REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 8688328 REPORTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 FOR VINEYARD $3 {A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE) ADZ665F6 2610312025 COMPANIES HOUSE A07
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VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENOED 30 JUNE 2024 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2024 The trustees, who are the directors, present their annual trustees, report and financial statements for the year ending 30 June 2024 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a dlrectors, report and accounts for Companies Act purpose5. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accountlng policies set out in notes to the accounts and comply wlth the charlt¢s governing document, the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and Accountlng and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparlng their accounts in accordance with the Financlal Reportln8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued in October 2019. Objectlves & Actlvltles Vlneyard 53 was started in 2013 by a handful of people In the Chester area. From meeting In people's homes and then rented venues, we now meet weekly on Sundays, rent an offlce space and host numerous events and 8atherin8S through the region. We alm to be a118ht across our reglon, servlng and blessing those who Ilve here. As we have grown in size we have been able to set up numerous projects that reach out to many different group5 of people. We have had the privilege of seein8 lives transformed as we share the compasslon and love of God wlth those we meet, The broad aims of VINEYARD 53 ("the Church") continue to be the following; Furthering the gospel of Jesus Christ and advancing the Kingdom of God. Showing compassion for the vulnerable. Bulldin8 UP the faSth of Chrlstlan believers. To provide or assist in the provision of facllities In the Interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, financial hardshlp or social circumstances with the object of improvin8 their conditions of life, In support of these objects the Church recelves glfts and donatlons by its attendees and supporters 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 staternents.
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND ANANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2024 The aim of VINEYARD 53 is to extend the Kin8dom of God by drawing people into relationship with Jesus through its activities. We seek to do this by our Sunday Celebrations, mid-week groups, training events, projects, gathering events and seasonal programmes. We seek to bron8 adults, young people, and chlldren into a greater spirltual, Intellectual and moral awareness and to advance the practical application of Christianity. We seek to express the love and mercy of God to both those Inside the church and in the community outside. We do this in particular through our compassion projects. In the last year this has Included taklng a leadlng role In Street Ange15 Chester (a project supportin8 the night tlme economy in Chester), and Move In, Move On (an initiative providing people moving out of refuge accommodation into new housing with basic household items). These projects aim to support those in need or who are vulnerable in the reglon and beyond. Much of thls work Is done by large volunteer workforces, who have themselves experienced God's help and want to offer practical help to others In need. We seek to help people with better Ilfe skills, In relationships, marriage, money, work habits, communlty life, and education. Achlevements and Performance In plannln8 our activities for the year, the trustees have considered the Charity Commisslon's guidance on publlc benefit, Includlng the guldance "Public beneflt: runnin8 a charity (PB2)" Objertlves for the Year To grow the church in terms of numbers and maturity. To recruit, train and develop the voluntary workforce; To allevlate hardship and poverty; To train new leaders. To build and consolidate the financial base of the charlty; To expand our work in the region and abroad by way of relief of poverty. Furtherlng the gospel oAJesus Chrfst and advancing the Klngdom of God. Over the year to June 2024 at VINEYARD 53 we have seen several hundred people attend services 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 continue to use a hybrld meetin8 model with in-person services live streamed to YouTube.
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2024 Showlng compasslonfor the vulnerable. The church has worked in the local community to be a blesslng in practical and relational ways. We currently have 17 small groups and through these groups and as a wider communlty we look to 8enerously 8ive 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 out of lockdown. Move In, Move On, an initiative helping families being moved into new housin8 get off to a good start with basic household items, continued, supporting more than 100 individuals over the year. We also spearheaded Street Angels Chester, a project supportin8 the ni8ht time economy in Chester and helpSng to relieve pressures on police and ambulance services. After receiving a 8rant for a pilot In the summer of 2023, we ran a pilot with other churches in Chester and, upon completion of an impact report on the pllot, launched the project properly at the beginning of 2024. Bulldlng up thefalth oAChrlstlan bellevers. VINEYARD 53 uses its small group network that meet in the city and the surrounding area to study the bible and bless thelr local communltles. Th15 Includes a regular mld-week youth gathering. Thls Is in addition to Sunday services where the bible Is looked at. Tralnln8 took many forms thls perlod. includlng tralning on marria8e, money, tlme management, helping those in need, reaching your community, a number of biblical and theologlcal toplcs, leadin8 a group and pastoral care. The teachin8 takes place in one-to- one situations as well as small groups and the Church 8athered. In additlon to that a number of people from Vlneyard 53 have been on tralnln8 courses.. The Cause to Llve For (tralnlng for youn8 adults on life direction),. Vineyard National Leaders Conference (for leadership and ministry training). Vineyard Leadership College (a paid, year-long course equippin8 Church leaders) Vineyard Leaders Essentials (free training for lay leaders) WTC (Theolo8ical degrees) In the summer, our youth went to Dreaming the Impossible, a Christian youth festival. Here they.recelved teaching and encouragement relevant to their life stage.
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2024 To provlde or as515t In the provlslon of facllltles In the Interests OA soclal welfare fvr recreatlon or other leisure tlme occupatlon of Indlvldua15 who hove need of suchfacllltles by reason of thelr youth, age, Inflrmlty or dlsablllty, financial hardship or social circumstances wlth the objert of Improvlng their conditions of Ilfe. As the church has grown, we have sought to offer specific activities for men, women, youth, children and students to develop links both within the church, and with the wider communlty. We have also worked alongside various charities and instltutions within the city of Chester and its surrounding areas. Flnanclal Revlew The financial statements as presented show a net deficit for the period in the General fund of £6,562. The deficit is covered from available reserves and represents a closing of the deficit of previous years where extra staffing and venue costs were taken on. Performance against the charltable alms and objectlves of the or8ani53tion are noted in the section titled "Achievement5 and Performance" ReseNes Pollcy The Directors and Trustees have examined the Church's requirements for free reserves in the li8ht of the predominant risks to the Church. The main risk 15 identified as a reduction In the Church membershlp 8lving rlse to a reduction In Income. The Dlrectors and Trustees have reviewed the reserves 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 months as well as an amount sufficient to cover capital costs if equipment were dama8ed. Thls total is less than the amount held In reserves at 30 June 2024, Structure, Governance and Mana8ement VINEYARD 53 is a company Ilmited by guarantee as well as a reglstered charity, in which the company directors also form the board of Trustees. The liability of each Trustee in the event of a winding up is limited to £1. The day to day runnin8 of the Church is dele8ated to J Simmons and A Simmons. Trustees The Trustees who have served during the period are as follows: _ J Simmons J Henderson
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2024 S Maxev SJ Dun5op G Mulholland C Hollingsworth Iresigned as dlrector 1717/24) Appolntment of Trustees New Trustees are appointed when approprlate. Suitable candldates, who are expected to be generally (but not exclusively) selected from within the membership of VINEYARD 53, are considered on the basis of their skills, experlence and understandin8 of the aims of the church. New Trustees have the opportunlty of reviewin8 appropriate documents Includln8 the accounts as part of their indurtion process. Rlsk Management The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss. They Include: {a) an annual Budget considered by the Trustees; (b) regular conslderatlon by the Trustee5 of flnanclal reports,. (c) delegation of authority and segregation of duties; (d) identification and management of risks. The Trustees aim to review on a regular basls the maln risks that the Church faces. They belleve that maintalnlng the free reserves at the levels noted on the statement of flnancial actlvities, combined with 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 si8nificant matters arising from operational and business risks. Summary The Trustees consider that they have complied with the Charitie5 Att 2011 and that the church and its membership are meetin8 the charitable objectives that were determined when the church was formed. As it 8rows, It Is expected that the church's communlty wlll have further opportunities to increase its activity and influence.
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Report of.the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2024 Reference and Admlnistrative Details CHARITY NAME REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: COMPANY NUMBER.. VINEYARD 53 1153966 08688328 DIRECTORS & TRUSTEES: J Simmons J Henderson S Maxey S J Dunlop G Mulholland C Hollin8SWOrth Ireslgned as dlrector 1717/24) REGISTERED OFFICE: 26 MILL LANE UPTON CHESTER CH2 IBT BANK: CAF (Charltles Aid Foundatlon) Head Office 25 Kin85 Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Mallin8 Kent, ME19 4TA INDEPENDENT EXAMINER; Joshua Rugen ACCA 36 Totland 8rove Chester CH2 2EY Trustees, responslbilltles In relatlon to the flnanclal statements The trustees (who are also directors of VINEYARD 53 for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and financial statements in accordance wlth appllcable law and United Klngdom Accountin8 Standard5 (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice). Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year whlch give a true and fair view of the state of affalrs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 June 2024 the charitable company for that period. In preparin8 these financial statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accountin8 pollcies and then apply them conslstentlyi observe the methods and principles in the Charltles SORP. make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state whether applicable UK Accountin8 Standards have been followed, Subject to any material departures dlsclosed and explained in the financial statements; and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless It IS inapproprlate to presume that VINEYARD 53 will continue In operatlon. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any tlme the financial position of the Church and enable them to ensure that the flnanclal statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are a150 responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Church and hence for takln8 reasonable steps forthe prevention and detection of fraud and other irre8ularities and to provide reasonable assurance that: the church is operating efficiently and effectlvely; proper records are maintained and are reliable. and the church complle5 wlth relevant laws and regulations. Statement as to dlsclosure of Informatlon to the Independent 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 whlch VINEYARD 53's Independent Examiner is unaware. Approval of Accounts The accounts were approved on behalf of the Trustees on 251312025. J Simmons Tru5tee/Director 2s(31zoZ COC If LK Cp12 1(5T
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Statement of Flnancial Actlvltles (Includlng Income and Expendlture Account) for the vear to 30 June 2024 Unrestrlrted Restrlcted Funds Funds 2023124 2023124 Total Total Funds Funds 2023124 2022123 Notes Income from: Donatlons and legacies Charitable actlvities 239,005 2,224 3,212 19,697 258,702 221,204 2,224 5,917 Investments 3,212 1,463 Total Income 244,441 19,697 264,138 228,584 Expendlture on: Charltable actlvitles 251,003 17,789 268,792 270,319 Net Incorne -6,562 1,908 4,654 -41,735 Recondllatlon of funds Transfers between funds Net movement in funds -11,800 -18,362 11,800 13,708 -4,654 -41,735 Total funds brought forward 128,059 20,229 148,288 190,023 Total funds carrled forward 109,697 33,937 143,634 148,288 10
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Balance sheet as at 30 June 2024 Notes 2023124 2022123 Flxed Assets Tan8ible assets 2,439 5,806 Current Asset5 Stock Debtors Cash at bank & in hand 266 53,121 98,597 151,984 266. 43,800 108,969 153,035 Credltors; due wlthin a year (10,789) (10,553} Net Current Assets 141,195 142,482 Total Net Assets 143,634 148,288 Funds Restricted Income funds 33,937 109,697 20,229 128,059 148,288 Unrestricted funds Total charity funds 143,634 For the year ending 30 June 2024, the company was entitled to exemption from audlt under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companles. The members have not required the company to obtaln an audlt of its accounts for the year In questlon in accordance wlth sectlon 476, The dlrectors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requlrements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The financlal statements and associated notes (which form part of these accounts) on pages 12 to 19 were approved by the Trustees on 2513125. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS 102 SORP. J simmons Trustee/Director zgl712ozC
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND HNANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Note5 to the financlal statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 l. Accounting Pollcies (a) Basls of preparatlon These accounts {fir)ancial statements) have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items reco8nized at cost or transattion value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts. The account5 have been prepared In accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102>) (issued in October 2019) - (Charities SORP {FRS 1021), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102), the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. The Charlty constltutes a public beneflt entlty as deflned by FRS 102. Due to the level of cash and unrestrlcted reserves held the trustees consider that there are no materlal uncertainties about the Charlty's abillty to continue as a going concern. (b) Fund$ 3¢countlng The flnanclal statements have been prepared to Include all funds directly 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 are where the donor has Imposed restrlctlons on how the fund may be used, but which do not prevent the fund being spent. Durlng the period, around fifteen percent of the Church's voluntary income was set aside for activitles and causes that do not directly benefit Vineyard 53, This is not regarded as a separate fund as such, but merely as an Indicator as to how general charitable expenditure is to be disseminated and is considered to be part of the General unrestricted fund. (c) Income Donations and tithe5 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 Ald 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 unless the donor or the terms of the appeal have specifled otherwise. 12
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 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 {e.g. refreshments provided for meetings, used furniture donated for office use, etc.) due to impracticability and Ilmlted beneflt of doin8 so. Income from any trading or other actlvities is recognised when earned. In the case of recharged events Income and expenditure are shown gross. (d) Flxed assets Flxed assets are capltalised If they can be used for more than one year and the cost is over £1,000. They are recorded at cost of purchase less accumulated depreciation. (e) Depreclatlon Depreclatlon of flxed assets Is charged at rates estlmated to wrlte off their cost, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives. All assets are depreciated on a strai8ht line basis: both equipment and the van5 Ipurchased used) have depreciation char8ed at 20% per year. A full month's depreciatlon15 char8ed In the month of acquisltlon, and none in the month of disposal. (f) Value added tax The Church is not registered for VAT. Igl Stock Stock Is Included at the lower of cost or net reallsable value. (h) Debtors and Credltors The Church recognises all transactions on an accruals basis, whlch 15 to say that all sums due to or from the Church are included in the year which they occurred irrespective of whether they have been pald. 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 thelr settlement amount. 13
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Notes to the financlal statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 2. Analysls of Income Unrestrlcted Funds Restrlcted Funds Total Prlor Year Funds Funds Donatlons Donations 195,096 12,048 2,649 5,000 19,697 207,144 43,559 8,000 258,702 179,845 35,558 5,802 Gift Aid 40,909 3,000 Grants 239,005 221,204 Other charltable actlvltles Event fees 2,215 2,215 2,880 3,037 Other sundry Income 2,224 2,224 5,917 Investment Income Interest 3,212 3,212 1,463 Total 244,441 19,697 264,138 228,584 Grants include £1,000 from Marjory Boddy Trust (prior year £0), £2,000 in funding from Vlneyard UK to cover regional oversight actlvltles (prior year £1,000) and a 8rant of £5,000 from the government Safer Streets Fund for Street Angels (prior year £0). Restrlcted Funds Income Is further analysed In note 9, Event fees comprise £2,215 contrlbuted towards the costs of certain events Included in note 3 below under Gathering Events, Trainlng and Conferences, and Children & Familles (prior year £2,880). Interest Income is received on Gift Ald received from HMRC and bank account balances. The charity did not have any investments durlng 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 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 f5nancial hardship, the advancement of Christian education, and Provision of facilities in the interests 14
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Note5 to the flnanclal statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 of social welfare. These are practically expressed under the 6 initlal headings listed below, supported by the followln8 Staff and support costs. Unrestrlcted Restrlrted Funds Funds Total Prior Year Funds Funds Gatherings & Events Training & Conferences Pastoral Expense Sunday Gatherin8S Glving to Others Chlldren & Famllles 7,761 277.61 8,039 8,676 7,118 2,456 16,827 33,488 9,573 145,534 2,273 980.63 3,254 1,556 16,767 22,294 8,558 14.8 1,570 16,767 11,570 241.86 33,864 8,800 Staff costs 147,286 44,508 251,003 3,966 737 151,252 Support costs Total 45,245 46,647 270,319 17,789 268,792 Support costs Include costs associated wlth the malntenance of the Church's offlce and meetln8 space in Chester of £28,286. In the prevlous year office cost5 were £27,864. Other items included In Support costs include van running costs of £2,143 (prior year £3,208), depreciation of £3,367 (prior year £3,424) ar)d Governance costs of £232 (prlor vear £315). Expenditure on restrlcted funds Is further analysed in note 9. Independent examinerfs fees were waived and donated on a voluntary basis. 4. Staff costs Wages and salaries amounted to £147,890 (prior year £130,858). This includes payments to workers employed to help wlth Sunday setup. Vlneyard 53 is able to take advantage of the Employment Allowance whlch, together with statutory maternity pay reclaimed, gave us a credit of £1,779 on social security Costs (prior year cost £1,877). Pension contributions of £3,397 were paid in the year {prior year £2,853). At the end of the year there were 10 employed staff members including Rachel Holloway, who was on maternity leave from January. Of these, 8 work part time (prior year end 9 15
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Notes to the flnancial staternents for the year ended 30 June 2024 employees, 7 part-time). From September 2023 Alison Doo's salary was allocated one day a week for Vineyard 53 and one day for Gwynedd Vlneyard. The average head count for the year wa5 5.1 (prior year 5.1) and at the end of the year the staff were workin8 a total of 25 days a week (prior year 26). No employees received benefits of more than £60,000. Tracey Guthrie wa5 granted a Sabbatical durin8 the year and the associated costs of providing her and her husband Graeme, who is a voluntary leader, with ministry and trainin8 durin8 this time are included in the Staff Costs total. 5. Tanglble Flxed Assets Equlpment Van Total Cost at l July 2023 9,639 13,163 22,802 Additions Disposals Cost at 30 June 2024 9,639 13,163 22,802 Depreciation at l July 2023 Dlsposals Char8e for the year 7,561 9,435 16,996 734 2,633 3,367 Depreclatlon at 30 June 2024 8,295 12,068 20,363 Net book value at l July 2023 2,078 3,728 5,806 Net book value at 30 June 2024 1,344 1,095 2,439 6. Taxatlon As Vineyard 53 has charitable status no provision for corporation tax is required. 16
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEKfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Notes to the flnancial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 7. Debtors 2023124 2022123 Income tax recoverable vla Glft Ald 42,385 35,613 Prepayments and accrued income Other Debtors 9,495 7,848 339 1,241 Total 53,121 43,800 8. Credltors 2023124 2022/23 Accruals and deferred income 4,695 6,094 8,346 2,207 Other credltors Total 10,789 10,553 9. Summary of Fund Movements Brought forward Carrled Forward Income Expendlture Transfers Year to 30 June 2024 General Funds Unrestrlcted 8uilding Fund 52,082 242,314 75,977 2,127 128,059 244,441 251,003 -11,800 31,593 78,104 109,697 251,003 -11,800 Restrlcted Funds - Move In, Move On Compassion - Gwynedd Vlneyard Street An8els - Other specific gifts Building Fund 1,711 3,153 5,382 5,767 213 5,778 5,525 492 13 17,788 1,326 2,940 8,022 2,000 5,525 540 6,250 19,697 11,800 48 21,601 33,937 15,364 20,228 11,800 17
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Note5 to the flnanclal statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 Brought forward Income Expendlture Transfers Carrled Forward Year to 30 June 2023 General Funds Unrestricted Bulldin8 Fund 66,218 216,736 100,000 977 166,218 217.713 258,244 27,372 -25,000 2,372 52,083 75,977 128.059 258,244 Restrlcted Funds - Move In, Move On Compassion Refugees Other specific 8ifts Buildin8 Fund 2,679 3,916 2,409 1,010 4,802 2,618 32 10,871 3,377 1,772 4,802 2,124 1,711 3,153 1,878 15,332 23,805 -2,372 15,364 20,229 12,075 -2,372 Move In, Move On Is an on8olng Inltlative helpln8 famllies belng moved Into new houslng by supplying them with basic household items. The Compassion fund comprlses donations glven to provlde support for members of the Vineyard 53 community who are in need. Gwynedd Vineyard Is a new church plant in Ban8or, North Wales. Initially Gwynedd Vineyard will remain a part of the Vineyard 53 charityfy With the same charitable objectives. Thelr flnances are separate and wlll be reported as a restrlcted fund. The trustees have agreed to transfer £11,800 from general funds to Gwynedd Vineyard representing giving from those involved slnce the plant was first announced. Gwynedd Vineyard has its own bank account. Street Angels Chester Is a project led by Vlneyard 53 which seeks to make Chester safer at night. The project is led by Vineyard 53 but involves a number of other churches in Chester. Teams of volunteers provide assistance to users of the night time economy to help make Chester a safer place at nl8ht. Initial funding of £5000 was received from Cheshire Constabulary for a pilot project which ran from December 2023 to March 2024. The project 18
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024 was launched fully later In 2024 seeking further grant fundin8 to secure the project long term. The Building Fund will be used to facilitate the purchase or development of church buildings when the opportunity arlses. All funds other than the General fund are represented by cash in the bank at the end of both the current and prior period. 10. Remuneratlon and Transactlons wlth Trustees None of the trustees or directors received any fees or other benefits for thelr 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 £36,905 and pension contributions of £1,035 (prior year £32,118 and £1,035). His wife, Anna Simmons, is employed part-tlme as a pastor by the Church and received remuneration of £11,071 and pension contributlons of £156 {prior year £10,137 and £156). Gareth Mulholland15 a trustee of Vlneyard 53 and also a director of Eden Ecommerce Limited. During the year the Church has made purchases of £748 from Eden {prlor year £230). Trustee expenses of £219 were Incurred for trustee meetln8s (prior year £252). Jr 2sI3IzoL[ 19
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMEMfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Vlneyard 53 I report on the accounts of the Company for the period ended 30 June 2024, set out on pages 10-19. Respertlve responslbllities of trustees and examiner The Trustees (who are also the Directors of the Company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination is needed. Since the company's gross income exceeded £250,CMXi your examiner must be a member of a body listed in sectlon 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examinatlon by being a qualified member of the Assoclation of Chartered Certifled Accountants, whlch is one of the Ilsted bodies. Havlng satlsfied myself that the charity Is not subject to audit under company law and Is ell8ible for Independent examlnation, it Is my responsiblllty to: examlne the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; • to follow the procedures laid down In the general Dlrertlons glven by the Charlty Commlsslon under sectlon 145(51(b) of the 2011 Act; and to state whether partlcular matters have come to my altentlon. Ba515 of Independent examlnerfs report My examinatlon was carrled out in accordance with the general Dlrectlons glven by the Charlty Commission. An examlnatlon Includes a revlew of the accountin8 records kept by the charlty and a comparlson of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or disclosures in the accounts, and seekin8 explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that would be requlred In an audlt and consequently no oplnlon Is glven as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair VIe and the report Is limlted to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlnerfs statement In connectlon wlth my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my attention: (l} which 8ives me reasonable cause to belleve that in any materlal respect the requlrements: to keep accountlng records in accordance with sectlon 386 of the Companies Act 2006; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requlrements of settion 396 of the Companles Act 2006 and wlth the methods and princSples of the Statement of Recommended Practlce: Accountln8 and Reportlng by Charities have not been met; or {2) to which, in my oplnion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 20
VINEYARD 53 ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL 5fATEMENfs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Name: Address: Date: Joshua Rugen ACCA 36 Totland Grove, Chester CH2 2EY 2113125 21