Vivacity

Also known as: Faithworks, Vine Church Swindon

Developing the work of The Vine UK, a fast-growing family of life group-based churches, now operating in various locations in the UK.

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Activities & Mission

Developing the work of The Vine UK, a fast-growing family of life group-based churches, now operating in various locations in the UK.

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

Bristol City Coventry City Kensington And Chelsea Reading Swindon

Financial Information

Latest Income

£557,798

Latest Expenditure

£382,034

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 31.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 45.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 54.3%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 3% of UK Beneficiary group 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 £551,052

Charitable Activities £650

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,904

Other Income £4,192

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £173,543

Raising Funds £207,382

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,109

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£557,798	£382,034	£173,543	£199,719	£199,719	10 / 9
2024	£316,301	£315,647				0 / 12
2023	£267,916	£279,468				0 / 5
2022	£246,008	£252,188				0 / 8
2021	£186,980	£179,630				0 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Vivacity

What does Vivacity do?

Developing the work of The Vine UK, a fast-growing family of life group-based churches, now operating in various locations in the UK.

How much income did Vivacity report in 2025?

Vivacity reported total income of £558k and reported expenditure of £382k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Vivacity?

Vivacity has a program ratio of 31.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Vivacity registered as a charity?

Vivacity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 1997 as charity number 1066646. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Vivacity?

Vivacity 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 Vivacity operate?

Vivacity operates across 5 areas, including Bristol City, Coventry City, Kensington And Chelsea and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Vivacity a registered charity?

Yes — Vivacity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066646.