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The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre

Residential and camping centre offering outdoor pursuits and adventure activities for groups. We provide the ideal venue for your group to relax, study and discover the great outdoors through adventurous and challenging activities in a supportive Christian environment. Working to encourage and inspire personal, social and spiritual development through the creative use of outdoor pursuits

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Activities & Mission

Residential and camping centre offering outdoor pursuits and adventure activities for groups. We provide the ideal venue for your group to relax, study and discover the great outdoors through adventurous and challenging activities in a supportive Christian environment. Working to encourage and inspire personal, social and spiritual development through the creative use of outdoor pursuits

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
£762,649
Latest Expenditure
£770,165

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,173
Charitable Activities £745,898
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,427
Other Income £3,151

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £770,165
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,068
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2023 — The Woolhope Trust (organisation 702516)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£762,649
£770,165£770,165£372,233£180,00023 / 15
2024
£985,583
£912,569£912,569£379,749£379,74920 / 12
2023
£489,603
£465,4220 / 12
2022
£394,642
£390,9370 / 19
2021
£394,715
£369,4750 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre

What does The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre do?

Residential and camping centre offering outdoor pursuits and adventure activities for groups. We provide the ideal venue for your group to relax, study and discover the great outdoors through adventurous and challenging activities in a supportive Christian environment. Working to encourage and inspire personal, social and spiritual development through the creative use of outdoor pursuits

How much income did The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre report in 2025?

The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre reported total income of £763k and reported expenditure of £770k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre registered as a charity?

The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 March 2004 as charity number 1102939. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre?

The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre operate?

The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre operates in Gloucestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The Viney Hill Christian Adventure Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1102939.

Details

Address
THE OLD VICARAGE
VINEY HILL
LYDNEY
GLOUCESTERSHIRE
GL15 4NA
Registration Date
30 March 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4004309
Charity Number
1102939

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Trustees

Benjamin Preece Smith
Carole Ann O'Donnell
MICHAEL WYATT
Rev Timothy Maybury Hastie-Smith
The Rt Revd Robert Wilfred Springett
Also governs 2 other charities

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30 July 2026
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