WEST SUFFOLK VINEYARD CHURCH
Reaching out with God's love; Sunday Celebrations; Prayer Ministry; Pastoral groups; Youth & Children's ministries; Prayer for the sick within & outside the church (including Bury market); Providing financial & practical help, food & clothing and baby baskets to the needy; Ministry training; Life skills and personal development; Biblical & Theological Studies; Church Planting training & support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted general funds increased by £31,377 to £187,486, while unrestricted expenditure exceeded unrestricted income, resulting in a net decrease in general funds. The trustees note that finances will be tight in the coming year due to rising costs and interest rates, but confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“A reserve of three months usual expenditure (being a minimum of £75,000 in cash and is set aside in a separate contingency reserve) has been agreed by the trustees.” — page 14
“With the written agreement of the Charity Commission, the spouse of one trustee (C D Walling) received employment benefits totalling £14,134 (2024: £12,874) in their role as church administrator.” — page 27
“During the year the charity received the following donations (either directly or via other organisations) from related parties: £49,445 (2024: £38,504) in unrestricted donations.” — page 27
“With the written agreement of the Charity Commission, the spouse of one trustee (C D Walling) received employment benefits totalling £14,134 (2024: £12,874) in their role as church administrator.” — page 27
“During the year the charity received the following donations (either directly or via other organisations) from related parties: £49,445 (2024: £38,504) in unrestricted donations.” — page 27
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- CHRISTOPHER DAVID WALLING
- Jason Anthony Cooper
- Kate Elizabeth Pearce
- LOUISE AMANDA WILLIAMS
- MARK RICHARD WILLIAMS
- Matthew Roger Allum
- SIMON RICHARD YOUNG
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £372k | £367k |
| 31/03/2024 | £373k | £342k |
| 31/03/2023 | £338k | £315k |
| 31/03/2022 | £352k | £366k |
| 31/03/2021 | £406k | £349k |
Common questions
Is WEST SUFFOLK VINEYARD CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted general funds increased by £31,377 to £187,486, while unrestricted expenditure exceeded unrestricted income, resulting in a net decrease in general funds. The trustees note that finances will be tight in the coming year due to rising costs and interest rates, but confirm the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| THE HULL VINEYARD TRUST | 1 | £2k |
Charities like this
- AYLESBURY VINEYARD CHURCH
- THE WHARFEDALE VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
- SOUTHEND VINEYARD
- GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, VINEYARD CHAPEL
- HOPE VINEYARD CHURCH OXFORD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST SUFFOLK VINEYARD CHURCH | £372k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| AYLESBURY VINEYARD CHURCH | £614k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE WHARFEDALE VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £357k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHEND VINEYARD | £286k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, VINEYARD CHAPEL | £245k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |