SOUTHAMPTON CIRCLE COMMUNITY

Registered charity 1173226 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as THORNHILL VINEYARD CHURCH

The church carries out its purposes by:Getting together for various small groups in the week.Gathering twice a month for an all-age meeting involving food, fun, stories, craft, songs, discussion and activities (meeting locally).Getting involved in 'Love Thornhill' projects such as litter-picks and gardening work.Working with the local Baptist church to run a local youth group

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Latest income
£33k
Latest spending
£32k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity is financially secure, having recorded a net income surplus of £1,034 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Unrestricted reserves stand at £31,997, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner noted minimal risk to the charity's going concern status based on current cash positions and historic overheads.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £0 - £10,000
The remuneration for the Senior Pastor, Duncan House, was E5625 between January and March 2024 — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: between three and six months' expenditure (held: £32k)
The unrestricted fund balance of E31,997 exceeds the reserves policy of between three and six months' expenditure as agreed by the trustees. — page 3
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Mr Duncan James House (resigned 31/03/2024) received remuneration of £5,625 for services as Senior Pastor.
The remuneration for the Senior Pastor, Duncan House, was E5625 between January and March 2024 — page 9
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Support gifts to individuals
Support gifts to Individuals £11,475
Gifts To Organisations £6,895
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Gifts to organisations
Support gifts to Individuals £11,475
Gifts To Organisations £6,895
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Remuneration to Senior Pastor (Trustee)
Support gifts to Individuals £11,475
Gifts To Organisations £6,895
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Support to Bethesda Children's home
Support gifts to Individuals £11,475
Gifts To Organisations £6,895
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Support to local churches
Support gifts to Individuals £11,475
Gifts To Organisations £6,895
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: The minutes did not note any material risks or challenges that may affect SCC.
The minutes did not note any material risks or challenges that may affect SCC. — page 12
It is noted that this was initially agreed by the Trustees outside of a official meeting before being formally documented in the SCC meeting minutes dated 13th January 2025.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: It is noted that this was initially agreed by the Trustees outside of a official meeting before being formally documented in the SCC meeting minutes dated 13th January 2025.
The minutes did not note any material risks or challenges that may affect SCC. — page 12
It is noted that this was initially agreed by the Trustees outside of a official meeting before being formally documented in the SCC meeting minutes dated 13th January 2025.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: It is suggested that the Trustees consider expanding this policy to include a formal procedure for payment approval
The minutes did not note any material risks or challenges that may affect SCC. — page 12
It is noted that this was initially agreed by the Trustees outside of a official meeting before being formally documented in the SCC meeting minutes dated 13th January 2025.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: It is suggested that the Trustees consider establishing a procedure that creates a documented record of all bank detail verifications for any new suppliers
The minutes did not note any material risks or challenges that may affect SCC. — page 12
It is noted that this was initially agreed by the Trustees outside of a official meeting before being formally documented in the SCC meeting minutes dated 13th January 2025.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Governance: It is suggested that the Trustees may improve their oversight by adding the budget figures to this report in order to highlight any variances as they occur.
The minutes did not note any material risks or challenges that may affect SCC. — page 12
It is noted that this was initially agreed by the Trustees outside of a official meeting before being formally documented in the SCC meeting minutes dated 13th January 2025.
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Hampshire · Southampton City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£33k£32k
31/12/2023£41k£36k
31/12/2022£35k£39k
31/12/2021£34k£26k
31/12/2020£31k£29k

Common questions

Is SOUTHAMPTON CIRCLE COMMUNITY financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is financially secure, having recorded a net income surplus of £1,034 for the year ended 31 December 2024. Unrestricted reserves stand at £31,997, which exceeds the trustees' stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure. The independent examiner noted minimal risk to the charity's going concern status based on current cash positions and historic overheads. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of SOUTHAMPTON CIRCLE COMMUNITY earn?

Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £0 - £10,000 band.