Trustees, Annual Report - 2023 /24 (Accompany8 Receipts and Payments Accounts Section I l£gal and Administrative Infonnation Charity name The Bridge Church, O]epstow Other names charity is known by. N/A b Registered charlty number, 1063495 For the fin2ncA21 ye2r beginning on ith Apd 2023 For the financial year ending OD 31st M2rdi 2024 Charl$ princApal address. Unit IA Crttchcraft Buil(hngs. Bulwark Ind. Est Chepstow. INP16 5QZ Names of the charity trnstees: Name Office (iFany) Dates acte rfnot foi whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee defa(to as Minister Ttustees of Chanty Trustees of Ch2rity Appointed Nov 2023 Trustee of Charity Mattin Colem2n Chairman Martyn Enever Paul Edwards Elder TreLsurer Keith Brews Governing documeoL. _Mcxlel Trt Deed for Ix)c21 Assemblies of God Names aod Addresses of advisors regularly used: Saver. Accow]tancy &. TLiatson Services, -) Ellicombe aose, Minehead, Somerse¢ T.L?4 6DQ. Section 2 Objectives of the Charity Objects of tbe clwity. The objects of the Church C'the Objects,) for the benefit of the public: Èo advance the Chn"sti3n faith in accordance with the St2tement in such ways and in suth parts ofthe United Kllwlom or the wodd as the V[ch Council ftom ti[ to lime may think fir, (b) to relieve skckness and fJnatJcial hardsh¥) and to promote 2nd presenre gY)od health by the provision OF fids, goods or services of anF kind induding through the provision of counselliThg and support in such parts of the LTnited Kingdom or the wodd 2S the Church Council From time to time thk fi¢ and to advance education in such wdvs and in sh p2rts of the United Kingdom or the wodd as the Church Council from tinie to time m2V thtnk fit. Public Benefit The trustees h2ve considered the guidance proded by the (]wÈty Commission on the proviston of publAC benefit and they can conFn that publxc benefit been prowded in at le&st the following ways" Providing regular public TrOf5hip open 10 all (indudjng chddren 2nd voung pcople's groups). Teachjng (JIStianIty throug] setmons, courses 3nd sn]2ll wups (tndudjng online provison Praying regn]larlv For our communits- Takiag religious assemblies in Schools Providing 2 }'outh Ork with 2 Christian ethos ProVidg Much needed practical support for the surrounding communin" through a range of seThryccs 2nd courses, including running a Foodbank distribution Centre Irtd a child-mentoring program in local schoolb. Supporting other chartttes 2nd churches in the UK 2nd overtieas.
Section 3 Activities and Achievements oWg to the sptritU21 n2turc of the church s objectives it fs difficult to qU3nttfy achiei"emenrs" hO¢ve[, Tr-e have in thi past iC2r undlirtak-en the Following activitses: Church Activities: Qh.er the couIsc of the l.ear ive hair continued to offer enlpgmg Sundar Th"orship serwces with prjuth and chjldreii's proiTlSlOll. SundAi services continue to be lLve5treand to members orllv. SO that those who are ill or infirm can St acccss. -thc church h2s continucd to Tc1cOme new people and has seen some signtiicant numerjcal growth over the past FeAf, p2rticul3r with the 2dditton of many }Tounger tamilies with babies 2nd young childrcn. Sunday tLchfftg is w)loaded to Voutube and the church website so to enhancc its impact. und2}" Night Youth, For Voung people from Fear 6 to l'ear 13, continues to 0rate on the last Sund2! evening of each fflonth, and we regLd2d!' see UpTardS of ?0 voung people attendfftg on the last Sunda)" of e2ch month to worship, leam and connect Trith God and each other. IK e also rLU] a group for school ear I l up to 19 Je2r olds once 2 month called Unite. lllfe groups are workll]g well, iiith SLi groups continuing to meet rL'gularly. These die in-persoii groups bur boffte are stlll making use of zoom. IE.'e continued to offer zoom pr21.er meetings on bundav eiTening and Tliursda! mornin& with an average of &8 people in attendance. IK,e s0 hold our prayer and praise meetllig on the first Tuesd2v of each month. Chnsttnas hampers were given out ag through the l(K31 schools" 75 b2gs to 75 families. Over £3000 OE donations were reieived for thffts hampcr project. it.'e also coMed PembroLe primari, school to out preniises for a specd Christsnas assembly. Alpha Kie ran a shorter version of the iupha course g weeLs) in Febw and Mah ?0?4. 'Ihis WLS a great success and once an ini'olved lots of people sm'tng in different areas" hospitslitiT kitchen tean4 set up team, group leaders and hel[5. eTrening hosts and an adMuM"stto[ to keep ei"eTh-thing on rracL-. IX,'e u%ed an ourside chef to help with the food ikhiih was 2 grear success. IK e had approx. -) people attend the introductory evening and then 19 people commit to the course. IX e held the evening in Unit 12 on IK,ednesdai' ei'enings 2nd hAd two groups In the h211 dJ"SCU¥stng the m3terial together. The groups iNere m2de up of new guests IiTlth no rea] church background as tIl as those Tr-ho 21read! attend the church but wanted to grow in thetr f'th. As part of the course we held an Alpha da! (S2turday) at Stroat U[ch, wFll"ch Wds well attended and enjoyable for all our guests. Lads Luncb Our Lads Lunch community project which lauached in Novcmbcr 4022 continues to wclLonJe regular and new guests, serlring a simple hot meat and creating a space For IriendlF coniTersations and support. Il'e have seen a g(M)d nufftber of men use the service, with some rebwlars returning every week. We h2ve 21so had the privilege of Th"elcoffling two of our ladb lunch guests to church on Sundays. Ix)th of whom are flow regular attenders, one got b2Ptized. The Funding rernains place for the continuation of the project into ?024 and beyond. We have 2180 received a cost oElivg small grant From GAN'O to hdp Wkth revenue costs. Foodbank Foocll)mk. contfftues to oper2te ttom The Bridge Church bUddg on a 'edneSda!. Donations of fond continue to be provided by the residents of Chepstow and the nnber of use[5 remains stead). The volunteer te2m is overseen bi Mentrrs oEThe Bridge thurch 2nd is 2 great Pl2 01 service and community. CAP (Christians Against Povety) Ihe Debt Centre worLer, Ddi4d Price continues to be employed by The Bridge Church in ordet tn offer hlln a more tobust net-0rL and process of support. although his Nvages are p3td bv Chepstow & DtstriLt C.4P fijnds. Tlie PASt Year has seen 2 rise clients needng help from CAP. tiin2nces continue to be tight and the Steering Group are beeking ways to raise fidS and fflake the proiecr more sustainable longer tenn. In kptember ?024 CAP Chepstow cdebrate 10 years since 1ts12unch.
Transforming Iives for Good (fLG) We have coaches in Pembroke and Thomwell Primary schools and (hepstow High Sch(M)l. We hxve held some end of term parties For the TLG chadren and 13milies at the Thurch building which have been a wat success 2nd has enabled the church to build stronger connections with famjlies frotn our cornmunIty. Ixle cOntUe to fund a part-time coordtnatoi for this project. Overseas MissAOO K'e are ic)nrieited w1th various proiects overseLs through pr2!er, ffft2ncial giving 2nd re12tionshJp. The stroiigest links" are with two projects in knumu, Ken Genesis School and Compassion project and To Kenya With Love and The sir[Tr NeTh4)erry kh(K)l. Ille have continued to suptK)tt the projects f9nCl21lY thioughout the past vear. In July 2094 2 tcam from Thc Bridge Church is planning to visit the projects in KenTrx and offer rther support and input. We continue to gil'e 18:, o of our income awar to external projects org3nsiations llicluding Open Doors. IKlI'cliffe Bible TrJns12tors. TI.G 2nd Christians .4gall]st Poi'erty,. Each !"e2r Thc plan to do a reN'iew of our gvins and adjust/ch3rkge accordingly Vision & Finattce The specific areas of vision that Ilre believe God continues to C2ll us to re211!, focub upon are" Sert'ing Coniffluniti. and GroTring Tr)gether. IK e also haiTe four Le) culNr31 i'21ues underpin all our work aLtiiiity" Ivord, Splt, Pras"er 2nd Geneiosin". FinAnces continue to remain stron& thich is a ivelcomc change. We held a vison offering a boost June 2093, which is something we currend! do 3nnu211! thich we budget r. Rogerstone OTr"er the past vear Martjn le[nan (Senior illjnister) felt 2 real sensc of czll to ld a strugglfflng_IOG church iii Rogerstone, South IKT21es. on a part time basis. The Elde praved and discussed rogether hat this ivould involve 2nd agreed to release IL Iartin for l.) d21s per -.eek TrX,'ednesdaFs 2nd Sund21- ei'enings) and see ho things develop. This new venture will begrin in June _W?4, and be reeWed quarterly. AOG Ihe Bnd8E Church continues to hold sratus AOG and contnbutes 30/0 of Lts 3nnu21 income to AOG UK. Leaders from "Ibe Bridge Church attend various nation213Ad Ioc31 conferences throughout the Fear 2nd ,IL4rtlll is Lonnected Thith _40G churches across South It.:ales due. to his role as _IOG South East iir'ales zone leadei. Jeji Edwardb completed her ministers in training program in .IfaF _ and graduated 3S 2 full status minister ith Assemblies OF God 2t the Ni 2tion21 Conference H2rrogate which was A e1t celebr2tic)n. Reserves Policy It is our policy to ffl2int2in a balance on unrestricted fwids (If possible) which equates to 'at least 3 months uniestricted p2)ments to cover emergency situattons that may srise from rime to time. We are currendy fn'atching this target. Section 4 Declaration The trustees have approved the tnjstees, report aEK)ve. siLItu[e. Full n2me: Ml-fi CQE*M ernl PosAtion: Date:
- gRIOGE CHURCH UNIT 1A CRITGHCIWFT BUILDINGS BULWARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BULWAR CHEPSTOW MONNqOU'THSHIRE NP16 5QZ Reaistered Chantv: 1063495 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31>1 MARCH 2024 Luke Silver -ncv & i axation iervices 25 Ellicombe Close ?ineneaa Somerset TAL4 l>UU Mobile: 07710 456376 E-mail: ..aTrcTrili.erwouresiiver.ora.ui(
Independent Examinerfs Report on the Accounts Receipts and Payment Accounts Report to the trusteeslrnembers of The Bridge Church. Chepstow RegisteTed Charity Number 1063495 On the accounts for the year ended 31st MarGh 2024 Set out on the following pages Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsitAe for the prerBration of the accounts. The charity's ttuslees consider that an audit is not required for this year undef seth.on 144121 of the Charities Aci 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under seth.on 145 ofthe 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions gven by the Chartty Commission undei section 145{5){bl ofthe 2011 Art and state whether parts"cular matters have come to my attenb"on. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance the General Directtons given by the Charity Commissioners. An examinats.on in(Judes a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of ary unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seekn.ng explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matteFS. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would requiied in an audtt, and consequently no opinion is given as to whethef the accounts present a 'true and fair vie¥V' and the report 15 limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attent"on" (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements To keep accounb.ng records in accordance wrth sects'on 130 of the 2011 Act and To prepare accounts which accord wth the accounting records and to comF4y with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met" or {21 to which. in my orinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undeistanding of the accounts to be leached. Signed L A sa Date: 10 July 2024 Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance l Accountancy Pracbtioner Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead. Somerset. TA24 6DQ
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Introduction Thank you for submtttsng the accounts for independent examination. They have been well rnaintained and the treasurer and others responsitAe are to be commended for their hard work. Therefore I will keep my comments to a minimum. Charity Law and Financial Regulations The independent examination has iEen carried out in accordance with the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 Istatuiory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charitses Statement of Recommended Prathce (SORP}. Signing of Accounts I shall be obliged rf you wll ease fotvfdrd a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have en signed by a representh.ve appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed Conclusion There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attenb"on. Please do not hesytate to contact me for further darificalion or for further assistance. Luke Sifver Date: 10 July 2024
THE BRIDGE CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024 ACTNMES REVIEW The financia5 results are set out in the enclosed acccKJnts. The principal acttvity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith. TRUSTEES The Trustees during the year were as follows." Chai erson Mr Martln Coleman 36 Queens Road. Bulwark. CkEpstow. Gwent. NP16 SAN Tel: 07943 851799 Mr Martyn Enever 2 Bryn Deri Rise, Pwllmeyric, Chepstow. NP16 6LE Mr Paul Edwards 5 Chapel Close, Pwllmeyric. Chepstow. NP16 6HW Mr Keith Brews 4 Bumt Barn Road, Bulwark, Chopstow. NP16 SAR (appointed Nov 2023) STATEMENT We rtIfy that the books. vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be corKlucted contain a full coffect record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our kn(Y¥VIge and belief. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL Please print name: Date: li
The Biidge Church. Chepstow forthe ended 31st Mar¢h 2924 Notes UnteslrKted Denated Restricted Tolal Funds Funts Funds 24 2024 2024 Total 31.03.24 31.03.Z3 Reso Oonalions. Lègauès and Similar Incoming Resgurces 141.756 7.088 148.844 123.752 Investment Incon other IrMIr¥j Resources 48,520 46,434 Total Incoming Resotsrces 191.177 7.088 198.265 170.254 Re urces Used Direct Charitable EXnditUre Establishment Support Co&s 51.PA)S S1,5 38,727 Costs ofAthIUÈs In Furtherance ofthe Chalitae Objects ,287 9J,287 78,341 Church Family Expensès 1,125 Evangelism & Outreach 949 971 Resources Expended on Managng and Administellng the Charrty 2.833 Q Ring Fenced Fur¥Jing 19.117 19.X)7 24,256 Total Resources Expended 166.434 166.434 145,988 Net Movement in Fut)ds 24,743 7.088 31.831 24,266 Fund BanceS bifwd at01.04ZJ 69.615 69,615 45,349 Transfers Gains and Losses Building VakMti¢ Fund Balances cd al 31.0324 94,358 7.088 101,446 69,615 1of7 1010712024
Balance Sheel Notes 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Current Assets Bank Accounts Hand 2,975 Debtors 17. Creditor5: amounts falling due wthtn one year Nel Current Assds 101h46 69.615 Total Assets less Current Ikabilitigs 101A46 69.615 Creditors: amunts falfv.ng due in more year Net Assets 101.446 69,615 Capital and Reser Income Fund5: General Fund 101,446 69,615 101A46 69.815 LAS 2of7 1(Y0712024
The 8rwJ9e Church, Chepstow Noles to the Accounts forthe yEar ended 31st March 2024 1Attounting Policies (a} These a¢counts have been prepared on a a¢¢rnals ba and irK£sme whh has been received or that is re1vable at the year end. {b} The recomndall9ns of ¢hartties SORP have been fr)Ik)wed in the preparath)n of these accoun 2. Tangible Fixed Assets Land & Fixtures. Ftiting & Equipfflenl 2023 Buiklirvj Total EquipTrt Co RevaluatL¥n Cost at 01-Apr-23 31-Mai-24 Depreciation Charge DepreatIOn at 01-Apr-f6 31-Mar-24 Net Book Value Net Book Value 31Wor-24 31-Mar-23 annual mmrttemets under nOnnlrg operaty feases and capitsl MMilleTrnts are as follows". 31 st March 2024: None 31 sl March X)ZJ . None LAS 3of7 1Q10712024
Notes to the Accounts for the pr ended 31st March 2024 {contiTruedl unreStn¢ DespJrrdled ReStrted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2024 2024 Total 31.03.24 31.03.23 3. Incomin Resourc al Donations. Legacies and SwNlar Inc(ning Resources Trthes & Offerings Gifts Charities TrJst Gift Aid Tax Redaimed Church Plant 119.095 7.0&8 126,183 103,739 22.661 22,661 20,013 141.756 7.088 148,844 123,752 bl InNEslment Incc*ne Bank Interest 9111 68 cl Olher Incorntng Resources Other Income Salary Support Communty Café TLG Other HaMr Appeal Kenya Peacefvl Garden 0rationS Manager CAP Detrt Centre 37 37 30 5.SSO 300 1,0 7,314 10,400 3,370 lo,0 )0 io,(x)o 10,634 7.314 13,519 13.519 48,520 48.520 46.434 Total Ineoming Resources 191.177 7.088 198.265 170.254 LAS 4017 1010712024
Notes to the kcounts forthe sTar ended 31st March 2024 Icontinuedl Unrestrthd Dwnated Restricted Funds Funds Funds 2024 224 2024 Total T¢)tal 3103.24 31.03.23 urte Ex nded a) Establishment Support Costs Unit la Lease Gas Electric Water Insurance PA l Equipment Costs Building M3intenance Communication Annual Servtcing Building Fund 31.t]Xl 1,420 5,527 31.Cth) 1,420 5,527 325 377 1,584 3.154 fy)s 525 7,088 31.CQO 1.252 2.127 295 351 932 2,107 377 3.154 525 SB 51.605 51,GOS 38.727 bl Costs of Activities in Furtherance of Ihe Charitable Objects In House Ministy CAP Debt Centre Manager Conferen¢e & Travel Expense5 Gifts l Missionary Support Ring Fe[ld Giving Church Plant 51.913 10,595 51,913 10,595 3,536 24.243 10,C187 1,576 16.333 24.243 90.287 90.287 78.341 cl Church Famlty Expenses AOG Subscription Unite "ds Churth Resources Youih l Relentle5S Hospitaltty & Ckaning 50 82 19) 278 82 190 278 54 234 787 1,553 1.553 1.125 dl Evangelism & Outr&ich Course Materials / Resources Mental Health I SafeguardirwJ Welcome Events 2417 Prayer Alpha 132 132 69 52 37 17 52 37 82 872 949 971 5of7 10107r2tr24
NotÈs to the CoUnt$ foT Ihe ar ended 31st Mawch 2024 Icontinuedl Unrestricted DwTBled RestrKted Total Fun(ts Funds Funds 2024 2024 2024 Total 31.03.24 31.03.23 el Resources Expended on Managing and Admini5terin9 the Chatity CCLI Licence Child ProlerAion Inspire Professional Fees Printing I Statjonery Sundries 555 407 407 41 627 270 102 102 2.833 2.833 2.568 fj Ring Fenced Funding Kit¢hen Communty Café TLG Other Expenditure TLG Coa¢hing Vilkge Hamper Appeal Unrt2 Kenya Peacefijl Garden CAP Debt Centre 7,227 7,227 1.200 650 1.PA)O 3,370 7.314 7.314 10,(XXI 19207 19.207 24.256 Total Resources Expended 166A34 166.434 145,988 5. Bank Accounts 314lar-24 314lar-23 Barclays Bank Communrty Statement Bardays Bank Base Rate Reward Bardays Bank Business Premium 8ardays Chuich P(art 10.082 73.81X) 60.132 83.882 62,975 6. Debtor5 Gfft Aid Tax Redaim Kenya Flights 10.250 7.314 17.564 8,31)0 7. cditors. knunts Falling Due One Year 314lar-24 314Iar-23 HMRC PAYE 1.660 LAS 6of7 101071XJ24
Notes to Ihe COUnts for the Far ended 31st March 2023 {conlinued) 8. Creditors- PUnts FalliwJ Due In Than Year 31th1ar-24 31-MaT43 NONE 9. Staff Costs 31th4ar44 314lar-23 Gross Wages aThl SaLaries Empk)yerfs Nat(onal Insurae Co*s {ind above) 51.913 $1.913 SO.343 No employees received emoluments of over £60,CXXJ.12023.' None) The Chanty 0rateS payroll under a PAYE herry&. LAS 7of7 1010712024
- gRIOGE CHURCH UNIT 1A CRITGHCIWFT BUILDINGS BULWARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BULWAR CHEPSTOW MONNqOU'THSHIRE NP16 5QZ Reaistered Chantv: 1063495 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31>1 MARCH 2024 Luke Silver -ncv & i axation iervices 25 Ellicombe Close ?ineneaa Somerset TAL4 l>UU Mobile: 07710 456376 E-mail: ..aTrcTrili.erwouresiiver.ora.ui(
Independent Examinerfs Report on the Accounts Receipts and Payment Accounts Report to the trusteeslrnembers of The Bridge Church. Chepstow RegisteTed Charity Number 1063495 On the accounts for the year ended 31st MarGh 2024 Set out on the following pages Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees are responsitAe for the prerBration of the accounts. The charity's ttuslees consider that an audit is not required for this year undef seth.on 144121 of the Charities Aci 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to- examine the accounts under seth.on 145 ofthe 2011 Act. follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions gven by the Chartty Commission undei section 145{5){bl ofthe 2011 Art and state whether parts"cular matters have come to my attenb"on. Basis of independent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance the General Directtons given by the Charity Commissioners. An examinats.on in(Judes a review ofthe accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of ary unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seekn.ng explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matteFS. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would requiied in an audtt, and consequently no opinion is given as to whethef the accounts present a 'true and fair vie¥V' and the report 15 limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attent"on" (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements To keep accounb.ng records in accordance wrth sects'on 130 of the 2011 Act and To prepare accounts which accord wth the accounting records and to comF4y with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met" or {21 to which. in my orinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper undeistanding of the accounts to be leached. Signed L A sa Date: 10 July 2024 Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finance l Accountancy Pracbtioner Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead. Somerset. TA24 6DQ
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Introduction Thank you for submtttsng the accounts for independent examination. They have been well rnaintained and the treasurer and others responsitAe are to be commended for their hard work. Therefore I will keep my comments to a minimum. Charity Law and Financial Regulations The independent examination has iEen carried out in accordance with the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 Istatuiory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charitses Statement of Recommended Prathce (SORP}. Signing of Accounts I shall be obliged rf you wll ease fotvfdrd a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have en signed by a representh.ve appointed by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is enclosed Conclusion There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attenb"on. Please do not hesytate to contact me for further darificalion or for further assistance. Luke Sifver Date: 10 July 2024
THE BRIDGE CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2024 ACTNMES REVIEW The financia5 results are set out in the enclosed acccKJnts. The principal acttvity throughout the year under review was that of the advancement of the Christian faith. TRUSTEES The Trustees during the year were as follows." Chai erson Mr Martln Coleman 36 Queens Road. Bulwark. CkEpstow. Gwent. NP16 SAN Tel: 07943 851799 Mr Martyn Enever 2 Bryn Deri Rise, Pwllmeyric, Chepstow. NP16 6LE Mr Paul Edwards 5 Chapel Close, Pwllmeyric. Chepstow. NP16 6HW Mr Keith Brews 4 Bumt Barn Road, Bulwark, Chopstow. NP16 SAR (appointed Nov 2023) STATEMENT We rtIfy that the books. vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be corKlucted contain a full coffect record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our kn(Y¥VIge and belief. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL Please print name: Date: li
The Biidge Church. Chepstow forthe ended 31st Mar¢h 2924 Notes UnteslrKted Denated Restricted Tolal Funds Funts Funds 24 2024 2024 Total 31.03.24 31.03.Z3 Reso Oonalions. Lègauès and Similar Incoming Resgurces 141.756 7.088 148.844 123.752 Investment Incon other IrMIr¥j Resources 48,520 46,434 Total Incoming Resotsrces 191.177 7.088 198.265 170.254 Re urces Used Direct Charitable EXnditUre Establishment Support Co&s 51.PA)S S1,5 38,727 Costs ofAthIUÈs In Furtherance ofthe Chalitae Objects ,287 9J,287 78,341 Church Family Expensès 1,125 Evangelism & Outreach 949 971 Resources Expended on Managng and Administellng the Charrty 2.833 Q Ring Fenced Fur¥Jing 19.117 19.X)7 24,256 Total Resources Expended 166.434 166.434 145,988 Net Movement in Fut)ds 24,743 7.088 31.831 24,266 Fund BanceS bifwd at01.04ZJ 69.615 69,615 45,349 Transfers Gains and Losses Building VakMti¢ Fund Balances cd al 31.0324 94,358 7.088 101,446 69,615 1of7 1010712024
Balance Sheel Notes 2024 2023 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Current Assets Bank Accounts Hand 2,975 Debtors 17. Creditor5: amounts falling due wthtn one year Nel Current Assds 101h46 69.615 Total Assets less Current Ikabilitigs 101A46 69.615 Creditors: amunts falfv.ng due in more year Net Assets 101.446 69,615 Capital and Reser Income Fund5: General Fund 101,446 69,615 101A46 69.815 LAS 2of7 1(Y0712024
The 8rwJ9e Church, Chepstow Noles to the Accounts forthe yEar ended 31st March 2024 1Attounting Policies (a} These a¢counts have been prepared on a a¢¢rnals ba and irK£sme whh has been received or that is re1vable at the year end. {b} The recomndall9ns of ¢hartties SORP have been fr)Ik)wed in the preparath)n of these accoun 2. Tangible Fixed Assets Land & Fixtures. Ftiting & Equipfflenl 2023 Buiklirvj Total EquipTrt Co RevaluatL¥n Cost at 01-Apr-23 31-Mai-24 Depreciation Charge DepreatIOn at 01-Apr-f6 31-Mar-24 Net Book Value Net Book Value 31Wor-24 31-Mar-23 annual mmrttemets under nOnnlrg operaty feases and capitsl MMilleTrnts are as follows". 31 st March 2024: None 31 sl March X)ZJ . None LAS 3of7 1Q10712024
Notes to the Accounts for the pr ended 31st March 2024 {contiTruedl unreStn¢ DespJrrdled ReStrted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2024 2024 Total 31.03.24 31.03.23 3. Incomin Resourc al Donations. Legacies and SwNlar Inc(ning Resources Trthes & Offerings Gifts Charities TrJst Gift Aid Tax Redaimed Church Plant 119.095 7.0&8 126,183 103,739 22.661 22,661 20,013 141.756 7.088 148,844 123,752 bl InNEslment Incc*ne Bank Interest 9111 68 cl Olher Incorntng Resources Other Income Salary Support Communty Café TLG Other HaMr Appeal Kenya Peacefvl Garden 0rationS Manager CAP Detrt Centre 37 37 30 5.SSO 300 1,0 7,314 10,400 3,370 lo,0 )0 io,(x)o 10,634 7.314 13,519 13.519 48,520 48.520 46.434 Total Ineoming Resources 191.177 7.088 198.265 170.254 LAS 4017 1010712024
Notes to the kcounts forthe sTar ended 31st March 2024 Icontinuedl Unrestrthd Dwnated Restricted Funds Funds Funds 2024 224 2024 Total T¢)tal 3103.24 31.03.23 urte Ex nded a) Establishment Support Costs Unit la Lease Gas Electric Water Insurance PA l Equipment Costs Building M3intenance Communication Annual Servtcing Building Fund 31.t]Xl 1,420 5,527 31.Cth) 1,420 5,527 325 377 1,584 3.154 fy)s 525 7,088 31.CQO 1.252 2.127 295 351 932 2,107 377 3.154 525 SB 51.605 51,GOS 38.727 bl Costs of Activities in Furtherance of Ihe Charitable Objects In House Ministy CAP Debt Centre Manager Conferen¢e & Travel Expense5 Gifts l Missionary Support Ring Fe[ld Giving Church Plant 51.913 10,595 51,913 10,595 3,536 24.243 10,C187 1,576 16.333 24.243 90.287 90.287 78.341 cl Church Famlty Expenses AOG Subscription Unite "ds Churth Resources Youih l Relentle5S Hospitaltty & Ckaning 50 82 19) 278 82 190 278 54 234 787 1,553 1.553 1.125 dl Evangelism & Outr&ich Course Materials / Resources Mental Health I SafeguardirwJ Welcome Events 2417 Prayer Alpha 132 132 69 52 37 17 52 37 82 872 949 971 5of7 10107r2tr24
NotÈs to the CoUnt$ foT Ihe ar ended 31st Mawch 2024 Icontinuedl Unrestricted DwTBled RestrKted Total Fun(ts Funds Funds 2024 2024 2024 Total 31.03.24 31.03.23 el Resources Expended on Managing and Admini5terin9 the Chatity CCLI Licence Child ProlerAion Inspire Professional Fees Printing I Statjonery Sundries 555 407 407 41 627 270 102 102 2.833 2.833 2.568 fj Ring Fenced Funding Kit¢hen Communty Café TLG Other Expenditure TLG Coa¢hing Vilkge Hamper Appeal Unrt2 Kenya Peacefijl Garden CAP Debt Centre 7,227 7,227 1.200 650 1.PA)O 3,370 7.314 7.314 10,(XXI 19207 19.207 24.256 Total Resources Expended 166A34 166.434 145,988 5. Bank Accounts 314lar-24 314lar-23 Barclays Bank Communrty Statement Bardays Bank Base Rate Reward Bardays Bank Business Premium 8ardays Chuich P(art 10.082 73.81X) 60.132 83.882 62,975 6. Debtor5 Gfft Aid Tax Redaim Kenya Flights 10.250 7.314 17.564 8,31)0 7. cditors. knunts Falling Due One Year 314lar-24 314Iar-23 HMRC PAYE 1.660 LAS 6of7 101071XJ24
Notes to Ihe COUnts for the Far ended 31st March 2023 {conlinued) 8. Creditors- PUnts FalliwJ Due In Than Year 31th1ar-24 31-MaT43 NONE 9. Staff Costs 31th4ar44 314lar-23 Gross Wages aThl SaLaries Empk)yerfs Nat(onal Insurae Co*s {ind above) 51.913 $1.913 SO.343 No employees received emoluments of over £60,CXXJ.12023.' None) The Chanty 0rateS payroll under a PAYE herry&. LAS 7of7 1010712024