CENTRAL VINEYARD NORTHAMPTON
Central Vineyard is a growing church community gathering people from across Northamptonshire, our mission is to join God in the renewal of all things and seek to bring communities to life.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN RELIGION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH IN THE SCHEDULE HERETO ATTACHED IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM AND THE WORLD THROUGH:THE ORGANISATION AND PROVISION OF CHRISTIAN WORSHIP;THE PROVISION OF SUCH FACILITIES AND SERVICES AS ARE APPROPRIATE FOR THE CHURCH, TO ENABLE IT TO FULFIL ITS MISSION TO THE MEMBERS OF THE CHURCH, VISITORS TO THE CHURCH AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND THE WIDER COMMUNITY;THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR CHRISTIAN TRAINING AND SERVICE;THE SUPPORT AND PROVISION OF CHRISTIAN EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH;THE PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE TO THE WIDER CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND ITS MINISTRIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,152 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £593,818 to £585,666. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves of £236,508 held against total liabilities of £177,285. The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in Income or unexpected expenditure.”
“Remuneration in the year was paid to family members of the Trustee D. Walter who were employed in their own right, employment costs totalling £5,019 were made.” — page 15
“D. Walter is a Trustee and also engaged in Ministry for the Church, for which employment costs of £10,607 during the period, this includes all employer costs.”
“Remuneration in the year was paid to family members of the Trustee D. Walter who were employed in their own right, employment costs totalling £5,019 were made.” — page 15
“D. Walter is a Trustee and also engaged in Ministry for the Church, for which employment costs of £10,607 during the period, this includes all employer costs.”
“Remuneration in the year was paid to family members of the Trustee D. Walter who were employed in their own right, employment costs totalling £5,019 were made.” — page 15
“D. Walter is a Trustee and also engaged in Ministry for the Church, for which employment costs of £10,607 during the period, this includes all employer costs.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- 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
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/06/2025)
- Received assets from another charity (10/10/2020)
- Received assets from another charity (04/01/2017)
Trustees
- Stephen Geechair
- Cathy Leathersich
- Dr Daniel Mark Walter
- MICHAEL JOHN SMITHER
- Simon David Hill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £198k | £206k |
| 31/03/2024 | £311k | £251k |
| 31/03/2023 | £283k | £250k |
| 31/03/2022 | £281k | £296k |
| 31/03/2021 | £349k | £251k |
Common questions
Is CENTRAL VINEYARD NORTHAMPTON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,152 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £593,818 to £585,666. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern, with unrestricted reserves of £236,508 held against total liabilities of £177,285. The filing notes no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.