SEVERN VINEYARD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
30 JUNE 2024
Company Registration Number 06952398
Charity Number 1130698

SEVERN VINEYARD
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Contents
Pages
Trustees. Annual Report
1to8
Reference & Administrative Infomiation
Independenl Examiner's Report
10
Statement of Financial Aclivities
11
Balance Sheet
12
Notes to the Financial Slalements
13to22

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YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
The Trustees present their report and financial ststements for the period ended 30 June 2024.
Governing Document
Severn Vineyard is a registered charity, charity number 1130698, incorporated on 14 July 2009, duly
constituted by means of its Memorandum and Articles of Association and operating as a church.
Organisational Structure
Severn Vineyard is a company limiled by guaranlee as well as a regislered charity. in which the
company directors also form the Board of Trustees. The day to day running of the Church is delegaled
lo the employed Lead Pastors: Rev. O R Lynch and Rev. C Lynch both ofwhom are also Trustees. The
liability of each Trustee in the event of a winding up is limited to £1.
Connected Charities
Vine
ard Churches UK & Ireland
-VCUKI"
VCUKI (registered charily number 1099748) was formed wilh the purpose of joining iogether churches
that hold common values and praCti￿S. It gives oversight to the pastors of Vineyard churches and
facilitstes church planting. VCUKI helps, serves, and strengthens the churches by leading, training,
resourcing, administering, and providing pastoral support to senior pastors. Sevem Vineyard uses the
name Vineyard by li￿nce agreement wilh VCUKI.
Severn Vineyard aims to give 50/0 of its unrestricted income to support the work of VCUKI. This is
not an obligation but is consistent with the Church's aims of sharing in the training of Christian workers
and advancing the Kingdom of God.
Objectives & Activities
The objectives of Sevem Vineyard are=
The advancement of the Christian faith including the planting of new Vineyard churches.,
The advancement of Christian education, through the production of talks, podcasts and Bible
study materials.,
The relief of sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preseNe good heallh by the
provision of funds, goods or services of any kind, including through the provision of
counselling, training in life skills and support in such parts of Brislol, the UK or the world as the
Trustees from time to time may see fit-
The provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or olher leisure lime
occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities with the objective of improving their
condilions of life.

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Achievements and Performance
Performance against Objectives
The level of perf0rnan￿ against objectives is, in the main. a reflection of the activity of the members
of Severn Vineyard who volunteer their lime, energy and money freely because of their faith in God.
The advancement of the Christian faith including the planting of new Vineyard churches
Recognising the unique contribution that the Christian faith makes to the emotional and spiritual health
of individuals, families and communities, there has been significant investment in pathways, courses
and conlenl including..
Immanuel Prayer sessions
Spiritual Direction
Modelling meditalion
The result of this focus on emotional and spiritual health has been many stories of positive change in
mental heallh and relationships amongst those who have participaled.
The advancement of Christian education
Anecdotal evidence suggests that repeated spiritual experiences of Jesus incrementally and radically
transform the mind, body, and soul. A key part of this is achieved through theological education.
Christian theological education has been delivered in a variety of formats to children, teenagers, and
adults, utilising digital platfomis and in-person community gatherings.
The staff team plays a key role in leading and coordinating the Christian education of the whole church
including..
Children and Families Pastor
Youth and Students Pastor
Two Co-Lead Pastors
The staff team have worked with volunteer teams lo run weekly events for people of all ages including
children, youth, families, students, and young adults. Some of this work is done in collaboration with other
churches in the UK Vineyard movement and with third party organisations like Fusion. Our association with
the Vineyard movement in the UK and Ireland is particularly central to our programrne wilh National events
such as "Dreaming the Impossible" {DTII and "The Cause lo Live Forf, events and networks that connect
youth and young adults. The Vineyard national networks for Kids and Family Pastors, Youth and Students
Pastors, Worship Pastors and Lead Pastors are especially helpful for equipping and networking.
Severn Vineyard also contributes lo the wider Vineyard rllovement by releasing the Lead Pastors to serve as
Vineyard Area Leaders for the West Country and Wales providing oversight and support lo seven other
Vineyard churches in the area.

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The relief of the poor and needy, and those who are aged or sick
Recognising God's particular detemination throughout the Bible to protect and care for the vulnerable
and marginalised. Sevem has continued to commit significant amounts of time. energy and money to
help the most vulnerable and marginalised in Bristol.
Food Povert
Severn Vineyard continued to run an emergency food-bank in partnership wilh Field Vineyard Church
and the South and East Bristol Food-bank (part of the Trussell Trust network) serving the BS4 area of
South Bristol. In the year to 30th June 2024 the food-bank fulfilled 1,282 Vouchers, delivering food to
a lotal of 1,912 adults and 1,313 children, a 33 /0 increase in the number of people fed on the previous
financial year. This was only possible through an extensive team of around sixty volunteers assisting in
Ihe preparation, delivery and distribution of the emergency food parcels.
The wst-of-living crisis resulled in a large increase in the number of people suffering frorn food povety
during 23124. The Cost-of-Living Grant provided crucial additional funding that allowed us to expand
our foodbank operations to meet the increase in need for emergency food parcels at the outlet. This
included the purchase of a much needed extensive racking system within the foodbank store room lo
help manage the 25,609 kg of food and toiletries distributed, paying for additional hire of the packing
facilities at The Harbour to allow for food parcel packing sessions to be expanded, the continued hire
of St Bamabas chLJrch as a venue for the face to fa￿ clinic as well as a temporary increase in hours of
the food-bank coordinator to help manage the outlet.
It also allowed us to expand the provision for the clients attending the St Barnabas foodbank clinic, both
wilh the purchase of food hygiene courses for volunteers to allow us to be able to prepare to offer
cheese loasties lo clients, along wilh additional kitchen equipment including a coffee machine for the
outlet to help manage refreshments for the increased number of people attending the oullet.
We also used the funding to work with The Park Community Centre Cafe to provide vouchers for a hot
meal and drinks for four hundred adults and children, providing both a vital hot meal but also another
connection to the wider community to help prevenl social isolation for those suffering from food poverty
within the area.
Vulnerable Families..
Severn Vineyard has worked in partnership with Home for Good lo provide Foster Carers with a support
group and families associated with Sevem continue lo seNe as foster carers.
Our Storehouse has continued to provide support for vulnerable families with free children's clothing
and babyequipment. This year, it has supported 162 families, who are often put in touch with us through
their supportlsociallhealth worker. It is a much-valued service, which also provides opportunities for
church members to help and serve those families most in need. A government-funded cost-of-living
grant along with two other grants, enabled the Storehouse to be staffed one day a week as well as
purchase cots, mattresses, and equipment. We made the difficult decision to close the Storehouse in
July 2024 when funding ran out.

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Homelessness=
Severn Vineyard Soup Run teams have conlinued lo provide food. hot drinks and toiletries alongside
listening ear to homeless people twice a month, serving up to 40 people a night.
Debt advocac
and su
ort..
In partnership with Christians Against Povety (CAP) Severn Vineyard provides debt advocacy and
support to people in the BS3, BS4, BS13, BS14 postcode areas of Bristol. In the year to 30th June 2024
30 people have been helped by this Servi￿ and families have been relieved of nearly £51,000 worth of
debt. This service is run in partnership with several churches in south Bristol who provide be-frienders
lo walk with the clients through their journey to becoming debt free.
Severn Vineyard continued to provide life skills training courses in partnership with Christians Against
Poverty {CAP). Three money coaching courses were held across South Bristol. Attendees consisted of
existing Glients and some entirely new to CAP services. Eath attendee received a personalised
electronic budgeting l(yJl with support on how lo use it. update it over lime and mosl irnportantly how to
ensure their budget is balanced. The course helped people to sel realistic and achievable savings goals
as well as a self-screening tool for recognising when debt was becoming unmanageable, at which point
Money Coaches were available and on hand to discuss avenues of support.
Refu
ees and As
lum Seekers:
Severn Vineyard has also partnered with Bristol City Council to run a weekly Refugee Welcome Hub.
This was initially set up to welcome and help integrate Ukrainian refugees into the city of Bristol, but
has expanded lo include refugees of other countries, including Syria. This project is funded by Bristol
City Council and provides a place where refugees can learn English whilst meeting others in a similar
situation.
The provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time
occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities with the objective of improving their
conditions of life.
Recognising that no community exists in isolation, Severn has sought to catalyse community groups
within local neighbourhoods and among people with similar interests. These groups have helped to
counter the inherent loneliness experienced in the cily, strengthen neighbourhoods, and bring iogelher
people whose differences could have kept them apart.
Severn Vineyard staff and volunteers have worked together to gather and connect people with activities
and events. including rnonlhly sharing breakfast 'all-ins." walks, a curry night, and a cocktail night. "Light
parties" las an alternative to Halloween), summer picnics and shared lunches after Sunday morning
services. During the Summer break, groups of people met in homes on a Sunday, rather than meeting
at the central venue as well as gathering for picnics and walks.
Severn has a pasloral support network to respond to the pastoral needs of members of the church
community who are struggling with personal challenges.

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As well as community groups. our staff organise teams of volunteers that support the infrastructure of
Severn Vineyard. Whilst these teams are essential for the operation of the church, they are also a
primary way to provide a forum for friendship to flourish.
In planning church activities, the trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance
relating to activities for the public benefit.
Financial review
The finances of Sevem Vineyard during 2023 - 2024 show that the trustees have focused expenditure
on the three main objectives of the charity.
Restricled funds include funds received for Ihe ongoing building campaign and funds received for the
CAP debt advocacy service, Vineyard BS4 Foodbank and the Refugee Welcome Hub. We were
fortunate to receive grants totalling £65,187, thanks to the work of our paid, part-time Fundraiser,
including from the UK Governmenl, Asda Foundation, Feeding Bristol, Burgess Salmon Trust, The
Willats Trust and The Cinnamon Network.
Severn Vineyard received a specific cost-of-living grant from the National Lottery Community Fund.
This covered some of the costs of existing services, from July 2023 until March 2024 and enabled us
to set up new services or expand existing services. The money was spent on a variety of things,
across a variety of Severn's community seNices and included=
Setting up a new, ￿lce weekly toddler group for local parents, enabling them to attend for
free. Purchasing new toys, equipment and covering staff salaries
Day-trips lo the theatre and Windsor Castle and a womens, spiritual retreat
Purchasing new shelving to enable better storage for the Food Bank., staff salaries., new
equipment of a coffee machine and toastie-maker to enable a lunch service whilst clients
collect food parcels
Purchasing new rails and equipment for the Storehouse project. as well as mattresses for
cots and moses baskets, and nappies, wipes, and muslin cloths to gift to new parents
Bursaries for clients of the CAP debt centre, providing urgently needed food packages,
family tickets for day trips during the school holidays
Other costs including printing, hospitality, administration, rent and utilities
Principal funding to unrestiicted funds has come from donations made by members ofthe church. A
significant proportion of the donations have been made under the Grft Aid scheme, whereby HM
Revenue & Custorns returns the tax paid on those donations to Severn Vineyard. Note 3 to Ihe
accounts details how the expenditure in the period has supported the church's key objectwes.
Unrestricted income for the year was £199.464 and unrestricted expenditure was £191,204 resulting
in a surplus for the year of £8,260. Total income for the year was £293.129 and total expenditure
was £325,906.
During 202312024 income was budgeted to be significantly lower than in previous years and the
trustees approved a plan to redu￿ expenditure by £60,000 a yearfor the budget year July 2023124.
The largest reduction was made lo staff payroll which took effect from 1 st July 2023.

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Appointment of Trustees
New Trustees are nominated by olher Trustees during Trustees, meetings. Open discussions are
conducted within the meetings regarding the candidates, suitability for the role, commitment to Sevem
Vineyard. and cross referenced to the skills gaps on the Trustee Board. Potential candidates are
approached by one of the Lead Pastors andlor the Chair of Trustees. and the candidate is asked to
prayerfully consider whether they might seNe the Church in this way. Once the candidate confirms they
would be happy to undertake this responsibility, they are invited to a Trustees, meeting and appointed
as a Trustee. One of the Trustees will meet with them to go through the Trustee job description, as well
as assign them a particular funclionldepartment.
Remuneration of Key Management Personnel
Remuneration for key management personnel is guided by a pay spine document developed by a
former Trustee of Sevem. in line with Vineyard UK pay guidelines. A remuneration committee meets to
review the salary and package for the Lead Pastors. The Lead Pastors are responsible for Ihe setting
of the remuneration of the staff team in line with policy agreed with the Trustees.
Investment Pov￿rS and Policy
The constitution of Sevem Vineyard authorises the Trustees to make and hold investments using the
funds of the Charity. Cash balances are currently held with several banks to protect the charity from
undue exposure to a single institution.
Reserves Policy
Rationale:
Severn Vineyard aims to maintain resetves in order to cover short term fluctuations in income and
expenditu￿. The charity actively maximises its liquidity by submitting frequent claims for gift aid and
close management of cash flow.
Maintenance:
The Trustees aim to review. on a half-annual basis, the level of reserves held. At present they consider
a minimum level of£25,000 necessary to cover outstanding contractual expenditure should the charity
be unable to conlinue. The current free reserves ensure that Ihe charity can cover all contractual
expenditu￿. Free reseNes at the year-end are £50.716. which are within the policy. The budget
planned for 2024125 will reduce this position by about £10,000.
Revlew of Reserves Pollcy:
The Trustees aim to review whether the Policy itself remains appropriate at least once per year.
Risk Management
The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance
against material misstatement or loss. They include..

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an annual budget approved by the Trustees.,
regular consideration by the Trustees of financial reports.,
delegation of authorily and segregalion of dulles.
identification and management of risks.
b)
d)
The Trustees aim lo review the main risks facing the church, and the controls over key financial
systems, on a regular basis. The trustees are oflhe opinion that adequate systems and resources are
in place to mitigate any significanl matters arising from operational and business risks. The Trustees
are pleased to confirm that the internal financial controls, in particular, conform toguidelines
issued by the Charity Commission.
Plans for future periods
In line with the charitable objectives, Severn Vineyard will continue to contribute lo the spiritual, cultural
and social wellbeing of the residents of Bristol and the surrounding area.
Plans for the next two years involve..
a) Strengthening the sense of connectedness within the community of people who are associated
with the Vineyard church in Bristol.
b) Continuing to create and provide fresh, engaging and sustainable pathways for spiritual and
emotional health for a diverse mix of children, youth, students and adults.
c) Serving the city through ServI￿S that relieve povety and loneliness.

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Trustees, responsibilities in relation to the financial statements
The Irustees (who are also direclors of Severn Vineyard for the Pu￿08eS of mmpany law) are
responsible for preparing the Trustees. Report lincorporaling the strategic report and directors, report)
and Ihe financial stalements in accordan￿ with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting
Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102= The Financial Reporting Standard applicable
in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires Ihe trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a
true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the income and expenditure,
of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are
required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP-
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
stsle whether applicable UK Accounting Stsndards have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue in business.
The Iruslees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose wilh reasonable
accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charitable company and enable them lo 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 taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approval of Accounts
The accounts were approved on behalf of Ihe Trustees on
by:
Mar 20 2025
Greg Nixon
TrusteelDirector
Owen Lynch
TrusleelDirector

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REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Company number
06952398
Charity number
1130698
Trustees
The Trustees (who are directors for Ihe purpose of company lawl who have seNed during the year
and since Ihe year end were as follows..
G A Nixon
Rev O R Lynch
Rev C Lynch
P M Howells
N Gazzard
B Likulunga
Secretary
P M Howells
Registered Office
Totterdown Methodist Church
Bushy Park
Brislol.
BS4 2EG.
Independent Examiner
Joshua Kingston Bsc ACA
Burton Sweet Limited
The Clock Tower
5 Fadeigh Court
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
Bristol BS48 1 UR

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended
30 June 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 {'the 2006 Act'l.
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are nol 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
your charity's accounls as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Acl 2011 {'the 2011 Act'l. In
carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 14515) Ib) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the Company's gross income ex￿eded £250,000 your examiner musl be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of the 2011 Acl. I confirn that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because
l am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the
listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirrn that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by sectKJn 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 'true and fair view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent exarnination., or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with Ihe methods and principles of the
Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021.
I have no COn￿r￿S and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinalion to which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounls to be
reached.
Joshua Kingston Bsc ACA
Burton Sweet Limited
The Clock Tower
5 Fadeigh Court
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
Bristol BS48 1 UR
Mar 20 2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Including income and expenditure account)
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Notes
Income from:
Donations and grants
Investments
Charitable activities- events
199,125
85,285
8,380
284,410
8,381
338
280,867
5,450
369
338
Total Income
199,464
93,665
293,129
286,686
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
5,000
186,204
5,000
320,906
3,569
340,432
134,702
Total expenditure
191,204
134,702
325,906
344,001
Net Income l {expendlturel
8,260
141,0371
{32,7771
157,3151
Tran$f¢rs b¢tw¢en funds
Net movement in funds
8,260
141,0371
132,7771
157,3151
T¢)tal funds brought forward
12
45,164
421,357
466,521
523,836
Total funds carried forward
12
53,424
380,320
433,744
466,521
The company has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the year as set out aix)ve.
All of the activities of the company are classed as continuing.
The comparative Ststemenl of Financial Activities is shown in note 6.
The notes on pages 13 to 22 forni part of these financial statements

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BALANCE SHEET
AT 30 JUNE 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Flxèd assets
983
3,085
CuThent assets
Debtors
Cash at bank
10,339
435.934
446,273
11,347
468,102
479,449
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
{13,5121
116,0131
Net current assets
432,761
463,436
Net assets
433,744
466,521
Funds of the charity
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
13
13
380,320
53,424
421,357
45,164
433.744
466,521
For the yèar ènding 30 Juné 2024 thè company was èntiuèd to examption from audit und6r section 477 of thè
Companiès Act 2006 relating to small ¢ompanies.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in
accordance with section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011.
Th& members have not required Ihts Company lo obtain an audit in a¢¢ordan¢e with section 476 of the
Companies A¢t 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companie5 Act
applicable 10 Small companies subject to the small wmpanies regime and in accordan￿ with FRS102 SORP.
Mar 20 2025
These financial statements were approved by the trustees on......................................... and are signed on their
behalf by..
Greg Nixon
Trustee
Owen Lynch
Trust&&
Company registration number 06952398
Th8 notès on pag8s 13 to 22 form part of thèse financial stat•m8nts

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1 A¢¢ountlng pollcle$
al Basis of preparation
The finan¢i81 stslemenls have been prepared in a￿Ordance with the historical cost Convention (except where
otherwise slated In the accounting policy nolel and in accordance with the Slalemenl of Rewmmended
Pradice.. A¢counting and Reporting by Charities preparing their 8ccounts in accordance with the Financi81
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019, and the
Financial Reporting Stsndard appliGable in the United Kingdom and RepubliG of Ireland IFRS 1021, and the
Companies Act 2006.
The charity is a public benefit entity as defined under FRS102.
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, despite the
significant uncertainly being caused by the national cost of living crisis. Whilst the Trustees expect there lo be a
significant impact on the charity's operations and reserves in the coming months and years, the charity has
sufficient reserves to be able lo rneel these challenges.
bl Incom8
Income from donations is included in inGome when these are receivable, except 8$ follows..
l. When donors specify that donations given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the
income is deferred until those periods.,
11. When donors impos& conditions whi¢h have lo be fulfilled befo￿ Ihg ¢harity becomes entitled lo use such
in¢om8. the in¢om8 is deferred until the pre-¢ondilions have been mot.
cl Expenditure
Expenditure is accoLJnted lor on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
costs related to that activity inclusive of VAT. Support costs and costs that cannot be directly attributed have
been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resource.
Costs of chariiable activities comprise the expenditure associated with achieving the charitable objectives and
activities of Severn Vineyard.
Governance costs compris& the costs involving the publi¢ 8¢¢ounlabilily of the ¢harily and ils Compliance with
regulation and good practice. These costs are Included within support costs.
Expenditure is allocated lo a particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity.
Support costs include central function5 and have been allocated to activity cost calegoiies based on use of the
particular resource.
dl Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the trustees.
Reslricled funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Designated fLJnds form part of unrestricted funds and have been identified as being for partiCLJlar purposes by
the Trustees. They are not restricted and can be transferred to general funds at any time at the discretion of the
Trustees.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
1 A¢¢ountlng pollcle$ l¢ontlnued)
èl Fixèd assèts
Depreciation is calculated so as to write-off the cost of an asset, less ils estimated residual value, over the
useful economic life of the asset as follows..
Computer office equipment 3 years straight line
Motor Vehicles
4 years straight line
PA equipment
4 years slraighl line
Assets are capitalised where the purchase price exceeds £500.
gl Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net ol any trade discounts due.
hl Cash at bank in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of
three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
il Credltors
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resLJlting from a past event
that will probably result in Ihe transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligalion can be
measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are nomially recognised at their settlement amount
after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Il P•nslon costs and othèr post.rètlr•m•nt b•n•flts
The charity conlribules lo defined contribution pension schemes. Contributions payable lo the charity's pension
schemes are charged lo the Slalement of Financial Activities in the period lo which they relate.
2 Donations and grants
Unrestricted
Fund$
Restricted Total Funds
Fund$
2024
Donations from church members
Gift aid reclaimed
Grants received
Gifts in kind
157,147
34,352
7,626
23,985
181,132
34,352
65,187
3,739
57,561
3,739
199,125
85,285
284,410
Donations of £20,50012023.. £15,605) were received from Iruslees and other related parties during the year.
During the year, the charity received government grants of £54.03712023.' £nill.
The charity receives gifts in kind from generous donors. These include clothes, toys and baby equipment etc
which are then distributed to those in need.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
2 Donations and grants {Mnlinuedl
Prlor year
Unrèstrlctod
Funds
R8strlct8d Total Funds
Funds
2023
Donations from church members
Gift 8id reclaimed
Grants re¢eivod
Gifts in kind
181,751
41,420
600
28,546
388
27,260
902
210,297
41,808
27,860
902
223,771
57,096
280,867
3 Expenditure on Charitable Activities
Christian
Faith
Alleviating
hard$hip
Total
2024
Education
Grants and gifts (see belowl
11,030
10,394
16,910
38,334
Direct costs..
Staff costs
Other stsff costs
Volunteer thanks
Sunday services and events
Car parking
Hospitality and refreshments
Travelling expenses
Support costs (see below)
42,931
8,801
43,303
5.659
47,863
12,109
134,097
26,569
1,737
2,￿4
3,758
530
29,901
1,888
2,491
3,187
398
29,152
2,733
6,358
5,135
25,553
1,416
83,436
18,608
488
24,383
101,340
96.472
123,094
320,906
Support costs
Chrlstlan
Faith
Allèvlatlng
hardship
Total
2024
Education
Premises costs
Rent, rates and utilities
Small equipmènt and rapairs
Depreciation
Insurance
Office costs
Stationery, telephone and IT
Sundry costs
Contributions to VCUK
Goveman¢e
Trustees, expenses
Accountancy
Independent examiner's fee
20,723
512
914
263
20,190
123
914
249
16,156
1,237
274
384
57,069
1,872
2,102
896
1,460
1,155
3,398
715
2.240
3,310
351
320
3,507
2,526
3,715
10,215
20
2,322
2,699
682
792
646
750
994
1,157
29,901
29,152
24,383
83,436

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
3 Exp¢ndlture on Charltable A¢tlvltle$ l¢ontlnuedl
Prior year
Christian
Faith
Alleviating
hardship
Total
2023
Education
Grants and gifts (see belowl
1,225
996
3,456
5,677
Direct costs..
Staff cosls
other staff costs
Volunteer thanks
Sunday services and trvtsnts
Car parking
Hospitality and refreshments
Travelling expenses
Support costs (see below)
66,084
16,179
44
5,676
2.496
6,822
825
33,097
69,232
14,599
38
3,100
2,448
5,495
825
30,257
46,694
8,664
182,010
39,442
82
9,076
5.087
22,230
1,737
75,091
300
143
9,913
87
11,737
132,448
126,990
80,994
340,432
Support costs
Christian
Faith
Alleviating
hardship
Total
2023
Edu¢ation
Premises costs
Rent, rates and utilities
Small equipment and repairs
Depreciation
Insurance
Office costs
Stationery, telephone and IT
Sundry costs
Contributions to VCUK
Govemance
AcGountancy
Independent examinerfs fee
17,966
530
1,814
357
14,813
680
1,815
332
9,393
221
282
203
42,172
1,431
3,911
892
1,462
3,163
5,677
958
3,961
5,672
323
139
2,743
7,263
11,349
1,151
977
1,081
945
644
532
2,876
2,454
33,097
30.257
11,737
75,091

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
3 Expondltur8 on Charltable Actlvltl8s Icontlnuodl
Grants and gifts
2024
2023
Grants and gifts made lo org8nis8tions'.
Lighthouse Vineyard
Bridges for Communities
Casa de Esparanza - Mexico
India Vineyard gift
Woodlands church
Kaingam
Step UK
Beloved
Wells Vineyard
Grants and gifts made to individLJals
30,000
1,800
3,000
360
150
358
250
200
150
2,409
5,334
38,334
5,677
4 Net incomellexpenditure} for the year
2024
2023
Stated after charging..
Depreciation
Trustees, eypenses13 Iruslees reimbursed for travel and subsistence wsls,
refreshments and slalioneryl
Independent examine¢s fee
2,102
3,911
800
1,170
1,530
current year independent examination
- accounts preparation
1,266
1,188
5 Stsff costs and numbers
The aggregate payroll costs were..
2024
2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension contributions
Redundancy ¢osts
129,330
3,935
5,832
169,706
6,094
7,968
1,811
139,097
185,579

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
5 Stsff Costs and numbers l¢ontlnuedl
The number of staff employed are as follows=
2024
2023
Pasloral and administration
10
13
Most stsff work part-time hours, the full-time equivalent is 3.512023.. 4.31.
No employee was paid more than £60,000 in 2024 or 2023.
The Trustees consider the key management personnel for the charity to be themselves, 8nd Liz Nixon, the
church operations manager. Rev. Owen Lynch and Rev Claire Lynch, who are joint lead pastors of the church,
are also Truslses of the charity.
Total benefits paid to key management personnel during the year were £74,710 12023.. £99,5651, including
employer's national insurance and pension contributions.
6 Comparative Statement of Financial Activitie$
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total funds
2023
Income from:
Donations and grants
Inveslments
Charitable activities- events
223,771
123
369
57,096
5,327
280,867
5,450
369
Total Income
224,263
62,423
286,686
Expenditure on:
Fundraising
Charitable activities
3.569
280,071
3,569
340,432
60,361
Total expenditure
283,640
60,361
344,001
Net lexpenditurellincome
159,3771
2,062
157,3151
Transfèrs b&twa8n funds
12,5231
2,523
Net movement in funds
161,9001
4,585
157,3151
Total funds brought forward
107,064
416,772
523,836
Total funds carried foNiard
45,164
421,357
466,521

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
7 Tanglblo flxod assets
PA
èquipm8nt
Computer
èquipment
Equipmènt
Total
Cost
At 1 July 2023 and 30 JLJne 2024
5,027
22,051
8,113
35,191
Depreciation
At 1 July 2023
Charge for the year
5,027
20,928
1,123
6,151
979
32,106
2,102
At 30 June 2024
5,027
22,051
7,130
34,208
Net book value
At 30 Junè 2024
983
983
At 30 June 2023
1,123
1,962
3,085
8 Debtors
2024
2023
Gift Aid receivable
Other debtors
Prepayments
7,650
1,376
1,313
8,242
1,127
1,978
10,339
11,347
9 Creditors= amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other creditors
Taxation and social security
Accruals
Pension creditor
5,881
1,199
5,593
839
6,194
714
7,229
1,876
13,512
16,013

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
10 Rèlated partles and truste8 transactlons
During the year, the Charity made payments as follows, all permitted by the Charity's Memorandum of
Association..
Pension
Contributions
2024
Total
Remun8ration
Rev Owen Lynch
Rev Claire Lynch
26,356
26,356
1,107
1,107
27,463
27,463
52,712
2,214
54,926
Prior year
Pension
Contribution5
2023
Total
Remunpration
Rev Owen Lynch
Rev Claire Lynch
38,668
43,707
1,551
1,772
40,219
45,479
82,375
3,323
85,698
Remuneration includes employer's national insurance contributions.
Both Rev Owen Lynch and Rev Claire Lynch are trustees of the charity, and are therefore key management
personnel. The remuneration for Rev Owen Lynch and Rev Claire Lynch above is in connection to their roles as
lead pastors.
The charity made donations during the year of £nil12023= £1,800) lo Bridges for Communities. a charity of which
Rev Owen Lynch is a Trustee.
Th&re were no other rglaltsd party transactions during either th& ¢urrenl or the prior year.
11 Company limited by guarantee
The Company is limited by guarantee and as such has no issued share capital. In the event of the company
being wound up the liability of the members is limited £1 each.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
12 Mov¢m¥nt In fund$
At 1 July
2023
At 30 June
2024
Income
Expenditure
Transfer
Restricted funds
Chur¢h planting
New Premises
CAP Debt Centre
West Country and Wales area
Foodbank
Christmas hampers
Ukraine hub
Hardship fund
Storehouse
45
399,229
45
361,321
5,192
1,919
9,116
11,706
17,588
149,6141
112,3961
11,5241
123,4621
3,443
10,764
2,975
4,884
17
18,839
2,975
12,9751
14,8801
138,2891
14,5371
1134,7021
38,290
7,242
93,665
18
2,705
380,320
421,357
Unrestricted funds
New Premises
General reserves
1,725
43,439
1,725
51,699
199,464
1191,2041
466,521
293,129
1325,9061
433,744
Church planting - Funds r&ceived from Viney8rd IUKI to f8¢ilitste church pl8nting in the local region.
Nèw Prémisès - Donations received to contribute towards provision of new church premises.
CAP Debt centre - Funds received to work with clients in South Bristol that are struggling with debt, by offering
free debt advice and help with negotiating affordable repayments to creditors.
Wast Country and Wal•s arèa - Income received towards senior pastors, expenses incurred as part of regional
oversight.
Foodbank - Funds received lo cover the costs of a food bank in partnership with Bristol Vineyard and the
Trussell Trust.
Christmas hampers - Funds were received to give Christmas hampers to clients of Community Semces. The
funds were transferred to the Foodbank Fund as the charity became aware that the funds could no longer be
spent in this way. Donors. permission was sought before the transfer was made.
Ukraine hub Funds to welcome and help integrate Ukrainian refugees into the city of Bristol, but has
expanded to include refugees of other countries, including Syria.
Hardshlp fund- Funds received to help relieve the hardship of VLJlnerable families.
Storehouse- Funds received to help relieve the hardship by giving clothes, toys and baby equipment etc.
New Premise5 designated fund The Iruslees have sel aside funds lo realise the church's vision for new
premises.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
12 Movement in funds Icontinuedl
Prlor yèar
At 1 July
2022
At 30 Junè
2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfer
Restricted funds
Church planting
New Premises
CAP Debt Centre
West Country and Wales area
Foodbank
Christmas hampers
Ukraine hub
Hardship fund
Storehouse
45
397,220
3,226
1,174
12,169
2,921
45
399,229
9,965
12,079
2,750
24,438
4,150
8,139
17,9561
117,8281
14811
125,8431
14,0961
13,2551
2,523
3,443
10,764
2,975
4,884
17
17
902
62,423
19021
160,3611
416,772
2,523
421,357
un￿striCted funds
New Premises
General reserves
3,381
103,683
11,6561
1281,9841
1,725
43,439
224,263
12,5231
523,836
286,686
1344,0011
466,521
13 Analysls of nat assèts b8tw&èn funds
Tanglbl8 flxed
assets
Othèr nat
assets
At 30 June
2024
Restricted funds
Unrèstrictsd funds:
Designated funds
General funds
380.320
380,320
1,725
50,716
1,725
51,699
983
983
432,761
433,744
Free reserves of the charity al 30 June 2024 were £50,716.
Prlor year
Tanglble fixed
assets
Othèr nat
assets
At 30 Junè
2023
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds=
Designated funds
General funds
421,357
421,357
1,725
40,354
1,725
43,439
3,085
3,085
463,436
466,521
Free reserves of the charity al 30 June 2023 were £40,354.
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