Registered number: 03188754
Charity number: 1056661
BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
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CONTENTS
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Reference and administrative detsils of the company, Its Trustees and advisers
Trustees, report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
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Balance sheet
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Stalement of cash flows
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Notes to the financial statements
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
{A Company limitèd by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Trustees
Revd E A McNeil
l D Rogers
M R Mcmaster
C A R Ramdas-Harsla
M T Gowen
C R Chadwell
P Gatting
8 McAree (appointed 19 January 2024)
Company reglstered
number
03188754
Charlty reglslered
number
1056661
R6gistor•d offiee
Network House
174 - 178 Barford Street
Digbeth
8irmingham
85 7EP
Company secretary
A D Gatting E E Harris
Independent Examiner
Crowe U.K, LLP
Chartered Accountants
Black Country House
Rounds Green Road
Oldbury
West Midlands
869 2DG
Bankers
The CO￿peratiVe Bank
Skelmersdale
WN8 6GH
Sollcitors
Gowllng WLG
Two Snowhill
Birmingham
B4 6WR
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company Ilmlled by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the company for the year 1
January 2024 to 31 December 2024. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a trustees. report and a
directors, report under company law. The trustees Confirm that the Annual Report and financi81 slatements of the
charilable company comply with the current ststutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable
company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP)
applicable to charities preparing their accounls Sn accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companiès Act 2006, the Strategic report
required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors.
Report) Regulatlons 2013 has been omitted.
Structure, Governance & Management Governlng Document
The organisation is a charitable company limiled by guarantee. incorporated on 19th April 1996 and registered
as a charity on 9th December 1992. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which
established the objectives and powers of the charitable company and is governed under ils Articles of
Association. In the event of the company being wound up, trustees are requlred to contribute an amount not
exceeding £10 per trustee.
Recrultment & Appolnlment of Managemont Commlttee
The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's
articles are known as the company members. Since company members are also appointed as dire¢tors the
board ensures that when admitting new company members il takes Into account the contribullon to the skills mlx
and balance of the board as a whole. A review of the composition of the trustees was undertaken In 2019 and it
was declded to expand composillon in the following years. Trustees ar8 r8cruiled by word of mouth and by
directly approaching people wilh th& necessary and complimentary skills lo support the values and objectives of
the charity.
Trustee Inductlon & Training
The trustees reviewed the Inductlon process, making some mlnor Improvements in 2024. Th8 process covers
the following: a brief history of the organisation and its plans for development. a summary of the legal
responsibilities for directors and trustees,. slalements of the current financial position with reference lo the last
elv8 months and projections for the following twelve months, future plans and objectives, the decision-making
process,. the organisation's relationship with Wineyard Churches UK and Ireland. Recruitment of new trustees
has malntalned a priorlty.
Organlsatlonal Structur•
Birmingham Vineyard Is supported by the Board of Truslees who are responsible for policy decisions, and who
regulady interact with the Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor. A lermly lunch meeting also happens with all slaff.
The Senior Pastor and Executive Pastor meet and consult the Pastoral Team and Administration Teams
throughout the year. lo encourage best practice within the management team and aclivities of the organisalion.
Declslon Maklng
The Senior Pastor and Pastoral Team are responsible for all matters related to the spiritual guidance and
leadership of the church and the trustees have specrfic responsibility for employment, policy making and major
financial decisions and commilm8nls. The charity employs senior pastors, an executive pastor, an
operations manager, a ¢ompassion coordinator. a pastoral slaff team, executive assistants, an administrative
assistsnt, a production coordinator. and a logistics and media coordinator.
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Rlsk Management
The trustees and staff have conducted a rewew of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. A risk register
has been established and is updatec5 al least annually. Where appropriate. systems or procedures have been
established to mitigate the risks faced by the charity. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health
and safety of staff, volunteers and visitors in accordance with all of the activities the charlty Is engaged in. These
procedures are reviewed annually to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the charity. Ongoing staff
training, health and safety inspections and fire risk assessments happen as per policy. All our systems were
rewewed where necessary.
Afflllatlons
The charity is affiliated to the Association of Vlneyard Churches UK and Iréland, This is an association of over
120 Churches in the UK.
The registered office for VCUKI is..
Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland
Unit 8
K3 Buslness Park
200 Clough Road
Hull HU5 ISN
Charity No 1099748 Company No 4839046
The Association provides spiritual advSce, support and training for the pastors of the church but tt has no legal or
structural authority over the organisation. Membership of the Association of Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland
has no impact on the charity's operating policies or plans for development.
ObJ•ctlves and actlvltles
To demonstrate primarily (but not excluslvely) in the city of Bimiingham and the surrounding
area the truth, effectiveness and authenticity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ by..
The furtherance of religious or secular public education
The advancement of the Christian faith including missionary activities in th8 United Kingdom
and overseas and also including but not limited to ihe planting of new churches and siles
The relief of the poor, needy, sick and elderly
Such other charitable objects for the benefit of such other charitable bodies and institutions as the
trustees shall In their absolute discretion see fit
Charity Alms and the Dlfference it Seeks to Make
Birmingham Vineyard is committed to demonslrating what it means to follow Jesus Christ through praGtically
serving the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of people in Ils local communities, the City of Bimilngham and
surrounding areas, specifically in line with the objectives and actlvlties of the organisation. Through this
investment it aims to be a Gatalyst for positive change within the City of Birmingham and surrounding areas.
Charlty Objeetives for the Comlng Year
The development of Sunday seNi¢es and associated ministries.
The development of existing sltes and small groups.
To plant many new small groups, and a new site within the year.
The support and training of the staff team.
The expanslon. development, and training of the volunteer workforce.
To support church members in their personal and spiritual development.
Conlinued positive engagement with the communities it serves.
The support and developmenl of other charfties. churches, areas, and regions.
Development of existing international partnerships.
To increase diversity among volunte8r teams.
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Strategy and Actlvltles that Contrlbute to Achlevlng Objectlves
The development of Sunday Se￿[ce$ and associated ministries.
Regular meelings between the Senior Pastors and Site Paslors, to prowde vision and training
for shaping Sunday services.
Strategic planning of sermon series, and preaching training events to equip preachers.
Recruitment and training of volunteers for the following Sunday teams.. hospitality. worship,
media. kids, and youth.
Regular oversight for small group leaders and cluster leaders wfth a pastoral staff m6mb8r.
T8rmly All Church Leaders. meetings for in-service training and relationship across all sites and ministries.
Mentoring and training for those feeling rAlled to plant new small groups and sites, through
personal relationships with staff, and facilitated training programs.
The staff teams attend a wide variety of training events and conferences, and have access
to mentoring, coaching, and spiritual direction.
A wide variety of training events for volunteers, alongside oversight and relationships with staff.
Developlng courses and facilltaling events Ihal contribute to personal and spiritual development
of members and the wider community.
Making the use of the church offices available for hire for other charittes, organlsations, and
national VCUKI teams and events.
Development of international partn8rships through financial giving. occasional visits from leaders and
monthly mentoring of Charity leaders and Vineyard Church planters In Malawl and Uganda.
Ongoing modification to our recruitment slrategy and training processes to build culturally diverse
volunteer and leadership teams, so as lo accurately reflect our diverse congregation.
Public Benefit
Th8 Trustees confim that th8y complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard
to the publlc benefit guldance publish8d by the Comrnlssion In delerminlng th8 activities undertaken by the
charity.
Th8 Charity Commission in its 'Charities and Publlc Benefit. Guidancè states that there are ￿ key prlnclples to
be mel in order to show that an organisation's aims are for the public benefit.. firstly. there must benefit and
secondly, that the benefit musl be to the public or a section of the publlc.
The Trustees are satisfied that the objectives and activities lisled above meet these principles. The public benefit
that the charity is providlng is by provlding lo the City of Birmingham (but not exclusively) the truth, effectSveness
and authenticity of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, in practical and spiritual ways through our rninistries. event5 and
services.
A¢hlevement8 and Perfomiance 2024
Sundays
Sunday seNic8s heve been offered in our four Sunday lo¢atlons and online everyweek.
The growth of the Hong Kong communitywithin Bimiingham Vineyard has Steadied, and now makes up a third of
the congregation of the City Centre AM seNice, with r8pres8ntation in the seNices, too. We have seen the
integration of those from the Hong Kong community onto Sunday leams, with representation on the Kids.
Hospitality, and Worship Teams. along with the Cantonese Translation team, service leading team and
preaching team.
There has been significant growth in th8 Farsi-speaking community within the Bimiingham Vineyard Cty Centre
AM service. The community meets monthly for meals, and a small group within the Farsi-speaking community is
now running.
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Our ethnic diversity as congregations and a leadership community has increased. This is a direct result of
considerable effort and a clear plan to forge strong relationships with those from varlous cultural backgrounds.
The Big Weekend
Our very first biennlal Blg Weekend In 2024 was very successful. We had 356 people, 103 of whom were
chilclren or youth. Over 200 people helped to serve in some capa¢ily, across a wide variety of teams. We shared
stories from across different sites, had leaching from a variety of speakers on our key values and identity, ran
several so¢lal events that attracted a wlde variety of attendees and saw people from all dlfferent backgrounds
brought together to worship. eat, have fun and meet with God. Friendships were formed outside of the usual
small groups. sites and age brackets, which was one element of the weekend most valued by those who came.
The event has catalysed many people's decision to commit to Birmingham Vineyard as their church and has
helped those who've been around for a long time to genuinely feel part of something much bigger than their own
sltelservicelage group.
Youlh
A variety of events and services were held throughout the year to help our youth in their personal development
and gro￿ in the Christian faith.
During school terms, young P8opl8 have met regularly on Friday nights for 'Friday Night Live, youth church and
social events, and consistent youth provision is still present in threa of our four Sunday services. In 2024. we
have seen a consistent growth in Friday night attendance.
In March, fifty of our youth attended our annual Network Camp church 'sleepove¢, where they enjoyed
fellowship, worship, and a sSlent disco.
In July, over forty youth attended Dreaming the Imposslble (DTI), a national youth gatherlng ol over 4,000
altendees from across the UK and Ireland. Additionally, 40 volunteers from the church accompanied the youth at
this event. Volunteers from Birmlngham Vlneyard were also involved in the running of DTI on a broad8r scale.
In November, we launched our new Youth Weekend Away, with our young people travelling to Winchester for a
full w88kend of fun, worship and Bible teaching,
Students and Young Adults
The Studenls and Young Adults {SYA) ministry, for those from ages 18-30, continued to meet consistently. In
2024, we increased from staging monthly Saturday meetings lo twlce-monthly, The second Saturday in each
month is now a social gathering. and the last is a worship event.
The Students and Young Adults Retreat. organised internally by the SYA Team, took place In April, with seventy
in attendance.
In October, the SYA Team hosted The Big Welcome, an event to specifically welcome new students to the city
and church, with sixty people in attendance. Young adults attended Cause to Live for. VCUKI'S national young
adults conference.
Klds and Famllles
In 2024. the average weekly attendanc8 was seventy-one kids aged O-11 across all of our sites and services.
The Kids and Families ministry continued to produce quality events, while maintalning strong Sunday
programmes. Over 140 children and adults attended a Llghl Party at our Barford Street Venu8 in November.
We have seen incr8ased numbers at the City Centre evening service.
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Stay and Play is a free, weekly event which includes playing, crafts. singing, and a snack. The programme's
strategy of crealing an environment where parents are encouraged to actively partlcipale Y￿th Ihe actlvitles
alongside their children, while still allowing time to get to know each other. continues to be successful. The
weekly event saw an averag8 of I￿entY families engaging the majority of whom are not church members, and
who learned of Stay and Play through support workers and word of mouth.
Small Groups
Small groups have continued to meet consistently. The majority of groups meet in person, with some online
groups being availab18, The numb8r of groups has increased lo average of thirty-six small groups. Eight new
groups were planted, with one closing. These numbers include small groups, servlng speciflc communit18S
including Cantonese-speaking small groups and a Farsi-speaking group.
Cluster leaders oversee the small group leaders. They are responsible for supporting small group leaders by
being the first point of contact when difficult pastoral or relational n88ds arise within their groups, and off8ring
guidance around multiplication. They also check in with the small group leaders lo make sure they are being
cared for and support8d. The cluster leaders are supported through a termly catch-up through their site pastor
and are encouraged lo have someon6 else they meet with regularly for disclpleshlp and support. There were
seventeen cluster leaders supporting the small group leaders.
Alpha
We ran four Alpha courses in 2024 to provide an inlroductlon to the Chrlslian faith. They ¢omprised an English
language group, a Cantonese group, a Farsi community group and a Young Adults group. They were attended
by an average of thirty people each week, and Alpha served to both strengthen people's Chrislian faith and help
others become Christians.
Prayer Inltlatlvas
Pastoral staff continued to facililale the monthly Encounter Nighls, focusing on worshlp and intercessory prayer.
W8 again participated in VCUKI'S prayer inilialivé "21 Days of Fasting and Prayer" along with other churches In
the Vineyard movement, including weekly Zoom prayer meebn9s. The charity facilitated communal
devolionals, one for Lent and one for Advent.
Sozo
Sozo is an eslablished healing prayer ministry that assists people in personal growth. There were a total of sixty-
four appointments this year.
Support and Tralnlng of Leader8
Pastoral staff engaged in ongoing theological training, and spiritual dlrection and coachlng are utilised for
professional and personal development. Members of the pastoral staff altended two external Leaming
Community events, specifically for the staff of large churches. as well as a Learning Community hosted by
VCUKI. There were strateglc and relational team days for the pastoral staff, as well as the colleclive staff team.
The staff team allended VCUKI'S national conference in April 2024, with all the staff In attendance. Staff also
received training in Safeguarding, the DBS process, first aid and food hygiene.
Those leading in different minlstry areas within the church receive r8gular tralnlng from their overseers and
som8times external sources as well. This includes Kids T8am, YoLrth Team, Sozo Team. Worship Team, Small
Group and Cluster Leaders, and the Preathing Team. Three All Leaders, Meetings were held throughout the
year, gathering leaders from all ministries to receive training and support on sp8cific topics. We currently have a
strong cohort going through VLE {Vineyard Leadership Essentials). 8irmingham Vineyard also hosted in-service
training for its gro￿ng Preaching Team, with three Preaching Master Class Iraining events throughout the year.
These events include both theological and practical in-service training. The decision was made to open up these
events to other churches. An average of fifty people attended each event.
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The Expansion and Development of the Volunteer Workforce
There is always a need for more volunteers, but as Sunday church attendance has swelled across all sites and
services it has become a more pressing issue, Many new volunteers have signed up to teams through personal
invitalions from staff and ministry leaders.
Volunteers receive a varfely of tralning opportunities and relatlonal oversight. either from other volunleer ministry
leaders or staff. Since most of the ministry leaders are volunteers, the training opportunities discussed in the
section above apply here as well. We have a culture of thanks and appreciation throughoul the year. and Ihis
year we also chose lo thank volunteers by giving each one a branded trav81 flask as a thank you gift, 257 people
received these. These volunteers represent many thousands of hours of time devoted to serve people and help
fulfil the aims of the Charity. The value they bring is incalculable and many of these volunt88rs serve in more
than one are of Church life. For some th8y take days of annu21 leave at a time (like the DTI team).
Compassion MSnlstrles
The Foodbank Inltlatlve
This year the Foodbank was able to glve away 370 food bags with a rough total value of £3,330. These were
distributed to individuals and families in need, through partner agencies. The range of bags offered meets the
needs of the diverse group of people V￿thin the communities the charity serves.
Growbaby
Growbaby helps local families with relational connections and practical supplies for children O-5 years of age, all
for free. Clients are referred to Growbaby through agencies and social workers, as well as self-referral on our
webslte and soclal media. It operates from our City Centre and East Siles. 400 families came lo the City Centre
Growbaby ministry in 2024 (a significant increase from sixty-seven in the previous year). We have glven out a
wide range of items from the donations we receive, including prams, cots. Moses baskets and clothes. We also
purchased nappies. wipes, toilelrles and new Moses basket mattresses lo give OLJt to familles at both sites.
Growbaby at East Site closed In March as it had become unsustainable for th8 volunteer team 8s It was
8xceptionally busy. The next six months were spent reorganising and plannlng for the 8Utumn. In September il
reop8ned with an appointment system and has supported 110 families.
Tuck.In Tuesday
Tuck-ln Tuesday is a weekty warm space with a simple meal and craft activitles provided for families in the
Northfield area. It supports an average of fifleen families on a weekly basis. It is run by a team of ten volunteers
who are available every other week.
Seasonal Appeals
An Easter Egg Drive collected 260 Easter eggs. which V￿re then dislributed to children through connections to
local schools, Karls Neighbour Scheme, our own Stay and Play. and connections with Soclal workers and
support workers as well as Waits, a charity working wlth victims of domestic violence.
The Christmas Appeal collected over 100 toys. which w8re given lo families who attend the City Centre and East
Site Growbaby. Some were also passed on to 8imiingham City Mission for their annual toy appeal. These toys
were donated by people from within the church, local schools and businesses. Vouchers were provided for
children who were carers and their families, connected lo a local school (collective value of £200) as well as a
box of chocolates for each child.
Employability Event
In July. we staged some mock inteNiews for Year 9 students at the University of Bimiingham School in Selly
Oak, where we meet for our South Site morning service. We see this demonstration of practical support as a
way of saying thank you to our hosts. Our 22 volunteers came mainly from Birmingham Vineyard, but also
included willing friends, neighbours and work colleagues. They provided mock interviews for 150 students and
the event was a great success, with the staff and students being vocal in their appreciation. They are eager to
repeat the event with th8ir Year 11 and 13 students.
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Safe Families
Safe Families is an extemal national organisation that supports children and families by connecting them with
local individuals and families. There are still church members who are individually involve¢J, but our corporate
church involvement is currently small-scale.
City Pastor8
City Pastors is an external initiative that one trustee and a team of about eight volunteers from the charity are
involved in. The volunteers spend time in Birmingham city centre alongside the police, St John Ambulance and
the str88t wardens on Friday and Saturday evenings, offering support to those participating in the night-time
economy, peopl8 who are homeless, and anyone needing care and assistance. They do this through practical
ways such as offering dlrectlons, helping people get rldes home. and signposting people lo other services that
are offered. City Pastors also provide a listening ear lo those who may want lo talk, and are always available to
pray for those vtho are open to it. City Pastors include volunteers from four other local churches,
Jolnt Inltlatives wllh Other Churches
In 2024, six of our people led worship at OTI in February and July. Our worship leader and another member led
worship at Vineyard Leaders Gathering in April, one team member played at the Regional Worship Gathering In
June, and on8 of our interns led worship at two dlfferent churches.
As mentioned above in the Youth sectlon. our youth group joined another church (Winchester Vineyard) withln
VCUKI to provide a weekend away that youth from both churches took part in.
The Development of Other Churchos In the Area and In tho UK
Pastoral Staff have led training evenls, conducted speaking engagements and given individual leadership
coaching lor area leaders, pastors and churches in the region and nationally.
The Senior Pastors also serve on the national lead8rship team of Vineyard Churches UK and Ireland as
Associate National Directors. As part of this role, they support the Natlonal Directors. oversee Regional Leaders,
oversee a VCUKI staff member and other key ministry leaders, as well as the development of pastors and
churches across the UK and Ireland. They have also travelled to preach on Sundays al other churches withln
VCUKI.
The charitls Worship Pastor has continued in his national role within VCUKI 8s Director of Worship Training. In
this role he oversees the development of worship in Vineyard churches across the UK and Ireland. He has
created regional structures of overslght and is developing multiple resources that will equip worship ministrles In
Vineyard churches.
In addition to supporting the development of other churches. the charity supported tho work of other charities,
both local and national, through the use of its building and its financial giving. A local Christian Union chapter and
local charity that supports survivors of modern slavery used the building for events. A national charity that
supports fostering and adoption used the building multiple times to hosl in-person training days for their staff.
The charity hosted VCUKI'S GrowBaby conference in the building, as well as a staff day for VCUKI staff.
The Development of Internatlonal Partnerships
The charty continues to support charities that work with the persecuted church and unreached people groups in
many n8tions. Ongoing financlal support has been increased to enable the Dalitso Trust in Malawi to continue its
excellent work. Leadership development has also been given to charity leaderslchurch planters in Uganda (YES
Uganda) through access to Vineyard Leadership Essential, and personal chats from leaders in Birmingham
Vineyard.
Monthly financial gifts were also given to Transform Iran. Open Doors. and Christian Solidarity Worldwide,
organisatlons that all support the fvrthering of the Christian faith.
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Flnanclal Revlew
The Trustees are pleased with the financial perfomance of Bimingham Vineyard Church. At a time when many
other charities struggled to keep a level of Income that allowed them to Continue services and programmes, the
Charity maintsined more-than-adequate funds.
Prlncipal Fundlng Source
The principal income source for Birmingham Vineyard Church is through personal donations from its members.
We rec8ived £8,000 grants12023'. £16,500). to specificalty fund compassion-related projects.
Investment Pollcy
The trustees have developed an Investment policy that will operate In line with the charws objectives. The
Investment policy details the objectives, attitudes to rlsk, guidellnes and governanc8 for the charlty's investments,
Investment decisions are taken by the Board of Trustees or their appointed representatives and will set specific
management processes for each investment as appropriate. Investment performance will be reviewed
biannually.
Reserves Pollcy
The truslees have achieved savings equivalent to thr88 months, cor8 budget running costs in reserves. Thls
figure was set at £157,500 {2023.' £135.000), The reserves policy is subject to an annual review. The chariws
reserves at the year end are £986,005 (2023.. £1,011,598) of which £30.267 (2023: £67,292) is restricted. The
charity has free reserves, approximated as net assels tess restri¢led funds. less fixed assets attributable lo
unrestricted funds, less capital commitments. plus creditors due in more than one year attributable to
unrestricted funds, £197,735 (2023.. £250,955) available for use in the nexl Iwelve months. Birmingham Vineyard
plans to use the excess funds to further our charitsble objectives.
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Staternent of Trustees, Responslbllllles
Company law requires the company members to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give
a true and fair vSew of the state of the affairs of the charitsble company as at the balance sheet date and of Its
incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expgnditure, for the financial year. In
preparing those financial statements. the Company members have endeavoured to follow best practice and:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is
inappropriate lo assume that the company will conlinue on that basis
The company members are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which dlsclose with
r6asonable accuracy at any Ilme the financial position of the charitable company and lo enable them to ensure
Ihal the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The company members are also responsible
for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
This report has been prepared In accordance wlth the Statement of Recommended Pracllce: Accounting and
Reporting by Charities FRS 102.
Approved by order of th8 members of the board of trustees on
their behalf by..
gL￿nd slgned on
Caplain Ramdas- Harsia
{Trusteel
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Indopend•nt Examinerfs R6port to the Tru81••8 of Blrmlngham Vineyard ('th• company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31
December 2024.
Responslbilltles and Basls of Report
As the trustees of the company (and its dlrectors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act,).
Havlng satisfied myself that the accounts of Ihe company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the companls
accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'Ihe 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination
I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(bl of the 2011 Acl.
Independent Examinerfs Statement
Since the companvs gross income exceeded £250,000 your examlner must be a member of a body Ilsled in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member
of ICAEW. which is one of the listed bodies.
I hav8 completed my 8xamln8llon. l ¢onfim that no matters have come to my atlention in conn8Ction with the
examlnation giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by sectlon 386 of the 2006 Act;
or
the accounts do not accord with those records: or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement that the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view whlch Is not a matter consldered as part of
an Independent examlnation. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounling and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities Preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102)].
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conneclSon wrth the examination to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
This report Is made solely to the companvs trustees, as a body. in accordanc8 With Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might stste to the companvs
Iruslees those matters l am required lo stale to them in an Independent examinerfs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibillty to anyone other than the
company and the companls trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.
Signed=
Helen Blundell
Dated: 8 July 2025
LLB FCA FCIE DChA
Crowe U.K. LLP
Charlered Accountants
Black Country Hous8
Rounds Green Road
Oldbury
West Midlands
B69 2DG
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company Ibmited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES {INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
fund8
2024
Total
fvnds
2023
Note
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable 8Ctlvlties
Investments
Other income
.684,614
44,305
13,163
5,430
108,002
792,616
44,305
13,163
5,430
768,934
5,688
9,925
2,061
Tolal Income
747,512
108,002
855,514
786.608
Expenditure on:
Charitable activitles
758,956
122.151
881,107
755.681
Tolal expendlture
758,956
122,151
881,107
755,681
Net (expendlture)nncome
Transfers between funds
{14,149)
(22,876)
{25,S93)
30,927
17
22,876
Net movement in funds
11,432
{37,025)
{25,593)
30,927
Re¢oncillatlon of funds..
Total funds brought forward
Net movement in funds
944,306
11,432
67,292
{37,025)
1.011,598
{25,593)
980,671
30,927
Total funds carrfed forward
955,738
30,267
986,005
1,011.598
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 15 to 33 form part of these financial slatemenls.
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
{A company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03188754
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Flxed assats
Tangible assets
Current assels
12
755,426
727,238
D8blors
Cash at bank and In hand
13
59,234
241,807
38,265
340.846
301,041
379,111
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
14
(41,722>
(60,864)
Net current as8•ts
259,319
318.247
Total a88ets less current liabllitles
1,014,745
1,045,485
Credltors,. amounts falling due after more
than one year
16
{28,740)
(33,887)
Total net assets
986,005
1,011,598
Charlty funds
Restricted funds
Unrestrlcted funds
17
17
30,267
955,738
67,292
944,306
Total funds
986,005
1,011,598
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not requlred the company to oblain an audit for the year in questlon in accordance wilh
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for comp5sfjng with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial slatements.
The flnanclal statements have been prepared in accordance ￿￿th the provlsSons appllcable lo entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial sta18ments were approved
and
authorised for
issue by the trustees on
0410712025 and signed on their behaK by..
Caplain Ramdas-Harsia
Trustee '
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company Ilmlted by guaranlee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2024
2023
Note
Cash flows from operatlng actlvltles
Net cash used in operating activities
20
(17,458)
59,715
Cash flows from Investln9 actlvltles
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(76,691)
(10,934)
Net cash used in Investing activities
(76,691)
(10,9341
Cash flows from financlng actlvities
Repayments of borrowing
(4,890
(4,572)
Net cash used In flnanclng actlvltles
14,890)
14,572)
Change In cash and cash equivalents In the year
Cash and cash equivalenls at the beginning of the year
(99,039)
340,846
44,209
296,637
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the year
21
241,807
340,846
The notes on pages 15 to 33 fomi part of the88 financi81 statements
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Company status
The company Is a company Ilmited by guarantee. The members of the company are the trustees named
on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited
to £10 per member of the company.
Accountlng policies
2.1 Ba81s of preparallon of flnanclal statement8
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance wlth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK
and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Birmingham Vlneyard meels the definltlon of a publlc b8n8fit 8ntity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabililies are initially recognised at historlcal cost or transaction v81ue unless otherwlse stated in the
relavant accounting policy.
2.2 Golng concern
The company has cash resources and has no requirement for extemal funding. The trustees have a
reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational
existence for the foreseeable fulure. They continue lo belSeve the golng concern basis of accounting
appropriate in preparing the annual financial statements.
2.3 Fund accountlng
General funds are unrestricled funds whlch are avallable for use-at the dlscretion of the Irustees In
furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Restricted funds are funds vh)Ich are to be used in accordance with specific reslrtctions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is sel out in the notes to the financial statements.
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
A¢countlng pollcl¢8 {contlnued)
2.4 Income
All income Is recognised once the company has enti118m8nt to the Income. It Is probable that the
income wll be received and the amount of income receivable can be m8asured reliably.
Grants are Included in the Slatement of financlal activltles on a recelvable basls. The balance of
Income received for specific purposes bul not expended during the period is shown in the relevant
funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is r8ceiv8d in advance of enlillement of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs
before income is recelved, the income Is accrued.
Glfts In kind donated for distribLrtlon are included at valuation and recognised as income when they
are distributed to the projects. Gifts donated for resale are included as income when Ihey are sold.
Income tax recoverable in relation to Investment Income is recognised at the time the Investment
income is raceivable,
2.5 Expfjnditurè
Expenditure is recognised On￿ there is a legal or constructsve obligation to transfer economic benefit
to a third party, It is probable that a transfer of economlc benefits will be requlred in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, Including support costs
nvolved in undertaking each aclivity. Direcl costs allributable lo a single activity 8re allocated directly
to that aclivily. Shared Costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs whlch are
not attributable to a slngle activity are apportioned be￿een those activities on a basls Gonslstenl wilh
the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocaled on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Support costs are those costs Incurred directly In support of expendlture on the objects of the
company and include project management expenses.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking Ihe activilies which further the
companls objectives, as well as any essocialed support costs.
Grants payable are charged in the year when the offer is made except in those cases where the offer
Is conditional. such grants being recognised as expenditure when the conditions attaching are
fulfilled. Grants offere¢J subject lo conditions which have not been mel at the year end are noted as a
commitment. but not accrued as expenditure.
2.6 Tanglble flxed assets and depreclatlon
Tanglble flxed assets costlng £500 or more are capilalised and recognlsed when fulure economic
benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be m8asur8d reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognlsed at cost. After recognition, under the cost model. tangible
fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs Incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be
included in the measurement of cost.
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Accountlng policles {contlnued
2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depre¢iatlon (continued)
Depreciation Is charged so as lo allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less thelr residual valu8
over their estlmated useful lives, using the straight-line method.
Depreclation is provided on the followlng bases..
Freehold buildings
Long-lerm leasehold property
Motor vehicles
Fixtures and fittings
Freehold land
20/0 Straight line
Over the term of the lease
250/0 Straight line
250/0 Straight line
Not depreciated
2.7 Interest recelvable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the arnount can be measured
reliably by the company,. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.
2.8 Flnanclal Instruments
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
Creditors
Short term creditors are measured 8t transactlon price.
Cash
Cash is represented by cash in hand and deposits with financial institutions repayable without penalty
on notice of not more than 24 hours.
There are no complex financi81 instruments.
2.9 Operating leases
Renlals paid under operating leases are charged to Ihe Statement of flnancial activities on a straight-
line basis over the lease term.
2.10 Penslons
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents
the amounts payable by the company to the fund in respect of the year.
2,11 Role of volunteers
The charity relies on the efforts of its volunteers who contributed approximately 20,948 hours {2023'.
12,800 hours) during the year. The value of the volunteers is not incorporated within the accounts.
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A cornpany limSted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Crltlcal accountlng estimates and areas of judgment
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other
factors. Including expectatlons of future ev8nts that are belleved to be reasonable under the
circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions..
i) Valuatlon for freehold and leasehold properties (see note 12)
Income from donatlons and lega¢l8s
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donations
Grants
Gift aid donations
587,339
19,650
85,837
2.515
606,989
85,837
99,790
579,395
77,227
112,312
97,275
684,614
108,002
792,616
768,934
Tot812023
673,712
95,222
768,934
Income frorn charltable activltles
Unrestrlcted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Events incorne
44,305
44,305
5, 688
Total 2023
5,688
5,688
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company Ilmited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Investment Income
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Lettings
13,163
13,163
9,925
Total 2023
9, 925
9,925
Donations payable
Donatlons
to
Institutlons Indlvlduals
2024
2024
Donatlons
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Donatlons to Instltutlons
56,091
6,115
62,206
59,946
Total 2023
59,946
59,946
During thé year donations were made to 17 (2023 - 16) institutions.
The company has made the followlng material grants to institutions during the year:
2024
2023
Name of Institutlon
Vineyard Church UK
The Dalitso Trust
21,528
8,740
30.504
10.440
30,268
40.944
Other grants to institutlons
25,823
19.002
56,091
59.946
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Analysis of expendilure by activities
Activities
undertakon
directly
2024
Grant
fundlng of
activities
2024
Support
costs
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tot81
funds
2023
Operating the Church
493,005
62,206
325,896
881,107
755,681
Total 2023
443,924
59.946
257,811
755,681
Analysls of direct costs
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Actlvltles
2024
Staff costs
Mlnlstries and outreach
Multisita Sunday service costs
Youth work
345,771
98,323
20.037
28.874
345,771
98,323
20,037
28,874
338.089
63.747
17,985
24, 103
493.005
493,005
443,924
Total 2023
443,924
443,924
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limited by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Analysis of expenditure by activlties (continued)
Analysls of support costs
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
2023
Activities
2024
Staff costs
Depreclation
Property costs
Office costs
Motor and travel
121,308
48,$04
53,406
31,888
1,384
20,359
12,228)
1,095
2,370
42,428
4,256
42
1,084
121,308
48,504
53,406
31.888
1,384
20,359
{2,228}
1,095
2,370
42,428
4,256
42
1,084
55, 933
23,013
49,934
33,342
1,157
9,346
16,310
1, 142
3,173
54,437
3,978
46
Training and conference
Repalrs and malntenance
Sundry expense
Legal and professional
Bookkeeping costs
Independent examination fee
Interest payable
Bad debls
325,896
325,896
251,811
Tolal 2023
251.811
251,811
It has been tdentlfled that capital expendlture has been Included in repalrs, offic8 costs and direct
community care and outreach costs in the prior years. The amount of this expenditure is £33,280 and
therefore fixed asset additions have incr8ased by £33,280 and repairs are reduced by £19,173, office
costs are reduced by £1.960 and community care and outreach costs are reduced by £12,147 .
The accumulated depreciation charge has been charged Sn this year by Increaslng the deprecialion
charge by £21,303.
The net impact on the SOFA is £11.977.
Independent examlnerfs remuneratlon
2024
2023
Fees payable to the companls independent examiner for the Independent
examination of the company's annual accounts
4,256
3,978
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10.
Staff costs
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Conlrlbution to defined contributlon pensSon schemes
411,S71
31,491
24.017
350,317
23, 793
19,912
467.079
394.022
The average number of persons employecl by the company durlng the year was as follows:
2024
2023
No.
Full time
Part tlme
12
17
16
The number of employees whose employee benefits lexcludlng employer penslon costs) exceeded
£60.000 was..
2024
No.
2023
No.
In the band £60,001- £70,000
The key management personnel of the charity consisted of the trustees, the Pastors and the Executive
Pastor. The lotal remuneration paid to the key management personnel was £129,029 (2023 - £121.439).
11.
Trustees. remunerallon and expenses
During the year 1 trustee, Revd E A McNeil, recelv8d remuneration. See note 25 for further details.
Ouring the year ended 31 December 2024. expenses totalling £4.153 (2023: £1,936) were reimbursed or
paid (firectly to 7 (2023-. 4) trustees for sundry cosls. maintenance work and ministry expenses.
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limltad by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12.
Tangible fixed assets
Long-term
leasehold
property
Freehold
property
Motor Fixtures and
vehlcles
fittings
Total
Cost or valuatlon
At 1 January 2024
Additions
648,175
20,142
122,000
7,860
103,098
56,549
881,133
76,691
At 31 December 2024
668,317
122,000
7,860
159,647
957,824
Depreciatlon
At 1 January 2024
Charge for the year
67,191
10,879
6,832
976
7.860
72,012
36,648
153,895
48.503
At 31 December 2024
78,070
7.808
7,860
108,660
202,398
Net book value
At 31 December 2024
590,247
114,192
50,987
755,426
At 31 Dacembar 2023
580, 984
115,168
31,086
727,238
It has been identified that capital expenditure has been included in repairs in the prior years. The amount
of this expenditure is £33.280 and therefore fixed asset additions have increased by £33,280 and repalrs
are reduced by £33,280.
The accumulated depreciation charge has been charged in this year by increasing the depreciation
charge by £21,303.
The net impact on the SOFA is £11,977.
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
{A company Ilmlted by guarantee
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12. Tanglble fixed assets (continued)
Included in land and buildlngs is freehold land at valuation of £107,000 (2023 - £107,000) which is not
depreciated.
The freehold land and buildings and long leasehold property were valued on 28 March 2017 by Samuel
Boot MRICS of Pennycuick Colllns Chartered Surveyors. The two properties were valued separately and
on a combined basis. The combined valualion has been adopted and apportloned between the Iwo
componenls on the basis that one would not be disposed of without the other,
If they had not been included at valuation, they V￿uld have been included under the hlstorlc cost
convention as follows..
Freehold land and buildlngs £529,622 (2023: £529,622> and accumulated depreclation of £168,058
(2023.. £159,614).
Long term leasehold property £131.376 {2023: £131,376) and accumulated depreciation of £10.159
{2023'. £9,108).
13. Debtors
2024
2023
Due wlthln one year
Trade d8blors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued Incom8
Tax recoverable
2,121
5,351
19,442
32,320
149
2, 295
26, 959
8,862
59,234
38, 265
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
14.
Credltors: Amounts falllng due wlthin one year
2024
2023
Bank loans
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
A¢Gruals and deferred income
4,829
4,967
9,591
4,856
17,479
4,572
11,104
7,698
23,144
14,346
41,722
60, 864
The bank loans ar8 secured on the land and buildings and the long lemi leasehold property and
represents 7 % {2023 - 7.80/0) of Ihe value of the security. The loan Garries interest 6.80/0 per annum and Is
repayable in installments over 5 more years.
15. Accruals and d•f8rr•d Incom•
2024
2023
Deferr8d incom8 811 January 2024
Resources deferred during the year
Amounts released from previous periods
3,869
3.869
13,869)
Deferred Income at 31 December 2024
3,869
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(Aeompany limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
16. Credltors: Arnounts falllng due after more than one yoar
2024
2023
Bank loans
28,740
33,887
Included within the above are amounts falllng due as follows..
2024
2023
Belween one and two years
Bank loans
4,829
4.572
Between two and five years
Bank loans
23,911
29,315
The bank loans are secured on the land and buildings and the long tem leasehold property and
represents 70/0 (2023 7.80/0) of the value of the security. The loan carries interest 6.80/0 per annum and is
repayable in inslallments over S more years.
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
17. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
Balance at
31
December
2024
Balance at 1
January
2024
Transfers
inlout
Income Expendlture
Unrestrlcted funds
Gener81 Funds- all funds
944,306
747,512
(7S8,956)
22,876
955,738
Restrl¢ted funds
City Pastors
S020
VCUKI salary grants
VCUKI Hub
VCUKI expenses
DTI
A Greater Welcome
Compassion
RES specific
Blg Church Weekend
485
23,202
6,818
693
85,838
(216)
(87,545)
16,818)
962
(21,495)
9,009
992
26,746
40
141
{5,586)
(992)
(18,165)
(2,829)
(1,381)
2,183
16,986
4,344
25,567
1,555
67,292
108,002
(122,1S1)
(22.876)
30,267
Total of funds
1,011,598
855,514
(881,107
986,005
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
17. Statement of funds (eontlnued)
Statement of funds - prlor yaar
Balanc8 81
31
Decembar
2023
Balance at
l Janu8ry
2023
Transfers
In/oul
Income Expendilure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds- all funds
938,601
691,386
(684,896)
(785)
944,306
Restricted funds
City Pastors
Sozo
VCUKI salary grants
VCUKI Hub
VCUKI expenses
DTI
A Greater Welcome
Compasslon
RES specrfic
Blg Church Weekend
(523)
(280)
(68, 741)
523
765
485
14.716
6.818
77,227
23,202
6,818
(60)
60
9.009
992
10,495
40
9,009
992
26, 746
40
17,230
(979)
(202)
202
42,070
95,222
(70, 785)
785
67,292
Total of funds
980,671
786,608
(755,681)
1,011,598
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
{A company limlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Restricted Funds
City Pastors
Funds donated to support the Cty Pastor initiative which involves volunteers
from local churches working together with the Broad Streel and Southside
districts of Birmingham to ensure everyone who visits the city on a Friday or
Saturday night encounters a safe, vibrant environment.
Food Bank
Donalions to be used for running the Church's food bank.
Sozo
Donatlons restr5cted for use on Ihe Sozo Pr8￿r ministry projects,
VCUKI Staff
C08ts
Grant funding provided by VCUKI to cover the payroll costs of Bimingham
Vineyard staff members duties for the wider VCUKI network.
VCUKI Regional Grant funding provided by VCUKI to cover the Pastorfs expenses whlle
Expenses
performing VCUKI Reglonal work.
VCUKI Hub
Granl fundlng provided by VCUKI towards th8 Hub Prolect which provides
training videos and other material to be used across the wider VCUKI ne￿rk.
DTI
Funds to be used for the trip to DTI In July 2025.
A Greater
Welcome
Fund restricted for greater a¢cesslbllity lo property.
Compa$slon
Funds used for the Food 8ank and Grow Baby mlnistries, as well as seasonal
initr'atlV8S.
RES SPECIFIC
Other r8Strlcted donatlons gSven lor a specif5ed r8ason by the doner.
Blg Church
Weekend
The Big Weekend is an event in 2024 whlch will bring together everyone from
the various sites of Birmingham Vlneyard for a weekend away in Wales. It is an
opportunityfor fun, connection & community wth a mix of social and ministry
tlme for all ages. There will b8 children & youth programme5 as well as
gathering time together as a whole church
Durlng the year Ihere V￿ra the lollowing..
A Iransfer ba￿een VCUKI salary grant fund and unrestricted fund due to hlstorical restricted salaries that
had not been allocated to this fund.
A Iransfer out of the DTI fund of £1.381 for a gazebo thal was bought using restricted ftjnds.
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limlt8d by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
18.
Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
Balance at
31
December
2024
Balancè al 1
January
2024
Transfers
inlout
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restrlcted funds
944,306
67,292
747,512
108,002
(758,9561
(122,151)
22,876
{22,876)
955,738
30,267
1,011,598
855,514
(881,107)
986,005
Summary offunds - prlor year
8a18nce el
31
December
2023
Balance al
l January
2023
Transfers
in/oul
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restrlcted funds
938,601
42,070
691,386
95,222
(684.896)
(TO, 785)
(785)
785
944,306
67,292
980,671
786,608
(T55,681)
1,011,598
19. Analysls of nal assets b•twe6n funds
Analysls of net assets between funds - current period
Unrestrlcted
funds
2Q24
Restrlcted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more than one year
755.426
270.774
(41,722)
128,740)
755,426
301.041
(41,722)
(28,740)
30,267
Total
955,738
30,267
986,005
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
{A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
19, Analysls of net assets between funds (contlnued)
Analysis of net assets between funds - prior period
Unreslrict8d
funds
2023
RestrKt8d
funds
2023
Total
funds
2023
Tanglble fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors due within one year
Creditors due in more than one year
727,238
311,819
(60,864)
(33.887)
727,238
379,111
(60,884)
(33,887)
67.292
Total
944,306
67,292
1,011,598
20.
Reconclllallon of net movement In funds lo net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles
2024
2023
Net Incomelexpenditure for the p8riod {as per Statement of Financlal
Aclivltles)
(25,593)
30,927
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Increasel (decrease) in debtors
(Increasell decrease in creditors
48,503
(20,969)
(19,399)
23,014
(3.193)
8.967
Net cash provided byl(used In) operatlng activities
(17,458)
59,715
21.
Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
2024
2023
Cash In hand
241,807
340.846
Total ¢ash and cash equivalents
241,807
340,846
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
(A company limited by suarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
22. Analysls of changes In net debt
At1
January
2024 Cash flows
Other non-
At31
cash December
changes
2024
Cash at bank and In hand
Debt due wilhin 1 year
Oebl due after 1 year
340,846
(4,572)
(33,887)
{99,039)
4,890
241,807
(4,829)
(28,7401
{5,147)
5,147
302,387
{94,149)
208,238
23. Capltal commltments
2024
2023
Contracted lor but not provlded In Ihese financlal statements
Acquisition of langible fixed assets
31,317
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BIRMINGHAM VINEYARD
{A company Ilmlted by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
24.
Penslon Commltments
The charty operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held
separalely from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cosls shown in
note 10 represent the contributions payable by the charity lo these funds.
25. Operating lease commitments
At 31 December 2024 the company had commitments to make future mlnimum lease payments under
non-cancellable operaling leases as follows,.
2024
Not later than 1 year
Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years
7,795
21,830
29,625
26.
Rolated party transactlons
During the year. Revd E A McNeil. a Irustee of the Charity received remuneralion of £60.428 (2023;
£57,447) 88 well as employer pension contributions of £3,618 {2023'. £3.440). R8vd E A McNell also
recelved reimbursements for phone Gosts In the year of £120 (2023.. £120).
R M McNeil, wife of Revd E A McNell, received remuneration of £49,408 {2023: £46,053) as well as
employer pension contributions of £2,92812023'. £2,727). R M M¢Nell also received reimbursements for
phone costs in the year of £120 (2023.. £120).
Revd E A McNeil and R M McNeil also received reimbursements for mileage, parking and other travel
expenses of £718 (2023,. £3,011 }. Other trustee and related party reimbursements amounted to £6,031
{2023'. £1,816).
J Ramdas-Harsla, wrfe of C A R Ramdas-Harsia, recelved remuneration of £12,920 (2023.. £11,856) as
V￿11 as employer pension contrlbutlons of £76812023.. £704).
In aggregate total donations of £54,092 (2023.. £89,920) were received from 11 truslees and immediate
family (2022.. 12). These figures do not include gift aid.
Remunerated trustees are excluded from any discussions in relation to pay or other benefits that may be
received by them or a family member. Trustees and connected parties are only remunerat8d in so far as
it Is permitted under the Memorandum and Articles of Association governing the charity.
Other than already disclosed above there were no other related party transactions in either the current or
previous finanGial years.
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