LEICESTER VINEYARD CHURCH
Leicester Vineyard is a Church based in the city of Leicester.
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £26,080 were held at year end, meeting the trustees' policy target of approximately £18,100 (three months of fixed costs). Although net income increased to £78,385, total expenditure of £106,273 resulted in a decrease in cash reserves, yet the trustees report that finances have remained healthy with no redundancies made.
What the accounts disclose
“The spouse of trustee Thomas Bird, was paid £24,163 plus £725 in pension contributions [2024: £22,528 and £709 in pension contributions] in her capacity as Senior Pastor” — page 9
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than 3 months of quarterly fixed costs (which equates to approximately £18,100)” — page 4
“The spouse of trustee Thomas Bird, was paid £24,163 plus £725 in pension contributions [2024: £22,528 and £709 in pension contributions] in her capacity as Senior Pastor” — page 9
“The spouse of trustee Thomas Bird, was paid £24,163 plus £725 in pension contributions [2024: £22,528 and £709 in pension contributions] in her capacity as Senior Pastor” — page 9
“In addition to this, £826 [2024: £1,182] was paid for cleaning part of their property which was used for charitable purposes.” — page 9
“The spouse of trustee Thomas Bird, was paid £24,163 plus £725 in pension contributions [2024: £22,528 and £709 in pension contributions] in her capacity as Senior Pastor” — page 9
“In addition to this, £826 [2024: £1,182] was paid for cleaning part of their property which was used for charitable purposes.” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Dr Patrick Wheeler
- OLIVER JOHN BENNETT
- PETER FORBES MELVILLE STURROCK
- Robert James Radford
- SALLY PIGOTT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £78k | £106k |
| 31/03/2024 | £68k | £106k |
| 31/03/2023 | £110k | £91k |
| 31/03/2022 | £67k | £88k |
| 31/03/2021 | £90k | £41k |
Common questions
Is LEICESTER VINEYARD CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash reserves of £26,080 were held at year end, meeting the trustees' policy target of approximately £18,100 (three months of fixed costs). Although net income increased to £78,385, total expenditure of £106,273 resulted in a decrease in cash reserves, yet the trustees report that finances have remained healthy with no redundancies made. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of LEICESTER VINEYARD CHURCH earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £24,163 band.