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plymouth
vineyardchurch
PLYMOUTH VINEYARD
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
for the year ended 31 December 2023
Affiliated to
vineyardchurches-

Plymouth Vineyard
ANNUAL REPORT
at 31 December 2023
TRUSTEES
Arthur Goode
Chris Anderson
Rick Cowdery (Chair of Trustees)
Lizzie Dorey (appointed 0710312023)
Dawn Tucker
Tracey White
Trevor Horne (resigned 0710312023)
COMPANY SECRETARY
ALex Cooper
FINANCE OFFICER
Alex Cooper
REGISTERED OFFICE ADDRESS
182 Mannamead Road
Plymouth
Devon PL3 5RE
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER
1102919
COMPANY NUMBER
04942055
BANKERS
The Cooperative Bank
PO Box 101
Balloon Street
Manchester M60 4EP
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Steven Carey FCA, of Vanguard Business Solutions Limited

Plymouth Vineyard
ANNUAL REPORT
at 31 December 2023
The Trustees of Plymouth Vineyard ("PVC") who also act as Directors of PVC for the purposes of
the Companies Act 2006, present their annual report together with the financial statement5 of the
charitable company for the year ended 31 December 2023.
The Board of Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the charity during the year and
consider that the charity is in a strong position to continue its activities during the coming year,
and that the charity's assets are adequate to fuLfil its obligations.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
As stated in its statutes, {Memorandum and Articles of Association) Plymouth Vineyard is
established for:
l. the furtherance of religious or secuLar public education;
11. the advancement of the Christian faith including missionary activities in the United Kingdom
and overseas and also including but not limited to the planting of new churches and
organisations of congregations;
111. the relief of the poor and needy.
IV. the relief of the sick and elderly;
such other charitable objects and for the benefit of such other charitable bodies and
institutions as the Committee shalL in their absolute discretion see fit.
As can be seen from the overview and developments of the church during the past year, Plymouth
Vineyard continues to fulfil its objectives as outlined in its purpose and mission statements and its
Articles of Association.
The Trustees have reviewed the activities of the charity in the light of the guidance published by
the Charity Commission on public benefit. The Trustees are satisfied that the charity's activities
during the past year continue to be for the public benefit, relating as they do to benefit the
community in the City of Plymouth and beyond.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
2023 was a year of consolidation. Coming out of covid with reduced numbers and income, but
wanting to respond to the increased needs of the community, we began in a vacant high street
shop with all functions of the church operating under one roof. However this shop was leased out
commercially and we had to move out in February, with the church then having no premises for
either the charities it ran, the office and midweek meetings or Sunday.
Sunda
Worshi
We met in Plymouth Argyle's Green Taverners Suite until Easter, after which we moved into
Plymouth High School for GirLs. The GTS seemed to be a great venue and the church took a
collection to fund the move, with some initial growth. However there were significant issues
surrounding cost and reliability of the venue, and from the moment we arrived back at PSHG things
were a Lot easier, particuLarly for the children's work.
Church Communit
We have continued to invest in the areas of community, personal development (we call it
discipleship) and building church family, and have kept Sundays simple, and not the focus of our

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efforts. This has born fruit in the church, although not numerically. People report a greater depth
of relationship, and to aid this we have introduced a mentoring programme, with training from
Vicky Sutton to kick it off. We will continue to press in on this and hope that it becomes part of
the culture of the church. Our Church Weekend Away was held in June and proved very successful.
Leadershi
We have continued to develop and train leaders, with two committing to the Vineyard Leadership
College this year. We took a strong group to Nottingham for the Vineyard National Gathering,
which went very well, and with the Senior Pastors preparing for sabbatical in 2024 we hope to
formalise the leadership into a recognised group.
A New Cit Centre H
We took possession in January of a city centre venue for the Uniform Store and the Children's
Storehouse, as well as offices and meeting space for the church and hosting other outreaches and
charity projects, most significantly DCRS who moved in during the Autumn. It is a great location
and we hope it will increase the impact of the charities and ease the cost of living burden many
are currently facing, as well as building community for those using the services.
Wider En
ement
The senior pastors are Area Leaders for the Vineyard South West Area, and they remained
committed to working in partnership with other churches in Plymouth. In 2022 this involved CTIP
prayer meetings, joint projects with Redeemer Church, Methodist Central Hall and the Salvation
Army. Arthur Goode remains chaplain of Plymouth Argyle and contributes to Cross Rhythms Radio
and the Plymouth Herald newspaper.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
During the year ended 31 December 2023, the charity received total income of £155,089 and
incurred total expenditure of £153,129 so there was a surplus of £1960 for the year. Most of the
charity's unrestricted income is obtained from church members donations and is used for the
general running costs of the church.
The charity is extremely grateful to have been awarded grants during 2023 as restricted income
towards the running costs of Children's Storehouse, Uniform Store Plymouth and the refurbishment
of 93 New George Street. From these grants, a total of £5409 is deferred income, as it relates to
expenditure to be incurred in 2024.
An additional grant of £1300 was received from Vineyard Churches UK, to help cover the expenses
for the Lead Pastors as Area Leaders and for events and training to benefit Vineyard Churches in
the South West and Wales.
The charity supported local missions through regular giving to Kintsugi Hope, Plymouth Youth for
Christ and Churches Together in Plymouth, and also supported several missionaries working
abroad, including the Lewry family in Brazil. The church also continued to make a regular donation
of 5% of its unrestricted income to Vineyard Churches UK.
Reserves Polic
At the end of 2023, the charity had total reserves of £15,283 with restricted reserves of £7782.
The Trustees consider that the ideal level of unrestricted reserves would be equivaLent to 3 months
expenditure (average monthly expenditure for unrestricted funds 2023: £5600}. Current reserves
are therefore lower than needed, so the Trustees will continue working towards building up this
level of reserves with on-going careful management of expenditure in the years ahead.

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Goin
Concern
The Trustees have reviewed the c7rcumstances of the charity and consider that adequate resources
continue to be available to fund the activities of the charity for the foreseeable future. The
Trustees are of the view that the charity is a going concern.
Investment Polic
and Performance
The charity operates a low risk and ethical approach to the investment of reserves, which are held
in an interest-bearing cash deposit account with the Co-operative Bank.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governin
Document
Plymouth Vineyard is a charitable company limited by guarantee, governed by Its Memorandum
and Articles of Association dated 23 October 2003, and is affiliated to the Association of Vineyard
Churches UK and Ireland (VCUKI). It has been registered as a charity with the Charity Commission
since 29 March 2004.
Method of Recruitment and A
ointment of Trustees
The Chair of the Board of Trustees and Lead Pastor of Plymouth Vineyard, initiate the recruitment
of new Trustees from members of the church who are then approved by the Board. A minimum of
3 Trustees is required by the Memorandum and Articles. Trustees normally serve for an initial
period of 3 years and may serve for a further period if they are agreeable and are invited to do
so. As the church has grown, the charity has recognised the need both to hold on to experienced
Trustees and to appoint new Trustees who are able to offer relevant Skills and experience, to
ensure that the Board can contribute fully to the charity's development.
When new Trustees are appointed, they are required to study the Trustees Manual published by
VCUKI and are given ongoing training by the Lead Pastor, as well as accessing training offered
nationally by Vineyard Churches at their annual National Leadership Gathering. The Trustees can
also attend training events run by the Area as well as other organisations.
Or
anisational Structure and Decision Makin
1. The Board of Trustees normally meets 4 t7mes a year and monitors the overaLI governance of
the charity. The Trustees are responsible for setting and reviewing policies, approving the
statutory accounts and budgets, monitoring charity performance by the use of financial data, and
making decisions about expenditure and staff appointments and salarie5. The Trustees also give
advice and counsel to the Lead Pastors in relation to the financial, legal and administrative life of
the church.
2. The two Lead Pastors are responsible for the oversight, direction and vision of the church.
Decisions are made in consultation with the different staff and leaders operating in their various
functions, and with the support of all the church's leaders. They receive oversight in their role
externaLly through the oversight system arranged by VCUKI.
3. Ministry Leaders and Coordinators head up specific areas of the church and lead the teams who
report to them as volunteers for that ministry.
4. Housegroup Leaders oversee small groups, set up by the church to encourage people to look
after each other.
Risk Mana
ement
Plymouth Vineyard has undertaken a full risk analysis for all its activities. This policy is under
constant review and updated as necessary. The church is fully insured against public liability. Staff
contracts are reviewed annually along with the job descriptions and appraisals. All staff, trustees
and volunteers involved with children and young people are DBS checked and receive safeguarding
training, which is updated every three years. Our Safeguarding Policy is reviewed annually and

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one of the Trustees is responsible for safeguarding. There also is a Health and Safety Policy in
place for public meetings and activities.
Related Parties
Plymouth Vineyard is a Christian Church. It Ts affTliated to the Association of Vineyard Churches,
UK & Ireland (VCUKI) from whom it receives pastoral oversight and training. More locally it is part
of the South West Area of VCUKI. It is also a member of 'Churches Together in Plymouth,
an
ecumenical group.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
Com
assion
We are on a mission to impact the poverty that has arisen from the cost of living crisis, and the
social isolation and mental illness that results. The new venue has begun to host other groups with
similar aims, and we hope to expand and draw projects into the network.
Small Grou
Communities
At the heart of the church vision is to grow meaningful communities which are self-sustaining and
support the individuals within them. Primarily this is in the form of Life Groups, but we also
recognise other groups springing up which fulfiL this function, from the informaL 'Dip and Sip, sea
swimming group to parenting courses and prayer groups.
Sunda
Sunday gatherings need to remain a vTbrant expression of church that people will want to invite
their friends to, as well as valuable gatherings of our young people and children. As well as
encouraging people to recover the habit of coming along on Sundays we want to reach out to those
new to church and draw them in. Numbers have stayed quite static and we need to consider moves
to grow the Sunday gatherings through our social media output, Sunday experience and welcome.
Sabbatical and Leadershi
Our lead pastors are due a sabbatical Tn the summer. We will appoint an Interim Leadership Team
to lead the church in their absence, with a view to establishing it as a core leadership team on
their return.
TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES STATEMENT
The Trustees (who are also director5 of PLymouth Vineyard for the purposes of company law) are
responsible for preparing the Trustee's report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under
company law the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that
they give a true and fair view of the situation of the charitable company and of the incoming
resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable
company for that period.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
Make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
Observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP.
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in operation.
Select Sultable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.

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State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any
material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show
and explain the charitable company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the
assets of the charitable company and hence for takTng reasonable steps for the prevention and
detection of fraud and other irregularities.
DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
Each of the persons who are Trustees at the time when this Trustee's report is approved has
confirmed that:
so far as that Trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the
charitable company's Independent Examiner is unaware, and
that Trustee has taken all the steps that ought to have taken as a Trustee in order to be
aware of any information needed by the charitable company's Independent Examiners in
connection with preparing their report and to establish that the charitable company's
Independent Examiner is aware of that information.
The company has taken advantage of the small companies, exemption in preparing the Trustee's
report.
th
This report was approved by the Board of Trustees, as the company directors, on 26 September
2024 and signed on the Board's behalf by:
Rick Cowdery
Chair of Trustees

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ANNUAL REPORT
at 31 December 2023
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 December 2023
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
funds
Prior year
funds
Notes
INCOME
Donations
Charitable Activities
Investments
Other
50,252
10,515
55
92,857
1,410
143,109
11,925
55
94,936
10,878
24
TOTAL INCOME
60,822
94,267 155,089
105,838
EXPENDITURE
Charitable Activities
Other activities
67,195
84,961
973
152,156
973
107,576
1,209
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
67,195
85,934 153,129
108,785
Net income / (expenditure)
{6,373)
8,333
1,960
(2,947)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Fund transfers in
Fund transfers out
Net movement of funds
(6,373)
8,333
1,960
Total Funds Brought Forward
13,874
(551)
13,323
16,270
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
7,501
7,782
15,283
13,323

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Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023
Total
funds thls year
Total
last year
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
Total fixed assets
460
460
460
920
920
460
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
Total current assets
4, 305
36,895
41,200
4, 305
36, 895
41,200
1,361
51,085
52,446
Creditors:
amounts falling due within one year
(26,377) (26,377)
(40,044)
Net current assets
14,823
14,823
12,402
Tota l assets less current liabilities
15,283
15,283
13,322
TOTAL NEf ASSErs
15,283
15,283
13,322
CHARITh FUNDS
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
7,501
7,782
7,501
7,782
13,874
(552)
10
TOTAL FUNDS
15,283
15,283
13,322
The company was entTtled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating
to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audlt in accordance with section 476 of the
Companies Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject
to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
The financial statements were approved by the trustees I directors on 26th September 2024 and signed on
their behalf by:
Rick Cowdery {Chair of Trustees)

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
Basis of Accountin
These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention, with items recognised
at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 issued in October 2019
and with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland {FRS 102} and Charities Act 2011.
Plymouth Vineyard constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Accountin
Policies
Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are donations and other incoming resources which are available to be used in
accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the Trustees.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used within the objects of the charity, in accordance
with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular
restricted purposes.
Income
All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity becomes entitled
to the resources, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income can
be measured reliably.
Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration frorn the donor. Any
Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an
addition to the same fund as the initial donation. The tax reclaimabLe on Gift Aided donations is
accrued for if not received by the end of the financial year.
Interest on funds held on deposit is included in the accounts when receipt is probable, and the
amount receivable can be measured reliably.
Expenditure and Liabilities
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity
to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is
classified under the headings that aggregate all costs related to that activity. Expenditure includes
attributable VAT which cannot be recovered, since the charity is not registered for VAT.
Liabilities are measured on recognition at their historical cost and then subsequently measured at
the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.
Assets
Debtors are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount.
Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year and cost at least
£500. They are valued at cost. Depreciation is calculated on the straight-line basis, in order to
write off the cost of each asset over its estimated useful life, as foLIows:
Equipment - over 3 years
Fixtures and Fittings - over 5 years

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Gifts
Decisions concerning which individuals and institutions receive gifts out of the assets of the charity
are made by the Leadership Team in consultation with the Board of Directors, in accordance with
the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Anal
sis of Income
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Prior year
funds
Donation5 and Legacies
Donations from Individuals
Gift Aid {restricted)
City Change Fund (restricted)
Grants/donations for premesis refurb
Grants for Uniform Store Plymouth
Uniform Store Plymouth donations
Grants for Children's Storehouse
Children's Storehouse donations
TOTAL
50,252
50,252
67,129
(39)
26,447
7,416
33,856
5,139
14,074
4,415
91,347
26,447
7,416
33,856
5,139
14,074
4,415
141,599
9,601
2,381
12,307
2,999
94,378
50,252
Charitable Activities
Gift Aid (unrestricted)
Gift Aid (Uniform Store Plynv)uth)
Gift Aid (Children's Storehouse)
Children's Storehouse textile sales
TOTAL
7,455
7,455
1,182
13
215
8,865
9,827
1,182
13
215
1,410
92
7,455
10,083
Inve5tmentS
Bank Interest
55
55
55
55
24
24
TOTAL
Other Income
3,060
3,060
1,510
1,510
4, 570
4,570
1,353
1,353
TOTAL
TOTAL INCOME
60,822
94,267
155,089
105,838
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Anal sis of Ex
enditure
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
Prior year
funds
Charitable Activities
Office
Administration
Legal & Professional Fees
Staff (Pastors & Pastoral Assistant)
Manse
Meetings
Pastoral
Missions / Gifts
Outreach
Children's Storehouse Project
Uniform Store Plymouth Project
Payment Merchant Fees
SWW Area
Depreciation
SWYM trainee costs
Vineyard Centre fund
NLC
530
2,519
252
44, 959
530
(68)
3,079
2,519
252
44,959
42, 363
3,300
4,021
1,235
15,733
812
17,818
11,504
143
1,209
643
4,159
1,102
1,068
20
4, 584
2,000
5,106
3,195
4, 584
2,01))
5,106
3,195
18,799
35, 579
128
973
460
3,695
30,350
18,799
35,579
32
973
201
96
259
3,695
30,350
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
67,195
85,934
153,129
108,785
Trustees, Ex
enses
For the year ending 31 December 2023, trustee and director A Goode was paid a gross salary of
£25,530 in respect of his position as Senior Pastor of Plymouth Vineyard Church, as permitted by
the company's Memorandum and Articles and by the Charity Commission.
No other individual who was a trustee/director during the year received a remuneration or
reimbursement of expenses.

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Staff Costs
This year
Last year
Gross Salaries
67,622
60,058
There were 6 part-time employees as at 31 December 2023
Tan
ible Fixed Assets
Tan
ible Fixed Assets
Equipment
Cost
At 1 January 2023
Additions
1,563
At 31 December 2023
1,563
Depreciation
At l January 2023
Charge for year
460
At 31 December 2023
1,103
Net Book Value
At 31 December 2023
At 31 December 2022
460
920
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Anal
sis of Debtors
Thls year
Last year
Accrued Income
Prepayments
TOTAL
505
3,800
4,305
641
720
1,361
Anal
sis of Creditors: arnounts fallin
due within one
ear.
Anal sis of Creditors
This year
Last year
Unreversed opening balance
Taxation & social security
SaLaries
Utilities
Accruals
SWYM trainee expenses
Adjustment
Deferred Income
53
2,486
53
1,944
640
16
(130)
23,312
632
37,414
TOTAL
26,377
40,043
Deferred Income
Deferred Income B/fwd
Resources deferred during the year
Amounts released
37,414
5,409
(19,511)
31,238
19,511
(13,335)
TOTAL
23.312
37,414
Deferred income is made up of
Children's Storehouse grants which
relate to 2023 & a building fund.
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Statement of Restricted Funds
Statement of Restricted Funds
Carrfed
Last year
foroiard
Children's Storehouse
Uniform Store Plymouth
SWW Area Vineyard Grant
Restricted
Bu7lding Fund
{746)
5,770
1,037
(1,777)
3,498
(665)
1,203
5C() ,
(1,576}'
(14)
TOTAL FUNDS
7,782
(552)
Note that £1395.40 was borrowed from general funds to cover payroll costs on behalf
of Children's Storehouse. This amount was repaid on 2911212023.
Pension Contributions
All five employees are enrolled to the Plymouth Vineyard National Employment Savings Trust
{NEST) pension scheme. Plymouth Vineyard contribute 3% of gross salary, the employees
contribute 5%.
This year
Last year
Employer contribtions
4.774
4,057
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