VINE COMMUNITY CHURCH
A church in the locality - regular services & activities inc children and youthOrganises activities accessible to community irrespective of belief/background e.g. choir, book clubs, friendship groups & Library service.Funds and supports projects in Kenya through partnershipsProvides metal illness prevention service, Dementia & general support to meet individual needs.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND VALUES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESTATEMENT OF BELIEF OF THE EVANGELICAL ALLIANCE ? TO PROMOTE INCREASED WELLBEING AND QUALITY OFLIFE, INCLUDING BETTER INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY AND CRIME REDUCTION. TO DO THIS BYDEVELOPING RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH,INFIRMITY, DISABLEMENT OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES HAVE NEED OF SUCH ACTIVITIES. ? TOPROMOTE INCREASED WELLBEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE, INCLUDING BETTER INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITYAND PERSONAL SUPPORT. TO DO THIS BY DEVELOPING A SUPPORTIVE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT IN WHICHINDIVIDUALS CAN ENGAGE WITH THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND VALUES OF THE ORGANISATION ? TO SUPPORT THEADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL WELLBEING OF INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES INDEVELOPING COUNTRIES, BY THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AID AND OTHER SUCH SERVICES, THROUGH OTHEREXISTING CHARITABLE ORGANISATIONS, AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE APPROPRIATE. TO DO THIS WITH THEPURPOSE OF HELPING SUCH PEOPLE DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE HEALTHY AND PRODUCTIVE LIFESTYLES ? TOSUPPORT THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG THE YOUNG UNEMPLOYEDAND SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED OF THE LOCALITY. ? TO SUPPORT OTHER SUCH CHARITABLE ACTIONS AS MAYFROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED BY THE TRUSTEES
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted bank balance was £32,630 and restricted bank balance was £17,536 as of 31 March 2025, with no other assets or liabilities recorded. The trustees report that the organisation is in a good position to maintain its charitable duties and functions into the year ahead.
What the accounts disclose
“Included within salaries for the year ended 3 Pt March 2025 is an amount of £5,874 (2024 - £5,572) relating to a stipend paid to a trustee in respect of their work as the senior pastor of Vine Community Church. Also included within salaries for the year ended 31St March 2025 is an amount of £18,590 (2024 - £17,799) paid to a trustee in relation to their work as the Assist Project coordinator.” — page 9
“Included within salaries for the year ended 3 Pt March 2025 is an amount of £5,874 (2024 - £5,572) relating to a stipend paid to a trustee in respect of their work as the senior pastor of Vine Community Church. Also included within salaries for the year ended 31St March 2025 is an amount of £18,590 (2024 - £17,799) paid to a trustee in relation to their work as the Assist Project coordinator.” — page 9
“Included within salaries for the year ended 3 Pt March 2025 is an amount of £5,874 (2024 - £5,572) relating to a stipend paid to a trustee in respect of their work as the senior pastor of Vine Community Church. Also included within salaries for the year ended 31St March 2025 is an amount of £18,590 (2024 - £17,799) paid to a trustee in relation to their work as the Assist Project coordinator.” — page 9
“Included within salaries for the year ended 3 Pt March 2025 is an amount of £5,874 (2024 - £5,572) relating to a stipend paid to a trustee in respect of their work as the senior pastor of Vine Community Church. Also included within salaries for the year ended 31St March 2025 is an amount of £18,590 (2024 - £17,799) paid to a trustee in relation to their work as the Assist Project coordinator.” — page 9
“Included within salaries for the year ended 3 Pt March 2025 is an amount of £5,874 (2024 - £5,572) relating to a stipend paid to a trustee in respect of their work as the senior pastor of Vine Community Church. Also included within salaries for the year ended 31St March 2025 is an amount of £18,590 (2024 - £17,799) paid to a trustee in relation to their work as the Assist Project coordinator.” — page 9
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
- 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 (28/04/2015)
Trustees
- Mr Phil Blakeychair
- Angela Smith
- Christopher William Smith
- DARREN PEPPER BED HONS
- Jenny Pepper
- Lisa Madin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £62k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £76k | £57k |
| 31/03/2023 | £43k | £58k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £59k |
| 31/03/2021 | £75k | £56k |
Common questions
Is VINE COMMUNITY CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's unrestricted bank balance was £32,630 and restricted bank balance was £17,536 as of 31 March 2025, with no other assets or liabilities recorded. The trustees report that the organisation is in a good position to maintain its charitable duties and functions into the year ahead. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/04/2026 | £20k | Assist Wellbeing and Dementia Support Groups |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/01/2024 | £20k | Assist Dementia Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2022 | £10k | Assist Dementia and Mental Health |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2016 | £174k | Assist |