COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 04371480
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1091536
Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Unaudited Financial Statements
29 February 2024
GORDON DOW
OMP
LIMITED
Accountants & Business Advisors
144 Walter Road
Swansea
SA1 5RW

Brldge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
Financial Statements
Year ended 29 February 2024
Page
Trustees, annual report (incorporating the director's report)
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees
11
Statement of financial activities (including income and
expenditure account)
Statement of financial position
13
14
Notes to the financial statements
15
The followlng pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed staternent of financial activities
27
Notes to the detailed statement of financial activities

Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Lirnited by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporatlng the Dlrector's Report)
Year ended 29 February 2024
The trustees, who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present thelr report and the
unaudited financial statements of the charityfor the year ended 29 February 2024.
Reference and administrative details
Reglstered charity name
Brldge Mentorfng Plu5 Scheme
Charity registration number
1091536
Company reglstratlon number 04371480
Prlnclpal office and registared 46-48 Dunraven Place
office
Bridgend
CF311JB
The trustees
M Hiett
P Clarke
Mr J Carlyon
Mr S Baldwin
E Faulkner
E Hearne
C Heard
(Retlred 22 Aprll 2023)
(Appointed 29 November 2023)
Company secretary
E He8rne
Independont 8xamin8r
Carl West Gordon Down & Company Limited
144 Walter Road
Swansea
SA1 5RW
Structure, governance and management
Governing document
The Charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and con8titutes a limited company,
limited by guarantee.

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Structure, governance and management (contlnufjd)
ReGrultment and appolntmont of now trusto05
All members of the Board of Trustees are recruited through open advertisement and adhering to the
following guidelines as set out by the Charity Commission for England and Wales..
1 } A charlty Identifies the need for new Irustees. This may be because vacancies have arisen through
resignations, or it may be that existing tru8tee8 have decided that one or more new trustees with
specific skills are needed to help run the charity more effectively.
2} The trustees agre8 what skills, experlence and knowledge arg needed, and wrlte It down In th8 form
of a short job description and person speGrficatlon.
31 The trustees 8gree responslblllties and a process for recruitment. in doing this, they take care to
comply wlth any speclflc requirements set out In the charitls governing document. Some of the work
may be delegated to a sub-group of trustees, but the whole trustee board remains in full control of the
process and decislons.
Related parties
After due consultation with the trustees, there are no known re5ated p8rti8S to disclose.
Trustee Inductlon and tralnlng
Mosl trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity as most wer8 previously
involved in Bridge MPS in some way. They are also regularly invited to take part in team-building and
staff development days and other Bridge MPS events.
Additionally, new trustees are given various documentation to familiarise themselves with the charity
and the context within which it operates. These cover..
The obligations of Management Committee members
The main documents which set out the operational framework for the charity including the
Memorandum and Articles
Resourcing and the current financial position as set out in the latest published accounts
Future plans and objectives.

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structure, governance and management (contlnued)
Rlsk Management
The Management Committee has conducted a review of the major risk8 to which the charlty Is
exposed. A risk register has been established and is updaled at least annually. Where approprlate.
systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charlty faces. Internal control
risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorlsatlon of all transaGtlons and
projects. Procedures are in place to ensure compliance with health and safety of staff, volunleers,
clients and visitors to the Charity. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they
contlnue to meet the needs of the charlty.
The trustees have Conduoted their own revlew of the malor risks to which the charity 18 exposed, where
at unacceptable levels, haven taken steps to mlllgale Ihose rlsk5. The procedures are periodically
reviewed to ensure that they stlll meet the needs of the charity. The principle risks facing the charity
and a Summary of Ihe key mltlgation actlon8, are noted below.
Risk: Political opposition from com pelitors
Mitigating Actions.
Focus on building one-to-one relationships With k8y organisations and individuals Identifying
mutual beneficial ways of working and supporting oth8r organisations to achieve their objectives
Recognising expertise and s8eking to harness and bring tog8ther strengths of competitors in a
coalition style network
Rlsk: Loss of focusl mission drrft
Mltigating Actions.
Regular meetings. involving range of stakeholders including staff and volunteers.
Regular and effective consultation with key cllent group Havlng engaged, skilled and trained
trustees who provide challenge and support for Bridge MPS leader8hip.
Rlsk: Staff malpraGticel a safeguarding failure
Mitlgating Actlons:
Implementing recruitment policies and controls for staffl volunteers with appropriate DBS checks
Regular provision of safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers Effective supervision
procedures
Effective risk assessment systems In place
Risk. A major property incidant
Mitigating Actions:
Implementation of ongoing property checks
Risk. Loss of key personnel
Mitigating Actions:
Regular appraisals & team meetings
Team development activities

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Structure, governance and management {continued)
Quality continuing professional development opportunltles
Rlsk: Reduction in clients / service users
Mltlgatlng Actlons:
Development of activlties and communily projecls to attract new members
Risk: Loss of funding for projects
Mitigating AGtions:
Diversify funding streams
Generate own income
Key management remuneratlon
The board of Trustees together with key slaff members are considered to be the key management
personnel of the charity. Details of payments to I from Trustees are dlsclosed in note 15 to the
accounts. Payments made to other key management personnel are given in note 14. The level of
payment made to all key management personnel is reviewed annually by Trustees.
Organisational structure
A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day r8spon8ibility for the provision of the services r8St
with the Manager. The Manag8r is respoNsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services
specified and that key performance indicators are met and also has responsibility for the day lo day
operational management of staff, individual supervision of the staff team and also ensuring thal the
team continue to develop their skills and working practices in line with good practice.

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Objectives and activiti85
The Charity's objectives( the objectives") are to further or b8nefit the residents of the Bridgend County
Borough and neighbouring communities and In such parts of the Unlted Klngdom or the world as
directors of the charity (hereln called "the trustees ) may from time to time thlnk fit and to fulfil such
other purposes which are excluslvely charltable according to the law of England and W818s and are
connected with the charltable work of Ihe charlty wlthout dlstlnction of sex, sexual crlentation, race or
of political. religious or other opinlons by-
The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit
Th8 prevention or the relief of poverty In particular but not exclusively by providing and assisting in
the provision of education, training. and mentoring project and activities and all the necessary support
designed to support individuals to become self-sufficient.
The relief of unemployment for the benefit of the public in such ways as may be thought fit but not
exclusively to find employment.
The provision of supporl and aGtlvltles for young people or Indlviduals and famllies or public
benefit, which develop their skllls, capacltles, and capabililles to enable them to partlclpate In society
as mature and responsible Indlvlduals.
To promote social Inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially
excluded, rellevlng the needs of those people who are socially excluded, and assisling them to
integrate Into society.
Mlsslon Statement
To break down barriers of social exclusion that prevent people from building bridges to a more positive
future.
Vislon
The Bridge MPS believe people should have every opportunity to succeed in life regardless of their
background or circumstances. We provide a safe and welcoming environment for children, young
people, and adults of all ages to have advice and support, engage In learning and volunteering
opportunitie5 or joln interest groups to promote emotlonal health and wellbeing.

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Achievements and perforniance
STAFF
Prlnclpal Officer- Sarah Hearne
Organlsatlonal Chart
Band 5: Principal OfficerlCEO
Bané 4: Development Officer - Finance Manager
Band 3: Community Hub Manager- Youth Service8 Manager - Volunteer Manager
Band 2: Youth Workers
Band 1: Hub Support Workers- Admin Support
The recruitment and seleGtion decision of The Bridge MPS is of prime importance for obtaining the
b8St possible person-to-job fit which will, when aggregated, contribute significantly towards The Bridge
MPS, effectiveness. It 18 also becoming increasingly important, as The Bridge MPS evolves and
chang8s, Ihat new recruits show a willingness to learn. adaptability and ability to work as part of a
team.
In all our Recruitment and Selection, we ensure a policy that incorporates the followlng,.
Fairness ané conslstency
Non-dlscrlmlnatory selection
Conformation to all statutory regulations and agreed best practice.

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Achievements and performanco (contlnued)
Youth Provlslon
Overvlew
The youth Servlce that we offer th& young people of Brldgend Is for the ages of 8-18 years old. Being
based In Bridgend County Borough, many of the young people that we work wlth are living in the top
20 % of deprlved areas as documented in the Welsh Index of Multiple Deprivation. This often means
that many of the issues facing them are socio economic and that they are facing an uphill struggle that
Gan be hard to break free of. We as an organisation aim to help any young people facing diff icullies
such as mental health and emotional wellbeing or education engagement issues. Thi8 happens
through the differenl services that we offer.
Actlvltleslobjectlves
We have three strands to our youth provlslon which include the following:
The Mentoring Program which is where we recruit and train volunteers to provide menlorlng to
children and young people aged 8-18, who may be experiencing adversity or emotional distress. This
gives the young people of Bridgend someone to talk to and the confidence to meet their own individual
targets that they may want to achieve that they can't do on their own. This is something we are hoping
to expand and work on in partnership with schools to expand the service.
Youth clubs We currently provide a youth club for young people aged 13-18 which runs on a
Tuesday evening 5-7pm. All sessions are planned and run by our youth workers with oversight from
th8 youth manager. These sessions are based on the six key principles of youth work - Youth-led."
Inclusivity. equality and diversity,. Resp8cI- Quality, safety and well-being. Empowerm@nt,. Positivity
Training We currently provide a work experience program for young people who are classed as
NEET between 14-18 years old, that also promotes volunteering opportunities for young people. They
gain a certificate forrll Agored Cymru in serving food, as well as learning practical skills and improving
confidence.
Achlevement and PubllG Benefit
We have dellvered youth club sesslons to 25 young people, as well as developing and plloting our work
experience prcgram. We continue to receive referrals to our mentorlng program and have matched
several with newly Irained mentors. We have received funding for our youth manager and have set out
our plan for the service over the next three years.
Community Hub
Overvlew
The Brldge Community hub is located In the heart of Bridgend Town Centre. A place where people can
access direct support and informal support services in an inclusive and nurturing environment. Our
purpose is to foster a sense of unity within our community and to provid8 tools that enable our
members to create positive change in themselves and their surroundings.
We offer a range of services to support our community members in achieving their goals. Our hub
provides access to dedicat8d support workers, education and training, well-being support and a
community food pantry. Members can develop new skills and gain knowledg2 necessary to achleve
their aims. We also provide a space where members can connect, neiwork, and collaborate with

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Ilke-minded indlviduals. Thls helps to create a supportive community, where everyone feels valued and
supported.
We are conlinually developing our services, uslng feedback from our members and external agencle5.
We regularly review and adapt our programs to meet the changlng needs of our community. This
ensures that we remain relevant, responsive, and helpful.
ActlvltloslObJactlve8
The Brid98 community hub h88 3 maln areas of service dellvery,.
Enhancing Community Wellbeing: The primary aim of The Bridge communlty hub is to support and
enhance the wellbeing of its members. By providing support services such as formal and informal
supporl, signpcsting, Form Filling or Digital assislance. the hub aims to improve the overall mental and
physical health of the community.
Reduclng Food Insecurlty: The Gommunlty food pantry is a crucial parl of the hub's service
delivery. The alm is to increase access to healthy and nutritious food for individuals and families
experiencing food insecurity. By reduclng food insecurlty, the hub aims to alleviate financial stress an
improve the physical health of its members.
Fostering Social Connections.. The third aim Is to foster soc181 connections and build a Sense of
community. Structured aclivities such as workshops, vclunteer opportunltles, and community events
encourage members to engage wlth each other and bulld new relationships. By promoting social
connections, the hub aims to reduce social isolation and create a supportive and inclusive community.
We are proud of the impact we have had on the community and the success our memb8rs have
achieved. Whether you are looking to access support, build new skills, our community hub 18 the
perfect place for you. Join us today and become part of a thrlving community dedicated to promoting
Positive change- Building Bridges to a more positive futuro.
Achlevement and Publlc Beneflt
Over the past year we have continued to provlde support for the most vulnerable members of our
community. Our food panty servlce has been accessed over 1,445 times. we have provided 637 hot
meals and 356 packed lunches for klds. The cost of living crisis continues to affect our community and
we are always looking for new ways to mitigate the impacl. Over the Christmas period we worked with
the Foodbank to deliver goodie. bags to those that were identified in crlsis.
We continue to run actlvities that look at fostering connections and enhancing the wellbeing of our
community. We have run several Family days with kids activities, Adult art sessions as well as Bounce
and Rhyme toddler sessions.
Volunteerlng
Overview
Volunteering can be a very rewarding exp8rienc8, and here at The Bridge we value the contribution
made by volunteers. w.e ar8 Gommitted to involving them in appropriate positions and in ways that are
encouraging, supportive and which develop the volunteer personally.
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welcome volunteers of all abilities and backgrounds.
We can offer guidance and trainlng lo volunteers that enables them to develop practical skills and galn
qualifications that can support routes into further education and career development.
At the Bridge we recognise our responsibility to arrange volunteering efficienlly and sensitively so that
the valuablg gift of the volunteer's time is best used to the mutual 8dvaNtage of all Goncerned.At the
Bridge we r8cognlse our responsibility to arrange volunteering 8fficiently and sensitiV81y so that the
valuable gift of th8 volunteer's time is best used to the mutual advantage of all concerned.
Actlvltleslobjectlves
We have three strands to our volunteerlng service which Include the following.,
General Volunteers those who wish to volunteer in the community hub café, drlvers that collect
Surplus food from our partnershlp supermarkets, general maintenancelDIY etc. and the opportunity to
volunteer support our youth clubs. Any volunteering related expenses can be fully reimbursed.
Supported Volunteers those with any additional learnlng, physlcal, mental, or emotional needs
that r@quire support and SLJpervision wh118t volunteering. Our volunteerlng program offers structured
supporl to learn new skills and build confidence. We continue to work In partner5hlp wlth Bridgend
College and Heronsbridge school to provide volunteering placements for Students with ALN.
Volunteer Mentors
a suitable, vetted, and trained adult (18yTS+) who can provide one-to-one
support for a vulnerable young person who may need an appropriate rol8 mod81 to mentor them to
me@t their own individual targets. All trailling is provided before mentoring starts and full support and
supervision is given to the mentor during the mentoring relationship.
Achievement and Public Benefit
Over the last year we have provided volunteer placements to over 50 people. We have increased our
volunteer mentors and our ability to support young people. We have also provlded training and
increased employment opportunilies for all of those who volunteer with us.
Collaboratlve Worklng
Partnership working continues to be a priority for us at the Bridge, to ensure that we can provide the
best possible service for those members of our community that access our provision.
We continue to foster our relationship with Bridgend College providing rooms where they can deliver
literacy and numeracy In a less formal learnlng environment. We also provide work placements for
young people who are enrolled on the ILS program and health and social care training, alongside
placements for year 13114 students from Heronsbrldge school.
We remain Gommitted in reducing the environmental waste of food and addressing food insecurity by
working in partnership with both Fareshare Cymru and several local supermarkets to redistribute food
lo those in need.
We have initiated new partnerships over the year, working with Awen Llbraries, The Foodbank, and
Employability to deliver service to our community.
We have also commenced a Professional "Pop Up where we invite other organlsatlon lo attend our

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Gommunity hub every Monday morning to discuss their services and network with others for the benefit
of the community users.
Financial Supporters
A full list cf all those that have supported us over the last year be found in cur financlal accounts,
However, we would like to take the opportunity to express our gratilude and appreciation to them all
As a charity org8nisation we rely solely on the flnancial support of grant funders, trusts, and donations
and without the continued support we would not be able lo be sustainable and deliver our servic8S to
the community.
Financial review
Reserves pollcy
The Charity is one that is nol for profit organisation. Its reserves are to be re-lnvested In order to
achieve its principle aims and objectives. During the year the Trustees agreed to Set a reseNe policy
which requires:
Reserves to be maintained at a level which ensures thal the organisation'8 core activities could
continue during a period of unforeseen difficultyfor at18ast thr8e months
A proporation of free reserves to be maintained in a readily realisable form ie cash on deposit.
The Trustees recognise that the Charlty Commlssion guidelines recommend greater reserves but we
have a set policy which reflects our wish to safely commit as much as possible within the budgets
allowed for training and mentoring.
Golng concern
Having consldered budgets for the next twelve months, the Trustees are confident that the Charily will
continue to meet its Ilabilities as they fall due for the foreseeable future and consider that there are no
material uncertainties about Brldge MPS ablllty to continue as a going concern. 11 is therefore
considered appropriate by the Truslees to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.
Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with Ihe provisions applicable to companies entitled to
the small companies exemption.
The trustees, annual report was approved on
trustees by:
tql42
and signed on behalf of the board of
E Hearne
Charity Secretary
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Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Bridge Mentoring Plus
Schem8
Year ended 29 February 2024
I reporl to the trustees on my examlnation of the financial statements of Bridge Mentoring Plus
Scheme ('the Gharitl} for the year ended 29 February 2024.
Responslbllltles and basis of report
As the trustees of the company {and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the financial statements In a¢GordanGe wlth the requirements of the
Companles Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Havlng satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not requlred to be audited under Part 16
of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examinatlon. I report in respect of my examination of
the charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Acl 2Q11 ('the 2011 Act,). In
carrying out my examinatlon I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commlsslon under
section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlner'8 Statement
Sinc8 the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body
listed in section 145 of th8 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examlnalion
because l am a memb8r of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales {ICAEWI,
which is one of the list8d bodies.
I have completed my examination. l Gonfirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me Gause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charty as required by section 386 of the
2006 Act", or
the financial statements do not accord with those records,. or
the financial statements do not comply with the accoLtnting requlrements of section 396 of
the 2006 Act other than any requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'true and faSr' vlew which is
not a rnatter considered as part of an independent examination., or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by
charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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Indap8ndent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Bridge Mentoring Plus
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Year ended 29 February 2024
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn In thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to b8 reachgd,
Carl West
Gordon Down & Company Limited
Independent Examiner
144 Walter Road
Swansea
SA15RW
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statement of Flnanclal Actlvltles
(including income and expenditure account)
Year ended 29 February 2024
2024
Restricted
funds Total funds Total funds
2023
Unrestricted
funds
Note
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Other income
2,607
15,273
38,436
208,587
211,194
15,273
38,436
168,222
18,327
31,727
9,689
227,965
Total Income
56,316
208,587
264,903
Expendlture
Expenditure on charitable activities
Total expenditure
9,10
74,227
74,227
176.661
250,888
197,560
176.661
250,888
197,5EO
Net Income
(17,911)
31.926
14,Oq5
30,405
Transfers between funds
1,582
(1,582)
Net movement in funds
{16.329)
30.344
14,015
30,405
Reconcillatlon of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total fund8 carried forward
48.011
65,808
113,819
83,416
113,821
31,682
96,152
127,834
The statement of financial activities includes all galns and losses recognised In the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The notes on pages 15 to 25 form part of these finanGlal statements.
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Statement of Financial Position
29 February 2024
2024
2023
Note
Fixed assets
Tanglble flxed assets
17
8,962
4,424
Currant assats
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
18
1,513
124,398
125,911
14,869
98,181
113,000
Credltors.. amounts falllng due wlthln one year
N8t current assets
19
7,040
3,605
109,395
113,819
118,871
127,833
Total assets less current Ilabilltles
Funds of the charlty
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
96,152
31,681
127,833
65,808
48,011
113,81g
Total charity funds
21
For th8 year ending 2g February 2024 the charlty was entitled to exemption from audit under section
477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
Directors, responsibilities..
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statemenls for the
year in question in accordance wilh section 476"
The directors acknowledge their respon8ibilities for complying wilh the requirements of the Act
with respect lo accounting records and the preparation of financial statemenls.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to
companies subject to the small companies, regime.
Th
e financial statemenls were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on
and are signed on behalf of the board by:
M Hlett
Trustee
The notes on pages 15 to 25 form part of these financial stalements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
Year ended 29 February 2024
General Informatlon
The charity is a public benefit entity and a private company limited by guarantee, registered in
England and Wales and a regislered charily in England and Wales. The address of the registered
office is 46-48 Dunraven Place, Bridgend. CF31 1JB.
statement of compllanco
These financial statements have been prepared in Compliance wllh FRS 102, 'The Flnanclal
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,. the Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts accordance with the
Flnancial Aeporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Charities
SORP IFRS 102)) and the Compallies Acl 200e.
Accounting pollcles
Basls of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modified by the
revaluation of certain financial assets and liabilities and investment properlies measured at fair
value through income or expendlture.
The finanGial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity,
Going concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's ablllty to continue.
Judgements and key sources of estlmation uncertainty
The preparatlon of the financial statements requires management to make judgements,
eslimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements
are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, inGluding expectations of
future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the dlscretion of the trustees to further any of the
charity's purposes.
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular future project or
commitment.
Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure declared by the donor or
through the terms of an appeal, and fall inlo cne of two sub-classes: restricted income funds or
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Accountlng pollcles (contlnued)
Incomlng resources
All incoming resour￿3 are included in the statement of financial activities when entlllement has
passed to the charity,. it is probab16 that the economic benefits assoclated with the transaction will
flow to the charlty and the amount can be reliably measured. The following speclfffic pollcles are
applied to partlcular categories of income..
income from donations or grants 18 recognised when there is evldence of entitlement to the
grft, receipt Is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
18gacy income Is recognised when recelpt is probable and entitlement is established.
income from donated goods is measured at the fair valu8 of the goods unless thls Is
impractical to measure reliably. in which case the valu& is derived from the cost to the donor
or the estimated resale value. Donated facillties and services are recognised in the accounts
when received if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for the
contribution of general volunteers.
income from contracts for the supply of services is r8cognised with the delivery of the
contracted service. Thls is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual
requirement for it to be spent on a partlcular purpose and returned if unspent, in whlch case
it may be regarded as restricted.
Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any
VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classrfied under headings of the statement of
financial actlvitles to which it relates..
expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising actlvities, events. non-
charitable trading aclivit18s, and the sale of donated goods.
expendlture on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaking
activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries. including those
support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable
actlvities.
other expenditure includes all expenditure that is neither related to raising funds for the
charity nor part of its expenditure on charitable activities,
All costs are allocated lo expenditure categorles reflecting the use of the resource. DireGt costs
altributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity- Shared costs are apportioned
between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Tanglble assets
All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.
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Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements {contlnuèd)
Year ended 29 February 2024
Accounting pollclas (continued)
Depreclatlon
Depreciation is calculated so as lo write off the cost or valuation of an asset. less its residual
value, over th8 useful economlc life of that asset as follows:
Fixtures and fittlngs
Equipment
25ts/0 Straight line
25 % straight line
Impairment of flxed assets
A review for indicator8 of impalrment is carried out at each reportlng date, with the reGoverable
amount belng estimated where such indicators exist, Where the carrying value exceeds the
recoverable amount, the asset 15 impalred accordingly. Prior impairments are also revlewed for
possible reversal at each repcrtlng date.
For the purposes of impairmenl testing. when it is not possible to estimate the recoverable
amount of an individual assel, an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the cash-
generatlng unit to whlch the asset belongs. The cash-generating unit is the smallest identifiable
group of assets thal includ8S the asset and generates cash inflows that largely independent of the
cash inflows from other ass@ts or groups of assets.
For impairm8nt tesling of goodwill, the goodwill acquired in a business combination is, from the
acquisition date, allocated to eaGh of the cash-gener£ting unlts that are expected to benefit from
the 8ynergi85 of the combinatlon, irrespeclive of whether other assets or liabilities of the charity
are assigned to those units.
Flnanclal Instruments
A financial asset or a financial Ilabilily is recognised only when the entily becomes g party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument.
Basic financial Snstruments are Inltially recognised al the amount receivable or paable including
any related transaction costs, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transactlon, where it
is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest
for a similar debt instrument. Current assets and current liabilitles are subsequently measured at
the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
Defined contributlon plarjs
Contributions to deflned contribution plans are recognised as an expense in the period In which
the related service is provided. Prepaid contributions are recognised as an asset to the extent
that the prepayment will lead to a reduction in future payments or a cash refund.
When contrlbutioris are nol expected to be sottled wholly wlthin 12 months of the end of the
reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the Ilability is measured on a
discounted present value basis. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in
the period in which it arlses.
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (contlnuod)
Year ended 29 February 2024
Llmlted by guarant88
The Charity Is a company limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital.
Donations and legacles
Unrestricted
Funds
R8Stricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Donatlons
Donations
2,607
2,607
Grants
Garfield Weston
BCBC Summer of fun
BAVO
Tudor Trust
AFA Community Fund
BBC Children In Ne8d
B & Q NEIGHBOURLY
W8sleyaN Foundation
W81sh Church AGt Fund
H8nry Stnith
Comic Relief
National Grid
South Wales Police
Coop
Sainsburys
Monmouthsire Building Society
Groundworks
Millenium Stadlum Trust
Communily Foundation Wales
Moondan¢e
Other grant income
15,000
15,000
5,000
26,000
2Q,000
18,000
6,400
9,900
5,000
50,300
5,000
26.000
20.000
18.000
6.400
9.900
5.000
50.300
3.237
3.237
1.500
1,500
2,500
9,978
34,272
1,500
2,500
9,978
34,272
1,500
2,607
208,587
211,194
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2023
Donations
Donations
5,324
5,324
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Company Llrnited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnugdj
Year ended 29 February 2024
Donations and legacies (continued)
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted Total Funds
Funds
2023
Grants
Garfleld Weston
BCBC Summer of fun
BAVO
Tudor Trust
AFA Community Fund
BBC Children In Need
B & Q NEIGHBOURLY
We51eyan Foundation
Welsh Church Act Fun
Henry Smith
Cornic Relief
National Grid
South Wales Police
Coop
Sainsburys
Monmouthsir8 Building Society
Groundworks
Millenium Stadium Trust
Community Foundalion Wales
Moondance
other grant income
1,827
992
28,000
9,970
34,301
1,827
992
28,000
9,970
34,301
5C,300
9,970
9,635
9,927
2,191
500
2,135
1,000
50,300
9,970
9,635
9,927
2,191
500
2,135
1,000
2,150
162.898
2,150
168.222
5,324
Charltable activities
Unrestricted Total Fur]ds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Funds
2023
Bridgend Coucil Homeless Provision
15,273
15,273
18,327
18.327
Othar tradlng activltles
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Fund8
2024
Funds
2023
Generated Income
Room Hire
26,465
11,971
26,465
11,971
38,436
13,493
18,234
13,493
18,234
31,727
38,436
31,727
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Flnancial Statements (contlnued)
Year ended 29 February 2024
Other Income
Unrestrlcted Total Funds Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Funds
2023
Other Income
9,e89
9,689
Expendltur¢ on charltable activitles by fund type
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricled Total Funds
Funds
2024
Mentoring and support
Support costs
61,210
13,017
172,533
4,128
176,661
233,743
17,145
74,227
250,888
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Tolal Funds
Funds
2023
Mentoring and support
Support costs
28.591
10,586
39.177
156,375
2,008
184,965
12,595
197,560
158,383
10. Expendlture on charltable activities by activity type
Activities
undertaken
directly Support cosls
Total funds
2024
Total fund
2023
Mentoring and support
Governance costs
233,743
13.575
3.570
247,318
3,570
250,888
193,874
3,686
197.560
233,743
17.145
11. Analysis of support costs
An21ysls of
support costs
activity 1 Total 2024 Total 2023
Premises
Communicatlons and IT
General office
Finance costs
Governance costs
Support costs - Depreciation
Support costs - Other costs
355
1,250
3,682
229
3,570
4.895
3.164
355
1,250
3,682
229
3,570
4,895
3,164
259
1,530
2,603
189
3,689
2,536
1,792
17,145
17,145
12,598
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Flnancial Statements (contlnugd)
Year ended 29 February 2024
12. Net income
Net income is stated after chargingl(crediling)'.
2024
2023
Depreciation of tanglble fixed assets
4,895
2,536
13. Indep8ndent examlnatlon fees
2024
2023
Fees payable to the independent examiner for..
Independent examination of Ihg financial statements
2,500
2,500
14. Staff costs
Th8 total staff costs and employee beneflts for the reporting period are analysed as follows..
2024
2023
Wag8s and salaries
Social security costs
Employer Gontributions to penslon plans
166,947
4,821
2,545
174,313
129,064
1.035
1.642
131,741
The average head count of employees during the year was 10 (2023.. 12). The average number
of full-llme equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows=
2024
No.
2023
No.
Number of staff ~ management
Number of staff - administralive
Number of staff - training
Number of staff - youth & support workers
Number of staff - other slaff
10
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 durlng the year (2023: Nil).
15. Trustee remuneratlon and expenses
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entlty were
received by the trustees.
16. Transfers between funds
Transfers from unrestrlcted reserves to restricted reserves are in relation to money spent over
and above the grants received from the grant providers.
Transfers from restricted reserves to unrestricted reserves are in relation to underspends on the
grants received from the grant providers.
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued)
Year ended 29 February 2024
17. Tanglble flxed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
Equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 March 2023
Additions
45,926
3,784
49.690
39,885
5,669
85,811
9,433
95,244
At 29 February 2024
Depreclatlon
At 1 March 2023
Charge for the year
At 29 February 2024
Carrylng amount
At 29 February 2024
At 28 February 2023
45,554
44,720
1,889
46.609
36,667
3,006
81,387
4,895
86,282
39,673
3,081
1,206
5,881
3,218
8,962
4,424
18. D8btors
2024
2023
Other debtors
1,513
14.869
19. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Pension Contro
Oth8r Greditors
2,482
927
3,631
7,040
473
3,121
3,605
20. Pensions and other post retlrement benefits
Defined contribution plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense In relation to defined
contribution plans was £2,545 (2023.. £1,642).
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued)
. Year ended 29 February 2024
21. Analysls of charltable funds
Unrestricted funds
At
29 February
2024
At
1 March 2023
Income Expenditure
Transfers
General funds
48,011
56,316
(74,227)
1,581
31,681
At
28 February 2
023
At
l March 2022
Income Expenditure
Transfers
General funds
19,113
65,067
(39,177)
3,008
48,011
Restricted funds
At
29 February
2024
At
1 March 2023
Income Expenditure
Transfers
Restricted Fund 1 Big
Lottery
Garfleld Weston
BCBC Summer offun
BAVO
Awards For All
AFA Community Fund
BBC CIN
Postcode Lottery
Track 2000
Greggs Foundation
Groundworks
Millenium Stadium Trust-
Community Foundation
Wales
Albert GubayAlbert
Gubay
Moondance
Persimmons
Fords
Arnold Clark
Neighbourly Grant
Western Power - Local
Giving
Magic Little Grants
Mr P James donation
Tudor Trust
15,000
(7,585)
7,415
1.298
336
7,824
14,675
5,000
(5,6541
(3361
{11,716)
{21,579)
20,000
18,001
16,108
11,038
(59)
349
{347)
(449)
{2}
2,500
2,051
164
9,978
(6,758)
3,384
34,272
(24,696)
9,576
837
1,862
(475)
(1 ,491)
362
371
403
170
1,325
5,741
(135)
(637)
268
33
500
(1,325)
26,000
(25,205)
6,536
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 29 February 2024
21. Analysls of charitable funds (contlnuedj
Henry Smith Foundatlon
Comic Rellef
National Grid
SW Pollce - Safer
Streets
Coop
Sainsburys
Monmouthsire Buildlng
So¢lety
Lidl
B & Q Neighbourly
Wesleyan Foundatlon
Welsh Church Act Fund
Bridg8nd Town Council
16.239
7.116
2,872
50,300
(44,097}
(7,097)
(2,872)
22.442
{19)
3,236
(2,975)
(403)
(1,058)
(261)
1,962
500
1,559
942
1.500
2,135
(7891
(5101
{1,011)
{3,669)
(5,000)
1117)
{176,661)
74
10
1,420
500
6,400
9,900
5,000
500
5,389
6,231
383
65,808
208,587
(1.582)
96,152
At
28 February 2
023
At
1 March 2022
Income Expenditure
Transfers
Restrlcted Fund 1- Big
Lottery
Garfield Weston
BCBC Summer of fun
BAVO
Awards For All
AFA Community Fund
BBC CIN
Postcode Lottery
Track 2000
Greggs Foundation
Groundworks
Millenium Stadium Trust-
Community Foundation
Wales
Albert GubayAlbert
Gubay
Moondance
Perslmmons
Fords
Arnold Clark
Neighbourly Grant
Western Power- Local
Giving
Magic Litlle Grants
Mr P James donallon
5,594
{5.563)
{1,652)
(2,971)
(6,522)
(31)
{175)
(343)
{1,607)
1,827
991
9,970
3,620
6,319
1,297
8,160
7,000
7,998
482
3.128
34,301
126,015)
(8,004)
{482)
(3,136)
(651)
(85}
(611)
14,675
1,000
71
14
1,151
(949)
(38)
164
2,445
16,047
758
1,087
2,500
(2,369)
(15,752)
(766)
1501)
1638)
1399)
176}
(2951
11)
836
1,862
250
401
(2)
1,000
500
{574)
(330)
(4,778)
(23)
403
170
1,325
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financlal Statements (contlnued)
Year ended 29 February 2024
21. Analysis of charltable funds (Gontinuodj
Tudor Trust
Henry Smith Foundation
Comic Relief
Natlonal Grid
SW Pollc8- Safer
streets
Coop
Sainsbury5
Monmouthsire Building
Society
Lidl
B & Q Neighbourly
Wesleyan Foundation
Welsh Church Acl Fund
Bridgend Town CounGiI
28,000
50,300
9,970
9,635
(22,259)
(34,061)
(2,854)
(6,763)
5.741
16.239
7.116
2.872
9,927
2,191
500
(10,083)
{229}
156
1,962
500
2,135
2.135
64,303
162,898
(158,3831
(3,010)
65,808
22. Analysls of net assets b8twean funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restrlcted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Net assets
1,338
37,383
(7,040)
31.681
7,624
88,528
8,962
125,911
(7,040)
127,833
96,152
Unrestricled
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Net assets
1.142
50.474
(3,605)
48,011
3,282
62,526
4,424
113,000
(3,605)
113.819
65,808
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Company Limited by Guarantea
Management Inforniation
YBar ended 29 February 2024
The followlng pages do not form part of the financial 8tatements.
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Brldge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
Year ended 29 February 2024
2024
2023
Income and endowments
Donatlons and legacles
Donations
Garfield Weslon
BCBC Summer offun
BAVO
Tudor Trust
AFA Community Fund
BBC Children In Need
B &Q NEIGHBOURLY
Wesleyan Foundation
Welsh Church Act Fund
Henry Smith
Comic Relief
National Grid
South Wales Police
Coop
Sainsburys
Monmouthsire Building Society
Groundworks
Millenium Stadlum Trust
Communily Foundation Wales
Moondance
Other grar)t inGome
2,607
15,000
5,324
1,827
992
28,000
9,970
34,301
5,000
26,000
20,000
18,000
6,400
9,900
5,000
50,300
50,300
9,970
9,635
9,927
2,191
500
2,135
1,000
3,237
1,500
2,500
9,978
34,272
1,500
2,150
168.222
211,194
Charitable activities
Bridgend Coucil Homeles8 Provision
15,273
18.327
Other trading actlvltles
Generated Income
Room Hir
26,465
11,971
38,436
13,493
18,234
31,727
Other incom8
Other Income
9,689
Total income
264,903
227,965
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities (contlnugd)
Year ended 29 February 2024
2024
2023
Expendlture
Expendlture on charitable actlvlties
Wages and salaries
Employor's NIC
Penslon costs
Rent
Rates and water
Light and heat
Repairs and malntenanGe
Insurance
Other establishment
166.947
4,821
2,545
14,190
919
5,356
12,427
3,931
355
129,064
1,035
1,642
15,250
833
4,896
3,974
3,930
259
F 11
Other motorltravel costs
Legal and professional fees
Telephone
Other office costs
Depreciation
Training
Hub I Pantry I Zone consumables
Youth club expenses and trips
Computer costs
Sundries
Food par￿1 expenses
372
10,590
1,250
3,986
4,895
2,016
5,121
2,009
1.833
2.960
4.365
1,086
11,465
1,530
2,603
2,536
2,842
2,123
5,568
1,561
1,648
3,715
197,560
250,888
Total expenditure
250.888
197,560
Net incom8
14,015
30.405
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Llmlted by Guarantee
Notes to the Detalled Statement of Financlal Actlvlties
Year ended 29 February 2024
2024
2023
Exp8nditur8 on charitable activltles
Mentoring and 8UPPOrt
Activities undertaken directly
Wages
Social security
Dlrect charitable activity 1 penslon costs
Rents
Rates & water
Light & heat
Repairs & renewals
Insurance
Travelling
Professional fee5
Direct charltable actlvity 1 other office costs
Training
Hub I Pantry I Zone consumables
Youth club expenses and trips
Computer costs
Food par￿1 expenses
166,947
4,821
129,064
1,035
1,642
15,250
833
4,896
3,974
3,930
1,086
7,779
14,190
919
5,356
12,427
3,931
372
7,020
304
2,016
5,121
1,780
1,629
4,365
233,743
2,842
2,123
5,379
1,417
3,715
184.965
Support costs
Cleaning expenses
Telephone
Printing, postage and stationery
Depreciation
Bank charges
Refreshments
Sundries
355
1,250
3,682
4,895
229
204
2,960
13,575
259
1,530
2,603
2.536
189
144
1,648
8,909
Governance costs
Governance costs - accountancy fees
3,570
3,686
Expendlture on charitable activities
250,888
197,56Q
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