BOGNOR VINEYARD
Bognor Vineyard is a local church, part of the national network of Vineyard Churches UK.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a satisfactory financial position with total funds of £515,354, including £488,330 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report that free reserves were £92,330, which is significantly above their stated policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity generated a net income surplus of £64,900 for the year, allowing it to maintain adequate liquidity despite noting potential future cost pressures.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees seek to maintain a level of free reserves of 3 months’ unrestricted expenditure.” — page 8
“Henry Cross – Trustee – Paid total of £5,814 between 02.11.2024 and 31.10.2025 in respect of his employment as Senior Pastor.” — page 5
“Henry Cross – Trustee – Paid total of £5,814 between 02.11.2024 and 31.10.2025 in respect of his employment as Senior Pastor.” — page 5
“Jan Van Driel – Husband of Lisa Van Driel – Paid total of £3,997 between 02.11.2024 and 31.10.2025 for decorating and maintenance.” — page 5
“Henry Cross – Trustee – Paid total of £5,814 between 02.11.2024 and 31.10.2025 in respect of his employment as Senior Pastor.” — page 5
“Jan Van Driel – Husband of Lisa Van Driel – Paid total of £3,997 between 02.11.2024 and 31.10.2025 for decorating and maintenance.” — page 5
“Henry Cross – Trustee – Paid total of £5,814 between 02.11.2024 and 31.10.2025 in respect of his employment as Senior Pastor.” — page 5
“Jan Van Driel – Husband of Lisa Van Driel – Paid total of £3,997 between 02.11.2024 and 31.10.2025 for decorating and maintenance.” — page 5
“Henry Cross – Trustee – Paid total of £5,814 between 02.11.2024 and 31.10.2025 in respect of his employment as Senior Pastor.” — page 5
“Jan Van Driel – Husband of Lisa Van Driel – Paid total of £3,997 between 02.11.2024 and 31.10.2025 for decorating and maintenance.” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (23/01/2025)
Trustees
- Gabrielle Sartinchair
- Ann Hamilton
- Henry Cross
- Hilda Joyce Sherwood
- Lisa Van Driel
- Lorna Earle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £154k | £89k |
| 31/10/2024 | £154k | £155k |
| 31/10/2023 | £157k | £158k |
| 31/10/2022 | £180k | £178k |
| 31/10/2021 | £199k | £177k |
Common questions
Is BOGNOR VINEYARD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a satisfactory financial position with total funds of £515,354, including £488,330 in unrestricted funds. The trustees report that free reserves were £92,330, which is significantly above their stated policy target of three months' unrestricted expenditure. The charity generated a net income surplus of £64,900 for the year, allowing it to maintain adequate liquidity despite noting potential future cost pressures. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
| TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- SW LONDON VINEYARD
- GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH
- BRISTOL VINEYARD
- SOUTHEND VINEYARD
- THE HULL VINEYARD TRUST
- THE KING'S GATE CHURCH (BOGNOR REGIS) LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BOGNOR VINEYARD | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SW LONDON VINEYARD | £625k | — | 2 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRISTOL VINEYARD | £174k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUTHEND VINEYARD | £286k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE HULL VINEYARD TRUST | £672k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |