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.

3. 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