SOUTHEND VINEYARD
Southend Vineyard is a Christian Church made up of people from many walks of life, committed to living out the teachings of Jesus Christ in the context of contemporary society. We hold regular Sunday and weekday meetings and activities, occasional training events and are involved in a range of activities for the benefit of people who belong to the Church and the wider local community.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN THE SCHEDULE TO THE ARTICLES HERETO ATTACHED INCLUDING BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION THROUGH THE PLANTING OF OTHER VINEYARD CHURCHES IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF SOUTHEND, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO FURTHER CHRISTIAN OR SECULAR EDUCATION IN SUCH PARTS OF SOUTHEND, THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;(C) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING, TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF SOUTHEND, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(D) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIALWELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £59,416 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £528,563 to £469,147. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £137,779 remain in excess of the stated policy target of three months' running costs and three months' salary costs. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue operating as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Roderick Harvey served as a church leader and received the above payments for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 16
“received donations totalling £22,315 (2024: £35,050) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 20
“John Mazive, a trustee, owns / manages Precision cleaners who clean the charity's offices. £1,944 (2024: £1,944) was paid to Precision cleaners for the cleaning of the offices and the Sunday morning venue.” — page 20
“received donations totalling £22,315 (2024: £35,050) from related parties (which includes trustees, any other members of key management and anyone closely connected to them).” — page 20
“John Mazive, a trustee, owns / manages Precision cleaners who clean the charity's offices. £1,944 (2024: £1,944) was paid to Precision cleaners for the cleaning of the offices and the Sunday morning venue.” — page 20
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Investment
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- David James Argentchair
- Dr Adekemi Olabisi Coker
- Oliver Brian Moore
- Paul Norman
- Roderick Karl Harvey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £286k | £345k |
| 31/03/2024 | £279k | £349k |
| 31/03/2023 | £362k | £422k |
| 31/03/2022 | £314k | £373k |
| 31/03/2021 | £452k | £328k |
Common questions
Is SOUTHEND VINEYARD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £59,416 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £528,563 to £469,147. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves of £137,779 remain in excess of the stated policy target of three months' running costs and three months' salary costs. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue operating as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOUTHEND VINEYARD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOUTHEND VINEYARD as a grant recipient include CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/11/2024 | £315k | Southend Vineyard Storehouse |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/12/2019 | £280k | The Storehouse |
| UK government | 01/01/2019 | £10k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2016 | £6k | THE BRIDGE |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/11/2014 | £8k | Skill Me Up Workshop |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/01/2011 | £415k | Starting Points |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 27/10/2006 | £25k | "Re-Form" |
Charities like this
- GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH
- SW LONDON VINEYARD
- WEST SUFFOLK VINEYARD CHURCH
- Vineyard 61 Church
- REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SOUTHEND ON SEA
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHEND VINEYARD | £286k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SW LONDON VINEYARD | £621k | £70,000 - £79,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST SUFFOLK VINEYARD CHURCH | £372k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Vineyard 61 Church | £728k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, TRUE VINE CENTRE | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |