2022-08-31-accounts - Garden City Vineyard, Milton Keynes

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GARDEN CITY VINEYARD, MILTON KEYNES CHARITY NUMBER: 1194753

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 14 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022

GARDEN CITY VINEYARD, MILTON KEYNES

(CHARITY NUMBER: 1194753)

TRUSTEES REPORT

THE TRUSTEES PRESENT THEIR ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 14 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Trustees: Stephen Gee (Chair) Paul Lowe Paul Veal Registered Charity Number: 1194753 Working Names: Garden City Vineyard, CV Family Registered Office: Garden City Vineyard, Milton Keynes 30 Ultra Avenue Bletchley Milton Keynes MK3 6GY Bankers: Barclays Bank 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP Independent Examiner: Stewardship 1 Lamb’s Passage London EC1Y 8AB Key Management: Stephen & Tammy Gee (Licensed Pastors) Website: www.gardencity.mk

GARDEN CITY VINEYARD, MILTON KEYNES

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

GOVERNING DOCUMENT

Garden City Vineyard, Milton Keynes is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Charity Registration No. 1194753.

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE

The day-to-day management of the church and activities are delegated to our Lead Pastors, Steve & Tammy Gee. Steve Gee is also a trustee.

APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES

A new trustee may be appointed by a resolution of the Trustees passed at a meeting of Trustees at which there is a majority of the Trustees present and such resolution shall be recorded in the minutes and signed by the new Trustee and by the chairman of the meeting and such records shall be conclusive evidence of his / her appointment.

RELATIONSHIP WITH VINEYARD CHURCHES UK & IRELAND

Garden City Vineyard is a member of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland, (Charity No. 1099748) which functions as a resource for similar churches. In particular, they provide significant resources, training and pastoral oversight. Membership also allows Steve & Tammy Gee to be a licensed accredited pastors who has a right to use the trademarked “Vineyard” name.

The association provides pastoral care for the Lead Pastors and family, and an external reference concerning church affairs and doctrine. Steve & Tammy Gee also have some trans-local leadership and serve Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland as Regional Leaders for the North, Midlands and East of England helping to oversee 36 other Vineyard churches. Garden City Vineyard, Milton Keynes grants 5% of its annual unrestricted income to Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland each year.

BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION

Tammy founded in 2006) on 3rd July 2022. Prior to the commissioning Steve & Tammy had already started to meet with people individually and gather a team which at the point of commissioning consisted of 14 individuals. The plan was for Steve & Tammy to relocate to the city by Summer 2022 and continue to gather those called to help see this new church become established.

Commission.

OUR VISION

Our Vision can be summed up in three ways:

“Practicing the way of Jesus, together, for the renewal of the city”

PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS Our goal is to be apprentices of Jesus where we are ordering our lives around three goals, to be with Jesus, to become like Jesus and to do what Jesus did. As we live this way we believe our lives, our communities and our city will be transformed.
TOGETHER
We want to look beyond Sunday gatherings, and look towards building a community where we intentionally connect people and families and businesses and institutions to the life changing presence of God. Where together we can encounter Jesus and the life He has to offer.

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FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE CITY We’re not just called to build a great church, we are called to play our part in building a great city that we believe can shape and affect a whole region. A city where everyone is playing their part in extending God’s Kingdom, everywhere and in every way.

OUR VALUES

PRESENCE We want to be a people who live in the reality of God’s presence, becoming like Jesus. Seeing His Kingdom come in and through our lives becomes possible as we learn to live in His presence, by the power of the Holy Spirit. The way of presence leads us away from striving to abiding. When we abide in Christ our lives bear much fruit showing ourselves to be His apprentices.
FORMATION
We want to cultivate interior lives that engage in habits and practices that sustain and support the kind of radical life Jesus invites us into. Our apprenticeship to Jesus is about learning to take intentional steps to follow Him and live lives that are being transformed as we practise His way in the context of community.
FAMILY We want to develop lives of selfless love where we make room for one another - regardless of race, religion, education or socio-economic background. We want to create a culture that is characterised by welcome, warmth and hospitality, where church isn’t seen as a place we go to, but as a family to which we belong.
GENEROSITY
We live in a culture where spirituality cannot be separated from generosity. The teachings of Jesus implore us to give to those in need, committing ourselves to an ethic of generosity. The scriptures say that God loves a cheerful giver, not because the church’s needs are met, but because God's heart is made glad when we depend on Him to provide all that we need.
RENEWAL We have a conviction that God is at work to heal and remake the whole earth. Our own lives are a part of that renewal project and God invites us to join with Him in the ongoing work of making all things new. To follow Jesus and join Him in His mission is to become agents of renewal in our neighbourhoods, industries and our city as a whole.

6. MULTIPLICATION

We are not called to focus our energy and resources on our church alone, instead we want to see all that can be achieved in one person or one place multiplied, ultimately through the planting of new churches. We are convinced church planting is the most effective way to reach new people and it's our desire to plant churches across our region and beyond.

OUR LAUNCH PLAN

We are intentionally starting Garden City Vineyard from the ground up with a three phased plan.

PHASE 1: START-UP Our start-up phase began in the summer of 2021 when we first announced our plans to plant the Garden City Vineyard. After countless coffees, sharing our story with anyone who would listen, we started to gather those who were interested in being part of the team that will help us get this church started.
PHASE 2: PRE-LAUNCH

In this next phase we are continuing to gather and add people to the team, whilst beginning to host monthly, moving to twice monthly services in 2023. These services will give us a public front door and help us to express something of what Garden City Vineyard will look like as we gather to worship together.

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PHASE 3: LAUNCH
Our Launch Sunday will mark the starting line of our regular Sunday services and the birthday of the church. At this point the full expression of who we are as a church will be happening every week. This will include worship, teaching, kids ministry, communion, multiple city groups, and other ongoing ministries and activities.

THE YEAR IN REVIEW

Following along with our Launch Plan, over the summer of 2021 we formed as a new charity, opened our bank account and launched our website and social media channels. Then in September 2021 there were still some covid restrictions in place, so we hosted our first Vision Night on zoom, as a way to share some of the hopes we have for this new church community. We also hosted a couple of outdoor social events and a few online prayer gatherings as we continued to connect with those interested in joining us.

Then from February 2022, still in the start-up phase, but with covid restrictions now lifted we hosted a further three Vision Nights, once a month in-person at Campbell Park Pavilion. Following this in May we launched our first City Group, meeting at a Starbucks in Milton Keynes City Centre, where we continued to spend time with the emerging team, building relationships and talking about our plans.

and sent out on 3rd July. They then spent the coming months preparing to move house, ready for the new academic year and the next phase of the journey to begin. We ended the year with a growing database of people interested in joining our Launch Team.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Income received by the charity for the period ending 31st August 2022 totalled £50,606. This included restricted income totalling £10,084.

Expenditure for the period amounted to £33,313, resulting in a surplus of £17,293.

The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided its assets as security for any liabilities.

GOING CONCERN

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details regarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.

FUND RAISING

Garden City Vineyard is very careful and sensitive in how we raise funds. We do not employ or work with professional fundraisers, nor do we solicit donations on the street, via phone calls or letters. We invite those who are part of our church to support the work and where a person is not able to financially support the work we respect this.

area. This is taught with care at various points in the year during our weekly Sunday service. It is very important to us that an individual never feels compelled to give and we are always clear that whatever they may decide to give is between them and God.

RISK MANAGEMENT

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;

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c) delegation of authority and segregation of duties;

The trustees aim to review on a regular basis the adequacy of the system and the main risks that the Church may find arising. The trustees believe that maintaining the free reserves, combined with appropriate reviews of the controls over key financial systems, provides sufficient resources in the event of unexpected adverse conditions.

SUMMARY

The Trustees consider that they have complied with the Charities Act 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’s community will have further opportunities to increase its activity and influence.

RESERVES POLICY

The reserves policy set by the Trustees has a long term aim to carry net unrestricted income equal to a minimum of 3 months’ committed expenditure. Committed expenditure will include all contractual agreements, all salary expectations plus any direct debits, ensuring the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in Income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.

TRUSTEES’ APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT

The annual report was approved by the trustees on 17th May 2023.

[ As Signed ]

________ Stephen Gee Signed on behalf of the trustees board

GARDEN CITY VINEYARD, MILTON KEYNES

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RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE 14 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022

Income receipts: Donations and Legacies: notes 2+3 Total Receipts: Payments on: Charitable Activities: notes 4 Total Payments:	Unrestricted funds -£- Restricted funds -£- Total 2022 -£- 40,522 10,084 50,606
	40,532 10,084 50,606
	Unrestricted funds -£- Restricted funds -£- Total 2022 -£- 28,230 5,083 33,313
	28,230 5,083 33,313


Net Receipts/(Payments) Cash funds as at last year end Cash funds at this year end	12,292 5,001 17,293 - - -
	12,292 5,001 17,293

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STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT PERIOD ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022

Cash Funds Cash at Bank	Unrestricted funds -£- Restricted funds -£- Total 2022 -£-

	12,292 5,001 17,293
	12,292 5,001 17,293

Other Monetary Assets Gift Aid due to charity
	410 410
	410 410
Liabilities Falling due within one year Independent Examination Fee Pension PAYE & NI

	420 420 457 457 2,290 2,290
	3,167 3,167

The accounts were approved by the trustees on 17th May 2023 and were signed on its behalf by: [As Signed]

Stephen Gee Trustee

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE 14 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022

1. Accounting Policies

The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statement that shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the charity's assets and liabilities and related notes. The accountancy profession have determined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards present a 'true and fair' view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards, these accounts do not present (and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair' view of the charity's financial activities and state of affairs.

Unrestricted Funds: These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity

Designated funds: These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. At least 10% of our voluntary income is set apart to be given away, or spent on activities which benefit those outside our church. There is no legal obligation to set apart these funds; this is simply a long term policy agreed by the trustees.

Restricted funds: through terms

These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or

of an appeal.

2. Analysis of Income Receipts

Donations & legacies: Donations and gifts Gift Aid Grants provided by other charities Other Total	Unrestricted funds -£- Restricted funds -£- Total 2022 -£- 18,622 150 18,772 2,384 - 2,384 19,516 5,352 24,868 4,582 4,582
	40,522 10,084 50,606

Total Receipts	40,522 10,084 50,606

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 14 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022 (CONT.)

3. Grants Received

Manchester Vineyard Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland Cambridge Vineyard Kettering Vineyard Central Vineyard Total	Unrestricted funds -£- Restricted funds -£- Total 2022 -£- 2,500 - 2,500 10,000 5,352 15,352 500 - 500 1,000 - 1,000 5,516 - 5,516
	19,516 5,352 24,868

4. Analysis of Payments

Payments on charitable activities Personnel Costs: (Staff & Pastoral) Operational Costs Ministry Costs Outwards Costs Total Payments	Unrestricted funds -£- Restricted funds -£- Total 2022 -£- 27,403 5,083 32,486 773 - 773 54 - 54 - - -
	28,230 5,083 33,313

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE 14 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022 (CONT.)

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5. Movement of Funds

5. Movement of Funds
Restricted Funds Support Costs VCUKI Grants Other	Opening balance 2021 -£- Receipts 2022 -£- Payments 2022 -£- Closing balance 2022 -£- - 4,582 4,582 - - 5,352 501 4,851 - 150 - 150
	- 10,084 5,083 5,001
Unrestricted Funds Total	- 40,522 28,230 12,292
	- 50,606 33,313 17,293

Restricted Funds and the use of these funds are as follows:

Support Cost: Funds to directly support Steve & Tammy Gee and their move to the city. VCUKI Grants: Funds set aside for regional and area costs.

6. Transactions with Trustees

None of the trustees received any fees for their services as Trustees. S Gee is a Trustee but also engaged in Ministry for the Church, for which employment costs and relocation costs of £18,386 and £4,582 respectively were made during the year, this includes all employer costs. Included in this amount, employer pension contributions of £536 were made.

These payments are permitted by section 6 (2g) of the charities governing document.

Except for the reimbursement of expenses incurred when acting as agent for the charity, no expenses were paid to, or for, the trustees.

7. Transactions with Related Parties

The following is a summary of organisations and individuals, which are related to Garden City Vineyard together with details of the transactions made with them during the year.

Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (Charity No. 1099748) connects churches with common values and practices, providing spiritual guidance and oversight to Vineyard church leaders. We use the name Vineyard with their permission and give them 5% of our voluntary income to help support their work.

Remuneration in the year was paid to family members of the Trustee S. Gee who were employed in their own right, employment costs totalling £11,031 were made. There are no further related party transactions to disclose apart from these above.

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE 14 MONTH PERIOD ENDED 31ST AUGUST 2022

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the period ended 31 August 2022.

Responsibilities and Basis of Report

As the trustees of the charity 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 the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent Examiner's Statement

examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records.

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.

Jaimée Young

Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage London EC1Y 8AB

Dated: 17 May 2023