Trustees, Annual Report - 2023 /24
(Accompany￿8 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 Tr￿t 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
fi￿ds, 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 th￿k fi¢ and
to advance education in such wdvs and in s￿h 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 prod￿ed by the (]wÈty Commission on
the proviston of publAC benefit and they can conF￿n 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 (J￿IStianIty 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
ProVid￿g 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
oW￿g 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 lLve5trean￿d 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 tL*chfftg 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 0￿rate on the last Sund2! evening
of each fflonth, and we regLd2d!' see Up￿TardS 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 Ma￿h ?0?4. 'Ihis WLS a great success
and once a￿n 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"st￿to[ 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 oEliv￿g small grant From GAN'O to hdp Wkth revenue costs.
Foodbank
Foocll)mk. contfftues to oper2te ttom The Bridge Church bUdd￿g on a ￿'edneSda!. Donations of fond continue
to be provided by the residents of Chepstow and the n￿nber of use[5 remains stead). The volunteer te2m is
overseen bi Mentr￿rs 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 fi￿dS 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 cOnt￿Ue 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 f￿9nCl21lY 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, Sp￿lt, 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 l￿d 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 re￿eWed 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.
si￿LItu[e.
Full n2me:
M*l-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¥VI￿ge 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 De￿nated 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 Ir￿MIr¥j Resources
48,520 46,434
Total Incoming Resotsrces
191.177
7.088
198.265
170.254
Re
urces Used
Direct Charitable EX￿nditUre
Establishment Support Co&s
51.PA)S
S1,￿5
38,727
Costs ofAthIUÈs In Furtherance
ofthe Chalita￿e 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 Ba￿nceS bifwd at01.04ZJ
69.615
69,615
45,349
Transfers
Gains and Losses Building VakMti¢
Fund Balances c￿d al 31.0324
94,358
7.088
101,446
69,615
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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
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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 wh￿h has
been received or that is re￿1vable at the year end.
{b} The recom￿￿ndall9ns 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
Equip￿Trt
Co
RevaluatL¥n
Cost at
01-Apr-23
31-Mai-24
Depreciation
Charge
Depre￿atIOn at
01-Apr-f6
31-Mar-24
Net Book Value
Net Book Value
31Wor-24
31-Mar-23
annual ￿mmrtteme￿ts under nOn￿n￿l￿rg operaty feases and capitsl ￿MMilleTr￿nts are as follows".
31 st March 2024:
None
31 sl March X)ZJ .
None
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Notes to the Accounts
for the pr ended 31st March 2024 {contiTruedl
unreStn¢￿ DespJrrdled ReStr￿ted 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 Tr*Jst
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
HaM￿r Appeal
Kenya
Peacefvl Garden
0￿rationS 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
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Notes to the kcounts
forthe sTar ended 31st March 2024 Icontinuedl
Unrestrthd Dwnated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2￿24
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[l￿d 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
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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. c￿ditors. knunts Falling Due One Year
314lar-24
314Iar-23
HMRC PAYE
1.660
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Notes to Ihe ￿COUnts
for the Far ended 31st March 2023 {conlinued)
8. Creditors- P￿￿Unts FalliwJ Due In Than Year
31th1ar-24
31-MaT43
NONE
9. Staff Costs
31th4ar44
314lar-23
Gross Wages aThl SaLaries
Empk)yerfs Nat(onal Insura￿e Co*s {ind above)
51.913
$1.913
SO.343
No employees received emoluments of over £60,CXXJ.12023.' None)
The Chanty 0￿rateS payroll under a PAYE ￿herry&.
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- 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¥VI￿ge 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 De￿nated 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 Ir￿MIr¥j Resources
48,520 46,434
Total Incoming Resotsrces
191.177
7.088
198.265
170.254
Re
urces Used
Direct Charitable EX￿nditUre
Establishment Support Co&s
51.PA)S
S1,￿5
38,727
Costs ofAthIUÈs In Furtherance
ofthe Chalita￿e 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 Ba￿nceS bifwd at01.04ZJ
69.615
69,615
45,349
Transfers
Gains and Losses Building VakMti¢
Fund Balances c￿d al 31.0324
94,358
7.088
101,446
69,615
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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
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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 wh￿h has
been received or that is re￿1vable at the year end.
{b} The recom￿￿ndall9ns 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
Equip￿Trt
Co
RevaluatL¥n
Cost at
01-Apr-23
31-Mai-24
Depreciation
Charge
Depre￿atIOn at
01-Apr-f6
31-Mar-24
Net Book Value
Net Book Value
31Wor-24
31-Mar-23
annual ￿mmrtteme￿ts under nOn￿n￿l￿rg operaty feases and capitsl ￿MMilleTr￿nts are as follows".
31 st March 2024:
None
31 sl March X)ZJ .
None
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Notes to the Accounts
for the pr ended 31st March 2024 {contiTruedl
unreStn¢￿ DespJrrdled ReStr￿ted 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 Tr*Jst
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
HaM￿r Appeal
Kenya
Peacefvl Garden
0￿rationS 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
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Notes to the kcounts
forthe sTar ended 31st March 2024 Icontinuedl
Unrestrthd Dwnated Restricted
Funds
Funds
Funds
2024
2￿24
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[l￿d 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
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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. c￿ditors. knunts Falling Due One Year
314lar-24
314Iar-23
HMRC PAYE
1.660
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Notes to Ihe ￿COUnts
for the Far ended 31st March 2023 {conlinued)
8. Creditors- P￿￿Unts FalliwJ Due In Than Year
31th1ar-24
31-MaT43
NONE
9. Staff Costs
31th4ar44
314lar-23
Gross Wages aThl SaLaries
Empk)yerfs Nat(onal Insura￿e Co*s {ind above)
51.913
$1.913
SO.343
No employees received emoluments of over £60,CXXJ.12023.' None)
The Chanty 0￿rateS payroll under a PAYE ￿herry&.
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