COVENTRY VINEYARD
COVENTRY VINEYARD IS A CHRISTIAN CHURCH MADE UP OF PEOPLE FROM MANY WALKS OF LIFE, COMMITTED TO LIVING OUT THE TEACHINGS OF JESUS CHRIST IN THE CONTEXT OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY. WE HOLD REGULAR SUNDAY AND WEEKDAY MEETINGS/ACTIVITIES, TRAINING EVENTS AND ARE INVOLVED IN A RANGE OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF PEOPLE WHO BELONG TO THE CHURCH AND THE WIDER LOCAL COMMUNITY, AS WELL AS OVERSEAS.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF BELIEFS IN THE SCHEDULE TO THE ARTICLES HERETO ATTACHED INCLUDING BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION THROUGH THE PLANTING OF OTHER VINEYARD CHURCHES IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF COVENTRY, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO FURTHER CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN SUCH PARTS OF COVENTRY, THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES MAY FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT;(C) 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 THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING, TRAINING IN LIFE SKILLS AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF COVENTRY, THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE TRUSTEES FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(D) TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £3,518 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a surplus in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £96,857, which the trustees report is above their stated reserves policy target. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy is the total of: six months salaries for all staff, six months hire costs for Foleshill Community Centre, rental for Studio 3 (office) to the end of the tenancy, plus phone contracts and accountancy costs for one year.” — page 8
“During the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity paid £40,100 (2024: £37,907) in remuneration to its trustees as permitted by the charity's trust deed. During the year ended 31 March 2025 the charity paid £3,191 (2024: £1,045) in expenses to two of the trustees in respect of travel, subsistence, hospitality and resources for volunteers.” — page 17
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
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (07/11/2014)
Trustees
- Abigail Iris Curranchair
- Christopher James Munford
- MR NICHOLAS JAMES SUTTON
- Richard Farrell
- Tobi Labeodan
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £131k | £134k |
| 31/03/2024 | £151k | £129k |
| 31/03/2023 | £135k | £129k |
| 31/03/2022 | £134k | £124k |
| 31/03/2021 | £130k | £133k |
Common questions
Is COVENTRY VINEYARD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity made a deficit of £3,518 for the year ended 31 March 2025, following a surplus in the prior year. Unrestricted reserves stood at £96,857, which the trustees report is above their stated reserves policy target. The trustees confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds COVENTRY VINEYARD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name COVENTRY VINEYARD as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Community projects and Integration |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Community Projects and Integration |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Community Inclusion and Engagement |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2024 | £20k | Growkids Coventry |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2022 | £10k | GrowKids Coventry |