THE VINE CHURCH LONDON
CHARITY NUMBER: 1181050
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Year Ended 31[st] March 2025
Year End 31[st] March 2025
THE VINE CHURCH LONDON
Report of the Trustees
The Trustees, have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the Charity for the year ended 31[st] March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).
PRINCIPAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The principal aim of “The Vine Church London” is the advancement of the Christian Faith through the proclamation of the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ and the teaching of the Word of God in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs detailed in the Governing Document (Charity Registration no. 1066646, England & Wales).
Day to day management of the trust is vested in the leadership team led by the Senior Pastor who reports to the trustees as Director.
“The Vine Church London” is part of the international Vine Church Network, with partner churches and ministries across Brazil, the USA, Europe, Africa and Asia.
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning and reviewing the charity’s activities.
STRATEGY
Our strategy throughout 2024–2025 has remained focused on:
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Communicating the truth of the Gospel and the teachings of the Christian faith in ways that are relevant and accessible to today’s culture.
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Continuing to build strong, Christ-centered, Bible-based churches in the UK, Ireland, and beyond.
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Encouraging all members of The Vine Church to:
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a. Engage actively in church life through participation in a Life Group.
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b. Serve in practical and spiritual ways to strengthen the life of the church.
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c. Reach out to their communities with compassion and faith.
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d. Take personal responsibility to share the Gospel and disciple others.
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e. Grow personally through prayer, Bible study and generosity.
Charity Number 1181050 1
Year End 31[st] March 2025
THE VINE CHURCH LONDON
Report of the Trustees
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES
During the year, “The Vine Church London” continued to grow and strengthen its ministry across the Vine Church UK network.
Ministry Activities and Outreach
We continued to hold numerous Encounter Weekends, Impact Days, and evangelistic events across both our English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking congregations. These included Kids Encounters for children, Youth Encounters, Adult Encounters.
We also saw further baptisms this year, celebrating new believers committing publicly to their faith in Jesus.
Training and Discipleship
Discipleship continues to be at the heart of our mission. We have sustained our regular pattern of weekly Life Groups, prayer meetings and fasting campaigns held twice a year, and leadership training through two 22week terms each year delivering our core courses: the Spiritual Maturity Course and the Leadership Training Course.
Consolidation and New Members Courses support new believers through structured mentoring during their first three months in the church. Our Newness Course, written by Pastor Antônio Fernandes, continues to be a powerful discipleship tool guiding new believers through the foundations of faith in one-to-one sessions.
International Strengthening
A significant development this year was welcoming Pastor Reinaldo de Góes and his family from Brazil who helped us for a season. Their arrival has greatly strengthened us, offering vital pastoral and strategic support in London.
Future Plans
Looking ahead to 2025–2026, Vivacity will continue to focus on strengthening and growing our network of churches across the UK and Ireland, training and releasing new leaders and pastors, deepening discipleship and community outreach, supporting emerging works, and developing our facilities and administrative infrastructure.
Charity Number 1181050 2
Year End 31[st] March 2025
THE VINE CHURCH LONDON
Report of the Trustees
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Name of Charity: THE VINE CHURCH LONDON
Charity registration number: 1181050
Principal address: 86/90 Swindon Road, Swindon, SN3 4PT
Trustees
The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
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Reinaldo de Goes
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Matheu Alarcom Thome
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Weberson Alexandre Miranda
(No trustees resigned or were appointed during the year.)
Independent examiners
SJPR Accountants Ltd
225 Clapham Road, London, SW9 9BE
Public Benefit Statement
The Trustees confirm that, in carrying out the charity’s aims, they have complied with the duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. Through its worship services, discipleship courses, community projects, and charitable outreach, The Vine Church provides spiritual, social, and emotional support to hundreds of individuals and families across the UK and beyond, contributing to stronger communities and personal wellbeing.
Signed on behalf of the Trustees
Matheus Alarcom Thome
Jan 20, 2026 Date: //______
Charity Number 1181050 3
Year End 31[st] March 2025
THE VINE CHURCH LONDON
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act').
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiners statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Sansao Rodrigues
SJPR Accountants Ltd 225 Capham Road London SW9 9BE
Charity Number 1181050 4
Year End 31[st] March 2025
THE VINE CHURCH LONDON
Statement of Financial Activities
| Income and endowments Offerings & Donations Product Sales & Courses Other Income Event fees Gift Aid Expenditure General Employment Costs Professional Fees Rent Expense Motor Running & Repairs Travel Expense Insurance Meals and Hospitality Media Equipment Vine Kids Conference and Event Expenses Donations/Charitable Contributions Subscriptions Training/Education Utilities, Office Supplies & Maintenance Advertising/Promotional Site Renovation & Maintenance Net income/expenditure |
31.03.2025 TOTAL £54,497.84 £3,250.00 £516.56 £32.00 |
31.03.2024 |
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| TOTAL | ||
| £59,487.12 £40.00 £9,829.40 |
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| £58,296.40 £2,200.00 £14,976.05 £9,652.50 £1,743.45 £5,055.35 £226.82 £1,822.37 £478.00 £1,969.88 £2,873.28 £5,852.40 £54.00 £750.00 £1,847.84 £492.00 £3,241.95 £53,235.89 £5,060.51 |
£69,356.52 £26,810.91 £11,741.73 £22,544.00 £929.52 £1,822.44 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £2,425.11 £1,618.80 £694.83 £0.00 £4.19 £264.00 £0.00 |
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| £68,855.53 | ||
| £500.99 | ||
| Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward |
-£2,434.65 £2,625.86 |
-£2,935.64 -£2,434.65 |
Charity Number 1181050 5
Year End 31[st] March 2025
THE VINE CHURCH LONDON
Statement of Financial Position
| Current assets Lloyds Current Account Natwest Current Account Petty Cash Debtors Total Current Assets Current Liabilities Tax and National Insurance Creditors Wages and Salaries Pension provisions Loan - The Vine Church London Total Current Liabilities Net assets (total assets less current liabilities) The funds of the charity |
31.03.2025 £1,532.58 £1,197.85 £3,644.37 £180.00 £6,554.80 -£0.46 £768.00 £3,161.40 £3,928.94 £2,625.86 £2,625.86 |
31.03.2024 |
|---|---|---|
| £844.50 | ||
| £844.50 £311.15 £2,200.00 £768.00 |
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| £3,279.15 | ||
| -£2,434.65 | ||
| -£2,434.65 |
Charity Number 1181050 6
Year End 31[st] March 2025
THE VINE CHURCH LONDON
Notes to the Financial Statements
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘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) (effective 1 January 2015)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006.
VIVACITY meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognized at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).
Statement of cash flows
The Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in SORP FRS 102 from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds that the charitable company is small.
Incoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:
Resources expended
Liabilities are recognized as resources expended when there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure:
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis:
Charity Number 1181050 7
The Vine Church London Charity Commission Report 24.25
Final Audit Report
2026-01-20
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