BRIDGE PRIORY
TRUST
(A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT &
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR ENDED
31ST JULY 2024
Company Registration No. 06643686
Charity Registration No. 1125780

BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees, Annual Report
statement of Trustees, Responsibllities
Indep8ndent Examlnerfs Report
Statement of FinanGlal Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Flnanclal Statem8nts
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BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sf JULY 2024
The Truste@s present their report and accounts for the year ended 31st July 2024.
7 SOUTH BANK ROAD
This year saw the completion of the renovations to this bungalow in preparatlon for
residency by Nicki and Failh. The building was completed and ready for occupancy
by 13th April and the residents moved in during May.
Nicki and Faith have seltlad in well with care provided by staff at Natural Breaks. Apart
from th8 breakdown of the washing machine and a few minor blips, things have been
running smoothly. Plans are afoot and funds available to landscape the back garden
in the coming spring.
As trust8es we are so grateful to the many volunteers and supporters who made this
possible particularly Mal and Lynn McNaught who worked tir81essly to this end. We
also acknowledge the hard work and dedication of Irene Summers as Treasurer.
We are also most grateful for the Disabled Faciliti8s Grant of £77,334.73 from
Liverpool City Council, which helped enormously toward the renovation work, as well
as grants previously mentioned in last yearfs annual report.
20 VYNER ROAD SOUTH
Durlng the year Cathy underNent a serious operation but thankfully recovered really
well and this despite losing her father, Jacky continues to Sive in the upstalrs
accommodation.
Mal McNaught continues to be our rna1ntenan￿ man performlng a great Job coverlng
most jobs. from clearing drains. fixing windows, supplying new taps, fitting door
closers, etc. A n6w fence was constructed in the back garden during the summer and
a new carpet was fitted in Jacky s room.
As always, we give thanks to the Lord for His provision and for the support of
volunteers, supporters and parents.

BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024
Structure, Governance and Management financial instruments
Objectives and policies
To relieve and support people with lean)ing disabiliti&s in Merseyside. including but not by way of
limitation, thIDugh the provision of quality housing so as to achieve independent living with appropriate
suppoit.
Achievements and performance
The Diiectors (Trustees) have enabled adult ladies with learning disabilities, to be housed with supported
living at 20 Vyncr Road South, known as Ivy Cottage, within the ￿'¢a where they have live(L most of
theii lives.
Financial review
The principal souices of fimds are gifis from various donors to the charity, and income
from the tenants, rental and seivicc charge payments.
The iiivestmcnt policy is to have security with interest and to that end funds in
excess of working capital have been transferred to a savings account with Barclays
Bank.

BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Name
Bridge Priory Trust
06643686
Company Number
Charlty Number
Registered Offlce
1125780
Bridge Chapel Centre
Heath Road,
Liverpool,
Merseyside, United Kingdom
L19 4XR
Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees are also its dlrectors. The charitable
company is governed by a Board of Trustees., mernbers of the
Board of Trustees during the year are listed below:
Trustees
Jeffrey Carruthers (Deceased on 26th October 2024)
Irene Summers
Jean Houghton
Susan Carruthers
Lynne Lloyd
Lynn McNaught
Mrs Ying Huang FCCA
107 Mather Avenue
Liverpool,
L18 6JY
Independent Examlner
Bankers
Barclays Bank UK PLC
1 Churchill Place,
London,
E14 5HP
The trustees, report was approved by Ihe Board of Trustees.
Irene Summers
Trustee
Dated..
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BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors of Bridge Priory Trust for the purposes of company law)
are responsible for preparing the trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland"
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under
company law the trustees rnust not approve Ihe financial statements unless they are satisfied that
they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming
resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, of the charltable
company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
state whether applicable accounting standards, comprising FRS 102 have bean followed, subject
to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that can disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable Ihem
to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the Companie5 Act 2006. They are also
responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevenlion and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corpoiate and financial
information included on the charitable company's websit8. Legislation governing the preparation
and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees
Irene Summers
Trustee
Date:

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS TO THE TRUSTEES OF
BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
I r6POrt on the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended
31 sl July 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to12.
The Trustees (who are also the Directors of the charitable company for
the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of
the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audlt is not required for
this year under sectlon 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)
and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given
by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011
Act, and
to state whether partii)Jlar rnatters have come to my attention.
Res
ective
res
onsibilities of
tnistees and
examiner
Basis of
inde
enden
examiner s
statement
My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions
given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review
of the accounting records kept by the charltable company and a
comparison of the accounts presented with Ihose records. It also
includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the
accounts and seeking explanations from the Trustees concernlng any
such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the
evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no
oplnion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and falr,
view and the report is lirnited to those matters set out in the statement
below.
Inde
endent
examingr's
statement
In connectlon wlth my examlnatlon, no matter has come to my
attention:
(1) whlch gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material
respect, the requirements:
to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of
the Companies Act 2006; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records
and comply with the accounting requlrements of section 396
of the Companies Act 2006 and wilh the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice:
AcGounting and Reporting Charities
have not been met- or
{2) lo which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to
enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Name:
Mrs Ying Huang
Relevant professional qualification or body: FCCA
Address: 107 Mather Avenue. Llverpool, L18 6JY
Dated:

BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Including Income & Expendlture Account)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024
Notes
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Totals
Totals
2024
2023
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
other trading activities
I nvestments
95,847
15,487
141
95,847
15,487
141
66,330
12,263
208
3b
3c
Total income
111,475
111,475
78,801
Expendlture on:
Charitable activities
13,445
13,445
3,029
Total expandlture
13,445
13,445
3,029
Net {expenditure)lincome, net
movement in funds
98,030
98,030
75,772
Total funds brought forward
10
432,923
194,121
627,044
551,272
Total funds carried forward
10
530,953
194,121
725,074
627,044
The not8s on pages 8 to 12 form part of these accounts. All th8 above amounts relate to
continuing activities of the charilable company.

BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 J
COMPANY NUMBER 06643686
ST
LY 2024
Notes
31st July 2024
31st July 2023
Fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets
711,655
601,307
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2,294
11,125
10
26,517
13.419
26,517
Current Ilabllltles
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
(780)
Net current assets
13,419
25,737
Total assets less current
Ilabllltles
725,074
627,044
Funds:
Unrestrlcted funds
Restrlcted funds
11
11
530,953
194,121
432,923
194,121
725,074
627,044
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102).
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small
companies subject to the small companies, regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP,
The members have not requirod the company to obtain an audit of in accordance with section
476 of the Companies Act 2006.
For the period covered by these accounts the charitable company was entitled to exemptlon
under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies,
The Trustees, who are the Directors of the charitable company, acknowledge their responsibility
for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the
preparation of financial statements.
Approved by th6 Board on:
(L
Irene Summers
Trustee
Date .
2cry2g

BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
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1. Limited Liability
The charitable company is a company limited by guarantee. Each member's liability is limited to
£nil towards Ihe assets of Ihe charity in the event of liquidation.
2. AcGountlng Policies
Basis of Accounting
The accounts have b8en prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at
cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in Ihe relevant note(s) to these accounts. The
financial statements have been prepared in accordance wilh the Statement of Recommended
Practice,. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102) as amended
for accounting periods commencing from 131 January 2019 and Charities Act 2011 and the
Cornpanies Act 2006.
The accounts are prepared in sterling, which Is the functional currency of the charitablg company.
Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Going concern
At the time of approving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
charltable company has adequate resenies to continue in operational exlstence for the
foreseeable future. The Trustees are confident that the levels of liquidity and free reserves wlll
not affect the charity's operations. Thus, the Truslees continue to adopt the going concern basis
of accountlng in preparing the accounts.
Fund accountlng
Unr8Stricted funds are the charitable company's free reserves available for the Trustees to apply
In accordance with the charitable company's charitable objectives.
Designated funds are funds set aside by the Trustees out of unrestricled funds for specific future
purposes.
Restricted funds are subject to specific restrictive conditions imposed by the donor. All restricted
funds are accounted for as restricted income and expenditure for the purposes is charged to the
fund.
Income recognltlon
All income is recognlsed oncg the charitable company has entitlement to the income, there Is
sufficient certainty of receipt and so it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount
of income receivable can be measur&d reliably.
Donations and legacies comprise of donations and general grants which are recognised in the
accounts when received, with the exception of known legacies which are accounted for when
their receipt is certain.
Incorne from charitable activities is recognised on an accrual's basis except for grants receivable,
which are recognised on the date on which their unconditional payment is confirmed by the donor.
Income from investment relates to bank interest received and is recognised when the amount is
certain.
other tradlng inGome relates to all fundraising events and is recognised when the amounts are
certain.
Expendlture recognitlon
Liabilities are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation commitling the
charitable company to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required, and lh8
amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST JULY 2024
All expenditure is accounted for on an accrual's basis. All expenses, including support costs and
governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the
Statement of Financial Activities. Support and governance costs are applied to unreslricted funds
unless specifically included in the restrictions, as specified by the donor.
Expenditure on charitable activities relates to tho operation of the charitable company comprising
of direct charitable expenditure to meet the objectives of the charltable company. Support and
governance costs relate to the management and operation of the organisation and also
compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements in producing the annual report. These
ar6 dealt with in the Statement of Financial Activities when payment has been approved by the
charitable company.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are stated in the balance sheet as cost or revaluation less accumulated
depreciation: Individual fixed assets costing £0.00 or more are initially recorded at cost.
Depreciation.is provided to write off the cost of each ass@t over its expected useful life as b61ow.'
Fixtures and Fittings
50/0 per annum straight lin8 basis
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-
term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
Baslc flnanclal assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured
at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carri8d at amortlsed cost
using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financlng transactlon,
where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a
market rate of inleresl. Flnanclal assets Classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Baslc flnanclal Ilabllltles
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction
price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest.
Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt Instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate
method.
Derecognitlon of flnancial Ilabllltles
Financial Ilabilities are derecognised when the charilable company'5 contractual obligations
expire or are discharged or cancelled.
Taxatlon
Income and gains are exempt from taxation as they are received and applied for charitable
purposes only. The charitable company benefits from various exemptions from taxation afforded
by tax legislation and is not liable to corporatlon tax on income or gains falling within those
exemptions.

BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 JULY 2024
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3. Income and Endowments from:
Unrestrfcted
Funds
2024
Restrlcted
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2024
Total
Funds
2023
Donatlons and legacles:
Donations
95,847
95,847
66,330
Income from donations and legacies for 2023 £49,000 related to restricted funds.
b. Other tradlng actlvltles
Property rental income
15.487
15,487
12,263
Income from other trading actlvities for 2023 related wholly to unrestricted funds.
Investment Income
Bank interest
141
141
208
4. Expendlture on charltable actlvltles
Dlrect Support &
Charltable Governance
Expenditure
Costs
Total
2024
Total
2023
Support Costs and Governance costs
13,359
86
13,445
3,029
. Analysed as follows:
2024
2023
Support costs..
Repairs & Renewals
Buildings Insurance
Legal and Professional
Sundry
12,024
1301
1,677
328
150
13
34
13.359
2,168
Govemance Costs..
Independent Examiner fee
Depreciation, amortisation costs
780
81
86
86
861
Total expendlture on charitable
activltles
13,445
3,029
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BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31sf JULY 2024
5. Trustees, remuneration and expenses
No trustees, nor any persons connected wilh them, have received any remuneration from the charity
during the year.
6. Taxation
The Charity is a reglstered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.
7. Tanglble fixed assets
Land and
Building
Furniture
and
Equlpment
Total
Cost
Balance at 181 August 2023
Addition during the year
600,577
110,434
1,717
602,294
110,434
Balance at 31#1 July 2024
711,011
1.717
712,728
Accumulated Depreclatlon
Balance at 181 August 2023
Charge for the year
987
86
987
86
Balance at 3181 July 2024
1073
1073
Net Book Value at 318t July 2024
711.011
644
711,655
Net Book Valué at 318t July 2023
600,577
730
601,307
There were no material commitments at Ihe year-end (2023: none).
8. Debtors
2024
2023
Trade debtors
2,294
2.294
Creditors
2024
2023
Trade Creditors
780
780
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BRIDGE PRIORY TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31$7 JULY 2024
10.cash and cash equivalents
2024
2023
Cash at bank
11,125
26,517
11,125
26,517
11. Analysis of Net Assets between Funds
2024
Tangible Net Current
Flxed assets
assets
Total
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
517,534
13,419
530,953
Restricted Funds
Restricted funds
194,121
194,121
194,121
194,121
Totals
711.655
13,419
725,074
2023
Tanglble Net Current
Flxed assets
assets
Total
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
407.186
25,737
432,923
Restrlcted Funds
Restricted funds
194,121
194,121
194,121
194,121
Totals
601.307
25,737
627,044
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