COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 04371480
CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 1091536
Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Unaudited Financial Statements
28 February 2025
GORDON DOWN & COMPANY LIMITED
Accountants & Business Advisors
144 Walter Road
Swansea
SA15RW

Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Llmited by Guarantee
Financial Statements
Year ended 28 February 2025
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Trustees, annual report (inGorporating the director's report)
Independent examiner's report to the trustees
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Statement of financial activities (including income and
expenditure account)
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statement of financial position
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Notes to the financial statements
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The following pages do not form part of the financial statements
Detailed statement of financial activities
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Notes to the detailed statement of financial activities
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limitsd by Guarantee
Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Director's Report)
Year ended 28 February 2025
The trustees. who are also the directors for the purposes of company law, present Iheir report and the
unaudited financial statements of Ihe charity for the year ended 28 February 2025.
Chalrfs report
Introduction
It gives me great pleasure to present this Trustees Report.
Thls report contains various facts and figures about the Charlty's performance and work throughout
the year 2024125.1 éo hope it also illustrates Ihe great achievements of the Charity in what has been a
challenging year for ourselves and many other slmilar organisations.
During a perlod where funding has been challenglng for ourselves and many other charitles, the team
have not only sustalned support for our service users, but in some areas have been able to increase
that support as demand has unfortunately increased.
Thls Is especially evident in cur alm to reduce food Insecurity, with an incr8ase on the number of
packed lunches we have delivered as well as the introduction of cookery classes.
As we face these challenges in our sector, it is a credit to the staff and volunteers at The Bridge
Mentorlng Plus Services for remainlng commi118d and always energised.
l especially wish lo thank Sarah Hearne, our Principal Officer. Sarah's Commitment to the role and the
Charily is withoul quesfion, and her leadership remalns a huge asset.
My thanks are also extended to the entlre workforce, paid and voluntary, for their hard work and
en8rgy. The people in the organisation m?ke it what it IB and we are very lucky to have so many
people who are committed to ils success.
Finally, I wish to thank my Co-Trustees for their hard work and ongoing support.
Carl Heard - Trustee and Chair of the Board
Date:
Referenc8 and administrative details
Registered charlty name
Brldge Mentorlng Plus Scheme
Charity reglstratlon number
1091536
Company reglstratlon number 04371480
Principal office and registered 46-48 Dunraven Place
office
Bridgend
CF31 1JB

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The trustegs
M Hiett
P Clarke
Mr S Baldwin
E Faulkner
E Hearne
C Heard
{Retired 7 November 2024)
{Retired 7 May 2024)
(Retired 22 October 2024)
(Served from 7 August 2024 to 13
January 2025)
(Appointed 7 August 2024)
L Warren
JLaw
Independent examiner
Carl West Gordon Down & Company Limited
144 Walter Road
Swansea
SA15RW
Structureg gov8rnance and management
Governing document
The charity is controlled by ils governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited
cnmpany, limited by guarantee.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
All Trustees in preparation for this report have had regard to the guidanc8 issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.
All members of the Board of Trustees are recruited through open advertisement and adherlng to the
following guidelines as set out by the Charity Commission for England and Wales:
1) A charity identrfies the need for new trustees. This may be because vacancies have arisen through
resignations, or it may be that existlng trustees have decided that one or more new truslees Wlth
specific skills are needed to help run the charity more effectively.
2) The trustees agree what skills, experien￿ and knowledge are needed, and write it down in the form
of a short job description and person specification.
3) The trustees agree responslbilitles and a process for recruitment.. in doing this, they take care to
comply with any specffific requlrpments set out in the charity's governing document. Some of the work
may be delegated to a suboroup of trustees, but the whole trustee board remains in full control of the
process and decisions.

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Structure, governance and management (contlnued)
Related partles
After due consultation with the tNstees, there are no known related parties to disclose,
Trust98 incluction and trainlng
Most trustees are already famillar wlth the practical work of the charity as most were prevlously
involved in Bridge MPS in some way. They are also regularly invited lo lake part in team-building and
staff development days and other Bridg8 MPS events.
Additionally, new trustees are given varlous documentation to familiarise themselves wlth the charity
and the Gontext within which il operates. These cover,.
The obllgatlons of Management Committee members
The main documents whlch Set cut the operational framework for the charity including the
Memorandum and Articles
Resourcing and the current financial position as s8t out in the latest published accounts
Future plans and objectives.

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Structure, governance and management (Gontlnued)
Risk Management
The Management Committee has conducted a review of the major rlsks to which the charity is
exposed. A risk register has been established and is updated at least annually. Where appropriate,
systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charlty faces. Internal control
risks are minimised by the implementation of procedures for authorisatlon of all transactions and
projects. Procedures ara in place to ensure Compliance with health and safely of staff, volunteers,
clients and visitors to the charity. These procedures are periodically revlewed to ensure Ihat they
continue to meet th8 needs of the charity.
The trustees hav8 conducted their own review of the major rlsks to which the charity Is exposed.
where at unacceptable levels, haven taken Steps to mitigate those risks. The procedures are
periodically revi8W8d to ensure that they still meet the needs of the charity. The principle risks faclng
the charity and 8 summary of the key mitigation actlons, are noted below.
Risk: Political opposition from competitors
Mitlgatlng Actlons:
Focus on bulldlng one-to-one relationships wlth key organisafions and individuals Identifying
mutual beneficial ways of working and supporting other organisations to achieve their objectives
Recognising expertlse and seeking to harness and bring togelher strengths of competltors in a
coalition style network
Rlsk: Loss of focusl mission drrft
Mitigating Actions:
Regular meetings, involvlng rangg of stakeholders including staff and volunteers.
Regular and effective consultatlon with key client group Havlng engaged. skilled and trained
trustees who provide challenge and Support for Bridge MPS leadership.
Rlsk: Staff malpracticel a sefeguarding failure
Mltigatlng Actlons".
Implementing recrultment policies and controls for staffl volunteers with appropriate DBS checks
Regular provision of safeguarding training for all staff and volunteers Effective supervision
procedure5
Effective risk assessment systems in place
Rlsk" A major property incident
Mltlgating Actions".
Implementation of ongoing property checks
Risk: Loss of key personnel
Mitigating Actions:
Regular appralsals & team meetings
Team development actlvStles

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Structure, governance and management (contlnued)
Quallty continuing professional development opportunities
Risk: Reduction in clients I service users
Mltlgatlng Actlons:
Development of actlvities and communlty proJects to attract new m6mb8rs
Rlsk: Loss of funding for projects
Mltlgatlng Actions:
Diversrfy funding Streams
Generate own Income
Key managemant remuneration
Th8 board of Trustees together with key staff members are considered to be the key management
personn81 of the charity. Details of payments to I from Trustees are disclosed In note 15 to the
accounts. Payments made to other key managemenl personnel are given In note 14. The level of
paymenl made to all key management personnel is reviewed annually by Trustees.
Organisational structure
A scheme of delegatlon is In place and day to day responsibility for the provislon of the services rest
wllh the Manager. Ttte Manager is responsible for ensuring that the charity delivers the services
speclfied and that key performance indlcalors are met and also has responsibility for the day to day
operational management of staff, individual supervision of the staff team and also ensuring that th8
team conllnue to develop their skills and worklng practices in line with good practice.

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ObJectlve5 and activlties
The Charlly's objectives{ the objectives") are to further or benefit the residents of the Bridgend County
Borough and neighbouring communities and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as
directors of the charity (herein called "the trustees") may from time to time think fit and to fulfil such
other PLtrposes which are exclusively charitable according to the law of England and Wales and are
connected wllh the charitable work of the charily without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or
of political, religious or other oplnlons by-
The promotion of equality and diversity for the public benefit
The prevention or the relief of poverty In partlcular but nol exclusively by providing and asslstlng
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 support and activities for young people or indivlduals and famllies or public
benefit, which develop thelr skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them lo participate in society
as mature and responslble Indivlduals.
To promote social Ihcluslon for the public benefit by preventing peop18 from becoming socially
excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded, and assisting them to
integrate into society.
Mission Statement
To break down barriers of social exGlusion that prevent people from building bridges to a more positlvg
future.
Vislon
The Bridge MPS believe people should have every opportunlty to Succeed in lrfe regardless of their
background or circumstance5. Vve provide a safe and welcomlng environment for children, young
people, and adult5 of all ages to have advice and support, engage in learning and volunteering
opportunities orjoin interest groups to promote emotlonal health and wellbeing.

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STAFF
Prlnclpal Offlcer- Sarah Hearn8
Organlsational Chart
Band 5: Principal OfficerlCEO
Band 4: Development Officer- Finance Manager
Band 3: Communlty Hub Manager - Youth Services Manager - Volunteer Manager
Band 2: Youth Workers
Band 1: Hub Support Workers- Admin Support
The recruitment and selection dec15ion of The Bridge MPS is of prime importance for obtaining the
best possible person-to-job fit whlch wlll, when aggregated, contribute significanlly towards The Bridge
MPS, effectiveness. It is also becomlng Increasingly important, as The Bridge MPS evolves and
changes, that new recruits show a wlllingness to learn, adaptability and ability to work as part of a
team.
In all our Recruitm8nt and Selection, we eNsure a policy that incorporates the following:
F¥irness and consistency
Non-discriminatory selection
Conformation to all statutory regulations and agreed best practice.

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Youth Provision
Overview
The youth servlce that we offer the young people cf Brldgend Is for the ages of 8-18 years old, Being
based In Bridgend County Borough, many of the young people that we work with arg living in the top
20 /0 of dgprived 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 Ihey are facing an uphill struggle that
can be hard to break free of. We as an organisation alm to help any young people facing difficulties
such as mental health and emotional wgllbeing or education engagement Issues. This happens
through the different services that we offer.
AGtivitieslObjectives
We have three strands to our youlh provislon which Include the followlng.,
The Mentoring Program which is where we recruit and train volunteers to provlde mentoring to
children and young people aged 8-18, who may be experiencing adversity or emotional d15tress. This
gives the young people of Bridgend someone to talk to and the confidence to meet thelr own indlvldual
targets that they may want to achleve that they can't do on their own. Thls Is something we are hoping
to expand and work on in partnership with schools to expand the servlce.
Youth clubs We currently provide a youth club for young people aged 13-18 whlch runs on a
Tuesday evenlng 5-7pm. All sesslDns are planned and run by our youth workers with oversight from
the youth manager. These sessions are based on the six key principles of youth work - Youth-led.,
Incluslvity, eqLiality and dlversSty', Respect,. Quallty, safely and well-being- Empowerment,. P081tivity
Training - We currently provide a work 8xperience program for young p8opI8 who 8re classed as
NEET bebN8en 14-18 yoars old, Ihat also promoles volunte8ring opportunities for young people. They
gain an accredited certifical8 in serving food or food hygiene, as w811 as learning practical skills and
improving confidence.
Achlevement and Publlc Benefit
We have delivered youth Club sessions to 25 young people, as well as delivering our 6 week work
experience program to 7 young people. We continue to receive referrals to our mentoring program and
have matched several with newly trained mentors. We continue lo use the core funding for our Youlh
Manager to develop and grow our youth services and opportunities that we can offer young people in
our communify and have secured funding for a youth coordinator that will enable us to increase our
capacity for delivering work experiences from 8 to 32 young people each year.
Community Hub
Overrflew
The Bridge Communlty hub is located In the heart of Brldgend Town Centre. A place where people
can access direct support and informal support seNices in an Incluslve and nurturing environment.
Our purpose is to foster a sense of unity wlthin our community and to provide tools that enable our
members to create posltive change in themselves and their surroundings.
We offer a range of services to 8UPPOrt our community members in achieving their goals. Our hub
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communlty food pantry. Members can develop new skills and gain knowledge ne￿sSary to achieve
their aims. We also provide a space where members can connect, network. and collaborale with
like-minded individuals. This helps to create a supportive community, where everyone feels valued
and supported.
We arg continually developing our services, using feedback from our members and external agencies.
We regularly review and adapt our programs to meet the changing needs of our community. This
ensures that we remain relevanl, respollsive, and helpful.
Actlvltl6slObJ8ctlv68
The Bridge Gommunlty hub has 3 main areas of servlGe delivery:
Enhancing Community Wellbeing: The primary aim of The Bridge community hub Is to support and
enhance the wellbelng of Its members. By providing support sewlces such as formal and Informal
support, signpostlng, Form Filllng or Dlgital assistance., the hub alms to Improve the overall mental and
physical health of the community.
Reducing Food Insecurlty.- The community food pantry Is a cruclal part of the hub'5 servic8
dellvery. The aim Is to Increase access to healthy and nutrltlou5 food for indlviduals and famllles
experiencing food insecurity. By reduclng food Insecurity, the hub alms to alleviate financlal stress and
improve the physlcal health of its members.
Fostering Social Connections,. The third aim is to foster social connections and build a 8ense Df
community. Structured activities such as workshops, volunteer opportunitie8. and cornmunity events
encourage members to engage with each other and build new relationships. By promoting social
connections, the hub aims to reduce soclal isolation and create a supportive and inclusive community.
We are proud of th8 ImP8Ct we hav8 had on the community and the success our members have
achieved. Whether you are looking to access support, build new skills, our community hub is the
perfect place for you. Join us today and become part of a thriving Community dedicaled to promoting
positive change - Building Bridg8S to a more positive future.
Achievemer]t and Public Benefit
Over the past year Dur Community Hub has had a key focus on reducing the impact of food insecurity
wilh us providing 1,491 pantry bags and having 129 people registered. We have seen a dramalic
increase for our packed lunches wllh us facilitatlng 927 this year as well as 869 free hot Meals. We
have also introduced free crisi8 pantry bags for when the foodbank is unable to be accessed as well
as working in partnership with them to provide Christmas "goodi8 bags" for those in crisls. We did 14
crisis bags and 39 Chrlstmas bags. We are also looking to commence slow cooker meal session
where participants get to learn cooking skills and take home a meal for their families for free.
We have also implemented a new system for documenting stats and measuring impact for our support
work delivered in the hub. Over the last year we have done 960 low level support work sessions
equivalenl to 160 hours as well as 294 structured support sessions. We have also updated our activity
timetable ané delivered 328 (3 hours) sessions.
We have run several Free Family days with kids activities that help to promote famlly v81ues as well as
reduclng the Impacl of the cost of Ilving crlsls a5 we believe that all families should have access to
affordable activitles for kids.

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Volunteerlng
Overview
Volunteering Gan b8 a very rewarding experienca, and here at The Bridge we value the contributlon
made by volunteers. We are committed to involving them in appropriate positions and in ways that are
encouraging, supportive and which develop the volunteer personally.
We offer a range of volunteering opportunilies within our Community Hub and Youth Services and
welcome volunteers of all abilities and backgrounds.
We can offer guidance and training to volunteers that enables them to develop practlcal skllls and galn
qualifications that can support routes into further education and career development.
At the Brldge we recognlse our responslbility to arrange volunteering efficiently and sensillvely so that
the valuable gift of the volunteer's tlme Is best used to the mutual advantage of all concerned.
ActivltleslObJectlves
We have three strands to our volunteering service which include the following-
General Volunteers - those who wish to volunteer ill the community hub Gaf8, drivers that collect
surplus food from our partnership supermarkets, general maintenancelDIY etc. and the opportunity lo
volunteer support in our youth clubs. Any volunteering relal8d expens8s can be fully reimbursed.
Supported Volunteers those with any additional learning, physical, mental, or emotional needs
that require support and supervision whilst volunteering. Our volunteering program offers structured
support to learn new skills and build confidence. We continue lo work in partnershlp with Bridgend
College and Heronsbridge school to provide volunteering placements for students with ALN.
Volunteer Mentors a suitable, vetted, and trained adult118yrs+) who can provlde one-to-one
support for a vulnerable young person who may need an appropriate role model tc mentor them lo
meet their own individual targets. All training is provided before mentorlng starts and full supporl and
supervislon Is given to the mentor during the mentoring relationship.
Achievement and Public Benefit
Over the last year we have provided both supported and gen8ral volunteer placements to Dver 50
people. We have taken on a full time volunteer Goordinator who oversees the operational delivery of
our placements and works to set targets with each of our volunteers individuals. We have increased
our volunteer mentors and our ability to support young people. Wg have also provided Iraining and
increased employm8nt opportunitles for all of those who volunteer with us.
Collaborative Worklng
Partnership working continues lo be a priority for us at the Bridge, to ensure that we can provlde the
best possible service for those m8mbers of our community Ihat access our provision.
We continue to foster our relationship with Bridgend College providing rooms where they can deliver
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literacy and numeracy In a less formal learnlng environment. We also provide work placements for
young people from local Gomprehensive School linking in wilh BCBC employees to meet the needs of
those young people.
We remain committed 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
to those in need. Our partnership with the Food Bank has strengthened, once agaln delivering
Christmas goodie bags, as well as access to cooking sessions.
Awen Libraries have delivered several Art sessions within our hub giving access to affordable
activities lo our community.
We have also commenced a Professional Pop Up" where we invite other organisation to attend our
communlty hub every Monday morning to discuss their services and network with others for the
benefit of th8 community users.
Flnanclal Supporters
A ￿11 list of all fhose that have supported us over the last year can be found In our financial accounts.
However. we would like to take the opportunity to express our gratitude and appreciation to them all
As a charity organisation we rely solely on the financial support of grant funders, tru5ls, and donations
and wlthout the continued support we would not be able to be sustainable and deliver our services lo
the community.
Flnanclal review
Reserves policy
The Charity is One that is not for profit organisation. Its reserves are to be re-invested in order to
achieve ils principle aims and objectives. Durlng th8 year the Trustees agreed to set a reserve poliGy
whioh requires..
Reserves to be maintained at a level which ensures that the organisatlon's core activities could
continue during a perlod of unforeseen difficulty for at least three months
A proportion of free reserves to be maintained in a readlly reallsable form le cash on deposit.
The Trustees recognlse that the Charity Commission guidellnes recommend greater reserves but we
have a set policy which reflects our wish to safely commit as much as posslble withln the budgets
allowed for training and mentoring.
Going concern
Having considered budgets for the next twelv8 months, the Trustees are confident that the Charity will
continue to meet its liabilities as they fall dLfe for the foreseeable future and consider that there are nc
material uncertainties about Bridge MPS ability to continue as a going concern. It is therefore
considered approprlate by the Trustees to prepare the financial statements on a going Goncern basis.
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Small company provisions
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provlslons applicable to companles entitled to
the small companies exemption.
The trustees, annual report was approved on . 2
trustees by:
and signed on behalf of the board of
Charlty Secretary
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the Trustees of Brldge Mentorlng Plus
Scheme
Year ended 28 February 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statement8 of Bridge Mentoring Plus
Scheme ('the charity,) for the year ended 28 February 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the truslees of the company {and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responslble for the preparatlon of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the
Companles Act 20061'the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not requlreé to be audiled under Part 16
of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independenl examination, I report in respect of my examination of
the charlty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charilies Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In
carrying out my examlnation I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145(5}(b) of the 2011 Act.
Indep8nd8nt examin8rfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters hav8 come lo my attention in connection
wilh the examination giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as requlred by section 386 of fhe
2006 Act; or
the financlal statements do not accord with those records; or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounling requirements of sectlDn 396 of
the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which
is not a matter consid8red as part of an independent examination., or
the financial statements have not b88n 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).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examlnation to
which attentlon should be drawn in thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
IL) J ,[ql44
Carl West
Gordon Down & Company Llmited
Independent Examiner
144 Walter Road
Swansea
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statement of Flnancial Activities
{including income and expenditure account)
Year ended 28 February 2025
2025
Restricted
funds Total funds Total funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
Note
Income and endovnnents
Donations and legacies
Charitable activitles
Other Irading activities
Other income
18.599
160.803
177,402
211,194
15,273
38,436
51.475
638
51,475
638
Total Income
68,712
160,803
229,515
264,903
Expenditure
Expenditure on charitable aclivitles
Total expenditure
9,10
89,745
89,745
199,697
289,442
250,888
199.697
289,442
250,888
Net (expenditure)lincome
(21,033}
(38.894)
{59,927>
14,015
Transfers between funds
(1,298)
1,298
Net movement in funds
(22,331 }
(37,596)
(59.927)
14,015
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
31,681
96,152
127,833
113,818
9.350
58.556
67,906
127,833
The statement of flnancial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activitl8S.
The not88 on pages 16 to 28 forni part of theso flnanclal statements.
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Statement of Financial Position
28 February 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assels
Tangibl8 fixed assets
17
5,754
8.962
Curr8nt assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
18
451
68,110
68,561
1,513
124,398
125,911
Cr8ditors' amounts falling due within one y8ar
Net current assets
19
6.409
7,040
118,871
62,152
Total assets less current liabilities
67,906
127,833
Funds of the charity
R8slriGted funds
Unrestricted funds
58,556
9,350
67,906
96,152
31,681
Total charity funds
21
127,833
For the year endlng 28 February 2025 the charlly was entltled 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 ils financial statements for the
year in question in accordan￿ with section 476.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act
with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial slatemenls,
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provislons applicable to
companies subject to the small companies, reglme.
financi
L statements were approved by the board of trustees and aulhorised for issue on
and are signed on behalf of the board by-
M Hiett
Trustee
The notes on pages 16 to 26 form part of Ihese financlal statements.

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Notes to the Flnancial Statements
Year ended 28 February 2025
General Informatlon
The charity is a public beneflt entlty and a private company limlt8d by guarantee, registered in
England and Wales and a registered charity in England and Wales. The address of the
registered office is 46-48 Dunraven Place, Bridgend, CF311JB.
Statement of compllance
These financial ststements have been prgpared in compliancg with FRS 102, 'The Financlal
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland,, the Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts In accordance with the
Financlal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) {Charities
SOFIP (FRS 102)) and the Companies Act 2008.
Accounting policies
Basis of preparation
The financial stalements have been prepared on the historical cost basis, as modlfled by the
revaluation of cerlaln financial assets and liabllilies and investment properties measured at fair
value through income or expenditure.
The financial stalements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the entity.
Going concern
There are no materi21 uncertainties about the charity's ability lo continue.
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements.
estlmates and assumptions that affect the amoLrnts reported. These estimates and judgements
are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations
of future events that are belleved to be reasonable under the circUmstan￿s.
Fund accountlng
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion 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 thelr expenditure declared by the donor or
through the terms of an appeal, and fall into one of two sub-classes.. restricted income fund5 or
endowment funds.
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Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements fcontlnued)
Year ended 28 February 2025
AcGounting policies (contlnugdj
Incomlng resource5.
All incoming resources are included in the statement of finanGlal activities when entitlement has
passed to the charity.. it is probable that the economic benefits assoclated wilh the transaction
wlll flow to the charity and fhe amount can be reliably measured. The following specific policies
are applled lo particular categories of income:
income from donatlons or grants is recognlsed when there is evidence of enlitlement to Ihe
gift, re￿Ipt Is probable and its amount can be measured reliably.
legacy income is recognlsed when receipt is probable and entlflement is established.
income from donat8d goods is measured at the falr value of the goods unless this is
impractical to measur8 reliably. in which case the value is derived from the cost to the donor
or the estimated resa18 value. Donated facilities and services are recognlsed In the
accounts vwhen r@C81V8d if the value can be reliably measured. No amounts are included for
the contribution of general volunteers.
income from contracts for the supply of ServI￿S Is recognised with th8 d@livery of the
contracted service. This is classified as unrestrlcted funds unless there Is a contraclual
requirement for it to be spent on a particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case
It may be regarded as restricted.
Resources expended
Expenditure 18 recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any
VAT whlch cannot b8 fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of
financial activities to which it relates..
expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities. 8vents,
non-charitable tradlng activllles, and the sale of donated goods.
expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by a charity in undertaklng
activitle5 that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those
5UPPDrl costs and costs relating to the governan￿ of the Gharity apportioned lo charitable
activities.
other expendlture includes all expendlture that is neither related to raising funds for the
charity nor part of Its expendlture on charitable activities,
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of Ihe resource. Direct costs
attributable 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 conslstent basis.
Tangible assets
All fixed assets are initially recorded at cost.
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Brldge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Llmited by Guarantee
Notes to the Flnancial Statements (continued)
Year ended 28 February 2025
Accounting policles (continued)
Depreclatlon
Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost or valuatlon of an asset, less its residual
value, over the useful e¢onoml¢ lffe of that asset as follows:
FSxtures and fittings
Equipment
25 % stralght line
25 % stralght line
Impalrment of flxed assets
A review for indicators Df impairment is carried out at each reporting date. wlth the recoverable
amount being estimated where such indicators exist. Where the carrylng value exceeds the
recoverable amount. the asset is impair8d accordingly. Prior impairments are also reviewed for
Possible reversal at each reporting dale.
For the purposes of impairmellt t8sÉing. when it is not possible to oslimale the recoverable
amount of an individual asset. an estimate is made of the recoverable amount of the
cash-generating unit to which th8 asset belong8. The cash-generating unit is the smallest
identiflable group of 8ssets Ihat includes the asset and gen8rat8s cash irfflows that largely
independent of th8 C88h inflows from other assets or groups of assets.
For impairmant testlng of goodwi1S, the goodwlll acquired in a buslne6S Gombination is, from the
acquisitlon date, allgcated to each of the cash-generating unlts that are expected to benefit from
the synergies of the Gomblnation, irrespective of whether other assets or liabilitles ()f the Gharify
are assigned to those units.
Flnanclal Instruments
A financial asset or a financlal liabllity Is recognised only when the entity becomes a party to the
contraclual provislon5 of the instrument.
Basic financial instruments aro initially recognised at the amount receivable or payable including
any related transaction cost8, unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where
it is recognised at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of
Interesl for a similar debt instrumenl. Current assets and Gurrent liabilities are subsequently
measured al the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and not discounted.
Defined contrlbutlon plans
Contributions to defined 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 contributions are not expected to be settled wholly within 12 months of the end of the
reporting date in which the employees render the related service, the liability is measured on a
discounted present value bas15. The unwinding of the discount is recognised as an expense in
the perlod in which it arises.
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limlted by Guarantee
Notes to the Flnancial Statements (Gontinued)
Year ended 28 February 2025
Llmited by guarant88
The Charity is a company limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital.
Donations and legacles
Unreslricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2025
Donatlons
Donations
16,599
16,599
Grants
Garfleld Weston
BAVO
Tudor Trust
AFA Community Fund
BBC Children In Need
Postcode Lollery
B & Q NEIGHBOURLY
Wesleyan Foundation
Welsh Church Act Fund
Sony Global Social Justlce
Whitehead Ross
Henry Smith
South Wales Police
Sainsburys
Mlllenium Stadium Trust
Community Foundallon Wales
Moondance
Other grant income
The Hedley Foundation
The Kristina Martin Gharitable Trust
4,181
26,000
4,181
26,000
15,750
25.000
15,750
25,000
8,398
12,620
50,300
8,398
12,620
50,300
500
500
5.000
5,000
5.354
2.700
5.000
160.803
5,354
2,700
5,000
177,402
16,599
Unrestricted
Funds
Reslricled Total Funds
Funds
2024
Donations
Donations
2,607
2,e07
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements {contJTnu8d)
Year ended 28 February 2025
Donatlons and legacies (contlnued)
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Grant5
GarFi6ld Weston
BAVO
Tudor Trust
AFA Communlty Fund
BBC Chlldren In Need
Postcode Lottery
B & Q NEIGHBOURLY
Wesleyan Foundation
Welsh Church Act Fund
Sony Global Social Justice
Whitehead Ross
Henry Srnith
South Wales Police
Sainsburys
Millenium Stadium Trust
Community Foundation Wales
Moondance
Other grant income
The Hedley Foundation
The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust
15.000
5.000
26.000
20.000
18.000
15,000
5,000
28,000
20,000
18,000
6,400
9,900
5,000
6,400
9,900
5,000
50,300
3,237
1,500
2,500
9,978
34,272
1,500
50,300
3,237
1,500
2,500
9,978
34,272
1,500
2,607
208,587
211,194
Charitable activities
Unrestrlcted Total Fund5 Unrestricted Total Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
2024
Brldgend Coucil Homeless Provlslon
15,273
15,273
Oth&r tradlng actlvltles
Unrestricled Total Funds Unrestrlcted Total Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
2024
Generated Income
Room Hire
30,951
20,524
51,475
30,951
20,524
26,465
11,971
26,465
11,971
38,436
51,475
38,436
Other Income
Unrestricted Total Funds Unrestrlcted Total Funds
Funds
2025
Funds
2024
Other Income
638
638
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Bridge Mentorlng Plus Scheme
Company Limlted by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements {Gontsnued)
Year ended 28 February 2025
Exp8ndlture on charitable activities by fund typ
Unrestricled
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2025
Mentoring and support
Support costs
78,556
11.189
196,596
3,101
275,151
14,290
89,745
199,697
289,441
Unr8Strlcled
Fund8
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Mentoring and support
Support costs
61,210
13,017
172,533
4,128
233.743
17.145
74,227
176,661
250,888
10. Expenditur8 on charitable activities by activity typ6
Acliviti8S
undertaken
dirgclly Support costs
Total fund5
2025
Total fund
2024
Mentoring and support
Governance costs
275,151
11,110
3,180
286,261
3,180
247,318
3,570
275,151
14.290
289,441
250,888
11. Analysls of support costs
Analysis of
support CO8ls
activity 1 Total 2025 Total 2024
Premises
Communications and IT
G8neral offlce
Finance costs
Governance costs
Support costs - Depreciation
Support costs - Other costs
490
273
2,873
324
3,183
3,868
3,282
490
273
2,873
324
3,183
3,868
3,282
355
1,250
3,682
229
3,570
4,895
3,164
14,293
14,293
17,145
12. Net {expendlture)Ilncome
Net (expenditure)lincome is stated after chargingl{crediting)',
2025
2024
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
3,868
4,895
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Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnued)
Year ended 28 February 2025
13. Independent examination fees
2025
2024
Fees payable to the independent examiner for..
Independent examination of the financial statement8
2,500
14. Staff costs
The total staff costs and employee beneflts for the reportlng period are analysed as follows:
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Soclal security costs
Employer contributions to pension plans
205,945
7,464
3,180
166,947
4,821
2,545
216,589
174,313
Th8 average head count of employees during the year was 11 (2024.. 10). The av8ragg numb8r
of full-time equivalent employees during the year is analysed as follows..
2025
No.
2024
No.
Number of staff - management
Number of staff - administrative
Number of staff - training
Number of staff - youth & support workers
Number of staff - other staff
10
No employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 durlng the year (2024- Nill.
15. Trustee remuneration and expenses
No remuneration or other benefits from employment with the charity or a related entity were
received by the trustees.
16. Transfers betweerj funds
Transfers from unrestrlGted reserves to restricted reserves are in relation to money spent over
and 2bove the grants received from the grant provider8.
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 (contlnugdj
Year ended 28 February 2025
17. Tanglble flxed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
Equipment
Total
Cost
At 1 March 2024
Additions
49,690
45,554
660
95,244
660
At 28 February 2025
Depreciatlon
Al 1 March 2024
Charge for the year
At 28 February 2025
Carrying amount
At 28 February 2025
At 29 February 2024
49,690
46,214
95,904
46,609
1,198
39,673
2,670
86,282
3,868
47,807
42.343
90,150
1,883
3.871
5,754
3,081
5.881
8,962
18. Debtors
2025
2024
Other debtors
451
1,513
19. Creditors: amouttts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Social security and oth8r taxes
Pension Control
Other creditors
2,482
1,963
1,232
3,214
6,409
927
3,631
7,040
20. Pensions and other p05t retirement benefits
Defined contrlbution plans
The amount recognised in income or expenditure as an expense in relatlon to defined
contribution plans was £3,180 (2024.. £2,545).
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Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financial Statements (continued)
Year ended 28 February 2025
21. Analysls of Gharitable funds
Unrestrlcted funds
At
28 February
2025
At
1 March 2024
Income Expenditure
Transfers
General funds
31,681
68,712
(89,745)
(1,298)
9,350
At
29 February 2
024
At
1 March 2023
Incom6 Expendlture
Transfers
General funds
48,011
56.316
(74,227)
1,581
31,681
Restricted funds
At
28 F8bruary
2025
At
1 March 2024
Income Exp8nditure
Transfers
Garfield Weston
BAVO
Awards For All
AFA Community Fund
BBC CIN
Postcode Lottery
Groundworks
Millenium Stadium
Trust-
Community Foundation
Wales
Moondance
Fords
Arnold Clark
Neighbourly Grant
Western Power - Local
Giving
Magic Little Grants
Mr P James donation
Tudor Trust
Henry Smith Foundation
Comic Relief
National Grid
SW Police - Safer
Stre8ts
Coop
Sainsburys
Monmouthslre Building
Society
Lidl
B & Q Neighbourly
7,415
644
(7,415)
(3.074)
4.181
11
1,762
16,108
11,038
(15.809)
(22,544)
(20.293)
299
4,244
4,707
15.750
25,000
2,051
(654)
{3}
1,394
3,384
9,576
362
371
5.000
(7.726)
(9.510)
(1.220)
(570)
(230)
(11)
(66)
{2)
860
1,000
230
801
268
33
(135)
{331
133
6,536
22,442
26,000
50,300
(26,6171
(51,5601
5,919
21,182
1,559
942
(e991
{1,4131
860
29
500
1,420
(4741
(50DI
{3,0891
500
5,389
2,300
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Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Financlal Statements Iconllnued)
Year ended 28 February 2025
21. Analysis of charitable funds (continued)
Wesleyan Foundation
Welsh Church Act Fund
Sony Global Social
Justice
Whitehead Ross
Bridgend Town Council
Pobl
Welsh Water
Hafod
Warburton
Pllkington
The Hedley Foundation
The Kristina Martin Trust
6,231
(6,231)
8,398
12,620
(4.430)
(13.989)
(383)
(460)
(98>
(80)
(30)
(88)
(343)
3,968
1,369
383
914
250
200
400
1,000
2,700
5,000
454
152
120
370
912
2,357
5,000
96,152
160.803
(199,697)
1,298
58,556
At
29 February 2
024
At
1 March 2023
Income Expenditure
Transfers
Garfield Weston
AVO
Awards For All
AFA Community Fund
BBC CIN
Postcode Lollery
Groundworks
Millenium Stadium
Trust-
Communlly Foundation
Wales
Moondance
Fords
Arnolé Clark
Neighbourly Grant
Western Power - Local
Giving
Magic Llttle Grants
Mr P James donation
Tudor Trust
Henry Smith Foundation
Comic Relief
National Grid
SW Police - Safer
Streets
Coop
15,000
5,000
(7,585)
{5,654)
{336}
(11,71e)
(21,579)
7,415
644
1,298
336
7.824
14.675
20,000
18,001
16,108
11,038
{59}
349
(347)
(2)
2,500
(449)
2,051
164
9,978
34,272
(6,758)
(24,696)
(475)
{1,491}
3,384
9,576
362
371
837
1.862
403
170
1,325
5,741
16,239
7,116
2,872
(1351
(e371
268
33
500
(1,325)
26,QOO
50,300
(25,2051
(44,0971
<7,097)
(2.872)
6,536
22,442
(19)
3,236
(2.975)
{403)
(2611
1,962
1,559
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Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Flnanclal Statements (continugdj
Year ended 28 February 2025
21. Analysls of charltable funds (contlnued)
Sainsburys
Monmouthsire Buildlng
Society
Lidl
B & Q Neighbourly
Wesleyan Foundation
Welsh Church Act Fund
Sony Global Social
Justice
Whitehead Ross
Bridg8nd Town Council
Pobl
Welsh Water
Hafod
Warburton
Pilkington
The Hedley Foundation
The Kristina Martin Trust
500
1,500
(1,058)
942
2,135
(789)
(510)
(1,011)
(3,669)
(5,000)
74
10
1,420
500
6,400
9,900
5.000
5,389
6,231
500
(117)
383
65,808
208.587
(178,661)
11,582}
96,152
22. Analysis of net ass8ts betwean furjds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2025
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Creditors less than 1 year
Net assets
569
15,188
(6,409)
9,348
5,185
53,373
5,754
68,561
(6,409)
67,906
58,558
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Total Funds
Funds
2024
Tanglble 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
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Company Limited by Guarantee
Management Information
Year ended 28 February 2025
The following pages do not fomi part of the financial statements.
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Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme
Company Llmited by Guarantee
Detailed Statement of Financlal Activities
Year ended 28 February 2025
2025
2024
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
Donations
Garfield Weston
BAVO
Tudor Trust
AFA Community Funé
BBC Children In Need
Postcode Lottery
B & Q NEIGHBOURLY
Wesleyan Foundation
Welsh ChurGh Act Fund
Sony Global Social Justice
Whitehead Ross
Henry Smlth
South Wales Police
Sainsburys
Millenium Stadium Trust
Communlty Foundation Wales
Moondance
Other grant Income
The Hedley Foundation
The Kristina Martin Charitable Trust
16,599
2,607
15,OOQ
5,000
26,000
20,000
18,000
4,181
26,000
15,750
25,000
6,400
9,900
5,000
8,398
12,620
50,300
50,300
3,237
1,500
2,500
9,978
34,272
1,500
500
5,000
5,354
2,700
5,000
177,402
211,194
Charitable activities
Bridgend CouGiI Homeless Provision
15,273
Other trading activities
Generated Incom8
Room Hire
30,951
20,524
51,475
26,465
11.971
38.438
Othgr income
Other Income
638
Total income
229,515
264,903
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Company Limited by Guarantee
Detalled Statement of Financial Activities (contlnuedl
Year ended 28 February 2025
2025
2024
Expondlture
Expendlture on charitable actlvltles
Wages and salarios
Employels NIC
Pension costs
Rent
Rates and water
Light and heat
Repairs and maintenance
Insurance
Olher establishment
Oth8r motorltravel costs
Legal and professional fees
Telephon8
Other offic8 Costs
Depreclation
Training
Hub I Pantry I Zone ccnsumables
Youth club expenses and trips
Computer costs
Sundries
Food parcel expenses
205,945
7,464
3,180
15,250
974
7,060
5,278
4,585
490
17
9,550
273
2,873
3,868
4,224
8,762
2,994
1,635
3,276
1,743
166,947
4,821
2,545
14,190
919
5,356
12,427
3,931
355
372
10,590
1,250
3,986
4,895
2,016
5,121
2,009
1,833
2,960
4,365
289,441
250,888
Total expenditure
289,441
250,888
Net (expenditure)lincome
(59,926)
14,015
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Company Limited by Guarantee
Notes to the Detailed Statement of Flnanclal Activities
Year ended 28 February 2025
2025
2024
Expendlture on charltable activities
Mentoring and support
Actlvities undertaken dlrectly
Wages
Soclal security
Dlrect charitable activity 1 pension costs
Rents
Rates & water
Light & heat
Repairs & renewals
Insurar(ce
Travelling
Professional fees
Direct charitable activity 1- other cfflce costs
Training
Hub I Pantry I Zone consumables
Youth club expenses and trips
Computer costs
Food parcel expenses
205,945
7,464
3,180
15,250
974
7,060
5,278
4,585
17
,370
166,947
4,821
2,545
14,190
919
5,356
12,427
3,931
372
7,020
304
2,018
5,121
1,780
1,629
4,365
4,224
8,762
2,670
1,629
1,743
275,151
233,743
Support costs
Cleaning expenses
T81ephone
Printing, postage and stationery
Depreoiation
Bank charges
Refreshments
Sundries
490
273
2,873
3,868
324
355
1,250
3,682
4,895
229
204
2,960
3,276
11,110
13,575
Governance costs
Governance costs - accountancy fees
3,180
3.570
Expondlture on charltable activities
289,441
25Q.888
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