VINE EVANGELICAL CHURCH (SEVENOAKS)
Non-denominational Christian church
Objects
A TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS APPEARING IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO IN SEVENOAKS AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT AND TO FULFIL SUCH OTHER PURPOSES WHICH ARE EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALESB TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND, INCLUDING THROUGH HE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FITC TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FITD TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY FACILITIES FOR RECREATIONAL AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PERSONS WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE IN SEVENOAKS AND IN SUCH OTHER PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR HE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £11,197 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing the previous year's deficit. Unrestricted reserves stood at £101,398, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover approximately 9.8 months of expenditure against a policy target of six months. The trustees remain confident that resources are adequate to meet fixed expenses for the coming 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds should be maintained at a level equivalent to a minimum of six months’ normal expenditure, which would have amounted to £62,546 for the year under review.” — page 5
“One director is an employee (but not a director) of the registered charity ReachAcross (UK), to whom Vine Evangelical Church made donations during the year totalling £7,980 (2024: £7,980) which is included in Commended Workers in Note 4.” — page 13
“His spouse is not an employee but is contracted for hours worked for the charity. ReachAcross (UK) also paid rent to Vine Evangelical Church for the use of their premises totalling £5,625 and contribution to utilities of £472 during 2025 (2024: Nil).” — page 13
“One director is an employee (but not a director) of the registered charity ReachAcross (UK), to whom Vine Evangelical Church made donations during the year totalling £7,980 (2024: £7,980) which is included in Commended Workers in Note 4.” — page 13
“His spouse is not an employee but is contracted for hours worked for the charity. ReachAcross (UK) also paid rent to Vine Evangelical Church for the use of their premises totalling £5,625 and contribution to utilities of £472 during 2025 (2024: Nil).” — page 13
“On two occasions the Examiner was unable to verity a payment against third party documentation as the original paperwork was mislaid. These appear to be isolated occurences; the Trustees have acknowledged the need to tighten financial procedures and have begun to implement processes that will strengthen overall financial controls.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- CHRIS STIVEN
- GLENN MALCOLM CHARLES TAINIO
- Glenda Margaret Newholm
- Sarah Elizabeth Brown
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £136k | £125k |
| 31/12/2024 | £104k | £129k |
| 31/12/2023 | £88k | £124k |
| 31/12/2022 | £110k | £124k |
| 31/12/2021 | £79k | £90k |
Common questions
Is VINE EVANGELICAL CHURCH (SEVENOAKS) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £11,197 for the year ended 31 December 2025, reversing the previous year's deficit. Unrestricted reserves stood at £101,398, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover approximately 9.8 months of expenditure against a policy target of six months. The trustees remain confident that resources are adequate to meet fixed expenses for the coming 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- SW LONDON VINEYARD
- WEST SUFFOLK VINEYARD CHURCH
- CAMBRIDGE VINEYARD CHURCH
- TRUE VINE CHURCH TRUST
- GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH
- Vineyard 61 Church
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VINE EVANGELICAL CHURCH (SEVENOAKS) | £136k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SW LONDON VINEYARD | £621k | £70,000 - £79,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| WEST SUFFOLK VINEYARD CHURCH | £372k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CAMBRIDGE VINEYARD CHURCH | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| TRUE VINE CHURCH TRUST | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRACE VINEYARD CHURCH | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |