BRISTOL VINEYARD
Latest income
£174k
Latest spending
£158k
Registered
1995
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £15,995 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £174,223 and total expenditure of £158,228. The trustees report that reserves held at year-end were £359,303, of which £53,191 was free reserves, exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £36,000.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months income approx. £36,000 (held: £53k)
“The Trust has determined to maintain a level of reserves to at least 3 months income approx. £36,000 in order to meet effectively the requirements of the long-term running of the Trust.” — page 7
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Caleb Pedersen received remuneration of £34,675 for 2024 in respect of his salary and benefits as lead pastor of the church.
“Mr Caleb Petersen is a trustee and also employed as lead pastor of the church. As permitted by the company's Memorandum and Articles of Association, Mr Caleb Petersen received remuneration of £34,675 for 2024 (£37,728 in 2023) in respect of his salary and benefits as lead pastor of the church.” — page 19
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Bristol/Field Vineyard is a member of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland "VCUKI" (reg charity no 1099748) group of churches. Bristol/Field Vineyard uses the name Vineyard under licence agreement and aims to give 5% of its unrestricted income to support the work of VCUKI.
“Bristol/Field Vineyard is a member of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland "VCUKI" (reg charity no 1099748) group of churches. Bristol/Field Vineyard uses the name Vineyard under licence agreement and aims to give 5% of its unrestricted income to support the work of VCUKI.” — page 23
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 03034912
Trustees
- Barney Mead
- Caleb John Pedersen Mr
- Claire Nelson
- JACQUI CRAWLEY
- Thomas Hope
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £174k | £158k |
| 31/12/2023 | £162k | £149k |
| 31/12/2022 | £136k | £214k |
| 31/12/2021 | £127k | £127k |
| 31/12/2020 | £140k | £73k |
Common questions
Is BRISTOL VINEYARD financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £15,995 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £174,223 and total expenditure of £158,228. The trustees report that reserves held at year-end were £359,303, of which £53,191 was free reserves, exceeding the stated policy target of approximately £36,000. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.