VINE CHURCH WYNYARD
We hold Sunday services, offer children's, youth and families work; pastoral support; courses; andother Christian events. We will also work with local schools. In particular we have an existing relationshipwith Wynyard Church of England Primary School and support the spiritual life of the school through thedelivery of Collective Worship, supporting the RE curriculum and after school clubs.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £5,486.02 for the year, primarily due to the ending of Strategic Development Funding which necessitated staff restructuring. Despite this deficit, closing unrestricted reserves stood at £43,938.34, which is substantially above the stated policy target of approximately three months' operating expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, though they acknowledge ongoing uncertainty regarding long-term financial sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“Total receipts for 2025 were £34,842.82, including £14,262.49 of restricted Strategic Development Fund income.” — page 12
“It is Church Council policy to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to approximately three months of normal operating expenditure.” — page 13
“Although uncertainty remains regarding long-term financial sustainability, the church remains a going concern” — page 13
“The stipends of Rev Emily Hudghton and Rev Mark Hudghton (until 31 July 2025) were paid by the Diocese of Durham and are not included within the charity's accounts.” — page 12
“The church continued to receive tapered Strategic Development Funding (SDF) during 2025 through the Diocese of Durham.” — page 3
“The stipends of Rev Emily Hudghton and Rev Mark Hudghton (until 31 July 2025) were paid by the Diocese of Durham and are not included within the charity's accounts.” — page 12
“The church continued to receive tapered Strategic Development Funding (SDF) during 2025 through the Diocese of Durham.” — page 3
Trustees
- Rev Emily Victoria Hudghtonchair
- Alexandra Fox
- Alistair Bianchi
- Dr Lucy Falcus
- Nicola Rowe
- Sarah Rogers
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £35k | £40k |
| 01/01/2025 | £70k | £59k |
| 01/01/2024 | £64k | £56k |
| 01/01/2023 | £59k | £41k |
| 01/01/2022 | £26k | £19k |
Common questions
Is VINE CHURCH WYNYARD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £5,486.02 for the year, primarily due to the ending of Strategic Development Funding which necessitated staff restructuring. Despite this deficit, closing unrestricted reserves stood at £43,938.34, which is substantially above the stated policy target of approximately three months' operating expenditure. The trustees confirm the charity remains a going concern, though they acknowledge ongoing uncertainty regarding long-term financial sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.