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The Vine Trust

The Trust operations a Christian Bookshop in the centre of Andover serving local people and visitors. The Vine Trust engages volunteers mainly drawn from local churches from Andover and the surrounding area to work within its bookshop, social media sites and in management and administrative roles in order to sell and distribute Bibles, Christian literature, and other Christian resources.

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Activities & Mission

The Trust operations a Christian Bookshop in the centre of Andover serving local people and visitors. The Vine Trust engages volunteers mainly drawn from local churches from Andover and the surrounding area to work within its bookshop, social media sites and in management and administrative roles in order to sell and distribute Bibles, Christian literature, and other Christian resources.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£25,394
Latest Expenditure
£31,188

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 122.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 122.8%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£25,394
£31,1880 / 11
2024
£26,543
£30,7000 / 11
2023
£22,414
£27,9380 / 11
2022
£21,642
£21,4630 / 11
2021
£32,044
£20,0360 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Vine Trust

What does The Vine Trust do?

The Trust operations a Christian Bookshop in the centre of Andover serving local people and visitors. The Vine Trust engages volunteers mainly drawn from local churches from Andover and the surrounding area to work within its bookshop, social media sites and in management and administrative roles in order to sell and distribute Bibles, Christian literature, and other Christian resources.

How much income did The Vine Trust report in 2025?

The Vine Trust reported total income of £25k and reported expenditure of £31k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Vine Trust registered as a charity?

The Vine Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 March 1984 as charity number 288706. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs The Vine Trust?

The Vine Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is JIM MACDONALD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Vine Trust operate?

The Vine Trust operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Wiltshire.

Is The Vine Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Vine Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 288706.

Details

Address
The Vine Trust
31-33 Bridge Street
ANDOVER
SP10 1BE
Registration Date
7 March 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
288706
Charity Number
288706

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Trustees

JIM MACDONALD Chair
Gwendoline Von Der Decken
Keith Briant
TREVOR JOHN SLEATH I ENG FIET

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