAL STATEMENTS
rvn THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT5 co￿lNUED
6 Funds
Balance at lovement in
l Jan 2024
Incotning
Resources Transfer of Balance at
Oulgoing
Fund5
31 Dec 24
Restricted fund5
Restricted funds
Blue Envelopes
Friendship Club
Youth Club
Total restrirted funds
749
21,063
24,768
736
185
46.751
{21,812)
{24,768)
(314)
{91)
(46.985)
422
94
516
749
Unrestricted funds
General
71,710
71.710
64,403
64.403
(65,163)
(65.163)
70,950
70.950
Total net asset funds
72,459
111,155
112,148)
71,466
7 Related Partie5
The Charity does not have any related parties.
8 Trustees remuneration & ex
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration.
During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind.
Durin8 the year, some Trustees received reinbursements for out of pocket
expenses and repayment for direct charitable expenditure totaling:
nses
Trustee I
Trustee 2
Trustee 3
Trustee 4
713
172
558
494
1.938