Trnstees, Annual Report - 2024 /25 (Accompanying Receipts and Payments Accounts) Section l Legal and Admirristrative Infomiation Charity name The Btidge Church, Chep5tow Other names charity is known bv: N/A b Registered charity number" 1063495 For the financial year beginning on Isi April 2024 FOT the financial year ending on 31st March ?O?- ChariWs principal address. Umt IA Cntchcfaft Buxklllw, Bulw2rk Ind. Est. Chepstow, NP16 5Q7. Names of the charity trustees: Name Office (if any) Dates act if not for whole year Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee deJaclo as Minister Trustees of Charity, Trustees of Charit5, Trustees of Charity Mattin Coleman Chairman Martyn Enever Paul Edwards EIder Treasurer Keith Brews Elder Brian Lloyd Appointed Aptil 2024 Governing documentr. M(KleK Trust Deed for Local Assembhes of God Names smd Addresses of advisors regularly use4L. Luke Silver. Accountancy & Taxation getvices. - Ellicombe Close. fvIinehead, Sofflerset, TL?4 6DQ. Section 2 Objectives of the Charity Objects of the charity: he objects of the Church ("the Obiects") are for the benefit of the pubhc: to adiw]ce the Cbristian faith in accordance with the Ststetllellt in such wavs and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the ivorld A% the Church Council from tin)e to tllne ma! fit" (b) to rekei'e sickness ind fancial h2tdskn"p 2nd to promote and preserK-e good health bs the PfOirySiOll of nds, g)ods Of sernices of 2n). kd iticludjng through the proiuion of counsehng xnd wpport in such parts of the United Kd0 or the "Orld as the Church Council from time to time think fit. 2nd to ad'3Ace education in such ivxys and in such parts of the United Kjngdom or the world as the Church Council from tjme to time may thll)k fit. Public Benefit: The trustees h2I"e considered the guid2nce produced by the Charity Commission on the ptolrysion oEpubh'c benefit and they can confirm that pubh'c benefit has been profvided in at ILaSt thc Eollowing iv2ys' Prolryding regu]ar pubhc worshtp open to 2ll (mcludjng chadren and young peopk's groups). I"L?chJng Christianity through sermons, courses and small groups (includllig online provision Praying re[15 for our community Takllw rL.Ou5 semblIeS in schools 140vid a youth work with a Christian ethos Providll]g much needed practical support for the Surroundi community through a range of seTrryces and courses, including running a Foodbank distribution Centre 2nd 2 chjld_mentoring prografft in local schools. Supporting other ch2nties and churches the U'K and overseas.
Section 3 Activities and Achievements ollg to the spirirnil n2ture of the church's objectives it is d&ficult to qU2ntrfy &cbieNements' howeiTer. we have in the past year ldertaken die fOllO}g actiiities: Church Activities: Ch,er the course 0£ the !"eAr ive hai'e contiiiued to offer engAgE Sund2y iVorSh seTh'ices ifv'ith youth arid children's PrOlS1On. SundaTr- 5eThices I"ere lil-e strramed to members onty up until January ?0?5, at Ihich point tlie seTrice was discontinued as we reAssessed our dw'tal proN"ision. Currentty all sennons are recorded and uploaded to the webstte and to youtube so th2t tbose who rn5ed thetn c3n catch up. or others can ]isteii again. The church has conrinued to 'elcOme new people 2nd coii(inues to see numeri1 growd4 p2rticulatly with the addition of m2nTr" younger FarniIies ryth babies and )'oung childre Untte. a group fof older teen2gers from 11 to year 13. operates once a month on a Sunda!, eitnins 2nd h28 been well attended. with many }'oung people forn)tng stronger relatsoiisFllPS ivith C,od and iwth each other. John & Juhe hlacmanus took on the life group coordin2t0 role at the begJnnJ of ?0?4. Ltfe groups are work]ng welL ivith six groups Colltinuifig to meet regLdady. These are mainly in-pttson groups but some are still rnakg use of zoom. A neiv Christi3ns group lus also been st2rted oi."er the p2St )Tear, men new to faith. Thi5 15 Sottiething thxt we wish to become a regu]2r part OE our srnall group provisioii. S'e continued to ofEer zoom prnver meetingb on Thursda!." morning. Ivith an aN'erage of 6-8 people In attend2nce. X,e 21so hold our prayer and praise meeting on the first Tuesday OE each Chnsttn2s hampers were shghtty &fferent th i'eAr. Instead of gii.ing out a bag of g(M)th'es, 'e just ga%"e a card th a EToucher tnside to enable f2mih.es to get what thffl, needed tkns Chn'stm2S. We once again 'elcoMed Pembroke prim2r)' schwl to our piemises for a specd Christn]as 2ssemblF. Alpha 'e ran the shorter version of the Alpha course (7 wee) once 2g2m in Febru2ry and M2rch (20?)). Thls w2S another eiicouraging course, although numbers were small. Rachel cooked the food which enabled us to meet our food h}'gene requeMents. It"e Ofay had one group of 8 people, Th.hich included 4 guests. Il'e held the evenll in Lnit la on Tuesd25' ei'enings and the Alph2 day held m unit_. IAds Lunch Our Lads LAllLch cvmtnunity project "hIcl launched in NoTrember ?J?4 - continues to welcoTne regu]ar and new guest%. senryng a $PIe hot meal and creating a SP2ce for friendl! conkersxtions And 5lllPPOrt. Ix'e have seen a good number of ffleTh use the serKYe. 7th some regulars retuniing every week. W'e'N'e 2lso h2d two of OUT lads lunch guests becoEne regular meEnbers of the churclL Sollle OE the feedback we'Tre receii'ed about the project has been extrcmely positii-e. 'C have also been pubh'cly profiled by the Trirm space caMpaiL Foodbank Foodbank continues to operate froTn The Bridge Church building on a TedneSdaY. Donations of food continue to be pro&ryded bj the re51dents of chepst01 and the iiumber of users remains stead}'. The volunteer texm is OkLYSeLXi b}, mLxnbers of The Bndge Churcli and 15 2 great place of service. connectioii 2nd community. There bave also been a few Eoodbank users that b2N'e been directed to ]ads luncty so the two projects work well together. CAP (Christians Against Poverty) C.hepstoiv llnd DtrICt C,AP DLbt Centre celebtated 10 years in ?094, and w'e held a celebration event in September ?024 at The BDdge Church, wknch was well attended. During the past yvdr, tlalryd Price resgned from his role 15 Debt Centre fvlanaw. so e adN"ertised 2nd appoted 2 new debt centre manager. Funding ren)ains a problem so the contract offered 2 tlvo ye2r fix-cd contr2c¢ .hICh 111 enable us tn carefully review id make a decision as to the continued sustaiiiabilitt, of the project. It .S decded b}, the steering gryoup that the ptoiect shDuld come completel!. under 'Ihe Bridge Church, as the Debt Centre manager was 2 member ol the Bndge Church and this ebleS eerYt1]ll7g to work tnott eEficiendv ld a]so enables gift aid to be c12imed on doftitions. which is a added help.
TTansfi)rniing IAves for Good (fLG) Qh-er the past year the number of coachcs b2s dropped off and the project is becoming increasinglv difficult to sust2in. It WIS 2greed by the elders and TLG coordinator th2t the project would be btought to a close at the end ol the academic year Ouly ?0??). It ha5 a been a reall5, POSiti17e project over m2ny yrS, 2nd h2s enablecl the cliurch to strengthen its ]inks with local schools, which is a comiection that wjll collfinue beyond the ]ife of the project. OYeTseas Mission K e are connected wtth various projects oN'erse2s through przyer. Gn3ncial 2nd re]2tionship. 'I"he StroSt ]inks are with two projects in Kisumu. Kenya. Genesis Sch(K)12nd Compassion project 2nd To Kensa ITTIth IA)Tr"e and The Simon NewbeTry SchooL Ile have continued to support these projects fll]anciall), throughout the past year. IX.'e continue to gilt 180¥'0 of our COrne away to external projects 2nd organisations including Open Doors. li'ychffe Bible Trans]ators, "tLG and Chn"5tians Against L)oTrerti'. Each year we plan 10 do a reN'iew of our and adjustIcnge 2ccor(hngly. Viskon & Finance The specific arvas of lsiOn th2t iiye beb'eTre CJod conttiiues to call us to reall! focus upoETr are" Serning Community and GroTrryng Together. 'e 21so h&&e four ke}T cultura] values that underpin all our ivork 2nd actiNitY' KK ord, Pt, Prayer aiid Generosity. Finances continue to remain Stro wkn.ch i4 a wekoffle change. We held 2 vision offering as 2 boost June ?0?4, which ratsed approx. £l?O(K), Ivhich ts Somethll Tre currendy do annu2lly wknch we budget for. Rogerstone Oi-er the p2St ye2r NIartin Colenun (Senior Minister) felt 2 real 5etw ofcall to lead a stwling AOG church i Rogerstone, South W'ales. on a parr time basis. The Elders PfAyed 2nd discussed togethet ikhat this '0ld involve and agreed to release _Nknin for 1.5 days per iveek (Xt.'ednesdays and Sunday evenllw) and see how thmgs devdop. "fhis new venture beg in June ?0?4 and so far the arrar]gement is orkL£ s¥"elL AOG The Bridge Church continues to hold status with AOG 2nd contrtutes 30/0 of its annuaI income to AOG LIK (due to to 4010 next Jear). L£aders from The Bridge Church attend ilouS nation212nd local conferences throughout the year and Martin lus been connected with AOG churches lcross South Il"'aEes due to his role as AOG South East IX'"ales zone leader. Although he stepped down froffl thai role in July ?0?4 in order to focus on his ivork m Rogerstone. Johsi Nfcmanus has enrolled onto the ministers in tr2itill progran4 which began tt] June ?OA? and he complete a three year trainjng course Reserves Policy It is our polic} to maintain 2 baIance on unrestricted fimds (rf possibk) which equates to at least 3 moiiths uiirestricted payments to coN"er efflergeftcy sittutions that may arise from tjme to time. 'e are cuttently tnatching this target. Section 4 Declaration The trnstees h2Nt zpproi'ed the trustees, report aboTrT. .Signature'. rtA lov Co RAln£ ¥ T&s¢EE Position: Date:
THE BRIDGE CHURCH UNIT 1A CRITCHCRAFT BUILDINGS BULWARK INDUSTRIAL ESTATE BULWARK CHEPSTOW MONMOUTHSHIRE NP16 5QZ Reglstsred Charity: 1063495 STATEMENT OF ACCOUNT AND INDEPENDENT EXAMINATION REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2025 Luke Silver Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close Minehead Somerset TA24 6DQ Mobile: 07710 456376 E-mail: luke-silver uresilver.or
Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts Recelpts and Payment Accounts Report to the trusteeslmembers of The Bridge Church. Chepstow Registered Charlty Number 1063495 On the accounts for the year ended 31st March 202S Set out on the following pages Respectlve responsibilities of trustees and examiner The Gharity's trustees are responsible for the preparakn.on of the accounts. The charity's tfustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act" follow the procedures laid down in the General Directs'ons given by the Chanty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordan WFth the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a'true and fair Mew, and the report is limited to those matters set Jjt in the statement below. Independent examine$ statement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (1) whith gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. and To prepare accounts which accord with the accounling records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act Have not been met, or (2) to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed L A sa Date: 3 July 2025 Luke Silver, HNC Business & Finan l Accountancy Practitioner Accountancy & Taxation Services 25 Ellicombe Close, Minehead. Somerset. TA24 6DQ
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees Introduction Thank you for submitting the accounts for independent examination. They have been well maintained and the treasurer and others responsible 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 been carried out in accordan with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 1995 (Statutory Instruments No 2724) and the Accounting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP). Signing of Accounts I shall be obliged if you will please fOard a copy of the signature page for my records after the accounts have been signed by a representative apwinted by the Trustees and Church Council. A spare copy is endosed. Concluslon There are no other matters I feel need to be brought to your attention. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification or for fvrther assistance. Luke Silver Date". 3 July 2025
THE BRIDGE CHURCH REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND THE CHURCH COUNCIL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 ACTIVITIES REVIEW The financial results are set out in the enclosed accounts. The principal activity throughout the year under review was that of the advanrnent of the Christian faith. TRUSTEES The Trustees during the year were as follows: Chair erson Mr Martin Coleman 36 Queens Road, Bulwark. Chepstow. 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 Burnt Barn Road, Bulwark. Chepstow, NP16 SAR (appointed Nov 2023) Mr Brian Lloyd 37 Normandy Way, Chepstow, NP16 5NB (appointed April 2024) STATEMENT We rtify that the books, vouchers and information produced to enable the independent examination of our accounts to be conducted contain a full and correct record of our financial transactions and activities to the best of our knowledge and belief. SIGNED ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES AND CHURCH COUNCIL Please print name: C<4Lg Date:
The Bridge Church. Chepstow statement of Financial P£tivities for thè yar ended 31st March 2025 Notes Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 Tolal Tolal 31.03_25 31.03.24 Resources Arisin DonatlOTIS, Legacies and Similar Incoming Resources 167,116 8.534 175.650 148,844 Investment Income 1,555 1,555 901 other Incoming Resources 3d 18,323 18,323 48.520 Total In¢oming Resources 186,994 8.534 195.528 198,265 Resources Used Dlroct Charitable Expenditure Establishment Support Costs 48.955 48.955 51,605 Costs of Activities in Furtherance of the Charitable ObJects 4b .545 .545 90,287 Church Famity Expens 4c 5.778 5.778 1,553 Evangelism & Outreach 1,112 1,112 949 Resources Expended on Managing and Adminisiering the Chartiy 4e 3.477 3.477 2,833 fj Ring Fen¢ed Funding 4f 10,408 10,408 19,207 Tolal Resources Expended 166,275 166.275 166,434 Nét m0mnI in Funds 20.719 8.534 29,253 31,831 Fund Balances blfwd at 0.1.04.24 101.446 101.446 69.615 Transfers Gains and Losses Bulldlng Valuatlon Fund Balances elfv at 31.0325 122.165 8,534 130.699 101,446 LAS lof7 03107r2O25
The Bridge Church. Chepstow Balance Sheet 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Tangible Assets Current Assets Bank Accounts Hand 117.583 83,882 Debtors 13,116 17,564 Greditors: arnounts falling due wrthin one year Nel Current Assets 130.699 101.446 Total Assets less Current liabilrties 130.699 101,446 Credttorn: amounts falling due in more than a year Net Assets 130.699 101.446 Capitsl and Reserves Income Funds: General Fund 130.699 101,446 130,699 101,446 LAS 2of7 03107r2(r25
The Bridge Chur¢h. Chepsit>W Notes to the kcounts forthe ar ended 31st March 2025 1.Accountlng Policies (al These accounts have been prepared on a accruals basis and Èndude incom& which has been received or that is receivable at the year end. (bl The recommendaiions of charities SORP have been followed in the preparation of these accounts. 2. Tangible Fixed Assets Land & Fixtures, Fitting & Equipment 2025 Building Total Equipmenl Cost Revaluation Cost at 01-Apr-24 31-Mar-25 Depre¢lallon Charge Depreciation al 01-Apr-24 31-M8r-25 Net Book Value Net Book Value 31-Mar-25 31-Mar-24 The annual committements under non-cancelltng operating leases and caprtal commrttements are as follows." 31 st March 2025 . None 31 st March 2024 . None LAS 3of7 03107r2(r25
l+lotes to the Accounts for the ended 31st March 20251conlinued Unrestricted Designated RestriGted Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 Total Total 31.03.25 31.03.24 3. Incomin Resources a) Donations, Legacies and Similar Ineomlng Resources Tithes & Offerings Gifts Charities Trust Gift Atd Tax Redaimed Church Plant 140.403 8,534 148,937 126,183 26.713 26.713 22,661 167,116 8.534 175,650 148.844 bl Investment Income Bank Intèrest 1.555 1,555 901 1.5SS 901 ¢1 Other Incoming Resources other Income Communty Café TLG Other Hamper Appeal Kenya operations Manager CAP Debt Centrè CAF River Church 32 37 5.550 300 1.800 7,314 20,000 13,519 6,831 5CKI 10,960 6,831 10,960 18,323 18.323 48,520 Total Incomlng Resour¢es 186.994 8,534 195,528 198,265 LAS 4of7 0310712(r25
Notes to the P£counts forthe year ended 31st March 2025 i¢ontinued) Unrestricted Designated Restricted Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 Total Total 31.03.25 31.03.24 4. ReSoUeS Ex al Establishment Support Costs Unit la Lease Gas Electric Water Insurance PA l Equipmefrt Costs Building Maintenance Communication Annual Servicing Building Fund 32,031 1.629 2.932 373 32,031 1,629 2,932 373 31,000 1,420 5,527 325 377 1.584 3.154 605 525 7.088 5.641 3.438 1.484 1.043 5,641 3,438 1,484 1.043 48,955 48,955 51,605 b) Costs of P£tivities in Furtherdn¢e of the Charilable Objects In House Ministry CAP Debt Centr8 Manager Conference & Travel Expenses Gifts l Missionary Support 52.887 6,832 879 35,947 52,887 6,832 879 35,947 51,913 10,595 3.536 24,243 96,S45 96.545 90,287 cl Church Family Expenses AOG Subscription Unite Kids Church Resources Youth l Relentless Hospitalty & Cleaning Building Supplies Toddlers Worship 100 1C(I 82 190 278 953 448 376 1.148 560 888 2.258 376 1.148 2.258 5,778 5.778 1.553 d) Evangelism & oUt¢h Course Materials l Resources Mental Healih I Safeguarding Welcome Events 2417 Prayer Alpha 129 129 132 69 52 37 659 73 910 73 910 1.112 1.112 949 LAS 5of7 03A)7r2(r25
Notes to the P£counts forthe year ended 31st March 2025 (contiftued) Un$t1[¢led Designated Restrided Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 Totsl Total 31.03.25 31.03.24 e) Resources Expended on Managing and Administering the Charity CCLI Licence Child Protection Inspire Professional Fees Printing I Stationery Sundries 555 407 95 677 102 997 557 781 756 396 403 557 781 756 396 403 3.477 3,477 2.833 O Ring Fenced Funding Kitchen Communty Café TLG Other Expenditure TLG Coaching Village Hamper Appeal Operations Manager Kenya Peaceful Garden CAP Debt C8ntré 12 7.227 1,200 1,811 1.811 1.115 5,833 983 1,115 5,833 983 1,81XI 7.314 380 10,408 10,408 19.207 Total Resources Expended 166.275 166.275 166,434 5. Bank Accounts 31-Mar-25 314•lar-24 Barclays Bank Communty Statement Barclays Bank Base Rate Reward Barclays Bank Business Premium Barclays Church Plant 4.228 113.355 10,082 73,800 117.583 83,882 6. Debtors Gift Aid Tax Reciaim Kenya Flights CAP Centre Wages 12,133 10.250 7.314 983 13,116 17,564 7. Creditor5: Amounts Falling Due Wlthln One Year 31-Mar-25 314qar-24 HMRC PAYE LAS 6of7 03107/25
Noles to the knounts for the ar ended 31st March 2053 {continuedl 8. Creditors: Plnounts Falling Due In More Than One Year 314lar-25 314lar-24 NONE 9. Staff Costs 31-Mar-25 31th1ar-24 Gross Wages and Salaries Employers Natsonal Insurance Costs {incl above) 52.887 51.913 52,887 51.913 No employees e1Ved emoluments of over £60,000. (2024.. None) The Charity operates payroll under a PAYE scheme. 7of7 03107r2025