DARLINGTON VINEYARD CHURCH
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net incoming resources for church activities increased to £341,811 from £275,296 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves are held at £19,278, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £75,000 (representing three months of expenditure). The trustees note that while they aim to invest all net resources into advancing the Christian faith, they maintain these reserves for cash flow purposes.
What the accounts disclose
“the level of free reserves is currently £19,278 (2024: £10,842)”
“Phil Crosby received payments of £26,520 in the year (2024: £27,040) in the period in respect of his engagement as joint Senior Leader” — page 17
“Lisa Crosby (as spouse to Phil Crosby) received payments of £27,040 in the year (2024: £26,520) in respect of her engagement as joint Senior Leader” — page 17
“Phil Crosby received payments of £26,520 in the year (2024: £27,040) in the period in respect of his engagement as joint Senior Leader” — page 17
“Lisa Crosby (as spouse to Phil Crosby) received payments of £27,040 in the year (2024: £26,520) in respect of her engagement as joint Senior Leader” — page 17
Trustees
- Philip Michael Crosbychair
- Bethany Laura Armstrong
- Keith Morley
- Robert Stephens
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £342k | £302k |
| 31/03/2024 | £275k | £276k |
| 31/03/2023 | £216k | £217k |
| 31/03/2022 | £128k | £128k |
| 31/03/2021 | £68k | £65k |
Common questions
Is DARLINGTON VINEYARD CHURCH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net incoming resources for church activities increased to £341,811 from £275,296 in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, free unrestricted reserves are held at £19,278, which is below the stated policy target of approximately £75,000 (representing three months of expenditure). The trustees note that while they aim to invest all net resources into advancing the Christian faith, they maintain these reserves for cash flow purposes. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/06/2023 | £10k | Community Parent and Child Support |