TRINITY VINEYARD CHURCH
To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Vineyard Churches UK statement of faith, values, priorities, practises and leadership standards. To relieve the poor and needy, and the sick and the elderly. The furtherance of public education.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed the year with tight margins due to pressure from the youth drop-in initiative, though it remained within its reserves target. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £52,400, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of approximately £38,000. The financial statements were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material matters requiring attention.
What the accounts disclose
“The church aims to retain unrestricted reserves equivalent to three months ’overall expenditure, plus an additional three months of staff costs. This equates to approximately £38,000.” — page 5
“Paul Bickley, a trustee, served as a senior pastor and was paid £20,400 [2023: £20,000] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee. The spouse of Paul Bickley was paid £32,560 [2023: £33,800] in her capacity as finance officer and senior pastor.” — page 9
“Transactions with related parties Paul Bickley, a trustee, served as a senior pastor and was paid £20,400 [2023: £20,000] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee. The spouse of Paul Bickley was paid £32,560 [2023: £33,800] in her capacity as finance officer and senior pastor.”
“The spouse of Paul Bickley was paid £32,560 [2023: £33,800] in her capacity as finance officer and senior pastor.” — page 9
“Transactions with related parties Paul Bickley, a trustee, served as a senior pastor and was paid £20,400 [2023: £20,000] for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee. The spouse of Paul Bickley was paid £32,560 [2023: £33,800] in her capacity as finance officer and senior pastor.”
“The spouse of Paul Bickley was paid £32,560 [2023: £33,800] in her capacity as finance officer and senior pastor.” — page 9
Trustees
- Kevin Morrinchair
- Aishat Damilola Alli-Balogun
- Paul Bickley
- Rebecca Morris
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £104k | £94k |
| 31/12/2023 | £89k | £98k |
| 31/12/2022 | £87k | £77k |
| 31/12/2021 | £59k | £63k |
| 31/12/2020 | £60k | £60k |
Common questions
Is TRINITY VINEYARD CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed the year with tight margins due to pressure from the youth drop-in initiative, though it remained within its reserves target. The charity holds unrestricted cash funds of £52,400, which exceeds its stated reserves policy target of approximately £38,000. The financial statements were examined by an independent examiner who reported no material matters requiring attention. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| VINEYARD MUSIC (UK) LIMITED | 1 | £240k |
| CHURCH REVITALISATION TRUST | 1 | £78k |
| WEST SUFFOLK VINEYARD CHURCH | 1 | £53k |
| THE HULL VINEYARD TRUST | 1 | £53k |
| YORK VINEYARD | 1 | £34k |
| CAMBRIDGE VINEYARD CHURCH | 1 | £29k |
| WELLS VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | 1 | £4k |
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- TRUE VINE CHURCH TRUST
- TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON
- TRINITY MINISTRIES CHARITABLE TRUST
- VINEYARD CHURCHES UK AND IRELAND
- CAMBRIDGE VINEYARD CHURCH
- TRINITY CENTRAL LONDON
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRINITY VINEYARD CHURCH | £104k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRUE VINE CHURCH TRUST | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY CHURCH WEST LONDON | £200k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRINITY MINISTRIES CHARITABLE TRUST | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| VINEYARD CHURCHES UK AND IRELAND | £2.6m | £78,846 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE VINEYARD CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |