The Vine Community Church is a registered charity registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
CIO Registration Number: 1158738
Change to Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO)
As the work of The Vine Community Church has grown — particularly through its work with children, young people, and the wider community — the legal structure of the charity was reviewed.
From 2011, the church operated as an unincorporated charity registration number 1142056. While this structure was sufficient for earlier activities, it presented certain limitations, including:
- restrictions on trading activities
- potential barriers to accessing grant funding
- increased personal liability for trustees
To address these limitations, the charity transitioned to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO).
This change took effect on 1 January 2015.
Why this change was made
Becoming a CIO enables the church to:
- operate more effectively as its activities expand
- apply for and manage grant funding more easily
- reduce personal liability for trustees
- provide greater protection for staff and volunteers
This structure supports the church in continuing to serve the community safely and sustainably.