OXFORD VINEYARD CHURCH
The advancement of the Christian faith including missionary activities in the United Kingdom and overseas. The relief of the poor, needy,sick and elderly.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed in November 2025 and is in the process of winding up, with the final meetings held in December 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves were £21,706 at year-end, which is above the stated policy target of £20,000, although the trustees noted that unrestricted cash had fallen due to a deficit reported in the year.
What the accounts disclose
“A Myatt served as a church leader and was paid £15,826 (2024: £17,821) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustees” — page 9
“The trustees have established a policy whereby free reserves (which the trustees define as being unrestricted cash) held by the charity should be maintained at £20,000 (which equates to about 3 months' unrestricted expenditure)” — page 5
“In Nov 25 it was decided to close the church and CIO. A number of practical considerations, including not being able to find enough trustees, led us to believe that God was leading us to close after nearly 34 years of pioneering and amazing fruit. The last meetings were held in Dec 25, with the CIO taking longer to wind up.” — page 5
“A Myatt served as a church leader and was paid £15,826 (2024: £17,821) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the charity incurred expenditure totalling £34,940 (2024: £37,967) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to A Myatt, who is a trustee so that he could better perform his duties. This includes rent payments totalling £27,500 (2024: £30,000) to A Myatt in respect of a manse that he owns and occupies.” — page 9
“A Myatt served as a church leader and was paid £15,826 (2024: £17,821) for serving in that capacity, not for serving as trustees; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document. In addition the charity incurred expenditure totalling £34,940 (2024: £37,967) in respect of the provision of accommodation (which is customary for ministers) to A Myatt, who is a trustee so that he could better perform his duties. This includes rent payments totalling £27,500 (2024: £30,000) to A Myatt in respect of a manse that he owns and occupies.” — page 9
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £76k | £76k |
| 31/08/2024 | £71k | £82k |
| 31/08/2023 | £98k | £88k |
| 31/08/2022 | £100k | £97k |
| 31/08/2021 | £90k | £90k |
Common questions
Is OXFORD VINEYARD CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed in November 2025 and is in the process of winding up, with the final meetings held in December 2025. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted cash reserves were £21,706 at year-end, which is above the stated policy target of £20,000, although the trustees noted that unrestricted cash had fallen due to a deficit reported in the year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of OXFORD VINEYARD CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £15,826 band.