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NENE VALLEY VINEYARD CHARITY NUMBER: 1207527 TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025

TRUSTEES REPORT THE TRUSTEES PRESENT THEIR ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 ST MARCH 2025. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS TrU￿eeS'. Stephen Gee (Chair) Thomas Andrew Nicholson Bruce McLauchlan Madeleine Roblns Registered Charlty Number.. 1207527 Working Names.. Nene Valley Vineyard Registered Office.. Nene Valley Vineyard 38 Marshall's Road Raunds NN9 6ET Bankers.. CAF Bank 25 Kings Hill Ave Kings Hill West Malling ME194JQ Independeni Examiner.. AJCarter&Co 22b High Slreet Witney OX28 6RB Key Management.. Thomas & Ashleigh Nicholson (Licensed Pastors} Website.. www.nenevalley.church

STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT GOVERNING DOCUMENT Nene V£lley Vineyard is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. Charity Registration No. 1207527. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE The day-to-day management of the church and activities are delegaied to our Lead Pastors, Thomas and Ashleigh Nicholson. Thomas Nicholson is also a truslee. APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES A new trustee may be appointed by a resolution of ihe T¥ustees passed at a meeling of Trustees at which there is o majority of the Trustees presenl and such resolution shall be recorded in the minutes and signed by the new Trustee and by the chairman of ihe meeting and such records shall be conclusive evidence of his I her appointment. RELATIONSHIP WITH VINEYARD CHURCHES UK & IRELAND Nene Valley Vineyard is a member of Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland, (Charity No. 10997481 whlch functions as a resource for similar ¢hurches. In particular, they provide significant resources. training and pastoral oversight. Membership also allows Thomas & Ashleigh Nlcholson to be licensed accredited pastors who have the right to use the trademarked"Vineyard' name. The association provides pastoral care for the Lead Pastors and family, and an external reference concerning ehur¢h affairs and doctrine. Nene Valley Vineyard grants 5% of its annual Unrestrl￿ed income to Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland each year. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE & MANAGEMENT The charlty Trustees are responsible for the general control and managemeni of the charity. The Trusiees meet together at least three times a year and are responsible for all major decisions iaken in relation lo running the church and the activllies provided by the charity. The day-ttrday marjagernenl of the church and a￿1VilIeS is delegated to Lead Pastors Tom & Ashleigh Nicholson and ihe staff and leadership team. OUR VISION Our Vision can be summed up in three ways-. 'PractA¢lng the way of Jesus, together, for the renewal of the Nene Valley" PRACTICING THE WAY OF JESUS We want to be appreniices of Jesus. Being with him. Becoming like him. Doing the things ihat he did. And if we do this, we belleve that our lives, and the life of our communities will be changed for the good of everyone. 2. TOGETHER We need each other. Simple. To become like Jesus, we nèed other people to encourage, hallenge and love us. To knock the edges off. To walk together. Share meals together. Be for one another.

1. FOR THE RENEWAL OF THE NENEVALLEY If all we do is build a great chureh, we've missed the mark. We believe we are to shape this vibrant and expanding region through every person playing their part, bringing God s klngdom everywhere, In evèry way. OUR VALUES I. PRESENCE The people of God should be shaped by the presence of God. Changed by the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit In us and ihrough us. Not striving to be better, but resting in his presence and letting hitn lake us on a journey. Seeing Gods kingdom, his healing power comes where we go.
2. FORMATION We want to be moulded into the image of Jesus. And this doesnt happen by accident. We want lo engage rhythms and practices thal help us live the radical lives Jesus has for u5. And we recognise we cannot be formed into his Image alone, much of that shaping can only happen in relationships with othei people.
3. FAMILY We want to live lives of selfless love, pouring out for one another regardless of race. religion, education, wealth or anything else. We want to be wam), welcoming, understanding - where ultimalely church isn't a place we go. but a people we belong lo and give ourselve5 for.
4. GENEROSITY Jesus is endlessly generous. And we want to be generous to those around us. To heal ihe broken-hearted, pour love on the hurting, to alleviate pain and poverty. He 15 our provider, and we can never out-give him.
5. RENEWAL The story of Christianity is all about God repairing and making-new 811 of creation. And God inviies us inlo that story. We pray for and act for renewal and goodness in our neighbourhoods, workplaces and institutions in all sorts of ways. big and small. Everyone gels to play.
6. MULTIPLICATION We are convinced that planting churches means we can do more of the work of ihe kingdom in more places. We wanl lo train, en¢ourage and send out new church leaders to plant exciting. diverse and nimble church ¢ommunities across the Nene Valley and beyond. THE YEAR IN REVIEW At the beginning of this financial year. we esiablished Nene Valley Vineyard as an independenl CIO as we continued io grow and meet our charitable objectives. We ale grateful to God for his faithfulness. Our Sunday mornings continued io welcome more people of all ages to worship and be part of our communbty in a variety of ways, with an average of 133 people in attendance. whilst 149 adulls registered us as their church home. Over the year we ran an Alpha Course lo help those exploring faith understand the basics of ihe Christian message. a Bible Course for those wanting to expand their knowledge of the Bible, and trialled a Fieedom in Chrisl course for those who wanted to explore how God migm heal and restore them personally. More than 60 individuals engaged with one or more of these courses. seeking to slrengthen their relationship with Jesus.

Our Friday Youth Drtstpin conlinued to grow, a5 did our church-focused youth work which has become increasingly and wonderfully diverse. A number of our young people were able to attend Vineyards summer youth festival. Dreaming The Impossible. Our volunteer-led Small group, called Communities, have contlnued, and have been engaged wrth by over 50% of the church on a regular basis. We appointed Associate Pastors in eaily 2024 to accommodate growth, and though on a voluntary basis, this has made a remarkable difference to our struciure. We also appointed a new Designated Safeguarding Lead and formed a new Safeguarding Team to help champion how we safeguard our young people and vulnerable adults. FINANCIAL REVIEW Income received by the charity for the period ending 31 st March 2025 totalled £138.999. This included restri￿ed income totalling £9,513. Expenditure for the period amounted to £95,321, resuhing in a surplus of £43,678. The charity has not given any guarantees and has not provided its assets as security for any liabllitles. GOING CONCERN After making appropriate enquiries. the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason. they continue to adopt the golng concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Further details iegarding the adoption of the going concern basis can be found In ihe accounting poli¢les. FUND RAISING Nene Valley 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 thosè who are part of our church to support the work and where a person is not able io financially support the work we respect thls. Generosity is an importaril part of our understanding of God's character and hls will for us is to flourish in 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 whalever they may decide lo give is between them and God. We may also apply for grants where they are appropriale and won't conflict wilh our charitable objectives. RISK MANAGEMENT The Trustees have implemented appropriate policies lo manage the inlernal finances of the charity. The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable, bul not absolute, assurance against material misstatement or loss. They include.. al an annual Budget considered by the Tiuslees., bl regular consideration by the Trustees of financial reports., c) delegation of authority and Segregation of duties- dl Identifi¢aiion and management of risks. The trustees aim lo review on a regular basis ihe adequacy of the system and the main risks thai the Church may find arising. The trustees believe that maintaining the free reserves, combined with

appropriate reviews of the ¢ontrols over key financial system$, provldes sufficienl resources in the event of uneXpe￿ed adverse conditions. SUMMARY The Trustees consider ihat they have complied with the Charities Act 2011 and that the church and its membership are meeting the charitable objectives thal were determined when ihe church was formed. As it grows, it is expe￿ed ihat the churchs community will have further opportunities to increase its aetivity and influence. RESERVES POLICY The reserves policy set by the Trustees has a long term aim to carry nel unrestrlcted income equal to a minimum of 3 months. eommitted expenditure. Commitied 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 the￿ is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will èndeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily. TRUSTEES. APPROVAL OF THE ANNUAL REPORT The annual report was approved by the Irustees on 17th De¢ember 2025. l As Signed I Thomas Nicholson Slgned on behalf of the tr￿￿eeS board

RECEIPTS AND PAYMENT ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2025 Ineome rèceipts.. Donation$ and Legacies.. ies 2+3 129,486 9.513 138,999 Total Re¢elpls.' 129,486 9,513 138,999 Unrestricted funds Restrieted funds Total 2025 Payments on: Charitable A¢tivllies'. noie84 87,567 4.059 85,656 Purchase of Van 9,695 9,695 Total Payments: 91,262 4.059 95,321 Nei Reeeipls/lPaymentsl 38,224 5,454 43,678 Cash funds as at last year end Cash funds at this year end 38,224 5,454 43.678

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AT PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2025 Cash Funds Cash al Bank 38,224 5,454 43,678 38.224 5,4541 43,678 Other Monetary As$et$ Glft Aid due to charity 4.663 788 5,451 4,663 788 5,451 Assets retained for the charitys own use Van Purchase 9.695 9,695 9,695 9,695 Falling due within one year Independent Examination Fee 1,000 1,000 Pension 253 253 PAYE & NI 2,094 2,094 3.347 3,347 The accounts were approved by the trustees on 17th December 2025 and were signed on their behalf by.. IAS Signed] Thomas Nicholson Trustee

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 ST MARCH 2025 1. Accounting Policies The accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and comprise a statemeni ihat shows the charity's receipts and payments, a statement that summarises the eharily's assets and liabilities and related notes. The aecountancy profession have detem)ined that only accounts prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards piesent a Irue and tair, view and, as these receipts and payments accounts have not (and cannot) be prepared in accordance with accounting standards. Ihese accounts do not presenl {and are not intended to present) a 'true and fair, view of ihe charilys financial a¢tivities and state of affairs. Unrestrictèd Funds- These are available ftsr use at the discretion of the tnjstees in furtherance of the general objects of ihe charity Designated funds.. These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. The truslees adopted a medium-lerm aim lo see 10% of our voluntary income set apart to be given away by 31 st March 2027 to activities which benefit those outside of our community. There is no legal obligation to set apart these funds,. Ihis is simply a long term policy agreed by the trustees. Restricted fLJnds'. These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal. 2. Analysls of Income Receipts Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2025 Donations & legacies.. Donations and gifts 121,373 8.156 129,529 Gift Aid 7.940 107 8,047 Grants 1.250 1,250 Other 126 126 Interest on deposit account 47 47 Total 129,486 9,513 138.999 Total Receipts 129,486 9.513 138.999

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 (CONT.) 3. Grants Received Unrestricted funds Re￿riCted funds Total 2025 Groundwork 1.000 1,000 Raunds Town Council 250 250 Total 1,250 1,250 4. Analysis of Payments Unreslricled funds Restricted funds Total 2025 Payments on charitable activities Personnel Costs.. (Staff & Pastorall 35,517 35,517 Operational Costs 28.692 28,692 Ministry Co$t$ 12,541 314 12,855 Pureha$e of Van 9,695 9.695 Oulwards Costs 4,817 3,745 B.562 Total Paymenls 91.262 4,059 95.321

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 (CONT.) 5. Movement of Funds Opening balance 2024 Receipts 2025 Paymenis 2025 Closing balance 2025 Restricted Funds Groundwork 1,000 1,000 Raunds Town Council 250 250 Christmas 2,338 1,695 643 DTI 313 313 Hardship 5,611 800 4.811 9,513 4.059 5,454 Unrestricted Funds 129,486 91,262 38,224 Total 138,999 95.321 43.678 Restricted Funds and the use of these fLJnds are as follows= Groundwork.. Funds for Dot to Tot. Raunds Town Council.. Funds for Christmas Gifts Giveaway. 6. Transactlons wlth TTU$tees None of the trustees re¢eived any fees for their services as Tru￿eeS. T Nieholson is a Trustee but also engaged in Ministry for the Church, for which employment costs of £32,281 was made during the year, thi5 includes all employer costs. Included in this amount employer pension contribulion5 of £853 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.

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 (CONT.) 7. Transactions with Related Parties The following is a summary of organisations and individuals, which are related to Nene Valley Vineyard together with details of the transactions made with them during the year. Vineyard Churches UK & Ireland (Charity No. 10997481 connects churches with common values and practices, providing spiritual guidance and oversight to Vineyard ¢hurch leaders. We ijse the name Vineyard wiih their permission and glve ihem 5% of our voluntary income to help support their work.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 ST MARCH 2025 I report lo the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Nene Valley Vineyard for the period ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and Basls of Report As the trustees (>f ihe charity you are responsible for ihe preparation of the accounts in ac¢ordan¢e with ihe requirements of the Chariiies A¢1 2011 (the 2011 Act'l. I report in respect of my exambnation of the charitys aeeounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed the applicable Directions glven by the Charity Commission under section 14515)Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent E¥aminer¥ Statement I have completed my examination. I confirm thal no matters have come to my attention in connection with ihe 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 201 l Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no eoncerns and have come across no oiher matters in connection with the examination to which attention shoLJld be drawn in ihis report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. A P Williams Bsc FCCA A J Carter & Co Limited Chartered Cèrtified Accountants 22b High Sireet Wiiney Oxon OX28 6RB 1 9th January 2026