VINE BAPTIST CHURCH
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a net surplus of £17,682, resulting in total net assets increasing to £3,827,220. Per the Treasurer’s Report, unrestricted reserves are held at £91,944, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £46,000. The charity maintains strong liquidity with bank balances of £154,786 and no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees seek to hold in the Unrestricted Reserve, a balance of £46,000, representing six months operating costs” — page 7
“Andrew Diaper received remuneration in respect of his role as Pastor of £32,205 (2022 - £29,538). No other trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.” — page 15
“Andrew Diaper received remuneration in respect of his role as Pastor of £32,205 (2022 - £29,538).” — page 15
Trustees
- Rev Andrew Diaperchair
- Gordon Leung
- Hazel Elliott
- Jennie Longthorne
- Jo Playfoot
- Martin Palmer
- Tung Wai Ally Leung
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £103k | £97k |
| 31/12/2023 | £126k | £108k |
| 31/12/2022 | £99k | £90k |
| 31/12/2021 | £92k | £91k |
| 31/12/2020 | £86k | £107k |
Common questions
Is VINE BAPTIST CHURCH financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity finished the year with a net surplus of £17,682, resulting in total net assets increasing to £3,827,220. Per the Treasurer’s Report, unrestricted reserves are held at £91,944, which significantly exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of £46,000. The charity maintains strong liquidity with bank balances of £154,786 and no disclosed pension deficits or trading subsidiaries. Its FY2023 accounts were independently examined.