BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
31 DECEMBER 2024
Company Number 07245606
Charity Number 1137092

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Contents
Pages
Trustees, Annual Report
Reference and Administrative Infomation
Independent Examinerfs Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance sheet
10
Notes to the financial statements

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
The Trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements of the Charity for the
year ended 31 December 2024, which complies with statutory requirements, the governing
documents and the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities
(FRS102).
Charitable Purposes & Activities
The charitable purposes of Bridges for Communities are..
(a)
the promotion of equality and diversity, including but not by way of limitation through
advancing education and raising awareness in equality and diversity, the promotion of
activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds and cultivating
a sentiment in favour of equality and diversity in such parts of the United Kingdom, the
Middle East and the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit,.
{b)
the promotion of racial and religious harmony, including but not by way of limitation through
the promotion of knowledge and mutual understanding be￿een different racial groups and
beliefs and practices of different religious faiths and the advancement of education and
raising awareness of the different racial groups and faiths in orderto promote good relations
between persons of different racial groups and different faiths in such parts of the United
Kingdom, the Middle East and the world as the Trustees from time to time may think fit.
During the period from January to December 2024, Bridges for Communities has organised the
following activities in line with the charitable purposes..
a) The promotion of equality and diversity
Befriending support provided through local volunteers to 71 of Bristol's most vulnerable
asylum seekers and for 54 refugee families who have been resettled by Bristol City Council
and the Home Office.
RefuLingua language courses in Arabic. Pashto, Dari, Somali and Farsi for 91 people,
taught by 15 tutors from refugee and migrant backgrounds.
Stitching Together courses for 141 women from refugee backgrounds, providing the
opportunity to learn or develop their sewing skills alongside local volunteers.
24 group walks organised for 1300 asylum seekers and local volunteers as part of the Walk
With Me project.
8 Bristol Welcome Events organised for 258 people, bringing together newly arrived
refugee families and local volunteers, helping new arrivals to grow in their sense of
belonging in the city, and responding to the violent disorder in the summer by providing
restorative activities for those directly impacted.
b) The promotion of racial and religious harmony
10 Peace Feast events, enabling 531 people from diverse communities to share a meal
together. These events included guest speakers on a range of topics and were organised
in partnership with local community groups.

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School Linking connections for 14 schools, with 28 teachers trained and over 660 children
from different backgrounds taking part.
9 Listening Spaces events that enabled 400 people to hear and share one anotherfs
perspectives and experiences. This included spaces where people discussed the violent
disorder that took place in Bristol and around the UK during the summer, as well as a large
interfaith event at Bristol Cathedral during Ramadan.
CuEtural Awareness training for 100 new volunteers who provide one-to-one support for
refugees and asylum seekers through Bridges for Communities, for 48 people who
attended our Welcome to the UK courses, and for 25 who attended our 'Lunch & Learn,
sessions.
Achievements and Performance
The trustees are satisfied that the activities outlined above represent good progress towards
achieving the objectives of the charity, and also towards the strategic goals outlined in last year's
trustees report and in the Strategy for 202&2025.
The scope and focus of the work have been similar to the previous year, with Ihe notable addition
of activities in direct response to the violent disorder that took place across the UK in the summer.
These included Listening Spaces where people had the opportunity to discuss what had taken
place and listen to a range of opinions, as well as restorative craft activities that were organised for
families directly impacted by the attack on a hotel housing asylum seekers.
In the area of promoting equality and diversity, efforts have again focused on welcoming people
seeking sanctuary in Bristol from war and persecution, and on connecting them into local
communities. This work has fostered compassion and empathy towards new arrivals at a time of
political division over immigration, seeking to make Bristol a more welcoming and inclusive city so
that equality is experienced by all and diversity is celebrated. The willingness and enthusiasm of
significant numbers of Bristolians to volunteer their time (over 4,000 volunteer hours) and energy,
and the feedback received from those being supported are indicators that this work has had some
success. 900/0 of Walk With Me participants, for example, report that they feel more connected to
their local community.
In the area of promoting racial and religious harmony, efforts have focused on connecting people
from different backgrounds, inspiring them towards positive action and equipping them to live well
together. The regular events and activities of Peace Feasts, Bristol School Linking and Listening
Spaces are the main ways in which this happens. 800/0 of attendees at Peace Feasts, for example,
say they intend to do more to make their communities more welcoming.
Bridges for Communities has faced a more challenging year financially, with grant income lower
than in previous years. This has led the management to consider making some staff changes for
the start of next year. The trustees are aware of these changes and working closely with the
management team to ensure a smooth and supportive process for all involved. Despite this
challenge, Bridges for Communities finishes the year in a satisfactory position financially and able
to continue its charitable activities thanks to the strength of the charity's reserves and the ongoing
support of its donors.

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
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PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
In all of the above, the trustees have had regard to the guidance from the Charities Commission
regarding public benefit as it relates to the activities of the charity.
Plans for future periods
Bridges for Communities seeks to build on the achievements of the last year and continue to grow
and improve as a charity.
Our strategic priorities for the 3-year period 2023-2025 are=
1. To improve the depth of our existing project work in Bristol
2. To increase the reach of our work through impactful storytelling, listening spa￿S and
helpful resources
3. To invest in improving the diversity and equty of the organisation and strengthening
management
4. To improve the long-term sustainability of Bridges
Our aims for the year ahead include..
Expand our School Linking work into secondary schools for the first time
2. Strengthen our partnerships in 5 key priority areas of Bristol, investing in social cohesion
where it is most needed
Provide training to new audiences, equipping people in organisations and businesses
across the South West
Enable more people with lived experience of the issues we work with to get involved as
volunteers, staff and trustees of Bridges
5. Create inspiring digital resources that equip people to build bridges in communities and
areas where they live and work
Facilitate conversations around politics, faith, community, migration and other topics, so
that people with different views are able to listen to one another
Financial review
The charity is grateful for donations and grants of £180,296 forthe 12 months to 31 December 2024
(7 months to 31 December 2023: £148,491), and total fees generated by council contracts, training
and events of £60,999 for the 12 months to 31 December 2024 (7 months to December 2023..
£51,190). The £19k budgeted deficit for 2024 widened to an actual deficit of £49k (December 2023..
Surplus of £25,028). This shortfall was primarily due to a notable reduction in grant and contract
income compared to expectations. Although inflationary pressures led to increased employment and
project delivery costs, the charity took steps to limit overall expenditure where possible, in order to
mitigate the financial impact. Encouragingly, since the year end, we have seen an upward trend in
both grant and contract income, which offers reassurance around the short to medium term
sustainability of our current operational delivery.
Investment powers and policy
The constitution of Bridges for Communities authorises the Trustees to make and hold investments
using the funds of the Charity.
Cash balances are currently held with Barclays Bank and CAF Shawbrook Bank.

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Reserves Policy
At the period end, the charity held unrestricted reserves of £81,367 (Decernber 2023.. £120,477) and
restricted reserves of £27,823 (December 2023.. £37,610). Unrestricted, non-designated reserves
("free reserves") were £29,348 (December 2023: £38,671) and account for just below 6 months of
reserves based on 2024 expenditure (December 2023: 8 months), which the trustees consider
adequate at this stage of the charity's life.
The Trustees, reserves policy states that the charity should hold a minimum of 6 months of free
reserves (unrestricted, designated funds) based on the operating costs in the current budget. The 6
months, reserves will include 3 months set aside for unplanned closure and 3 months, reseNes as
a response fund, enabling us to respond at short notice to pressing needs among migrant and
refugee communities where situations can develop rapidly. Whilst reseNes are just below that
threshold as at year end, the Trustees are confident that the reserves will return to targeted levels
going forward.
Going concern
After making appropriate enquiries, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason
they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.
Organisation
Bridges for Communities is a company limited by guarantee, number 07245606, as well as a
registered charity, in which the company directors also form the Board of Trustees. The day to day
running ofthe charity is delegated to the Managing Director. The liability of each Trustee in the event
of a winding up is limited to £1.
Risk management
The systems of internal control are designed to provide reasonable, but not absolute, assurance
against material misstatement or loss. They include..
(a) an annual budget approved by the Trustees.,
(b) regular consideration by the Trustees of financial reports-
(c) delegation of authority and segregation of duties-
(d) identification and management of risks.
The Trustees aim to review on a regular basis the main risks that the charity fa￿s. They do this by
updating the risk register, and by considering a range of potential risks including reputational
damage, loss of key staff, loss of key funders and breach of the GDPR. They believe that maintaining
appropriate reviews of the controls over key financial systems provides sufficient resources in the
event of unexpected adverse conditions. The Trustees are pleased to confirm that the internal
financial controls conform to guidelines issued by the Charity Commission.
Trustee recruitment and training
New trustees can be appointed when appropriate. Suitable candidates are recruited through our
network of contacts and partnerships, and through the role being advertised on our website.

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
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Candidates are considered on the basis of their skills, experience and sympathy with the aims of
the charity, and will go through an interview process. New trustees will have the opportunity of
reviewing appropriate documents including the accounts as part of their induction process. The
induction process will also involve the candidate receiving an induction pack and having the
opportunity to observe a board meeting before their formal appointment to the board.
Plans for future periods
Bridges for Communities seeks to build on the achievements of the last period and continue to
grow and improve as a charity.
Our strategic priorities for the 3-year period 2023-2025 are..
1. To improve the depth of our existing project work in Bristol.
2. To increase the reach of our work through impacfful storytelling, listening spaces and
helpful resources.
3. To invest in improving the diversity and equity of the organisation and strengthening
management.
4. To improve the long-term sustainability of Bridges.
Our aims for the year ahead include..
1. Develop and grow our current training offer, reaching a wider audience and generating
additional income for the charity.
2. Explore ways in which we can reach new audiences, especially in areas that are less
diverse or have higher levels of intolerance.
3. Identify ways in which we can be more inclusive and equitable as an organization.
4. Implement the improved system for monitoring and evaluating outcomes of our work that we
developed last year.

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Statement of trustees, responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also directors of Bridges for Communities for the purposes of company law)
are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report (incorporating the directors, report) and the
financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards,
including Financial Reporting Standard 102= The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which
give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the income and
expenditure of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the
trustees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been 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 adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure
that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for
safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
42 Carrington Road
Bristol
BS3 2AG
Signed by order of the Trustees on
Rev O R Lynch
Chair of the Trustees

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
REFERENCE & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Status
The Charity is governed by its Articles of Association. It was incorporated as a company limited by
guarantee, number 7245606, on 6 May, 2010 and was registered with the Charty Commission in
England & Wales, number 1137092 on 27 July 2010.
Trustees
The Trustees who are directors for the purpose of company law and who served during the year
are..
Rev O R Lynch {Chair)
MrJJKay
Mr D J Gregory
Mrs L Briggs
Mrs R Bennett
Mrs A Mustafa
Registered Office
42 Carrington Road
Bristol
BS3 2AG
Independent Examiner
Joshua Kingston BSC. ACA
Burton Sweet Limited
The Clock Tower
5 Farleigh Court
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
Bristol
BS48 1UR
Bankers
Barclays Bank plc
Leicester
LE87 2BB
Shawbrook Bank
Brentwood
CM13 3BE

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
PERIOD ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the period
ended 31 December 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law)
you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination
of your charÈty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,).
In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a rnember of the Institute of
Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the lisled bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of
the 2006 Act" or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter
considered as part of an independent examination., or
4. the accounts 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).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Joshua
gston BSC. A
Burton Sweet Limited
The Clock Tower
5 Farleigh Court
Old Weston Road
Flax Bourton
Bristol BS48 1 UR
Date..
04
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BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES IINCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Total Funds At
Year Ended
31 December 2024
Totsl Funds At
Period Ended
31 Dècèmbèr 2023
un￿strIct¥d
Funds
Re$tri¢ted
Funds
Note
Income from..
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Investment income
66,534
60,999
390
113.762
180.296
60,999
390
148,491
51,190
403
Total Income
127,923
113,762
241,685
200.084
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Chaiitable activities
7.070
151,781
158,851
7,345
124,386
131.731
14,415
276.167
8,875
166,181
175,056
Total expènditure
290.582
Net incornellexpendlturel
130.9281
117.9691
148,8971
25,028
Transfers be￿•an funds
13
18,1831
8,183
Nèt movèment in funds
139,1111
19,7861
148.8971
25,028
Total fundB at 1 Jan 2024
13
120.477
3T,610
158,087
133,059
Total funds at 31 December 2024
13
81,366
27,824
109,190
158,087
The Charity has no recognised gains or losses other than the results for the period as sel out 8bove.
All of the activities of the ¢haritabltr Gorllpany are dassed as ￿ntinUIng.
See note 9 ft>r comparative Ststement of Financial A¢tivrfLies.
Thè not•5 On pagès 11 to 19 fomi part of these flnancial ststements

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
BALANCE SHEET
Comparry Registration Number 07245606
AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024
31 Oecember 2024
31 December 2023
Note
Fix•d assèts
Tangible assets
10
3,994
7,264
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank
11
17,132
125,937
143,069
34,854
138,926
173.780
Creditors- amounts falling due within ontt y•ar
12
137.8731
22,9571
Nel current assets
105,196
150,823
Net assets
109,190
158,087
In¢om• funds
Unrestricted funds
General funds
Designated funds
Restricted funds
14
14
14
33,342
48,025
27.823
45,935
74,543
37,610
Total funds
109.190
158.087
For the year ended 31 December 2024 the ctsmpany was enlilled lo exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo
sm811 companies.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its accounts for the ygar in question in accord8n￿ with section 476 of the
Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit ol ils accounts ft)r the period in question in accordance with section 144121 of the
Charities Act 2011.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for comptying wlh the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting record5 and th&
preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act applicable to small eL)mp8nE5
subject lo the Small companies ￿9[me and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.
These financial slalemenls were approved by the trustees on
and are signed on their behalf by..
Rev O R Lynch
Ichair of Trustees)
The notes on pages 11 to 19 form part of th*$¥ fin4n¢ial ststoments
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BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEPJJENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
Aeeountlng policies
al The financial statements have been prepared in accoidance vAth the hiStOr￿al cost convention in a¢cordance with the Ststemenl of
ReGomtnenderl Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities p￿paring their accounts in accordance wrth the Financial Reportsng Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019 and the Financial Reporting Stsndaid appli¢able in the United
Kingdom and Republic of Iiel8nd IFRS 1021 and the Companies A¢t 2006 and UK Generally Accepted Practice as it applies from 1 January
2019.
The charity meets the definition of a public benefrt enlty under FRS102.
The accounts have been prepared on the going concem basis as discussed in the Twslee's Annual Report. The Twslees know of no material
reason why this should not be appropriate.
bl Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any perfortnance conditions attached to the itemlsl of income have been
met, il is probable that Ihe income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from donations is included in income when f( is receivable, except as follows".
l. When donors specify that donations given to the Gharity rnusl be used in future accounting perioLIs.
the income is deferred until those peri(Kls'.
11. When donors impose conditions which have lo be fLJlfilled befo￿ the Charity becomes entitled to
use such income, the income is deferred until the pre-conditions have been met.
cl Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to that activity
ex¢lu$ive of woverable VAT. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as 8 cost against the a¢tivrty ft)r which the expendiluie was incurred.
Govemance costs comprise the costs Invo￿1ng the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good pract￿.
These costs a￿ in¢luderl within support costs.
d) The charity conlribules lo defined contribution pension schetnes. Gontribulions payable to the charity's ￿nSIon s¢hemes are ¢harged to the
Slalemenl of Financial Activities in the period to which they ielale.
el Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost ol an asset, less ils estimated ￿sIdUal value. over
the useful life of that asset as follows..
Office equipment - 25,10 - 33ts1ts p.a. on cost
Q Trade and other debtots ￿cOgnIsed at the settjernent amount due after any trade discount offeTed. Prepayments arè valu8d at thè amount
prepaid net of any trade discounts.
gl Cash at bank and cash in hand in¢ludes cash and short tem7 highly liquid investments with a short matUTty of three months or less from th
dale of acquisrtion or opening of the deposrf( or similar account.
h) Creditors and provisions are recognised where the ¢harity has a present obligation ￿SUlting from a past event that will probably result in the
transfer of funds to a Ihiid party and the amounl due to settle the obligation can be m&asured or trslimaled reliably. Creditors and provisions are
normally recognised at their settlernenl amount after allowing lor any trade discount5 due.
il Unrestricted funds can be used in accordan￿ with the ¢harttable objects at the discretlon of the trustees.
j) RestrTCted funds can only be useil for particular restricted purptsses wrthin the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when speafied by the
donor or when funds are raised for particular ieslricled purposes.
kl Designated funds a￿ funds sel aside by the Trustees oul of unrestricted funds for specific purposes or projects.

BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
2 Donation$ and legacies
Unrèstrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Totsl Funds
31 Decembor 2024
Donations
Grants receivable
51,534
15.000
56,373
57,389
107,907
72,389
66.534
113.762
180.296
Prior ￿ar comparatives
Vnr8Strictsd
Fund¥
Restri¢t•d
Fund¥
Totsl Funds
31 December 2023
Donations
Grdnts ￿￿1vable
35.629
30,400
30,644
51,818
66.273
82,218
66.029
82,462
148.491
3 Income from Charltable Activiti•s
Unr¥$trlcted
Funds
Restri¢tod
Funds
Total Funds
31 December 2024
Currgnt pèriod
Funding for Resetdemenl pioje¢t
Tickets for Peace Feasts
Language & Cultural Awareness Training
Fundraising events
42,613
4.025
12.857
1,504
42.613
4,025
12.857
1.504
60.999
60,999
Unr•strfct8d
Funds
Rèstrscted
Funds
Total Funds
31 D¢¢èmber 2023
Prlor year
Funding for Resettlement project
Tickets for Peace Feasls
Language & Cultural Awareness Training
Fundraising events
43,500
1,618
1,200
1,986
43.500
1.618
4,086
1,986
2,886
48,304
2,886
During the period, the charity received a total of £42,61317 months to Dec 2023.. £43,500) from govemment, in the fom of grants and Contra
income.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
4 Expenditure on Raising Funds
Unrestrlcted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
12 Months To
31 Decembèr 2024
Current Pèriod
Training and events
Bank and online payment ¢harges
Wages and salaries
Pension costs
815
254
5,581
420
21
22
7.302
836
276
12,883
420
7.070
7,345
14,415
Prlor year
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
7 Month8 To
31 December 2023
Bank and online payment chaTges
Wages and salaries
Pension Gosts
983
3,948
279
14
3,651
997
7.599
279
5,210
3.665
8,875
S Expenditur* on Cl￿rItable ActSvities
12 Months To
31 December 2024
7 Months To
31 December 2023
Direc
Staff training
Travel
Syb51Sten¢e
Hospitality
Volunteer expenses
Materials
Training and events
2,828
12.905
311
2,571
4,408
5,889
10,921
785
11,538
1.522
2,872
5,275
6,001
k I I
Telephone
Professional fees
Venue Gosls
Wages and salaries
National insU18n¢e
Pension costs
Charity ContributK*n
1,535
3,375
3.711
160.355
4,781
7,144
665
2,352
2.723
95,605
2,534
3,536
100
220,734
135.557
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5 Expendlture on Charitable A¢tivltles Icontlnuedl
12 Months To
31 December 2024
7 Months To
310ecembèr 2023
Bank and online payment charges
Office expenses
Websrte & IT
Printing. postage & stationary
Insurance
Governance costs
Consullan¢y fees
Office rent
Telephone
Wages and salaries
National insurance
Pension oost
Depreciation
45
2.322
1,708
494
1,599
1,810
4,705
4,949
19
31.900
737
1,874
3,271
14
2,409
952
346
960
1.695
3,122
2,845
15,540
211
1.035
1.495
55.433
30,624
Totsl expendfture on ch8rit8ble 8¢tiwlies
276,167
166,181
Net income for the year is stated after ¢harglng-
12 Months To
31 D¥c•mbèr 2024
7 Months To
31 December 2023
Depreciation
Independent examinerfs fee
3.271
1,129
681
1,495
1,014
681
Independent examination
Accounts prepa¥alion
7 Staff costs and numbers
The aggregate p8yroll Costs were-
12 Months To
31 Decomb•f 2024
7 Months To
310ecember 2023
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Employe¢s pension costs
204.426
5.938
9,018
118.244
3.024
5,072
219,382
126,340
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
7 Staff costs and numbers Icontinu&dl
No employee received emolurnents of rnore than £60.000.
No trustees have been remunerated or reimbursed for their Out of pocket travel expenses (Dec 2023.. Nill
The key managèmènt personnel comprise the Trustees and the Managing Director. The aggregate remuneration received by key managem8nl
personnel during the year was £33,40817 months to Dec 2023.. £16,002)
The average weekly number of employees based on average headcounl during the period was as follows=
12 Months To
31 DeCeM￿r 2024
No.
7 Months To
310ecember 2023
No.
Adminislralion
24
24
This represents 14 part lime members of staff working the equivalent riumber of hours of 6.5 full-lime stsff12023'. 6.71, and 10 language lulors
who are casLJal workers.
8 Taxation
The Charity is exempt from corporation tsx on it5 charitsble activities.
Comparatlve Statement of Flnanclal Actlvltl&s
Unrestrl¢t•d
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Totsl Funds
31 De¢•mber 2023
In¢ome from-
Donation5 and legacies
Gh8ritable activities
Investment ￿nCome
Totsl ineomtt
66,029
48,304
403
114,738
82,462
2,886
148,491
51,190
403
200,084
85.348
Expenditure on..
Raising funds
Chantable activities
5,210
95,312
3,665
70.869
8,875
166,181
Totsi expenditure
100,522
74.534
175,056
Net incomellexpenditure)
14.214
10,814
25,028
Transfers between funds
15,0001
5,000
Net movement in funds
9,214
15,814
25,028
Total funds at 31 May 2023
111,263
21.796
133.059
Total fund5 at 31 December 2023
120,477
37,610
158,087
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
10 Tangibl• fTrxed assets
Offlce
Equipm•nt
Totsl
Cost
Al 1 Jan 2024
Addition5
13,677
13,677
At 31 December 2024
13.677
13,677
Dep￿CiatIon
At 1 Jan 2024
Charge for pericKJ
6.413
3.270
6,413
3,270
At 31 De￿rnber 2024
9,683
9,683
Net book value
Al 31 Decèmbér 2024
3.994
3,994
At 31 December 2023
7.264
7,264
11 Debtors
12 Months To
31 December
2024
7 Months to
31 Dec
2023
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Gift Aid
14,460
371
2,301
29,160
2,152
3,542
17,132
34,854
12 Creditors.. amounts fallin9 due wlihln one year
12 Months To
31 December
2024
7 Months tr•
31 tle
2023
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and def¥rred income
3,149
3.925
1,405
29,394
1,289
8,251
1,500
11.917
37,873
22.957
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
12 Credltors: amounts falling due within onè year Icontinuedl
12 Months To
31 December
2024
7 Month$ To
31 December
2023
Deferred income (included in Accruals and deferred income)
Deferred income at start of year
Arnounts released from previous years
Resources deferred during the year
10,222
110,2221
27.583
26,041
126.0411
10.222
27,583
10.222
13 Movernent in funds
1Jan
2024
31 Decem￿r
2024
ncome
Expendlture
Tr•nsfers
Year ended 31 De¢ember 2024
Unrestrlcted funds
General funds
Deslgnat•d fund$
Peace Feast
Refugee Social
Resettlement fund
ReluLingua
Trainfjng Rèsources
45,935
101.717
164.7061
149,6041
33,342
1,398
4,025
5.000
10.422
61.257
4,734
7,154
155,1401
123,1511
115,8531
27,400
9,020
33.517
12.6041
6,690
6,793
15,390
74,543
26,208
194.1441
41,420
46,025
Total unrostrlcted funds
120,477
127,925
1158.8501
{8,183}
81,367
Restficted funds
Refugee Social
Peace Feast
Befriend Project
RefuLingua
Strategic Plan
School Linking
Sharing Festivals
Slilching Together
Walk With Me
Listening Spaces
5,000
15,773
26,661
7,560
5,000
335
4.796
2,604
4,580
8,254
115,4391
123,9781
17.5601
12.4421
112,6861
12,7861
129.5411
128,6571
18,S421
2,112
2,604
7,002
9.940
1,264
3,673
4.524
6,490
11,000
2.000
22,225
19.593
3,950
1477)
3,643
4,540
477
2,275
37,610
113,762
1131.7311
8,183
27.823
Total funds
158,087
241,685
1290,5821
109,190
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13 Pllovement In funds Icontinuedl
P•riod •nd•d 31 Dècembèr 2023
1 June
2023
31 De¢ember
2023
Income
Expandltur•
Transfers
Unr85tricted funds
General funds
Designated funds
Pea￿ Feast
Refugee Social
Resettlement fund
RefuLingua
Training Resource
36,349
54,184
139.5961
15,0001
45,935
5,049
2,008
63,123
4,734
5,393
1,000
43,860
19,0441
13,0081
145,7261
1,398
61,257
4,734
7,154
10,300
{3,1461
160,9231
74.914
60.552
74,543
Total unrestricted fvnds
111,263
114,737
1100,5221
15,0001
120,477
Restrlcted funds
Befnend Project
RefuLingua
Strategic Plan
School Linking
Sharing Festivals
Stitching Together
Walk With Me
Listening Spaces
5.183
12.556
18,671
10,000
5,083
115,6271
116,0661
13,6231
16,6171
12771
113.5731
113,9911
14.7601
2,112
2,604
7.002
9,940
1,264
3,673
4,524
6,490
625
11,474
1.541
3,464
14911
13,782
19,006
6,250
5,000
21.796
85,348
174,5341
5.000
37,610
Total funds
133,059
200.084
1175.0561
158,087
Designated funds
The Iruslees have designated fvnds for individual projects to ensure that they can continuè. Further infomiation on these funds can be found
within reslricte(J funds descriptions below.
The Resettlement fund provides support for families who have been resettled in Bristol by the City Council. We receive contracted income from
Bristol City Council to deliver ResettSement Support for families seeking sanctuary in Bristol. This income is then transferred from Unrestricled
Funds to the Resettlement Fund, allowing lor more accurate monitoring or proje¢l finance5.
The Training Resource fund aims to equip individuals, community groups and businesses around the UK, to connect and welcome people from
different cultures and backgrounds. This is achieved through delivering cultural training and creating digital resources.
Restricted funds
The Befriend project provides One-1(￿ne support for asylum seekers and refvg¢es.
The Refugee Social project organise5 S￿la1 actiwties where refugees and asylum seekers can enjoy thtrmselves and spend lime getting to
know people.
The RefuLingua project enables people from refugee and migrant backgrounds to gain work experience and employment through teaching their
native language. The lund ended the year with a negative balance,. the charf(y chose to transfer unrestrict8d fvnds lo wnlinue the delivery of
this project.
The Pèacè Feasts proje¢t organises gvents wherè paoplè from differènt ba¢kgrounds can share a meal together, in ordèr to promotè fn"andship
and social cohesion.
The Strategic PL8n and Technology Development fund indudes a grant received to help with the costs of the charity's S-year strategic plan. We
re¢eived a generou5 £10,000 capital giant Irom the Clolhwotkers Foundation, allowing us to purchase now audio. visual and IT equiprnenl for
efficient, safe and connected W0￿1ng.
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NOTES TO THE FSNANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
13 Movèm•nt In funds Icontlnuedl
The Sch¢)ol Linking projed Conne￿ classrooms in different parts of Bristol for conversations around identity, Community, equality and diveisity.
The Sharing Festivals Project aims to build understanding of different cUltU￿S and lailhs by sharing religious festivals. The Grand Iftar on
College Green was funded by Bnslol City Council and the West of England Combined Authority's Love our High Streets Proje¢l. wlh additional
support from Feeding Bristol and ¢ommunity partners.
The Stitching Together projed provides welcomino spaces for iefugee and asylum seeking women lo be creative, while gaining confidence and
making friends. The fvnd ended the year wth a negative baL4nce', the charity chose lo transfer unrestricted funds lo Continue the delivery of this
project.
The Walk With Me projeci prowdes one-to-one anrt group walks to connect refugees and asylum seekers into local communitses and improve
wellbeing. The fund ended the year with 8 negative balan￿,. the charity chose to transfei uniestricted funds to continue tho Oelivtrry of this
project.
The Listening Spaces Project facilities intentional listening and dialogue be￿eeTh people of differenl Cultures, races, faiths, social class and
political opinion, in order to build understanding and be better equippe(I lo live well together.
14 Analysis of net assets
Unrestrlct•d
Designated
Gèneral
R•stri¢ted
Year •ntt*d 31 December 2024
Totsl 2024
Tangible fixed assets
Nel current asset5
3,994
29,348
3,994
105,196
48,025
27,823
33,342
48,025
27,823
109,190
Unrestricted
Dosignatèd
Funds
General
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Period ended 31 December 2023
Totsl 2023
Tangible fixed assets
Net current assets
7,264
38,671
7,264
150.823
74.543
37,610
45,935
74,543
37.610
158,087
15 Company limited by guarantee
The charity is a company limited by guarantee having no share capitsl. Every member is liable to contribute £1 towards the costs of dissolution
and the liabilities incurred by the charity in the event of the charity being wound up.
16 Relatèd paty transa¢tion$
The total amount of donations received without conditions from trustees and related parties during the period was £3,84017 mOn￿S to Dec
2023.. £2,240).
No payments W810 made to tnJst8ès for rèimbursement of èxpènses in fyither th8 current period, or prioryear.
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