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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.

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 IN ITS MINISTRIES.

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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

Latest income
£115k
Latest spending
£115k
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.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

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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
31/12/2025£115k£115k
31/12/2024£105k£96k
31/12/2023£104k£95k
31/12/2022£86k£68k
31/12/2021£69k£56k

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

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Semantically similar by activities and financial character, from our analysed corpus. Compare with HOPE VINEYARD CHURCH OXFORD.

Side by side with its peers

CharityIncomeTop pay bandStaff >£60kReserves vs policyFundraising costGoing concern
GLOUCESTER VINEYARD CHURCH£115k—0unclear—noted
HOPE VINEYARD CHURCH OXFORD FY2025£105k—0above—no doubt
GOLDEN VALLEY CHURCH GLOUCESTER TRUST FY2025£166k—0above—no doubt
Vineyard 61 Church FY2025£728k—0within—no doubt
CITY CHURCH GLOUCESTER FY2025£151k—0unclear—no doubt
VINEYARD CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP OF STEVENAGE FY2025£232k—0unclear—no doubt

Each row is that charity’s latest analysed filing; every value is quote-backed on its own page.