VINEYARD MUSIC (UK) LIMITED
The principal activity of the comapnay is the promotion of knowledge of the Christain faith by sales of Christian literature and audio material by mail order, the production of Christian worship songs and delivery of training for the furtherance of the Christian faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £74,807 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £1,277,056. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £824,046 were available at year-end, which exceeds their stated policy target of £150,000. The trustees have assessed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for a period of 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees report that the revenue from publishing and licensing royalties continues to form the majority 79.4% (2024 — 90%) of the income of the company.” — page 4
“The Trustees after due consideration consider that free reserves of £150,000 should ideally be available. This sum equates to 6 months’ worth of overhead expenses, the cost of two major recording projects and their marketing, and a general contingency.” — page 7
“Following the board decision £240,000 (2024 — NIL) was transferred to Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland for common charitable objectives between the two charities, which has been included as a grant payment within charitable expenditure.”
“During the year the charity recharged expenses to and passed on income due to Vineyard Music (UK) Ltd totalling £2,171 (2024 - £10,705).”
“Following the board decision £240,000 (2024 — NIL) was transferred to Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland for common charitable objectives between the two charities, which has been included as a grant payment within charitable expenditure.”
“During the year the charity recharged expenses to and passed on income due to Vineyard Music (UK) Ltd totalling £2,171 (2024 - £10,705).”
“Following the board decision £240,000 (2024 — NIL) was transferred to Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland for common charitable objectives between the two charities, which has been included as a grant payment within charitable expenditure.”
“During the year the charity recharged expenses to and passed on income due to Vineyard Music (UK) Ltd totalling £2,171 (2024 - £10,705).”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- CLIVE SILLITOchair
- Audrenneive Alareen Farrell
- CHRISTOPHER WHITELOCK
- Kim Hurst
- Nicholl Elliott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £402k | £477k |
| 31/12/2024 | £424k | £243k |
| 31/12/2023 | £408k | £171k |
| 31/12/2022 | £434k | £268k |
| 31/12/2021 | £325k | £207k |
Common questions
Is VINEYARD MUSIC (UK) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £74,807 for the year, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted funds to £1,277,056. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £824,046 were available at year-end, which exceeds their stated policy target of £150,000. The trustees have assessed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for a period of 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VINEYARD MUSIC (UK) LIMITED | £402k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE WHARFEDALE VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | £357k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GOD'S VINEYARD MINISTRIES | £760k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUE VINE CHURCH TRUST | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SW LONDON VINEYARD | £621k | £70,000 - £79,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |