VINEYARD 53
TO GROW THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH STATEMENT OF BELIEFSTO FURTHER CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN CHESTER AND BEYONDTO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP, TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION AND SUPPORTTO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION OF INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £263 for the year ended 30 June 2025, which was covered from available unrestricted reserves. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing the level of cash and unrestricted reserves held.
What the accounts disclose
“The Directors and Trustees have reviewed the reserves policy and consider it is appropriate to retain free reserves up to the equivalent to the Church’s staff salaries and venue costs for 3 months as well as an amount sufficient to cover capital costs if equipment were damaged.”
“John Simmons is a trustee and is employed as a pastor by the Church for which he received remuneration of £38,945 and pension contributions of £1,308 (prior year £36,905 and £1,035).”
“His wife, Anna Simmons, is employed part-time as a pastor by the Church and received remuneration of £11,683 and pension contributions of £156 (prior year £11,071 and £156).”
“John Simmons is a trustee and is employed as a pastor by the Church for which he received remuneration of £38,945 and pension contributions of £1,308 (prior year £36,905 and £1,035).”
“His wife, Anna Simmons, is employed part-time as a pastor by the Church and received remuneration of £11,683 and pension contributions of £156 (prior year £11,071 and £156).”
“John Simmons is a trustee and is employed as a pastor by the Church for which he received remuneration of £38,945 and pension contributions of £1,308 (prior year £36,905 and £1,035).”
“His wife, Anna Simmons, is employed part-time as a pastor by the Church and received remuneration of £11,683 and pension contributions of £156 (prior year £11,071 and £156).”
“John Simmons is a trustee and is employed as a pastor by the Church for which he received remuneration of £38,945 and pension contributions of £1,308 (prior year £36,905 and £1,035).”
“His wife, Anna Simmons, is employed part-time as a pastor by the Church and received remuneration of £11,683 and pension contributions of £156 (prior year £11,071 and £156).”
Trustees
- JAMES ALASTAIR MACKENZIE HENDERSONchair
- Bryan Gareth Mulholland
- JOHN PETER TALBOT SIMMONS
- Katharine Anne Shuler
- SAM DUNLOP
- STEVE MAXEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £348k | £320k |
| 30/06/2024 | £264k | £269k |
| 30/06/2023 | £218k | £258k |
| 30/06/2022 | £210k | £216k |
| 30/06/2021 | £220k | £177k |
Common questions
Is VINEYARD 53 financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £263 for the year ended 30 June 2025, which was covered from available unrestricted reserves. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, citing the level of cash and unrestricted reserves held. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds VINEYARD 53?
Funders whose own accounts filings name VINEYARD 53 as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTER, CHRIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHESTER, CHRIST CHURCH | FY2024 | £200 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/08/2024 | £20k | Street Angels Chester |