MANCHESTER VINEYARD
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, VISITOR
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £143,738 for the year ended 31st July 2025, with total incoming resources of £653,447 against expenditure of £509,709. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted net income at year-end was £118,013, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £100,000 (representing six months of committed expenditure). The trustees confirmed there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“The reserves policy set by the Trustees is to carry net unrestricted income equal to a minimum of 6 months’ committed expenditure. Committed expenditure includes Sunday venue costs, all salary costs plus any direct debits. At 31st July 2025, the 6-month committed expenditure amount was £100.0k. Unrestricted net income at the yearend were £118.5k and the Trustees are happy that this amount is above the policy set.” — page 9
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/07/2025)
Trustees
- ADAM JAMES BLUNDYchair
- PAUL LOWE
- PAUL TIMOTHY DAVID BEVAN
- Rev Daniel Connolly
- Simon Bond
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £653k | £510k |
| 31/07/2024 | £744k | £669k |
| 31/07/2023 | £774k | £882k |
| 31/07/2022 | £560k | £506k |
| 31/07/2021 | £288k | £316k |
Common questions
Is MANCHESTER VINEYARD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £143,738 for the year ended 31st July 2025, with total incoming resources of £653,447 against expenditure of £509,709. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted net income at year-end was £118,013, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £100,000 (representing six months of committed expenditure). The trustees confirmed there is no material uncertainty regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/03/2024 | £145k | 422 Community Engagement |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2023 | £6k | 422 Youth Provision |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £10k | 422 Community Activities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/01/2021 | £10k | Reopening the Hall at 422 |
| One Manchester | 01/11/2020 | £18k | 422 Community Hub |
| UK government | 30/06/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |