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SHEFFIELD VINEYARD

Registered charity 1197569 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Sheffield Vineyard is a Christian Church. We worship God in creative and relevant ways and we want to impact the people of Sheffield, and beyond, with compassion and generosity. We have Sunday morning services at Birkdale School in Sheffield, and hold numerous other ministries and events in various places across the city.

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
£105k
Latest spending
£87k
Registered
2022
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted cash held at the year end was £78,208, which is above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of no less than £20,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £18,244, driven by increased donations that exceeded total expenditure.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £19,171 — below the median for charities its size (£60k)
“Alex Griffin served as a church leader and was paid £19,171 directly by the Charity for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: three months of unrestricted expenditure (held: £78k)
“The trustees have determined that the charity should aim to hold unrestricted cash of no less than £20,000 (which equates to about 3 months of unrestricted expenditure)” — page 4
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Alex Griffin, a trustee, received £19,171 for serving as a church leader/pastor, not in his capacity as a trustee.
“Alex Griffin served as a church leader and was paid £19,171 directly by the Charity for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Sheffield Vineyard gives 5% of its income to support the work of VCUK&I. This is part of the license agreement with VCUK&I and is in harmony with the charity’s objectives
“Sheffield Vineyard gives 5% of its income to support the work of VCUK&I. This is part of the license agreement with VCUK&I and is in harmony with the charity’s objectives” — page 5
“Alex Griffin served as a church leader and was paid £19,171 directly by the Charity for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; this payment is permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Alex Griffin served as a church leader and was paid £19,171 directly by the Charity for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; this payment is permitted by the charity's governing document.
“Sheffield Vineyard gives 5% of its income to support the work of VCUK&I. This is part of the license agreement with VCUK&I and is in harmony with the charity’s objectives” — page 5
“Alex Griffin served as a church leader and was paid £19,171 directly by the Charity for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; this payment is permitted by the charity's governing document.” — page 9
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 6 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.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Sheffield City

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
30/04/2025£105k£87k
30/04/2024£98k£81k
30/04/2023£84k£41k

Common questions

Is SHEFFIELD VINEYARD financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted cash held at the year end was £78,208, which is above the trustees' stated reserves policy target of no less than £20,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £18,244, driven by increased donations that exceeded total expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.

What does the highest-paid employee of SHEFFIELD VINEYARD earn?

Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £19,171 band.