REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 8688328 REPORTS AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2023 FOR VINEYARD 53 IA COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE} 1111 •ACZSSIHS' 2710312024 COMPANIES HOUSE A11 205 1
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIALsfATEMEPnS FOR TrIE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2023 Table of Contents Pa8e Report of the Trustees Summary of Financial Activities Balance Sheet li 12 Notes to the Financial Statements 13-20 Independent Examiners Report 21
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FJP4ANCIAL SfATEMEPlfS FOR THE YEAR ÉNDED 30 JUNE 2023 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2023 The trustees, who are the dirertors, present their annual trustees, report and financial statements for the year endin8 30 June 2023 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policie5 set out in notes to the acco¢Jnts and comply viith the charit¢s governing document. the Companies Act 21X)6, the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) issued in October 2019. Objeetlves & Actlvltles Vineyard 53 was started in 2013 by a handfvl of people in the Chester area. From meetin8 in people's homes and then rented venues, we now meet weekly on Sundays, rent an office Space and host numerous events and gatherings through the region. We aim to be a li8ht acrossour region. Seing and blessingthose who live here. As we have grown in size we have been able to set up numerous projects that reach out to many different groups of people. We have had the privilege of seein8 lives transformed as we share the compassion and love of God wth those we meet. The broad aims of VINEYARD 531.the Church.) continue to be the following.. Furthering the gospel ofjesus Christ and advancing the Kingdom of God. Showing compassion for the vulnerable. Building up the faith of Christian believers. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such faalities by reason of their youth, age. infirmity or disability. financial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of lrfe. In support of these objects the Church receives gifts and donations by its attendees and 5UPPOrters and many of these are given by way of Gift Aid and so are further enhanced by a tax reclaim. In the execution, the objects of the Church are expressed in specific and practical ways described below and as such, the application of its resources are similarly displayed in the financial statements.
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAII ENDED 30 Juf4E 2023 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2023 The aim of VINEYARD 53 is to extend the Kingdom of God by drawing people into a relationship with Jesus throu8h its activities. We seek to do this by our Sunday Celebrations, mid-week groups. training event5, projects, gathering events and seasonal programmes. We seek to bring adults. young people, and children into a greater spiritual, intellectual and moral awareness and to advance the practical application of Christianity. We seek to express the love and merci of God to both tliose inside the church and in the community outside. We do this in particular through our compassion projects. In the last year this has included Move In. Move On {an initiative providing people moving out of refuge accommodation into new housing with basic household items}. welcoming refugees from Afghanistan into our re8ion, and Church Has Left the Buildingevents. These projects aim to support those in need or who are vulnerable in the re8ion and beyond. Much of this work is done by large volunteerworkforces. who have themselve5 experienced God's help and want to offer practical help to others in need. We seek to help people wtth better life skills, in relationships. marriage. money. work habits, community life, and education. Achievements and Performance In plannin8 our activities for the year, the trustees have considered the Charity Commission'5 guidance on public benefft. includin8 the 8uidance "Public benefit: running a charity IPB21" Objertlves for the Year To grow the church in temis of numbers and maturity; To recruit. train and develop the voluntary workforce; To alleviate hardship and poverty- To train new leaders: To build and consolidate the financial base of the charity; To expand our work in the region and abroad by way of relief of poverty. Furthering the gospel ofjesus Christ ond advancing the Kingdom of God. Over the year to June 2023 at VINEYARD 53 we have seen several hundred people attend 5ervi¢es during this period. Approximately 250 people have made VINEYARD 53 their own church. with several of the new members having had no previous experience of any church. We moved out of a university lecture space into a new adult meeting room duringthisyear. This move increased physical space and allowed the church to gather in a room that feels
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND nNANaAI ATEmENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2023 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2023 le55 like a classroom. We continue to use a hybrid meeting model- with in-person services live streamed to YouTube. Showing composslonfor the vulnemble. The church has worked in the local community to be a blessing in practical and relational ways. We currently have 18 small groups and throu8h these group5 and as a wider community we look to generously give in ways that do not directly benefit the church. Around 15% of our total income is set-aside for this purpose. Compassion work continues to go from strength to strength. building on the foundations built as we emerged outof lockdown. Move In, Move On. an initiative helpingfamilies being moved into new housing get off to a good start with basic household items, continued, supporting more than IIX) individuals over the year. As a welcome church, with help from a Church Urban Fund 8rant, we ran sewing mornin8s for Af8han refugees. 50 families were housed in a local hotel and we worked vlith the council to provide support and a welcome. ntjr relationship with ForFutures continues. We have run a regular game5 night at one of their homeless hoste15 and run a renovation at another hostel. From tlme to tlniE we will help a person to find accommodation, furniture and the basic needs of life, particularly if they are trying to exit an addictive lifestyle or are in a vulnerable position. We are in 3 strong position to continue and increase showing compassion for the vulnerable into the next financial year. Bulldlng up thefvith of Christian believers. VINEYARD 53 uses ts small group network that meet in the city and the surroundin8 area to study the bible and bless their local communities. This includes a regular mid-week youth 8atherin8. This is in addition to Sunday services where the bible is looked at. Training took many form5 this period; indudin8 training on marriage, money, time management. helping those in need. reaching your community, a number of biblical and theological topics. leading a group and pastoral care. The teaching takes place in one-to- one situations as well as small groups andthe Church gathered. We have also added several online optior15 this year. In addition to that a number of people from Vineyard 53 have been on training courses: The Cause to Live For (training for young adults on life direction); Vineyard National Leaders Conference (for leadership and ministry training).
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2013 Report of the Tr&ee5 for the year ended 30 June 2023 In the summer, our youth went to Dreamin8the Impossible. a Christian youth festival. Here they received teaching and encoura8ement relevant to their life stage. To provide or asslst In the provlsion of fao"lities in the interests of souol welfvre for recreation or other leisure time occupation of indlviduals who hove need oAsuchfacilities by reoson of their youth age, Infirmity or dlsoblllty. financlal hurdshlp or soclol circumstunces with the objert of Impmving thelrcondltlons oAIrfe. As the churth has grown, we have sought to offer specific activities for men, women, youth. children and students to develop link5 both within the church, and with the wider community. We have also worked alongside various charities and institutions within the city of Chester and its surrounding areas. Flnandal Revlew The financial statements as presented show a net deficit for the period in the General fund of £39.357. This is primarily due to a planned increase in staff costs, including costs related tn the senior pastors, sabbatical. and also the increased costs of the new office space we moved into durin8 the year. The deficit is covered from avallable iserves. Performanco against the charitable aims and objectives of the organisation are noted in the section titled "Achievements and Performance.. Reserves Policy The Directors and Trustees have examined the Church's requirements for free reserves in the light of the predominant risks to the Church. The main risk is identified as a reduction in the Church membership giving rise to a reduction in income. The Directors and Trustees have reviewed the reserrfes policy and consider it is appropriate to retain free reserves up to the equivalent to the Church's staff salaries and venue costs for 3 month5 as well as an amount sufficient to cover capital costs rf equipment were damaged. This total is less than the amount held in reserves at 30June 2023. Structure, Governance arbd Management VINEYARD 53 is a company limited by guarantee as well as a registered charity, in which the company directors also form the board of Trustees. The liability of each Trustee in the event of a windin8 up is limited to £1. The day to day running of the Church is delegated to J Simmons and A Simmons.
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT A14D FIP4ANCIALSTA7EMEPITS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2023 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2023 Trustees The Trustees who have served durin8 the period are as follows: _ J Simmons J Henderson S Maxey S J Dunlop G Mulholland C Hollin8SWOrth Appolntment of Trustees New Trustees are appointed when appropriate. Suitable candidates. WI are expected to be generally Ibut not exclusively) selected from within the membership of VINEYARD 53, are considered on the basis of their skills. experience and understanding of the aims of the church. New Trustees have the opportunity of reviewing appropriate documents including the accounts as part of their induction proces5. Risk Manogement The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable. but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss. They include- (al an annual Budget considered by the Trustees; Ibl regular consideration by the Trustees of financial reports; Icl delegation of authority and segregation of duties; Idl identification and management of risks. The Trustees aim to review on a regular basis the main risks that the Church faces. They believe that maintaining the free reserves at the leve15 noted on the statement of financial activities, combined wtth appropriate reviews of the controls over key financial systems, provides sufficient resources in the event of unexpected adverse conditions. The Trustees are also of the opinion that adequate systems are in place to mitigate any significant matters arisin8 from operational and business risks.
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT A14D ANANCIAL STATEMENfs FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2023 Summary The Trustees consider that they have complied with the Charities Art 2011 and that the church and its membership are meeting the charitable objectives that were determined when the church was formed. As it grows, it is expected that the church'5 community will have further opportunities to increase its activity and influence. Reference and Administratlve Detsils CHARITY NAME REGISTERED CHARifi NUMBER: COMPANY NUMBER", VINEYARD 53 1153966 08688328 DIRECTORS & TRUSTEES: J Simmons J Henderson S Maxey S J Dunlop G Mulholland C Hollingsworth REGISTERED OFFICE: 26 MILL LANE UPTON CHESTER CH2 IBT BANK: CAF (Charitie5 Aid Foundation) Head Office 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent. ME19 4TA INDEPENDENT EXAMINER: Joshua Ru8en ACCA 36 Totland Grove Chester CH2 2EY
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENfs KIR THEYEAR ENDED 30JUP4E 2023 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2023 Trustees. responstbllltles In relatlon to the financial statements The trustees (who are also directors of VINEYARD 53 forthe purposes of company law} are responsible for preparing the Trustees. Annua5 Report and financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each fi'nancial year which 8ive a true and fair view of the state of affair5 of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to: selett suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the tinancial statements; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that VINEYARD 53 will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keepin8 proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Church and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence for takin8 reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities and to provide reasonable assurance that: the church is operatin8 efficiently and effectively; proper records are maintained and are reliable- and the church complies with relevant laws and regulations. Statement as to dlsclosure of Information to the Independerbt Examlner The trustees have taken all the necessary steps to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the Independent Examiner is aware of that information. As far as the trustees are aware, there is no relevant audit information of which VINEYARD 53's Independent Examiner is unaware.
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINAIKIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30Juf4E 2023 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2023 Approval of Accounts The accounts were approved on behalf of the Trustees on 22103124. J Simmons Trustee/Director 2£ MILL LhA CHéFr& CklL IBT io
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REpoKfA14D HNAIKIAL sfATEMEPITS FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 20Z3 Statement of Finanoal Activlties (indudlry Income and Expendlture Attount) for the year to 30 June 2023 Unrestrlrted Restricted Funds Funds 2022123 2022123 Total Total Funds Funds 2022123 2021122 Notes Income from: Donations and legacie5 Charitable activities 210,381 5,917 10.823 221,204 209,625 5.917 435 IA63 Investments 1.415 48 195 Total Income 217,713 10.871 228,584 210.255 Expenditwe on: Charitable activities 2S8,244 12,075 270,319 216.387 Net Income -40,531 -1,204 41.735 -6,132 Reconciliation of funds Transfers between funds Net movement in funds 2,372 -38,159 -2.372 -3.576 41,735 -6,132 Total funds brought forward 166,218 23,805 190,023 196,155 Total funds carried forward 128,059 20.229 148,288 190,023 li
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL RÉPORT AND ANANCIAL sfATEMEpifs FOR THE YEAR EhlDED 30JUNE 2023 Balance sheet as at 30 June 2023 Notes 2022123 2021122 Fixed Assets Tangible assets 5.806 8,111 CuThenl Assets Stock Debtors Cash at bank & in hand 266 43,800 108,969 153,035 266 46.785 144,895 191,946 Credltors: due withln a year (10,5531 110,0341 Net Current Assets 142.482 181,912 Total Net Assets 148.288 190,023 Funds Restritted income funds 20.710 23,805 166,218 Unrestricted funds 127,578 Total charity funds 148.288 190,023 For the year ending 30 June 2023, the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The rnembers have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The direttor5 acknowledge their f esponsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The financial.statements and associated notes (which form part of these accounts) on Pages 13 to 20 were approved by the Trustees on 22/03/24. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companie5 subject to small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS 102 SORP. J Simmons Trustee/Director on 12
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR niEYEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2023 Notes to the finandal staternents for the year ended 30 June 2023 l. Acc¢)untln8 Pollcies {a) Basls of preparatl¢)n These accounts (financial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognized at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note{s} to these accounts. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Prartice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102111issued in October 20191- (Charities SORP {FRS 102)). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. The Charity constitutes a public benefft entity as defined by FRS 102. Due to the level of cash and unrestrirted reserves held the trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the Charitys ability to continue as a going concern. Ibl Funds accountlng The financial statements have been prepared to include all funds dirertly under the responsibility of Vineyard 53. All funds have been analysed into their different types. Unrestricted funds are not subject to any special restrictions and they can be used as the Trustees decide. Restricted funds arewherethe donor has imposed restriction5 on howthe fund may be used. but which do not preventthe fund being spent. During the period. around fifteen percent of the Church's voluntary income was set aside for activitie5 and causes that do not directly benefrt Vineyard $3. This is not regarded as a separate fund as such, but merely as an indicator as to how general charitable expendlture Is to be disseminated and is consided to be part of the General unrestricted fund. Ic) Income Donations and tithes are credited to the financial statements as received. Gift Aid receivable is included in income when there is a valid declaration from the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is considered to be part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the Same fund as the initial donation unle55 the donor or the terms of the appeal have specified otherwise. 13
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 Notes to the finandal statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 No monetary value has been put on the voluntary help received by Vineyard 53 from its members during the period {for more information refer to the Trustees, Annual Report) or on minimal 8ifts in kind le.g. refreshments provided for meetings. used furniture donated for office use, etc.} due to impracticability and limited benefit of doin8 $0. Income from any trading or other artivities is recognised when earned. In the case of recharged events income and expendituie are shown gross. (d) Flxed assets Fixed asset5 are capitali5ed if they can be used for more than one year and the cost is over £I.000. They are recorded at cost of purchase less accumulated depreclation. le) DepdatIon Depreciation of fixed assets is charged at rates estimated to write off their cost. less anv estimated residual value, over their expetted useful lives. All assets are depreciated on a straight line basis: both equipment and the vans (purchased u5ed} have depreciation charged at 20% per year. A full month's depreciation is charged in the month of acquisition, and none in the month of disposal. If) Value added tax The Church is not registered for VAT. (8) Stock Stock is included at the lower of cost or net realisable value. Ih) Debtors and Credltors The Church reco8nises all transactions on an accruals basis, which is to say that all sums due to or from the Church are included in the year which they occurred irrespertive of whether they have been paid. If they have not been paid, they are included as a debtor or creditor. Debtors are measured at their recoverable amounts. Creditors are measured at their settlement amount. 14
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMEpifs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2023 Notes to the flnandal statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 2. Analysis of Income Llnrestricted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Funds Prlor Year Funds Donatlons Donations 174.799 5,045 976 179,845 35,558 172,899 36.726 Gift Aid 34,582 Grants 4,802 5,802 210.381 10.823 221,204 209,625 Other charitable artivities Event fees 2.880 2,880 3.037 420 Other sundry income 3,037 15 5,917 5,917 435 Investment Income Interest 1,415 1.463 195 Totsl 217.713 10,871 228,584 210,255 Grants include £1,000 in funding from Vineyard UK to cover regional oversight activities {prior year £0) and a grant of £4,802 from the Church Urban Fund to be used in support of refugees (prior year £01. Restritted Funds income is further analysed in note 9. Event fees cornprise £2.880 contributed towards the costs of certain events included in note 3 below under Gathering Events and Children & Families (prior year £4201. Other sundry income of £3,037 is from recovery of overpaid utility costs relating tothe former church office space at Montagues (prior year £0). Interest income Is received on Gift Aid refunds and bank account balances. The charity did not have any investments durin8 the year. 3. Analysls of Expendlture Expenditure on Charitable Activities comprises those costs incurred by the Church in the delivery of its activities and services for beneficiaries including costs of an Indirect nature 15
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND HNANCIAL STATEMEpifs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 Notes to the financlal statements lor the year ended 30 June 2023 necessary to support these activities. As noted in the Trustees, Annual Report the principal objects of the Church are advancement of the Christian Faith, Relief of sickness and financial hardship, the advancement of Christian education. and Provision of facilitie5 in the interests of social welfare. These are practically expressed under the 6 initial headings listed below, supported by the following staff and 5UPPOrt Costs. Unrestrlcted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds Prior Year Funds Gatherings & Events Training & Conferences Pastoral Expense Sunday Gatherings Giving to Others Children & Families 8,676 8,676 9,249 7,118 2,456 16.827 7,118 2,456 16,827 5,091 3,486 15,806 21.894 11,594 33,488 22,578 9.573 9,573 9,758 115,767 34,652 Staff costs 145,052 46,647 145,534 46.647 Support Costs Total 258,244 12,075 270,319 216.387 Support costs include costs associated with the maintenance of the Church's office and meeting space in Chester of £27,864. In the previous year offlce costs were £17,665. includinE both the previous office space in Montagues as well as the Chester office from March 2022. Other items included in Support costs includÈ van runnin8 Costs of £3,208 Iprlor year £3.7521, depreciation of £3,424 Iprioryear £3,526) and Governance costs of £315 Iprior year £621. Expenditure on restricted funds fvrther analysed in note 9. Independent examinerfs fees were waived and donated on a voluntary basi5. 4. Staff costs Wages and salaries amountedto £130,858 (prioryear£lll,711). This includes paymentsto workers employed to help with Sunday setup starting from Ortober 2022. Vineyard 53 is able to take advantage ol the Employment Allowance which reduced the amount of social 16
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAI STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2023 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 security costs to £1,877 (prior year £1,7S31. Pension contributions of £2,853 were paid in the year {prior year £2.303}. At the end of the year there were 9 employed staff members, of which 7 work part time (prior year 9 employee51. The average head count for the year was S.1 (prior year 4.51 and at the end of the year the staff were workin8 a total of 26 days a week (prior year 25.5}. No employees received benefrts of more than £60.000. John and Anna Simmons were granted a Sabbatical from July to mid-september and the associated costs of providing them with training and travel during this time are included in the Staff C05tS total. S. Tanglble Flxed Assets Equlpment Van Total Cost at l July 2022 8,520 13,163 21,683 Additions 1,119 1.119 Disposals Cost at 30 June 2023 9.639 13.163 22.802 Depreciation at l July 2022 6,770 6.802 13,572 Disposals Charge for the year 791 2,633 3.424 Depreclation at 30 June 2023 7.561 9,435 16,996 Net book value at l July 2022 1,7SO 6,361 8,111 Net book value at 30 June 2023 2,078 3.728 5,806 6. Taxatlon As Vineyard 53 has charitable status no provision for corporation tax is required. 17
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JVNE 2023 Notes to the financial ststements for the year ended 30 June 2023 7. Debtors 2022123 2021122 Income tax recoverable via Gift Aid 35,613 36.742 Prepayments and accrued incorne Other Debtors 7.848 6.353 339 3,690 Total 43,800 46.785 8. Credltors 2022123 2021122 Accruals and deferred income 8,346 7,123 Other credttors 2,207 2,911 Total 10.553 10,034 9. Summary of Fund Movernents Brought forward Income Expenditure Transfers Carrled Forward Yearto 30 June 2023 General Funds Unrestricted Building Fund 66.218 216.736 ithJ,000 977 166.218 217,713 258.244 27,372 -25.000 2.372 52.083 75,977 128,059 258.244 Restrlrted Funds Move In, Move On Compassion Refugees Other specific gifts Building Fund 2.679 3.916 3,377 1,772 4,802 2,124 1,711 3,153 I,oio 4,802 2.618 32 10.871 1,878 15.332 23.805 -2,372 IS,364 20.229 12.075 -2372 18
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT ANO FINANCIAL sfATEMEi¥fs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 202Y Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 Brou8ht forward Income Expenditure Transfers Carried Forward Yearto 30June 2022 General Funds Unrestricted Building Fund 87.198 100,000 187,198 190,549 190.549 211.529 66,218 100,000 166,218 211,529 Restricted Funds - Move In, Move On Compassion Other specific gifts Building Fund 2,200 1,671 78 5,008 8,957 1,250 771 1.756 144 2,187 4.858 2,679 3,915 1,879 15,332 23,805 1,945 12.511 19,706 Move In. Move On is an ongoing initiative helping families being moved into new housin8 by supplying them with basic household items. The Compassion fund comprises donations given to provide support for members of the Vineyard 53 community who are in need. The Refugees fund represents a 8rant obtained from the Chtjrch Urban Fund for help with the support of refugees in the Chester area. This ha5 been spent in the year in support of Afghan refu8ees. The Building Fund will be used to facilitate the purchase or development of church buildings when the opportunity arises. All funds other than the General fund are repsented by cash in the bank at the end of both the current and prior period. 10. Remuneratlon and Transactlons with Trustees None of the trustees or directors received any fees or other benefits for their services as trustees or directors (prior year £0). John Simmons is a trustee and is employed as a pastor by the Church for which he received remuneration of £32,118 and pension contributions of £1.035 (prior year £29,520 and £931). His wife, Anna Simmons, 15 employed part-time as a pastor bythe Church and received remuneration of £10,137 and pension contributions of £156 (prior year £9.840 and £1441. 19
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT Af4D FINANCIALsfATEMEpifs FOII THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2023 Notes to the financlal statements for the year ended 30 June 2023 Gareth Mulholland is a trustee of Vineyard 53 and also a director of Eden Ecommerce Limited. Durin8 the year the Church has made purchases of £230 from Eden (prior year £2791. Trustee expenses of £252 were incurred for an in-person meeting of trustees (prior year £0). dffr 20
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REpoKfAIID FINANCIAL ATEmENTs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30JUNE 2023 Independent examlnerfs report to thè trustees of Vlneyard 53 I report on the accounts of the Company for the period ended 30 June 2023, set out on pa8es 11-20. Respectlve responslbllltles ottrustees •nd ex•mlner The Trustees (who are also the Directots of the Company for the purposes of company lawl a responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audrt is not required forthis year under section 144121 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act) and that an independent examination 15 needed. The charity's gross income did not exceed £250,CKJO and l am qualified to undertake the examination by being a qualified member of the Association o* Chartered certId Accountants. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company l?w and is eli8lble for independent examination, it is my responsibilty to: examine the accounts under settion 145 of the 2011 Act: to follow the procedures laid down in the general Diredions gbven by the Charity Commission under sertion 14515llbl of the 2011 Act; and to state whether particular matters have come to my attentM?n. Basls of Independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Dirertions gfven by the Charity Commi55ion. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the 4ccounts. and seeking explanations from you as trnstees concerning any such Matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a Irue and fairviev/ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention: 111 which 8ives rne reasonable cause to believe that in any materlal respect the requirements: to keep accounling records in accordance with sertion 386 of the CoMpanS Act 21x16,. and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records. comply wr¢h the accountin8 quirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2LTh)6 and with the methods and principle5 of the Statement of Recommended Prartice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charitles have not bÈen met- or 12} to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn ill order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Name: Address.. Date: Joshua Rugen ACCA 36 Totland Grove. Chester. CH2 2EY 21103124 21