PRIMETIME AT THE VINE
Primetime at The Vine creates positive places where we are all safe, have fun, are genuinely cared for, good behaviour is modelled, and everyone has an opportunity to contribute and grow.The Vine Centre is used 7 days a week for a range of activities - Some delivered by us, some in partnership with other providers. We run Primetime Bradford and Primetime Young Leaders Network across the UK.
Objects
THE FOLLOWING OBJECTS WILL BE UNDERTAKEN IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHRISTIAN PRINCIPALS:-(I) TO PROMOTE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF BRADFORD AND THROUGHOUT THE UK WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE TIME OCCUPATIONS WITH THE OBJECTS OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THE SAID INHABITANTS, IN PARTICULAR FOR THOSE IN NEED BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE BY PROVIDING A RANGE OF SOCIAL EVENTS, EDUCATIONAL AND VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES, SKILL DEVELOPMENT, INFORMATION AND ADVICE SERVICES AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES; AND(II) TO ESTABLISH OR SECURE THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMMUNITY CENTRE (HEREINAFTER CALLED 'THE CENTRE') AND TO MAINTAIN AND MANAGE THE SAME (WHETHER ALONE OR IN CO-OPERATION WITH ANY LOCAL AUTHORITY OR PERSON OR BODY) IN FURTHERANCE OF THESE OBJECTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £16,657 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £182,037 to £165,380. The trustees' report indicates that free reserves of £68,874 were held at year-end, which is below the stated policy lower limit of £75,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- 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
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/10/2019)
Trustees
- Rev GARY STUART HODGSONchair
- Elizabeth Marie Gallagher
- Monique McDonald
- Rev Paul Andrew Wheelehouse
- Vicky Louise Bell
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £220k | £237k |
| 31/03/2024 | £258k | £235k |
| 31/03/2023 | £254k | £242k |
| 31/03/2022 | £268k | £255k |
| 31/03/2021 | £280k | £239k |
Common questions
Is PRIMETIME AT THE VINE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £16,657 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £182,037 to £165,380. The trustees' report indicates that free reserves of £68,874 were held at year-end, which is below the stated policy lower limit of £75,000. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds PRIMETIME AT THE VINE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PRIMETIME AT THE VINE as a grant recipient include THE NORTHERN POWERGRID FOUNDATION, THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE NORTHERN POWERGRID FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £18k | |
| THE LIZ AND TERRY BRAMALL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/12/2025 | £20k | The Vine Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/08/2024 | £20k | The Vine Community Cafe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2021 | £10k | Vine Community Cafe |
| UK government | 23/10/2020 | £34k | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2019 | £10k | The Meeting Point Project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GIRDLERS' COMPANY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £50k |
| SYLVANUS LYSONS CHARITY | 1 | £20k |
| BARNWOOD TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| Army Benevolent Fund | 1 | £11k |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | 1 | £7k |
| SIR JULES THORN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £6k |
Charities like this
- THE VINE CENTRE
- VIVACITY
- THE VINES PLAYGROUP
- VINE COUNSELLING SERVICES
- GRAPEVINE PROJECT
- THE VINEY HILL CHRISTIAN ADVENTURE CENTRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIMETIME AT THE VINE | £220k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VINE CENTRE | £300k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| VIVACITY | £558k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE VINES PLAYGROUP | £101k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| VINE COUNSELLING SERVICES | £105k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| GRAPEVINE PROJECT | £149k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |