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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report 2024–2025 Vineyard Community Church, Daventry

Charity No. 1128805

For the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025

“Growing everyday people who are called to extend God’s Kingdom, love and life to our communities by following the person and the ‘Way’ of Jesus Christ.”

The Trustees present their Annual Report for Vineyard Community Church, Daventry, covering the period from 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Registered Charity Number: 1128805

Charity Name: Vineyard Community Church, Daventry

Also known as: Daventry Vineyard

Principal Address: Operating Address: 9 Cunningham Close 18a Benbow Close Daventry Daventry Northamptonshire Northamptonshire NN11 4JN NN11 4JP

Independent Examiner: Bankers: Cassandra Helen Bodman Knight NatWest Bank 46 Common Street 9 North Street Revenstone Rugby Buckinghamshire Warwickshire MK46 5AR CV21 2AH

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Vineyard Community Church is a registered charity duly constituted by a Trust Deed and operating as a Christian church.

Trustees serving during the year:

Rob Gee (Chairman) Gareth Chappell Nick Wilmot Svitlana Okoro

APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES

The Chairman is entitled to appoint Trustees in consultation with the existing Trustees.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

Responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the church is delegated to the pastoral staff, led by the Senior Pastors, Rob and Angela Gee.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

As set out in the governing document, the charity’s objectives are:

PUBLIC BENEFIT ACTIVITIES

Worship, Teaching and Discipleship

Weekly public worship services and regular midweek teaching and training continued throughout the year, providing opportunities for spiritual growth and community engagement. During this period, services were held at a local school, where positive relationships were built with staff and the wider school community. The church was included in the school’s Harvest Festival donations, strengthening partnership and mutual support.

A dedicated prayer and worship gathering was held on the fourth Sunday of each month, encouraging both corporate and individual prayer. These themed sessions offered space for reflection, Scripture meditation and listening prayer, and were well attended. New prayer pathways were introduced to encourage broader participation.

Weekly communion was also introduced, enabling the congregation to pause, remember, and pray for one another in smaller groups.

Online Engagement

An online support group continued to provide regular communication, information sharing and pastoral support, ensuring that individuals remained connected and supported.

Children’s and Youth Ministry

Children’s and youth activities continued to follow a structured biblical curriculum, supporting young people to grow in faith, friendships and confidence. The move to a new venue provided improved indoor and outdoor facilities, allowing children and young people to learn, play and develop in a safe and welcoming environment.

Food Bank

Daventry Food Bank continued to provide emergency food and toiletries to individuals and families experiencing hardship. Strong partnerships were maintained with local churches, schools, statutory services and frontline care agencies. A dedicated volunteer team demonstrated resilience and commitment throughout the year, adapting to increased demand and operational challenges.

Christmas Compassion Projects

The charity delivered a range of Christmas initiatives, including food hampers, children’s gift bags, elderly care packages, selection boxes and Advent calendars. These projects were made possible through the generosity of individuals, churches, schools, community groups and local businesses.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Sunday Worship, Teaching and Midweek Groups

The church met weekly for worship and teaching, with a continued focus on discipleship and the practical application of biblical teaching. While recruiting Life Group leaders remained challenging due to changing commitments following the pandemic, midweek groups were successfully held on Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday evenings, with growing attendance. Participants valued the opportunity to build relationships in a relaxed and supportive environment.

A weekly coffee morning was also established, offering a welcoming space for connection, conversation and prayer.

Children’s and Youth Work

Children’s and youth activities were delivered across four age groups:

Sessions were well attended and adapted to meet the developmental and spiritual needs of each age group. Leaders worked creatively to ensure that activities were engaging, age-appropriate and supportive.

Food Bank Impact

The rising cost of living continued to place significant pressure on many households. The Food Bank responded to ongoing and increased demand, supporting individuals who struggled to meet basic needs.

Key outcomes for January–December 2024 include:

Due to rising food costs and reduced donations, the Food Bank spent over £2,700 per month to replenish essential supplies. Despite these pressures, community support ensured that services were maintained without significant reduction.

The charity again partnered with West Northamptonshire Council and Northamptonshire Community Foundation to distribute food vouchers during the summer of 2024. A cloud-based referral system designed by the Food Bank enabled efficient coordination across West Northamptonshire.

Harvest Festival donations from schools, churches and community groups reached record levels, with volunteers managing daily deliveries over a six-week period.

The Food Bank worked with over 450 referral agents , including professionals from healthcare, education, housing associations, councils and charitable organisations. Corporate volunteers from local businesses also contributed time and skills, reporting positive and meaningful experiences.

Christmas Compassion Ministries

During Christmas 2024, the charity:

Support from West Northamptonshire Council enabled the use of temporary premises to coordinate Christmas projects.

Compassion Ministry Coordinator (CMC)

The Compassion Ministry Coordinator continued to play a vital role, managing communications, partnerships and volunteers while building strong relationships with schools, businesses and community organisations. The CMC also secured funding opportunities and represented the charity through school assemblies, public talks and meetings with local leaders.

Overseas Children’s Charity Support

The church continued its support of Listening Hearts Street Children’s Ministry in Baja, Mexico. Funds raised enabled the provision of Christmas meals for over 200 street children, vehicle insurance to support ministry operations, and assistance with health insurance costs.

SUMMARY

The year has been marked by transition, challenge and growth as the church settled into new premises and navigated varying levels of capacity and engagement. Despite these challenges, the church has remained committed to worship, discipleship and compassionate service.

The Trustees are encouraged by the strong support received from the wider community, particularly for the Food Bank and Christmas compassion initiatives. The charity continues to serve the wider district with integrity, partnership and generosity.

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public benefit. They believe the charity continues to meet its stated objectives and anticipate further opportunities to extend its impact across Daventry and the surrounding areas as the church community grows.

ANNUAL ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD 01/04/2024 to 31/03/2025

Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA)

Incoming resources Details Unrestricted Restricted Restricted Total for Total for
Generated funds income funds income funds this period last period
£ £ £ £
Voluntary income Incl Gift Aid 45,581 4,591 50,172 32,403
Activities for Funding for Food Bank, sale of 4,190 63,449 67,639 98,526
generating funds referral system/gifts for pastoral
support/Listening Hearts
Total incoming resources 49,771 68,040 117,811 130,929
Resources expended
Details		 Unrestricted Restricted Total for Total for
Costs for generating funds income funds income funds this period last period
£ £ £ £
Charitable activities 7,335 35,620 42,955 43,158
Governance & Running Costs 31,087 35,146 66,233 74,921
Oversees Missions 804 804 531
Total resources expended 39,227 70,766 109,993 118,610
Net incoming/(outgoing) before transfers 0 0 0 0
Gross transfers between funds - - - -
+Net incoming/(outgoing) after transfers +Net incoming/(outgoing) after transfers 0 0 0 0
Total funds brought forward 26,595 91,592 118,187 105,489
Total funds carried forward 37,139 88,867 126,006 118,187
Balance sheet
Current assets Unrestricted Restricted Total for Total for
income funds income funds this period last period
£ £ £ £
Cash in the bank and in hand 37,139 88,867 126,006 118,187
Net assets 37,139 88,867 126,006 118,187
Funds of the CharityUnrestricted 37,139 37,139 26,595
Funds of the CharityRestricted 88,867 88,867 91,592
Total funds 37,139 88,867 126,006 118,187
Signed on behalf of all the trustees Signed on behalf of all the trustees
Signature
Name
Robert Gee
Date
29/01/2025
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NOTES TO ACCOUNTS

Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared on the basis of historic cost in accordance with:

Change in basis of accounting

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and methods of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years

Accounting policies

This standard list of accounting policies has been applied by the charity.

INCOMING RESOURCES

Recognition of incoming These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when: resources

Recognition of incoming
resources		 These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
●
the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
●
the trustees are virtually certain they will receive the resources; and
●
the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Incoming resources with Where incoming resources have related expenditure (as with fundraising or contract
related expenditure income) the incoming resources and related expenditure are reported gross in the SoFA.
Grants and donations Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the charity has unconditional
entitlement to the resources.
Contractual income and This is only included in the SoFA once the related goods or services have been delivered.
performance related grants
Gifts in kind Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charity or the
amount actually realised.
Gifts in kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when sold or
distributed by the charity.
Gifts in kind for use by the charity are included in the SoFA as incoming resources when
receivable.
Donated services and These are only included in incoming resources (with an equivalent amount in resources
facilities expended) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and
material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the
service or facility received.
Volunteer help The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in
the trustees’ annual report.

Investment income

This is included in the accounts when receivable.

Investment gains and losses This includes any gain or loss on the sale of investments and any gain or loss resulting from revaluing investments to market value at the end of the year

EXPENDITURE AND LIABILITIES

Liability recognition Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources. Governance and running This is a grouping of costs of running the charity. It includes staff salaries, heating, lighting, costs rent, travel expenses, administration, licenses and subscriptions. Grants with performance Where the charity gives a grant with conditions for its payment being a specific level of conditions service or output to be provided, such grants are only recognised in the SoFA once the recipient of the grant has provided the specified service or output. Grants payable without These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment has been made and there performance conditions are no conditions to be met relating to the grant which remain in the control of the charity. Support Costs Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

ASSETS

Tangible fixed assets for use These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least by the charity £500. They are valued at cost or a reasonable value on receipt. Investments Investments quoted on a recognised stock exchange are valued at market value at the year-end. Other investment assets are included at trustees' best estimate of market value.

Stocks and work in progress These are valued at the lower of cost or market value.

ADDITIONAL POLICIES

Gift aid is accounted on the date it is received from HMRC.

Analysis of incoming resources

Analysis This year Last year
£ £
Voluntary income Voluntary Donations 37,142 23,055
Gift Aid Receipts 13,030 9,348
Total 50,172 32,403
Activities for generating Funding for Food Bank, sales of Online Registration system & 67,639 98,526
funds Listening Hearts Contributions
Total 67,639 98,526
Analysis of resources expended
Analysis This year Last year
£ £
Charitable activities Community Serving Projects, training and leadership 42,916 43,689
development, children and youth work, compassion
ministries.
Total 42,916 43,689
Governance and running Salaries 55,180 65,091
costs
Utilities and Building Maintenance 9,817 7,960
Travel Expenses 39 44
Administration & PR 192 941
Licences & Subscriptions 1,046 885
Total 66,274 74,921
Oversees Missions & Other Listening Hearts Children’s ministry 804 531
gifts
Visiting ministries 0 0
Total 804 531

Paid Employees

Staff costs

This year Last year
£ £
Gross wages, salaries and benefits in kind 55,180 65,091
Employer’s National Insurance costs 0 0
Pension costs - -
Total staff costs 55,180 65,091
Average number of full-time equivalent employees in the year
The parts of the charity in which the employees work This year Last year
number number
Charitable Activities 1 1
Governance 0.5 0.5
Total 1.5 1.5
Tangible fixed assets
Cost or valuation Description Value
£
Worship Equipment 500
Total 500

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