ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31ST MARCH 2024
3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Llmltod by GyJrante•)
CHAR￿ REGISTRATION No: 1140214
COMPANY REGISTRATION No: 07490294
Independent Examlners Ltd
Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre
Delling Lane
B05ham
West Sussex
P018 8NF

3 COiINTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Umlt•d by Guarant••}
c0tr4TENTS
Page 2
Legal and AdmInIstra￿ve Informatlon
Page5 3 to 9
Dlrectors. Annual Report
Page 10
statement ol Flnanclal Actlvltles
Page 11
Balance Sheet
Pages 12 to 22
Notes to the Flnanclal 5tatement5
Page 23
Independent Examlners Repgrt to the Dlrectorsrrrustees

3 COUNTEES VIMEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHiIRCH)
(Company Limited by Guarantee)
LEfjAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER
1140214
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER
07490294
START OF FINANCIAL YEAR
1st April 2023
END OF FINANCIAL YÉAR
31st March 2024
DIRECTORS THAT HAVE SERVED DURING
THE YEAR TO 31ST MARCH 2024
Mr PhS1ip Taylor (Chair of Trustees)
Mr Alisrair Cook (Treasurer)
Mrs Marie 8rown Ireslgned 315t December 20231
Mr Oavid Wrlght
Mrs J Sharp
COMPANY SECRETARY
Mrs Marie Brown lappolnted 1st January 20241
The exlstlng trustees appolnt any new trustees followlng the prov151ons lald out In the organlsat5on'$ 9overning instrument.
LEGAL STATUS
Company Llmited By Guarantee
OVERP41NG INSTRUMENT
Memorandum and Articles Of Assoclatlon Inctsrporated 12th January
2011.The Artlcles of Assoclatlon were subsequently amended by Speclal
Resolutlon on 3111 Auaust 2021.
OBJECTS
The charltY'5 objects are for the publlc beneflt and are restrlcted to the followlng.. Al to advance the ChrSstlan falth in
accorcjance wlth the statement of bellefs in the schedule herero attached In such ways and Sn such parts OF Haslemere, the
Unlted KSngdom or the world as the trustees may from tlme to tlme thlnk fit,. Bi to relieve sickness and fln8nciJl hardshlp and
to promote and preserve good health by the provlslon of funds, goods or servlces of any klnd. lThcludSng through the provlslon
of cotsnselling and support In Such parts of Haslemere, the Unlted Kingdom or the world as the trtsstees rnay from tlme to tlme
REGISTERED OFFICE
3 Countles Vineyard
Haslemere Locality Office
Llon Green
Ha51emere
GU27 ILD
PRIMARY BANKERS
HSBC Bank Pl
12a North Street
Gulldford
Surrey
GUI 4AF
SOLICITORS
Barlow Robbins
The OrSel
Sydenham Road
Guildford
GUI 3SR
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Independent Examlners Ltd
Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre
Delling Lone
West Su55ex
POI8 8NF

3 Countiesvineyard IfDrrnerWknown asThree Couniies Church).. The report of the Tru5tee5 IDirert015 of a ¢hadtable ¢ompaThyl forthe
vear ended 31 Mèrth 2024
The Trustees present their annual report and accounts of the year ended 311t March 2024.
The Board of Trustees is satisfied wlth the perforMarn￿ of the charitable company during the year and the
positlon at 31¥t March 2024.
Names Jnd addresses ot advlsors:
e of Advlser
Bankers
Name
HSBC
Address
12A North St, Guildford, Surrey, GUI 4AF
The Orlel. Sydenharn Road, Gulldford, Surrey,
GUI 3SR
Unit 2, The 8roadbrldge Buslness Centre,
Lane, Bosham, POIB 8NF
Unit 2, The 8roadbrldge Buslness Centre,
Dellin
Lane. Bosharn, P018 8NF
Greenbox Storage, College Rd, Swanley BR8
7LT
39 Statlon Road, Llphook, Hampshlre GU30
7DW
Prirnar
Solicitor
Barlow Robbins
Independent Examiner
Independent
Examiners Ltd
Trust Advlce
Charlty AdvSsors
Independent Safeguardlng
Speci3lists
Independent Investment Advlsor
Thlrtyone'.elght
Murray West
As5cciates Ltd
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE ANO MANAGEMENT
L•gJl StJtu•:
Company iJmSted by Guarantee
Governing Documènt: Memorèndum and Articles of As$aclatlon Incory)orJted 12th Jonuary 2011. The
Artlcles of Associatlon were subsequently amended by Special Resolution on 31* August 2021.
Naturn ol Governlng Document and ¢on$tltytlon of th• charltable company
The origlnal charlty "DecldfÉ>tion of Trusl" for the Church. which was then known as the Haslemere Evangelical
Church, was made on l October 1974. The Declaratlon of Trust was subsequently updated by the Charlty
Cornmi551on Scheme sealed on 29 ottober 1991 and Constitutlon dated 24 September 1987.
There was a change to incorporated status as a Charitable Company wlth effect from ill Aprll 2011
The organlsaiional structure ané declslon rnaking processes are all In accordance with the Memorandum and
Artlcle5 of A5soclatlon wlth day to day actlvifies of rhe Church In accordance with 'The Way we Work, dated Lllh
May 2011, as amended 31st August 2021 and Iltn October 2021.
Chan9• ol nam• of th• charltable comwiny Jnd Jolnlng the Vlneyard n•twork of churches.
Three Counties Church lolned the Vineyard network of churche5 Dn the 201h September 2021 and changed Its
name to '3 Countles Vineyard, at Companle5 House on the Llth October 2021. The objects of the charity, the
Company Number and Charity Number of the company remaln unchanged.
Trustee •elect5on method•: As detailed In the C¢mpany Memorandurn and Artlcles of Assoclatlon.
The organlsatlonal structure of the charltable company and how declslons are made:
The Church is led by a Church Leadershlp Team (who are the members of the charltable company). As at
3110312024 the Leadership team consists of 4 people with David Wright undertaking the role of Senlor Leader
slnce ljt July 2018. The Leadershlp Team are responslble for the spiritual overslght of the church. David Wright
Is )ccountable, as part of the Vineyard structure, to Guy and Esther Pritchard from Farnham Vineyard in their
role as Vineyard Area Leaders. Davld Wrlght, along wlth the rest of the Leadershlp Team receive Input from Pete
Gllbert, a long standing friend and mentor to the church. Two of the Leadership Team are employed part-time
by the Church (details of which are given in the table below). The Chair of Trustee5 does not sit on the Leadership
Team tyut is a member of the chantable organisation for the duration of ttteir post as Chalr and wlll attend the
Company Members Annual General Meefjng and any other Special Meetlngs of the Member5.
The Church congregations rneet at the Hammer bullding for Sunday worshlp. A Wider Leadershlp Team
{consisting 65 people as at 31. March 20241, responsible to the Church Leadership Team, lead slgnificant
areas of WDrk and ministry within the Church and the wlder communlty.
Two or more church meetings, consisting of a Church Annual General Meeting and Vision Meetings (the latter
usually held on a Sunday mornlngl, attended by Leaders. Trustees and regular Church congregation attendees,
are held each year and are usually preceded by Trustees, meetlngs.

3 CouDtie5 Vineyard Iformerly known a5 Three Covnties Churihl.. The report of theTru5tee5 (Directors of a charitable company) for the
yeareDded 31 March 2024
From 3r0 February 2024 a Sunday evening service was establlshed in addition to the Sunday mornlng worshlp,
this falls within the current organisational structure and decision rnaking process.
Names of the Leadership Teom (who are the Members of the Charitable Company) between Iqt April
2023 and 31st March 2024..
Narne
Leadership Team Role
Date5 on the
Leadershlp Team
if not for the
whole
ear.
Employment title and dates If nor for
the whole year
David Wright
Senior Leader
NIA
Richard Durrant
NIA
Rowena Wright
Telnporary Pastoral Lead from
0110412023 to 1710312024.
Permanent Pastoral Lead from
18
0312024
Sarah Noble
Resigned
0910212024
Tara Congdon
Children, Youth and Famllles Dlrector
Jack Robson
Reslgned
3011012023
Phillp Taylor
Member by reason of
belng Chair or
Trustees
NIA
The name of the Leader and other senior staff memberlsl to whom day-to-day management of the Charlty was
delegated by the Trustees.
D Wright - Senior Leader of the Church Leadership Team
M Brown
Operations Manager and Company Secretory from 01/0112024.
other key management personnel {by reason of belng employed by the Charily and servlng on the Leodership
Te3ml'.
R Wrlght - Pastoral Lead
T Congdon
Chlldren, Youth and Famllles Dlrecror
Thq mojor r5sks to whlch the charltable company Is exposed and rqvlews and 9y•temg to mltlgate
rl•ks
The Leadership Team and Board of Trustees have bolh reduced In slze this year. There 15 an awarene55 of th
need to strengthen both to enable continued good governance. The Leadership. Team (ln consultatlon wlth the
Trustees) are seeklng appmpriately trained Indlviduals to enhance both.
As the church grows In number and seeks to reach out to the communlty in greater ways the workload of staff
and volunteers increa5e5. Regular revlew of staff/volunteer workloads and well-being, along vlith a55e55ment
of appropriateness to contir)ue certaln attivlties Is required to ensure a healthy culture withln the charity. Thls
growth may a150 impact the church finances, with a poLential for increased giving from attendees and an
increase In costs for the additional support and actlvities provided. Trustees have set a deficit budget previou5
years to implement their strategy for growrh. The church has good reserves but Trustees are mindful that the
church cannot operate on a deficit budget indeflnltely and are seeking to reduce the deflcit In the coming years
to enable break even.
Trustees recognise the need for robust flnanclal processes to enable secure and transparent dealing5 Wlth all
financial matters relating to th? charity. Following a process of InvestSgatlon, having taken advice from the
charily'5 accountants and implementing a changeover process of 3 month5. the charity will be irnplementing a
new financial package from I. Aprll 2024. This new package provldes greater automation of processes, is more
user friendly and move5 toward5 electmnic storage of data. Ollgoing support and advlce from rhe char4ty'S
accountants will be available as requI￿d.

3 Counties Vineyard Iformerly known a5Three Countle5 Church).. The repprt gf the Trustees IDire¢ror5 of a charitable company) for the
vear ended 31 Mar¢h 2024
The Trustees employ a full tlme Youth Leader to enable the cufftnt youth programrne to conllnue and develop
connections and services offered to the church, local secondary schoo15 and wlthin the wider community. The
Youth Leader goe5 on maternity leave in the first quarter of 2024. The Trustees intend to employ a part tlme
Youth Leader to cover rnaternity 12ave, who will work with vOlUn￿er$ to contlnue our youth work within the
church and wider community. It will be necessary to reduce some youth seNices currently being offered during
the temporary perfod.
A contlnuou5 risk a55e55ment process Is carrled out by the Trustees arTrd covers safeguardlng, physlcal, legal
and other envisaged threats.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectlyes and Actlvltles of the Charltsble Companv:
The Trustees CDnfirm that they have referred to the Charity CommissSon's guidance on publlc benefit when
revlewing the charlty's alms and objectlves, In plannlng future acbvlties, and In 5ettlng the pollcles for the
year.
Objects ol the charlty get out In the govepnlng document..
The Charitable Company's object5 are for public benefit and are ￿strIcted to the followlng'.-
i To advance the Chrlstlan falth In accordance wlth the starement of bellefs In the schedule hereto
attached in such ways and such parts of Haslemere. the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees
may from rsme to time thlnk flt,.
Bl To relieve slckness and flnanclal hardshlp and to prornote and preserve good health by the provlslon
of funds, good5 or 5ervlce5 of any kind, Includln9 through the provlsion of coun5elling and supporl In such
part5 of Haslemere, the Unlted Klngdom or the world a5 the TTUStees may from time to time thlnk flt.
Summary of the m•ln •ctlvltle• undert•kerb for the publlc beneflt In relatlon to these objerts:
The Church's aims are to share the good news and love of Jesu5 Chrlst throughout the 3 Counties area through
Church servlces. youth work and outreach In the communitV* al home and at work. The church also hès several
Ilnks over5ea5.
An expl•natlon of the ¢harlty's m•ln obJertlv¢• •nd strategSe• for th•lr aehl•v•m•nt.
To share the good news and love of Jesus Christ In the 3 Counties area. Its mjin strategies lie in it5 Sunday
servlce5, small groups, its work thmugh a range ol youth and chlldren's groups and artivltles Ispannlng all age
range51 and Its communlty Involvement.
Detalls of slgnlflcant actlvStle• that contrlbut• to th• achlevement oe the stated obJectlve•.
Sunday 5ervlces and most other actlvltle5 are held at the Hammer buSldlng wlth some exceptlons, mostly
community work and small groups. 3 Countles Money Advlce operate out of rented premlses (Hasleway In
Haslemerel. The Haslemere Localify Offlce Is the church office faclllty used for adminlstratlon. Many of the
small groups Iblble group5 etc.l-operale out gf people'5 homes.
A rnnge of youlh and ch51dren'5 groups use the Church premlses, In additlon there Is occaslonal use of hornes
and publlc bulldings. The Fuslon Group, for those aged between 14 and L8 years, is led by youth leaders from 3
Countles Vineyard and has occaslonally Ilnked with other local churches on è relational ba51s.
The Trustees employ a full time Youth Leader ro enable the current youth programme to contlnue and develop
connections and services offered to the church, local secondary 5choo15 and wlthln the wlder community.
A part tlme Community Worker 5$ employed to enhance the pastoral support and Ca￿ capabilities wlthin the
church but prIMa￿lY to asslst those Sn need In the wider commvnlty.
Slnce the retirernent of the long term full time salarieLI Senior Pastor on 30" lune 2018 the Leadership Team
and Trustees have reviewed stafflng requirements regularly. In the absence of an employed Leader and to
alleviate work pressures from member5 of the Leadership Team Iwho operaie on a voluntary baslsl the
Trustees approved a temporary appointment of a Pastoral Lead in March 2021. The decision was made in
March 2024 to rnake this position perrnanent which will continue to help relieve some pressure on current
volunteers. The Senior Leader of the Leadership Team continues to be fulfllled on a voluntary basis.

3 Countiesvineyard Iformerly known as Three Countie5 Church).. The reportof the Trustees (Director5 of a Charitable company) forthe
year ended 31 Marth 2024
In February 2024 the chvrch launched a weekly Sunday evenlng service. Thls Is part of 3 Countles Vineyard in
term5 of leadership and governance but is Intended to be a Separate congregation to that of sunday morning
services. Attendance at Sunday morning servlces had reached the building capacity. By part of the
con9regatlon movln9 to the evening servlce this gives space for newcomers Sn both services and enables
attendance by those who have other eommitments In the morning.
Currently there are 265 adults regularly connectlng wlth the church and approxlmately 45 children and young
people connecting with their age approprlate groups on Sunday mornings. with addltlonal young people
connetttng to midweek groups.
Contrlbutlon made by Volunteerg:
Many of the programmes, projects and services provlded a￿ run by volunteers. As at 31J¢ March 2D24 there were
approximately 130 people volunteerln9 wlthln the church.
The Trustees are grateful lor the many hours volunteers have glven to asslst wlth a varlety of activitles
vndertaken by 3 Counties Vlneyard. Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise the
charity would not have been able to achieve so much. In order to acknowledge the vltal role of volunteers
within 3CV the Trustees and Leadership team hosted a 'Volunteer appreciatlon evening, in May 2023 Io
recognlse and 5UPPOrt thelr valuable contributlon.
ACHIEVEMENTS AND peRFORMANCE
Factors r•l•¥ant to the achl•v•m•nt of the charltable ¢ompJny'• objectl¥es
The CharStable Company Is flnanclally dependent upon the 5UPPOrt of Its members and In partlcular regular
worship offerSngs and glfts. The Charirable Company contlnues to benent frorn the reclaimlng of Glft Ald from
FtMRC.
Summary of the m•ln a¢hl¢v•m•nts or th• charlty durln9 th• year:
The Church contlnues to provlde a range of servlces for church attendees and to those In the local Communlty.
These servlce5 Include'.-
lul Weekly worship servlces meetlng at Hammer bulldlng on Sunday mornlng5 land evenlngs from
February 20241. The Ilve streaming of the servlces contlnues on a number of soclal medla platforms,
enable those who are not able to attend In person to recelve input,
Ibl Monthly Sunday mornlng servlces with 8rit15h Sign Langua9e provlslon.
l¥} A daytime mid-week Informal café style worshlp setvlce once a month on Tuesday mornlnqs at
Hammer (called Encounter).
Idl An evening worship Service held at Hammer once a month (called Delightl.
le) A wlde range of small groups meetlng In homes and the churth bulldlng on a weekly to monthly basls.
IO Regular healing meetlngs. offerlng prayer support to church attendees and members of the public.
l¥} Drop In coffee/activity mornlngs held at Hammer twice monthly to provide the chance to connect wlth
lonely and/or vulnerable people in the area.
Ihl Twlce weekly youth evenlng meetlng5 focusing on fun, frlendshlp, dlsclpleshlp and worship.
lil Youth mentoring esther by attendance and lialson wlth local schools on weekday5 or a5 part of the
or9anlsed church youth actlvities.
(il A summer holiday club for children aged 4 to 11 years.
Ikl Supporting (with youth leaders and finance where approprlatel attendance at DTI, a youth reSIden￿al
gumffier camp which encourages young people to explore their faith.
111 Playtime, a parent/Earer and toddler's group, meeting weekly during School temi tlme.
(m) A parentlng course. for parents of primary aged children, open to the parents wlthln the church and
the community.
Inl Facilitating Alpha courses throughout the year for people in the area that want to explore the Christian
lol H05ting and runlling a serles of well-being courses for church attendees and those In the communityi
Includlng a 'Taste Ilfe, course la course looking al eating di50rdersl, a self-harm training workshop lor
parents and professiona15 (lead by'Embrace' Chantyl and an 'Under5tanding Dementla, trainlng
evening.
Ip} Worklng with local primary 5choo15 to conduct assemblles. RE lessons and to host'prayer 5pacEs' in
IoEal sthools.
Iq) Supporting 3 Counties Money Advice (see addltlonal detalls below).

3 Countie5 Vineyard Iformerly known a5 Three Counties Chur¢hl. The reportof tfve Tru5tee5 I￿reCtOrS 018 Charitab￿ Company) for the
yearended 31 Marrh 2024
Ir) Supportlng needy people lelther dlrectly or through appropriate charitieslorganlsationsl, through
special appÈa15, designated glfts or through the Dorcas and Hardship funds. This has included, but 15
not 1Smited to. 5UPPOrting the local food bank, assistlng struggllng Indivlduals and/or families with the
challenge of the rlse In the cost of Ilving and special offerlngs for those around the world affected by
the war and/or natural dlsa5ters.
1%> Monthly liaison with local Christlan church leaders.
(ti The Saturday Wave, a bi-weekly actlvlly, during the gardening sea50n, thai provldes free 9ardenlng
and other practical suppart for the needy within the local area.
lul Occasional inter-denominational men's, women's and children's events, open to church attendee5 and
those in the local communitv.
Iv) Prayer meetings and events throughout the year.
(wl Supporting and enabling leadership training through attendance at Vineyard and other national and
local conferences.
3 Countles Money Advlce:
The 3 Countles Money Advlce team Is a team of 4 fully rralned volunteer advlsers from local churches who 9lve
Impartial advice and assistance on a variety of money related i55ues. They operate in partnershlp with Frontline
Debt AdvSce IUKI who are regulated by the Financlal Conduct Authority. The team operate out of a rented
office In Ha51eway each week where they can rneet cllent5 face to face, Throughout the coursè of this reportln9
period they have distributed £20,000 worth of orants that have provided vital financial support for 59 local
Sndlvlduals, pensloners and familles, provldln9 asslstance wlth food, energy and water payments and wlth the
purchase of wvider es5entlals Such as School unlforrns, clothlng and tran5PQrt costs. The operatlons manager of
the church reviews the accounts every quarter and presents a brief summary to the Trustees at each meeting.
The accounts are examlned, alonq wlth those of the church, each year.
FINAP4CIAL REview
Assets from Three Counties Church Charity INO 10108471 were transferred into the new Three Counties Church
Incorporated Company Umlted by Guarantee (No 74902941 and Charlty {No 11402141 wlth effect from ijl Aprll
2011, Assets remain with the charity upon its change of name ro 3 Counties Vineyartj Incorporated Companv
Limited by Guarantee (No 74902941 and Charity INO 11402141 with effect from 20" September 2021
Ireglstered at Companles House on Illh October 20211.
Prlnclpl• fundlng sourc•s and how •xp•ndltur• In the year under revlew ha* support•d th• k•v
objqrtiv** of th• charity.
Princlple fundlng sources are regular monthly glfts and weekly Sunday offerings. Addltlonally* fundlng Is achleved
thrDugh reclalrnlng Glft Ald. All the key objectives are budgeted for at Lhe start ol each year and all have been
met or covered from our reserves.
The Church started thls reportlng perlod from a strong financial base. The Trustees conflrm that they conslder
the accountlng pollcles remaln adequate and that they have revlewed and are happy wlth the reserves pollcy.
The Church 15 dependent upon the gift5 of its congregation. Gift5 have remalned conslstent thls year wlth general
rund regular glfts and offerings sllghtly exceedlng the Trustee's budget 5tretth target an¢J showlng an
approxlmate increase of 2¢10 on the 202212023 flgures. The year has seen the congregation growing which has
ssisted the Increase ln givSng. The Trustees had agreed 3 substantlal deficlt budget to enable recrultment ol
key staff to support the church growth strategy. Excludlng the galn5 on investments, the Church has achieved a
5mall&r deficit than budgeted for. due mainly to the reduced employment costs, as a result of employing a part
tlme Pastoral Lead where the budget allowed for a lull-tlme role and the Increase In Income through givlng.
Availablllty and adequacy of assets of each of the funds.
The Trustees are sètlsfied that the Company /Charity's os5ets are adequate to fulfil its obligation5. Each fund's
bvdget Is reviewed on a monthly basls.
TranMrtions and Financial P051tion
The financial sratemenrs are set out on pages 10 to 22. The financial statements have been prepared
implernenting the Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5 155ued by the
Charity CDmmi55ion for England and Wales and in accordance with the Fin3ncial Reporting Standard applicable
in UK and Republic of Ireland FRS L02 leffertlve l January 20151. As stated in the Legal and AdministratlVE
Informatlon section of thi5 rÈpart, the Trustee5 con51der the flnancial performance by the charity during the year
to have been satisfactory.

3 Counties Vlneyard Ifomitdy known a5 Three Counties Chur¢hl.. The report of the Trustees IDirector5 Of a charitable company) for the
year ended 31 March 2024
The Statement of Financial Activities for 2023124 5how5 Incoming re50urce5 for the year of è revenue natu￿ of
£307,047 and reolised outgolng resources of £316,562 making a net deficit of £9,515 excluding gain on
inve5trnentS Dr a net surplus of £9.980 Including gaSn on Investments {2022123.. Incomlng resources £287,780,
OLJtgoing resources £287,420 making a net surplus of £360 excluding loss on investments or net deficlt of
£23,171 including loss on Investments).
The total reserves at the yeor-end stands at £708,737 12022123.. £698,757),
Sp•cific changeg In flxed assets
Hammer building, which is used for Sunday worship and Dther group meetSngs, was revalued for Insurance
purposes on 291h January 2020 with a rebuild Insurance advicelvaluation of £950,000. The value of £200,000
reflected In the flnanclal statements represents the deemed cost a5 calculated by an independent surveyors.
report dated 2DI6.
The Charltable'Comp•ny'$ grant making polScles
The Church makes specific grants to personnel and Chrlstian organlsations at home and overseas to a total of
£17,021 in the year 12022123.. £42,703). In addltion, £10,869 was gSven out to those In need through the
Dorca5 Fund 12022123.. £11,091). In addltion, £2,334 was 9lven out to those In need through the Hardship
Fund. Thls fund was set up In 2023 for deslgnated glfts glven to the ch¢Jrch to provSde flnanclal assistance to
indlvicjualslfamilles In need.
The Church provides debt and beneflt advlce through'3 Counties Money Advlce, the cost of provldlng rhe
Service Ihls veèr was £4,080 12022123.. £4,080).
The church has glven out £1,300 In the year through the Elalne Fund 1202212023., É2901. Thls fund was set up
to help fund people In the church go on mlssionary trlp5. retreat days or tralnlng event5 where they would not
otherwise be able to afford to do so.
The above grants amount to I 1% of the total e¥pendlture lor the year.
In addition, the church has given out £2,138 In the year through the Mlchelle Fund. Thls fund was set up In
2023, following the sudden death of Michelle, a church attendee. The purpose of this fund is to provide
financlal help for Mlchelle'5 husband and 3 young chlldren both now and in future years.
Pollty on Inve$tment•
lrn accordance wlth the Artlcle5 of Assoclatlon and upon the sale of the Klngs Road property In 2019 the
Trustees agreed to Instruct a professlonal Investment Manager to invest É350,000 from the net proceet15 or
sale In a general Inveslrnent account for Charities. The Investrnent Inltlally conslsted of three pooled funds
provSde a balanced portfollo wlth a medium ro low risk profile for the medium term. On 251h January 2023
the Tru5tee5 aijded £31,790 to purchase a fourth fund which has been added to the inve5trnent. The
markeL value of the entlre Investment wa5 £418,763.72 at 3111 March 2024. Thls rnedlum-term Investment
is expected to provlde capital growth equal to or surpassing Inflation after deductlng costs and It wlll allow for
the drawdown of Income If and when requlred. It Is likely that the Investment will be requlreé to supplement
income durlng 202412025.
Pollcy on reserveg
The Trustees continue Lo deem that It Is not necessary to rnaintaln substsntlal free ￿ServeS. The Church Is
totally dependent upon the Lord and the support of Its attendees. It is, therefore. consldered prudent to
malntaln the General Fund balance at a level sufficient to meet day-to-day need5, SUPPQrted by the abillty to
drawdown income from investment funds If exceptionally required. Currently, the bank balance represents
approximately th￿e months expenditure, Cash balances are monitored closely on a monthly basls. The
Church is holding good levels of cash, investments and property-backed reserve5
Pollcy on Loans
Throughout 202312024 there were two small loan5 Outstanding to Indlvlduals who regularly attend the
church. These loans were made in accordance with the Article5 of Association for a purpD5e that fuifils the
Charlty's objects and with Trustee approval. Both loans have been repalt1 In full, in September and December
2023.

3 Countles Vlneyard IlarmeAy known as Three Countie5 Church).. The reportof the Truste￿ IDlrertors of a charitable C￿￿panY) for the
year ended 31 March 2024
FUTURE PLANS
Church Growth/Pl•ntin9
In order ro fulfil our ob)ecrive of advanclng the Chr15tian falth, conslderatlon is belng given as to whether it
is appropriare to plant a church site In that new locatiun to meet the local needs. There a￿ a significanl
number of p@ople/families travelling to 3 CounLies Vineyard from other areas that do not yet have a vibrant
church such as ours. There are also likely to be Many in these areas who are open to exploring faith and
who coijld benefit from local delivery of the services we provide.
Admln15tratlon offlces
3 Counties Vineyard took out a 3-year lease of Haslemere Locality Office on 41h Seprember 2019 to enable
relocation of their admlnlstrètion offices. A further 3-year lease lexpiring September 20251 has been
verbally ag￿ed but is yet to be formallsed. There will be an increase of £500 per annum In rental fees.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on the ....
Slgn Name..
Slgn N3me'.
T)If L
Philip Taylor
Chalman Df Board of Trustees
David Wrfght
Trusteelsenlor Leader of the Church Leadership Team
statement of Trugtee Responslbllltlei
The Cha￿tIeS Act and the Companies Act requlre the Board of TrLJStees to prepare flnanclal statemernts for each
flnanclal year whlch glve a true and falr vlew of the state of affalrs of the tharlty as at the end of the flnanclal
vear and of the surplus or deflclt of the charlty. In preparlng those flnancial stètemenrs the 8Dard Is required to
ul Select suitable accounting pollcles and then apply them conslstently,.
bl Make judgement5 and estimates that a￿ reasonable and prudent., and
I Prepare the flnanclal statements on the golng concern basls unless It Is Inapproprlate to presume that the
charlty wlll contlnue Sn business,.
di State whether appllcable accountlng standards and Statements of recommended practlce have been
followed, subject to any marerlal departures dlsclosed and explained in the financlal statements.
The Trustees are a150 respDnsible lor malntainlng adequote accounting record5 whlch dlsclose with reasonable
accuracy at any tirne the financial p051tion of the eharlty and whlch are sufficlent to show and explaln the
charlty's transacrions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the Companies Act
2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charltles Act. They are a150 re5ponslble for safeguardlng the
assets of the charity and hern￿ for taklng reasonable steps for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud ané other
The Trustee5 are also responsible fcr the contents of the Tru5lees' report, and the responsiblllty of the
Independent examiner In relatlon to the Trusrees, report is limltecj to examlning the report and ensurlng that,
on the face of the report, there are no inconsSstencles with the figures disclosed In the flnanclal statements.
These accounts have been prepared In accordan￿ wlth the provlslons appllcable to companles, sublert to thÈ
small companle5' reglme.
I approve the attached statemenr of ff nanclal actlvitles and balance sheet for the year ended 31 March 2024
and confirm that I have made available all informatlDn necessary for its preparation.
Approved by the 8oard of Trustees on the ...
.12024 and signed on their behalf.
Sign Name:
lor
Chairman of the Board of Trustees

3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
{FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
{Company Umlted by Guorantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
Un￿stricted
Funds
DesSanated
Funds
Restricted
Fund5
TOTAL
2023124
TOTAL
2022123
INCOME
Donations & Legacits
249,06S
22,952
12,450
284,467
275, 139
Investment Jncome
2b
LL,640
11,640
7,534
Charitable Activlues
2¢
7,660
3, 140
10,800
5,410
Other Incgme
2d
140
140
379
TOTAL INCOME
256 865
307 047
288 462
expENDITURe
C05t of Charitab5e Activltle5
256,009
45,803
11,320
313,132
284,750
Governance Cost5
3b
3,430
3,430
3,352
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
259 439
316 562
288 102
NET INCOMe/(EXPENDfTURE} BEFORE
114VESTMENT GAINSI(LOSSES)
(2.574)
(11,211)
4,270
(9.515)
360
Net Gblns/lLossesl on Investments
19,495
19,495
123.531}
NET ZNCOMtI(EXPtNDITURE)
12,5741
,284
4,270
9,980
{23,171}
Transfers Between Funds
11,12
115,4801
14,105
1,375
NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
118,0541
22,389
5,645
9,980
123,1711
RECOP4CILIATION OF FUNDS:
Total Funds Brought Forward
Opening Balance Adjustment
288,680
408,046
2,03 I
698,757
720,830
1.098
20
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
270 626
430 435
708 737
698 757
Movements on all reserves and èll recoanised oalns and losses are shown obove.
The notes on pages 12 to 22 form part of these financlal stalemenrs..
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Llmlted by Guorantee)
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31ST MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total
31-Mar-24
Total
31-Map23
14otes
Plx•d As$ets
Tanglble Assets
Investments
208,114
1,940
418,763
420.703
210,054
418 763
628,817
209,267
389,228
598,495
208,114
Current A55•t5
Cash at 8ank and In Hand
Oebrors & Prepayments
Total Current Assets
43,834
21,242
9,697
35
9.732
6,895
781
60,426
22,OS8
81,484
82,489
20.614
103 103
Cr•dltors: amo¢Jnts falllng due
wlthln one year
2.564
2.564
2,841
NET CURREt4T ASSETS
62,512
9,732
7,676
79,920
100,262
TOTAL ASSETS less currèni Ilabllilles
270,626
430.435
7,676
708,737
698,757
Credltors: arnounts falllng due
In rHore than one year
io
NET ASSETS
270,626
430,435
7,676
708,737
698,757
Fundts of th• Ch•rlty:
General Funds
Designated Funds
Restrlcted Funds
270,626
270,626
430,435
7,676
288,680
408,046
2,031
li
12
430,435
7,676
TOTAL FUMOS
270,626
430.435
7,676
708,737
698,757
Dlrectors, Responslbllltlej:
The charltable company's flnancial statements have been prepared In accordance with the provi51ons applicable to companies
subject to the srnall companie5 regirne.
The D1￿CtorS conslder that rhe company Is entltled lo exempllon from the requirement to have an audit under the provislons of
sectlon 477 of the Companie5 Act 2006 1.the Act") and rnembers have not required the company to obtain an audit for the
year In ouestlon in accordance with section 476 of the Art. However, in accordance with 5ectlon 145 of the Charlties Act 2011,
the accounts have been examined by an Independent Examlner whose report appears on page 23.
The Directors acknowledge their responslbilitles for complying with the requirement5 of the AEt kvith respect to accounting
records and the preparation of financlal statement5.
Approved by the Directors on the
.2024
Slgn¢d on thelr behalf by P Taylor
Chair of Trustees
Signed on their behalf by D Wright
Church Leadership Team Leader
Printed Name.. Mr P Taylor
Prlnte¢ Name., Mr D Wright
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEMTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2014
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
ga$is of Prep3ration & Asges$ment of Going Concern
B•sl$ of Preparatlon
The financial statements have been prepared under the hlstorlcal cost conventlon wlth Items recognlsed at cost or transacrion
value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes. The financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with the.
Statement of Recommen(Jed Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charltie5 preparlng thelr accounts In accordance with the
Flnancial Reporting standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 leffectlve l January 20191 Ichèrities
SORP - FR51021 and the Charltie5 Act 2011.
The Charity meets the deflnition of a publlc benefit entity under FR5102. Assets and Ilabllities are Initlally recognised at
hlstorlcal cost unless otherwlse stated In the relevant accountlng pollcy notes.
Asgessment of Golng Concern
Preparation of the account5 15 on a going concern ba51s. The Dlrectors conslder that there are no materlal uncertalntles about
the Charlty's ability to continue as a golng concern.
Cash Flow Statement
The company has taken odvantage of the exemptlon In Flnanclal Reportlng Standard No I from the requlrement io produce a
cash flow statement.
Changes to prevlous accounts
There have been no changes to the prevlous accounts.
Incornlng Resource
Recognltlon of Incomlng Resources
These ère included in the Statement of Financial Activities1SOFAI when..
the charity becomes entitled to the resources.,
the trusrees are vlrtually certaln they wlll recelve the resources,. and
the monetary value can be measured wlth sufficient rellablllty
Incomlng Resources wlth Related Expendlturn
Where Incoming resources have related expenditure las wlth lundralslng or contract Income) the Incomlng resource and related
expendlture are reported gros5 In the SOFA.
GrJnt$ jnd Donatlons
Grants and Donarions a￿ only Included In the 50FA when the charlty has uncondltlonal entitlement to the resources.
Tax Reclalms on DonatSons and Glfts
Incoming resources from tax reclaims are Included In the 50FA at the same tlme ès the glft to whlch they relate.
Contractual Incom• and P•rform•nc¢ Related Grant•
This Is only included In the SOFA once the related good5 or servlces has been dellvered.
Glfts In Klnd
Gifts in kind are accounted for at a reasonable estimate of their value to the charlty or the amount actually realised. Glfts in
kind for sale or distribution are included in the accounts as gifts only when soSd or distributed by the charity. Glfts in klnd for
use by the charity are included in the SOFA as Incoming resources when recelvable.
Donated Servltes and FJcllltles
These ar2 only Included In Incoming resources (with an equlvalenl amount In resources expended) where the beneflt to the
charity 15 reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources Is the estimated value to the
chanty of the service or facility received.
Volunteer Help
The value of any voluntary help recelved Is not incluéed In the accounts but Is descrlbed the trustees, annual report.
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTXES CHURCH)
(Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Contlnued)
Investment Income
This Is included in the accounts when receivable.
Investment Galn$ and Losses
Thi5 included any galn or loss on the szle of Investments and any galn or loss resultlng from revaluln9 Investments to market
value at the end of the year.
Expendlture and LTabllltle*
Llablllty Recognltlon
Llabilllles are recognlsed as soon as there Is a legal or consrructSve obligation comrnltting the charlty to pay out resources.
Govern•nce Costs
Include c05t5 of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the trustees, meetln95 and cost of anv
legal advlce to trustees on 9overnance or constitutlonal matters.
Grant* wlth Performance Condltlons
Where the charlty gives a grant with condltlons for its payment belng a speclflc level of 5ervlce or output to be provided, such
grants are only recognised in the SOFA once rhe reclplent DI the 9rant has provlded the specified servlce or output.
Grants Pay•bl• wlthout P•rformanc• Condltlons
These are only recognised in the accounts when a commitment hos been Made and there are no condltlons to be met relatlng
to a grant whlch remaln In control ol the charlty.
Pen•lonJ
The charity operates a deflned contrlbution pension scheme. Contributions aro char9ed to the Statement of FlnancSal Actlvltles
s they become payable In accordance wifh the rules of the scheme.
Op¢r•tlng L¢•Je•
Rental charges payable under operatlng leases are charged on a stralght Ilne basls over the terms of the lease.
T•x•tlon
The charlty Is exempt from tax on Its charitable actlvltles.
Legal Status of th• Charlty
The charity 15 a company limited by guarantee and has no share capltal. In the event of the chadty belng wound up, the
Ilabllitv In resDect of the quarantee 15 limlted to £1 Der member of the charltv.
Inv•stmtnt$
Investments quoted on a recognlsed stock exchange are valued at market value at the year end. Other Investment assets a
included at tru5tees' best e5tlmate of market value.
Flxed Asséts
Tan9ible fixed a55ets for use by the charity are capitali5ed if they can be used for more than one year and cgst at least £1,500.
They are valued at cost or. if glfted, at the value to the charlty on receipt.
There has been no chanqe to the accountinq pollcie5 Ivaluation rules and methods of accountlnql slnce last year.
Depreciation Expense
Oepreciation Is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed a55ets on a reducing balance over their 25tirnated
Useful Ilves. The rates applled per annum are as follow5..
Building Improvements
Furnilure & Fittings
General Equlpment
25
25
25Yo
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3 COUNTIES VZNEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Llmited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {Contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 1014
2. INCOME
Unrestricted
Fund5
Oesignated
Fund5
Restrlcted
Funds
TOTAL
2023124
TOTAL
2022123
a) Donatlons & L•4acl•s
Regular Gift5
Gifts & Donatlons
Glft Ald Tax Recovered
183,284
27,330
38,451
183,284
61,916
39,267
168,402
71,311
35,426
11,12
22,952
11,634
816
b) Inv•stment Income
Bank Interest
DSvSdends
li
442
11,198
442
11,198
600
6,934
c) Charlt•bl• Actlvltle•
Activlties & Events
Playtime Jncome
Playtlme Income (Adlustmentl
7,660
75
3,065
7,735
3,065
4,440
2,331
11,361)
12
d) Othér Income
Gain on sale of asset
Tralnlng and Conferences Income
379
140
140
140
140
379
It was oiscoverea auring a review ot balances exercise, that some Income èna expenditure received and Spent In the
2019120 financial year for the Playtime group was Inadvertently entered agalnst the general fund as well as belng entered
against the restricted fund, resulting In a duplication and incorrect balance of cash In hand held In the sum of £1,361 beSng
attributed to the general fund. Th¢s wa5 a clerical error. An adjustment has been made to the general fund to correct the
positIDFI.
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Llmlted by fjuarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)
FOR THE YEAR EIIDED 31ST MARCH 2024
3. EXPENDETURE
Unrestricted
Funds
Designated
Funds
Restrlcted
Funds
TOTAL
2023/24
TOTAL
2022123
Note
•) Cost of Charltable Actlvltle•
Actlvities & Events
Bank Charges
Catering Costs
Children's Costs
Church Life Expenses
Cleanlng Costs
Cornmunlcatlon C05t5
Corrmunlty Ourreach
Conference Costs
Oebt Advice Costs
Depreclation Expenses
Development Fund..
Investmenr Mana9ement Fees
Equlprnent Costs
Glfts & Donatlons
Insurance Costs
IT Support Costs
Lava Costs
License & Subserlptlons
Mlnlstry Expenses
Playtlme Expenses
Premlses Hire
Prlntlng. Postage & Statlonery
Repairs & Maintenance
Staff Costs
Sundry Expenses
Tear Fund
utllity Costs
Vineyard Contribution
Visitlng Speakers Expenses
Youth Expenses
13,309
122
1,195
2,700
1,023
9,333
300
I,S03
7,310
13,309
122
1,195
2,700
1,023
9,333
300
1,503
7,310
27,960
3,113
L2,853
117
1,136
1,277
625
8,546
510
285
4,988
27,206
L,629
li
li
27,960
647
2,466
li
1,158
1,158
1,590
36,693
3,472
827
2,336
4,471
604
1,296
6,860
1,657
3,519
148,073
3,371
2,S57
2,511
41,339
3,550
89
1,400
4,423
1,155
2,014
6,364
1,548
5,263
131,405
3,440
840
4,922
10,648
1,195
915
1,590
10,631
3,472
827
2,336
4,471
604
11,12
16,038
10,024
12
1,296
6,860
1,657
3,S19
148,073
3.371
840
12,213
12,499
2.512
1,2?3
15
12,213
12,499
2,512
1,273
256 009
313 132
284 750
b) Governance Costs
Legal & Profe55ional Fees
Independent Examinerts Fee
1,720
1,710
1,720
1,710
1,672
1,680
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE CQUNTIES CHURCH)
(Cofflpany Limoted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENPED 31ST MARCH 2024
4. DETAILS OF CERTAIN TYPES OF EXPENDITURE
20231Z4
2022123
Fees paid to the Independent Examiners - Jndependent Examination
Fees paid to the Independent Examlners Other professional fees
1,500
210
1,470
210
5. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
General Fund General Fund Genera1 Fund Gentrèl Fund Deslgnated Fund
Land &
Furniture
fittings
Equlpment
Costs
Equipment
Costs
Total
31-MJr-24
Improvement
Harnmer
Tltle No..
WSX237251
CosVV?luatlon
Additions
Cost at
01-Apr.23
200,000
17S,958
17,539
31.632
5,969
431,098
31-Mar-24
Depreclation
Charge
DepreclaLltsn at
OL.Apr-23
175,316
160
15,295
561
27,838
3,382
647
221,83 1
31-Mar-24
Nel Book Value
Net Book Value
31-Mar-24
31-Mar-23
200,000
482
210 054
A surveyor wa5 contracted to provlde a draft valuatlon report lor the Hammer slte In 2016. Although there was limited property
sale data for thls type of prDpertYi the report suggested a base valuation In Its current condition of £200.000. The rebuild
Insurance advlce for the property provlded on 29th January 2020 was £950,000.
In thls financial year the Trustees agreed that any expendlture on equipment, flxtures and flttlngs that fell below the Indlvldual
capltallsatlon threshold of £1,500 would be wholly wrltten off In thls flnancial perlod.
No other departures from the accounllng pollcles were made.
The annu?1 commltments under non-cancelllng operating leases and Capital eommltments are as follows.,
31st March 2024 .. None
3 1st March 2023 .. None
6. INVESTMENTS
Cash or cash equivalents
esigna
es
Fun
Fund
nres
Fund
Total
31-Mar-24
Carrylnp Ifairl value at beglnning of pedod
Add., additlons to investments during period
Less.. disposals at carrying value
Add/ldeductl'. transfer in/lDUtI In the period
Add/ldeductl'. net gain/lloss} on revaluation
Carrylng Ifairl value at end of year
389,228
389,228
10,040
19.495
418 763
10,040
418 763
A5 at 31st March 2024 the charity held the following in its Investment portrollo-
Unlt
lo￿O￿t Fund name
Market value
Cost.
62,896.61 1.817777
70,720.62 1.614851
109,569.29
1.0448
15,491.66
2.84
114,332 BMO MM Lifestyle
114,203 ISFL Sinfonia
114,478 Cornelian Managed D
43,938 Flrst Sentier
Cash
124.409
121,320
116,560
45,677
10,797
386,951
418 763
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY K140WN AS THREE COUNfxES CHURCH)
(Company Limited by Guarantee)
MOTes TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
7. CASH AT BANK AND IN MAND
Llnrestricted
Fund
Designated
Fund
Restrirted
Fund
Total
31-Mar-24
Total
31-Mar-23
Current Account
3CMA Account
Deposlt Accounts
17,999
7,214
2,483
6,895
32,108
2,483
25,835
53,685
3,411
25,393
25,635
43,834
9,697
6,895
82.489
8. DEBTORS AND PREPAYMENTS
Unrestrictetd
Fund
Deslgnated
Fund
Restricted
Fund
Total
31-Mar-24
Total
31-m?￿25
Gift Aid Tax Recoverable
Loans
21,242
35
78L
22,058
19,929
685
35
781
9. CREDITORS ACCRUALS AND DEFERRED INCOME.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Unrestrlcted
Fund
Desi9nated
Fund
Restrlcted
Fund
TotJl
31-Marv24
Total
31-m•￿23
HMRC PAYE and NI
Independent Examlner'5 Fee
854
1,710
854
1,710
1,161
1,680
10. CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE IN MORE THAN ONE YEAR
The Charity held no long term labllitle5 durlng th15 or the prevlous financial perlod.
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
11. DESIfjNATED FUNDS
CURRENT YEAR
Total
01-Apr-23
Income
GainllLos51 on Expencjiture
Investments
Expendltu
IPLJrchase of
Fixed Assets)
Transfers
Total
31-Mar-24
Development Fund
Dorcas Fund
3CMA Det>t Advlce
Lqgal Reserve Fund
392,916
1,719
3,411
10,000
11,640
19,495
{6,9741
I LO,8691
127,9601
417,077
875
2,483
10,000
10.025
4,080
22,952
TOTAL
.04
92
The fund transfers represent..
Dorcas Fund
Dorcas Fund
3CMA Debt Advlce
11,3751 transfer to restrlcted Hardshlp fund
11,400 transfer frorn general fund for monthly 5UPPOrt
4,080 transfer from general lund for monthly support
PRIOR YEAR
Income
Income
(Gain on
sale of asset)
Expendlture
Expendlture
(Loss on
Investments)
Transfers
Total
01-Apr-22
Total
31-Mar-23
Development Fund
Dorcas Fund
3CMA Oebt Advlce
Legal Reserve Fund
410,889
3,260
5,607
10,000
10.778
1,150
20,93a
15,2201
111,0911
127,2061
123.531)
392,916
1,719
3,411
10,000
8,400
4,080
TOTAL
429,756
32,858
408 046
The fund transfers represent:
Oorcas Fund
3CMA Debt Advlce
8,400 transfer from general fvnd for monthly support
4,080 transfer from general fund for monthly support
The Development Fund was establlshed by the Leadershlp team to support future developments in the church
buildings or personnel.
elther
The Dorcas Fund was set up to provide support lor vorious charitable artivities. The amounts transferred from the general
funcj are set at 5Wo of the charlty's regular glfts and offerfngs.
3CMA Debt Advice
3CV has been running 3CMA debt advice for Several year5. We have now moved the office out of the
ctturch and so are looklng for extemal fundlng for some of Its costs. The fund was set up to clearly icjentlfy all 3CMA costs and
Income and be available to support funding applications,. Prior to 2014, 3CMA was a part of Frontline Debt Advice. Since 2014,
Frontline dlvideé all branches into Members and Partners and 3CMA became a Partner branch sponsored by 3CV.
The Legal Reserve Fund was estsbllshed by the Trustees specifically for potential legal cost5.
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN A5 THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Limlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
11. DESIGNATED FUNDS (continued)
The Deslgnated funds are wholly represented by=
31-Mar-24
31-Mar-23
F5xed Asset5
Inve5trnents
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
1,940
418.763
9.697
35
2,587
389,228
15,546
685
430.435
408,046
12. RESTRfcTeD FUNDS
CURRENT YEAR
Total
01-Apr-23
Tot•1
31-Mar-24
Income
Expenditure
Transfers
Desl9nated Glfts
Elalnes Fund
Hardshlp Fund
Mlchelles Fund
Playtime
11,2671
3,358
3,710
14,2521
11,3001
12,3341
12, 1381
11,2961
11,8091
2,OS8
1,587
4,131
1,709
2,546
6,269
3.065
1,375
1601
TOTAL
The fund transfers represent.,
Hardshlp Fund
1,375 transfer frorn De51gnated Dorcas fund
PRIOR YEAR
Total
01-Apr-22
Total
31-M4p23
Income
Expendlture
Transfers
Deslgnared Gifts
Elaine5 Fund
Playtime
15181
1.000
343
20,436
2.648
2,331
118,2861
12901
12,0141
12,899}
{1,2671
3,358
1601
17201
TOTAL
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The fund transfers represent..
Deslgnated Gifts
12,8991 for muslc equipment purchased. The terms of any restrlcrion were met once the
equipment was purchased, and the asset was transferred to general funds..
{7201 for contrlbution to general fund for building ccst5, energy and refreshments
Playtlme
The De$lgnated Glfts Fund was established to recelve varlous speclftc offers of support from members of the church and are
applied as grants in accordance with the member5 W15hes.
ElJlnes Fund was set up followlng a glft left In a w511, for the purpose of enabling leaders, members and young people to
attend retreat and mission trip5. Thi5 fund wa5 set up to help fund people In the church go on misslonary trips, retreat days or
training events where they wovld not otherwise be able to afford to do so.
Hardshlp Fund Is to provlde flnancial assistance to Indlvldualslfamilles in need Ino restrictions on what Lype of financial helpl
Michelle's Fund was sel up in 2023. following the sudden death of Michelle. a church attendee. The purpose of this fund is to
provide financial help for Michelle'5 hu5bond and 3 young children both now and in future years.
Playtlme is a weekly parÈnt and toddlers group with loo+ attending where parents pay a £2 donation.
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
NQTES TO ThE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (contlnued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31￿ MARCH 2024
12. RE￿R]CrED FUNDS {continued)
The Restncted funds are wholly represented bv..
31-Mar-24
31-Mar-23
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
6,895
781
2,031
13. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND
Unrestrlcted
Fund
Deslgnated
Fund
Re5trlcted
Fund
Total
31-Mar-24
Total
31-Mar-23
Flxed Assets (Tanglble A55etsl
Flxed Assets Ilnvestmentsl
Net Current Assets
Long Term Liabllltles
208,114
1,940
418,763
9,732
210,054
418,763
79,920
209,267
389,228
100,262
62,512
7.676
270 626
430 435
708 737
698 757
14. RECONCILIATION OF MOVEMENT ON CAPITAL AND RESERVES
The Company Is Llmlted by Guarantee 1074902941 and Is a Charlty reglstered wlth the Charlty Commlsslon l 11402141 and
does not have a Share capltal and has no Income sublert to Corporatlon Tax.
2023124
2022123
Surplus / Oeficlt for the Ilnanclal year
Other Recognlsed GainsllL055es}
19,5151
360
Balance Brouoht Forward
Opening 8alance Adjustment
698,757
720,830
1,098
Closlng Funds at 3L5t March 202412023
708 737
698 757
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3 COUNTIES VINEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Llmlted by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (ctsntinued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
15. STAFF COSTS AND NUMBERS
TOTAL
2023124
TOTAL
2022123
Gross Wages and Salarles
Ernployer'5 Natlonal fnsurance Costs
EmplDyer's Natlonal Insurance Costs Iprlor yearls underpayment)
SMP Recovered
Ernployer's Penslon Contributions
138,118
5,880
72
126,619
3,999
3,232
16,0071
3,562
4,003
148,073
131,40S
The Charlty operates a PAYE Scheme to pay all employed members of Staff.
The 2023124 Employers NI figure includes the full £5,00012022123'. É5,0001 employment allowance clalmed.
Number of employees at the end of the year who were engaged In each of the followlng actlvltles Ilncludes full tlme and part
tlme employee51'.
TOTAL
2023124
TOTAL
2021123
Charltable Actlvltle5
No employees ￿CeIved emoluments In excess of £60,00012022123.'Nonel
The charity operates a government backed defined contrlbutlon pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the Staternent or
Financlal Actlvltle5 as they become payable In accordance v4Ith the rule5 of the scherne. The charlty Is under no further
obligatlon to make any extra payments Irrespectlve of how that pension fund performs. The employer contributlons in 2023124
amounted to É4,003 12022123: £3,562).
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the Tru5LeelDirectors and the Church Leadership Team. One
TrusteelDirectOT Is remunerated for thelr role as Operations Manager. Two members of the Church Leadershlp Team are
remunerated. The total employee beneffts lincludin9 employer natlonal Insurance and employer penslon contrlbutionsl of the
key management personnel of the charlty were £73,851 12022123.. £63,700).
16. DIRECTORS AND OTHER RELATED PARTIES
As dlsclosed above In note 15, one TrusteelDirector received remuneratlon for thelr role as Operation5 Manager.
Name of trustee
Legal authority
Amounts
id or benefil value
2023124
TOTAL
2022
23
TOTAL
Remuneration
lincl employer Nll
Pension
M Brown
Governlng document
23,701
658
24,359
23,262
23.701
658
A related party to Trustee D Wright (his spouse) recelved remuneratlon of £21,216 12022123.. £14,501) for her role as Pastoral
and Projects Leader. Employer national insurance ènd employer pension contributions totalling £2,309 12022123.. Él, 171) were
a150 paid by the Church in connection with this employment. These payments are also included in the key management
personnel calculatlon In note 15.
No other payments were made to directDfs Dr any persons connected with them during thi5 financial period. No material
Iransartlon took place belween the charity and a trustee or any person connecLed with them.
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3 COUNTIES VIIIEYARD
(FORMERLY KNOWN AS THREE COUNTIES CHURCH)
(Company Limited by Guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2024
17. RISK ASSESSME14T
The Directors actively revlew the major risks whlch the charity fèces on a regular basis ènd believe that maintalnlng the free
serves Stated. combined with the annual revlew of the contro15 Over key financial systems carried out on an annual bashs will
provide sufflcient resources In the event of adverse condltlDns. The Directors have also examined other operarional and
business risks which they face and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the significant risks.
18. RESERVES POLICY
The Directors have considered the level of reserves they wish to retaln, appmpriate to the charity's needs. This Is based on the
charlty's size and the level of flnancial cornmitments held. The Dlrectors alm to ensure the tharity wlll be able to contSnue to
rulfll its charitable obleclives even If there 15 a temporary shortfall In Income or unexpected expenditure. The directors will
endeavour not to set aslde funds unnecessarllv.
19. PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Charlty acknowledges Its requlrement to demonstrate clearly that it must have chadtable purposes or 'aims' that are for
the publlc benefit. Details of how the charlty has achleved thls are pmvlded In the Report of the Directors. The directors
conflrrn that they have pald due regard to the CharSty Commlsslon guldarice on public beneflt before declding what actlvitles
the charity should undertake.
20. OPENING BALANCE ADJUSTMENT
In the pr?vlous flnanclal year, It wa5 dlscovered durlng a revlew of fixed assets held exerclse, that in asset purchased In 2020
and costing £1,5 19 was Inadvertefitly omitted frorn being entered IntD the fixed asset register. It was wrltten off to expenditure
In that year. The asset Is stlll In use, therefore the Trustee5 made the dec151on to Introduce IL Into the charlty accounts last
flnanclal year. An openlng balance adjustment was made to correct the posltion as follows..
Cost
Accumulated Depreclatlon to 31st March 2022
Net Book Value at 31st March 2022
1,519
421
1,09
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS
I report to the trustees on my examlnation of the accounts of 3 Countles Vlneyard for the year ended 31st March 2024.
Responsibilities Jnd basls ol report
As the charity'5 trustees of the charitable cornpany (who are also the d1￿CtOrS of the company for the purposes of company
lawl, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounrs In accordance wlth the requlrements of the Companles Act 2006
1.the 2006 Act'l.
Havlng satisfied myself that the accounts of the charltable company are not requlred to be audlted for this year under Part 16
of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examinatlon of your charity's accounts
s carried out under section 145 of the Charlties Act 2011 ("the 2011 Act-l. En carrylng out my examination. I have followed
the Dlreetlons glven by the CharlLy Comrn15slon (under secilon 145{5)Ibl of the 2011 Act.
The company'5 gross income exceeded E250,000 and l am qualifled to undertake ¢he examination by being a member of The
Assoclarion of Charlty Independent Examiners.
Independtnt examlner's statement
I have completed my examination. I conflrm that no materlal matters have come to my attention whlch gives me cause to
believe that..
ccountlnq record5 were not kept In accordance with sectltsn 386 of the Companlts Act 2006,, or
the accounts do not accord wlth such records., or
the accounts do not comply with relevant accountlng requlrements under section 396 of the Companles Act 2006 other than
any requirement that the accounts glve a 'tnJe and fair, vlew whlch Is not a matter consldered as part of an Independent
examlnation., or
the account5 have not been prepared In accordance wlth the Charltles SORP IFRS1021.
have no other concerns and have come across no other matters In connectlon wlth the examinatlon to whlch attentlon should
be drawn in this report In order to enable a proper under5tènding of the accounts to be reached.
Slgned..
FCIE
17 October 2024
Independent Examlners Ltd
Unit 2 The 6roadbrldge Business Centre
Delling Lant
Bosham
West Sussex
P018 8NF
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