LIFE BRIDGING WORKS INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF LIFE BRIDGING WORKS I report to the charlty trustees on my examSnatlon of the nts of Llfe Brklglng Works for the year ermled 31 January 2024. R•sponslbllftle8 and ba8ls of roport As the trustees of the Charity yw are responsible for the weparation of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the ChariiieB Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). I rert respect of my examlnalion of the Charitys a¢Unts carrled out under section 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carying out rny examinatlon I hav8 fcAltrfftl all the applfcable Direction5 glven by the Chariiy Commissron under sectlon 145(5Xb) the A Ind•p•nd•nt oxamln•rf• Statnent I have completed my examlnalion. I confinn that no matertal matters have come to my attentton In connectlon with the examination giving me cause to belleve that In any malerfal respect: the accwntSrvJ rec(Kds wtre not kepl In acwdance with seclion 130 of the Charltl85 Act., or the accounts did not acccKd with the 8c(xwntlng re(Thls. I have no concerns and have ci)me acyoss no other matterB In (x)nnectlon vAth the examlnatlon to whith attention should be drawn In this report In order to enable a prow urKlwslanding of the accounts to be reached, John Cal8din8 FCCA CTA FCIE Caladine Llmlted Chanty House 22 Upperton Road Eastboume BN21 1 BF 21
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From: 1st February 2023 31st Jan 2024 Period start date Period end date Charity name= Life Bridging Works Charity registration number: 1122649 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Paro 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document Life Bridging Works exists to bring life in all its fullness to some of the world's poorest people to the glory of God by: Advancing the Christian Religion Advancing the education of the publlc Providing Relief of sickness & the preservation of health iv. Bringing relief of unemployment Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The purpose of Life Bridging Works ILBWI is to give a hand up not a hand-out. This means that the empowering of local, indigenous leaders is at the core of the charity's focus. All LBW actlvities in this period continued to be performed in conjunction with local, indigenously led churches that we have a connection with. These good works in turn naturally warm people to the church and empower si8nificant community members, with the result of advancing the Christian message and hope to others within the communty that the good work is performed in. This work is then 5UPPOrted by our specialist teams and UK based trustees who are in contact both through virtual communication and through physical travel to see the projects in their location. Thi5 year has brought growth in a number of the activities that take place through the support of the local church.. Hiring another Top05an Bible translator so that this project may continue to grow and see its goal reached. Meeting with key leaders in conference5 in a number of countries
for teaching. fellowship and vision setting. EnablinB the purchase of land for another safe house to support vulnerable individuals and families who are fleeing from persecution and abuse. Helping to provide support for widows and orphans who are connected to a number of house churches we work with. Enabling the completion of the health clinic in Kapoeta. Enabled key leaders to travel to deal with pastoral concerns. Working closely with partners in North Uganda. Enable Christian leaders in Kenya to gather for theological training and encouragement, Enabling Salt and Light Outreach Ministries leaders from South Sudan to gather for teach ing and discipleshipi and pastor5 to do Discovery Bible study in village churches. Life Bridging Works helps advance education of the public by: Providing education to d isadvantaged children through two sponsorship Schemes. We currently sponsor 24 children and young people from an area of Southern Sudan who attend Kuleu Lights School. There are many orphans and disadvantaged children there due to the recent conflict. From our original sponsorship scheme with the Toposa people we continue to also support I student through to their University level studies in Medicine. The remaining students that we sponsored through university are now returning to support the community that they are from in a number of different ways. Our second sponsorship scheme runs in Alebtongi Northern Uganda, at Blessed Hope School where we are 5UPPOrting the m05t in need children from these deprived areas. There are currently 25 children being supported on this scheme. So, in tota we are sponsoring 49 children/young people. We hope to use the finances that we have been using for the original sponsorship scheme to
increase our Primary education schemes in South Sudan. Development of educational establishments. We are currently raising funds for a primary school in Ethiopia working primarily with girls. Life Bridging Works helps provide relief of sickness & the preservation of health by: Continuing to support the equipping of a health centre/ clinic which provides basic health advice and services in Kapoeta. South Sudan. The clinic will be managed and staffed by indigenous former students sponsored through medical schools by Life Bridging Works. Working with South Sudan NGO'S Hocfo and Medical Missions to provide Village Health programmes to remote areas around Kapoeta in South Sudan. These pro8rammes speak about public and sexual health, whilst trained medical professiona15 also diagnose and treat illnesses and inju ries for those who cannot attend the clinic. Providing famine emerEency relief during the periods of drought across East Africa. This has been required due to another season of failed crops. Starting the building of a safe house for those in abusive situations or fleeing from persecution to provide sanctuary whilst they rebuild their lives. Life Bridging Works help bring relief from unemployment by.. Small Business Start Fund5, including funds to help towards the set-up of several shops. Its education programme: young people that are educated are more employable. Fund5 given for development work,. local builder5 are employed to complete the work. The Trustees confirm they have had regard to the guidance issued by the charty Commission on Public Benefit. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Pard 1.18 Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Pard 1.36 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP r8fer8nce Enabling the purchase of land for another safe house building projett in a different country for those in abusive situatlons or fleeing from persecution to provide sanctuary whilst they rebuild their lives. Summary of the main achievements of the charty, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 Continued support of both Kuleu Lights Primary School and Blessed Hope Primary School. Continuing funding of sponsorship students who will the benefit their communities (both those in higher education for the Toposa scheme and forthose gaining primary education in Uganda + South Sudan) Providing emergency relief for hu ndreds of individuals facing drought and famine within East Africa through food parcels. employment support and relocation costs where needed. Commencing a Village Health programme run by indigenou5 trained medical professionals who came through the Toposan sponsorship scheme. Through this we pray we will See greater knowledge of public and Sexual health across the region.
Providing teaching & support to the church leaders in South Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda and other parts of the Horn of Africa, both in person through international travel and regular online meetings. Additional Informatlon (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Achievernents against objectives set Para 1.41 Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fijnd materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 £7519 (end of year balance) Para 1.22 The charity has a reserve policy of £5,000. Para 1.22 Pard 1.22 NIA Para 1.24 NIA Para 1.23 NIA Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Type of governing document trust daed. ro al charter How is the charity constituted? (e..g unincofporated association, CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Pard 1.25 Trust Deed {GD2) Para 1.25 Trust Para 1.25 Appointsnent by existing Trustees Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about.. Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees PaTa 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider neOrk with which the charity works Parn 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the chari uses Re istered chari number Charity's principal address Lrfe Brid in Works 1122649 Kerrisdale Westem Road Hailsham BN27 3DY
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustse name Offlce (If any) Name of pèrson {or body) entitled to appoint trnstee {if an The Trustees Simon Fry Andrew Holt Chairman NIA Trustee NIA The Trustees Milton Ogwal Ken Matthews Operations Advisor General Secretary Treasurer Until 711212023 The Trustees NIA The Trustees Jenni Joyes Peter Torrance NIA The Trustees Trustee From 711212023 The Trustees 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re Dlre¢tor name ortwasa roved NIA NIA NIA Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charty Trustee name Dates acted rf not for wholo ear NIA NIA NIA
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity s objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own asset5 NIA Additional informatlon (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chlef executive or names of senlor staff members (Optional information) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke NIA ersonnel details other o tional information Anna Fry (married to Simon Fry) has been working for the charity 4 hours a week since September 2023, covering the finances and fvnding applications. She earns an hourly rate of £14 per hour- the rate was set a little lower than comparatrve roles in a partner organisation and she is lined managed by Jenni Joyes. Owen Mudford ceased working for the charity in ust 2023 to ursue a career in Teachin
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretsry, Chair, etc) TQusr Date 0110811024
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Life Bridring Wolks o {if any) 1122649 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a Forthe period from Period 51art dale Period end date To 01102r2023 3110112024 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restsitted funds Endowtnent funds Total funds LastyeaT to tho noarn$t to the nearest£ to the n•ar$st £ to thè near•st £ to the n•ir•st £ A1 Receipts voluntary gifts and grants bank intsre5t oift £ld S6.526 41 10.232 39,600 96,12 41 135,631 6.099 tota ross income or AR) 68,799 39.600 106.399 141,735 5S8 an Isee table). nves ent sa Total recelpts 106,399 A3Pa ments Leader%hlp developfflenl l*translabonl Health sUprt + ernergency issues Mlcro Ilnance Education & Spon?orship Travel other Admin 38,25S 9,964 328 10,367 5,785 578 4,412 18,262 7,000 6,600 6,000 1,104 56,617 16,964 6,928 16,367 6,889 578 6,046 69,665 17,006 5,800 31,308 8,533 1,916 5,73S 634 Sub total 69,689 39,600 109,289 139,962 A4 Asset and investment urchases See table Sub total 69,689 39,600 109,289 139,962 Net of receipts/(paymentsJ A5 Transfers belween funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 2,890 2,890 1,773 7,519 7,519 12,1B2 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 0110812024
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted fund5 to nèarest£ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Categories Details B1 Cash funds barclays bank 7.Sf9 Total cash funds 7,519 (agree wxpts payments accLMrnt(311 OA Unrestrlcted funds OY, Restricted funds to nèarnst £ Endowment funds to nearest £ Detalls gift aid to nearest£ B2 Other monetary assets 9.088 Fwid to whlch asset bolon Dètails Cost loptionall Current valu8 Sonal Fund to whl¢h assot bolon Details Cts*t loprfonall Current value lonal B4 Assets retained for the charlty's own use Fund to whleh relalos Amount due onal When due tlrjnal Details B5 Liabilities Signed by one or trustee$ on behalf of all thè Iruslees Signature Print Name Date of roval 4,IriJ(r b)i CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 0110812024