VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND
Vine Christian Centre operates as a local Church in Bridgend, South Wales. The core Church activities include weekly Sunday worship services, house groups, regular age appropriated meetings (Parent & Toddlers, Sunday School, Youth Group etc), and also special conferences and seasonal events. The Charity also operates a Christian bookshop and facilitates a help centre.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £87,445 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total incoming resources of £276,541. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties, and unrestricted funds increased to £771,338. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of approximately £30,000 to cover core objectives and contracts.
What the accounts disclose
“The level of reserves is not set as a specific formula, the Trustees estimate the level of reserves to cover such events to be around £30,000.” — page 7
“During the year, the charity received donations totalling £43,056 from 4 trustees (2023: £43,450 from 4 trustees). Please refer to note 9 for trustees' remuneration, benefits and expenses.” — page 39
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- ALEX ASHTONchair
- Helen Elizabeth Pettey
- Lance Robert Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £277k | £189k |
| 31/03/2024 | £277k | £189k |
| 31/03/2023 | £255k | £218k |
| 31/03/2022 | £238k | £202k |
| 31/03/2021 | £234k | £193k |
Common questions
Is VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £87,445 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total incoming resources of £276,541. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties, and unrestricted funds increased to £771,338. The charity maintains a reserves policy target of approximately £30,000 to cover core objectives and contracts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VINE CHRISTIAN CENTRE, BRIDGEND as a grant recipient include WELSH CHURCH ACT FUND WITHIN THE AREAS OF RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, BRIDGEND AND MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCILS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WELSH CHURCH ACT FUND WITHIN THE AREAS OF RHONDDA CYNON TAFF, BRIDGEND AND MERTHYR TYDFIL COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCILS | FY2025 | £15k | Places of worship |