Vinelife Church Manchester

Also known as: Manchester Vineyard Church, Vineyard Christian Fellowship Manchester, Manchester Vineyard, Mv Centre

The stated aims of Vinelife Church Manchester are to promote the Christian religion and relieve poverty. We are a wholehearted community of Jesus followers, seeking God's kingdom in Manchester and beyond.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£298,933

Latest Expenditure

£298,512

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 65.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 365). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £311,423

Charitable Activities £50,000

Other Trading £0

Investments £4,854

Other Income £350,253

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £471,752

Raising Funds £0

Governance £2,340

Grants to Institutions £43,705

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 2019 — Bethel Christian Community (organisation 3996530)

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£298,933	£298,512				0 / 95
2024	£716,530	£471,752	£471,752	£499,871	£13,219	8 / 95
2023	£332,958	£372,445				0 / 95
2022	£432,670	£520,486				0 / 100
2021	£810,922	£621,715	£621,715	£976,581	£163,004	14 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vinelife Church Manchester

What does Vinelife Church Manchester do?

How much income did Vinelife Church Manchester report in 2025?

Vinelife Church Manchester reported total income of £299k and reported expenditure of £299k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Vinelife Church Manchester?

Vinelife Church Manchester has a program ratio of 65.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 37% of UK Religion charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 365 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Vinelife Church Manchester registered as a charity?

Vinelife Church Manchester was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 December 1993 as charity number 1029849. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Vinelife Church Manchester?

Vinelife Church Manchester is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Vinelife Church Manchester operate?

Vinelife Church Manchester operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Vinelife Church Manchester a registered charity?

Yes — Vinelife Church Manchester is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029849.