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GLOUCESTER VINEYARD CHURCH

Registered charity 1176399 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Gloucester Vineyard Church is an evangelical church based in Gloucestershire. We are creating a communities which brings hope and joy to Gloucestershire by introducing people to Jesus and teaching them to live by his example. We are committed to the alleviation of poverty, especially that which effects children and helping all people become all they were created to be.

Causes: The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£105k
Latest spending
£96k
Registered
2017
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £9,134 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £63,768. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on generous donations but consider the going concern basis appropriate due to strong reserves and committed giving.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: three months of operation (held: £64k)
“The Charity aims to have surpluses to cover three months of operation in the event of a closure or no income being received.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The Charity is dependant generous donations it receives. However, on the basis of strong reserves and many committed members giving, the Trustees determine that a going concern basis is appropriate for the preparation of these accounts.” — page 5
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to trustee D Smith for senior pastor role
“During the year the Charity has paid D Smith, a trustee, £12,643 (2023 - £9,844) for their role as senior pastor.” — page 12
“During the year the Charity has paid E Smith, the spouse of a trustee, £10,286 (2023 - £9,844) for their role as senior pastor.” — page 12
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Payment to E Smith, spouse of a trustee, for senior pastor role
“During the year the Charity has paid D Smith, a trustee, £12,643 (2023 - £9,844) for their role as senior pastor.” — page 12
“During the year the Charity has paid E Smith, the spouse of a trustee, £10,286 (2023 - £9,844) for their role as senior pastor.” — page 12
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

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Trustees · trustee networks

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

Operates in: Gloucestershire

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2024£105k£96k
31/12/2023£104k£95k
31/12/2022£86k£68k
31/12/2021£69k£56k
31/12/2020£41k£29k

Common questions

Is GLOUCESTER VINEYARD CHURCH financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £9,134 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total unrestricted reserves of £63,768. The trustees note that the charity is dependent on generous donations but consider the going concern basis appropriate due to strong reserves and committed giving. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
The National Lottery Community Fund24/02/2023£9kGrowbaby Gloucester