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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.

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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 significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of no less than £20,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £18,244, driven by increased donations and gift aid receipts exceeding total payments.

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

What the accounts disclose

Highest-paid employee band: £10,001 - £20,000 — 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: no less than £20,000 (which equates to about 3 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.
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.
“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
“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
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
“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
“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
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

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

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 significantly above the trustees' stated policy target of no less than £20,000. The charity reported a net movement in funds of £18,244, driven by increased donations and gift aid receipts exceeding total payments. 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 £10,001 - £20,000 band.