REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 8688328
REPORTS AND
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024
FOR
VINEYARD $3
{A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
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Report of the Trustees
Summary of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Financial Statements
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Independent Examlners Report
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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
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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
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COC If LK
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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Name:
Address:
Date:
Joshua Rugen ACCA
36 Totland Grove, Chester CH2 2EY
2113125
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