BRIDGE BUILDERS MINISTRIES
(a company limited by guarantee)
Company number: 07336077
TRUSTEES, REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
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BRIDGE BUILDERS MINISTrIES
(a company limited by guarantee)
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Registered Charity no:
1145235
Company Registration no:
07336077
Trustees:
Revd Stephen Cobbin
Ven Nicola Groarke
Robert Quarton
Revd Ruth Whitehead
Revd Andrew Corsie
Liz Griffiths
(resigned as Trustee on 31" March 2024)
Executive Director
Llz Griffiths
Registered Office:
16 Horse Fair Lane
Cricklade
Swindon
SN6 6BN
Bankers:
The Co-operative Bank
PO Box 250
Delf House
Southway
Skelmersdale
WN8 6V
Independent Examiners:
RD Accounting
12C Two Locks,
Hurst Business Park.
Brierley Hill.
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(a company limited by guarantee)
TRusfEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024- continued
The trustees, who are also directors of the charitable company for the purposes of the Companies Act,
submittheir annual report and the financial statements forthe year ended 31 August 2024. The trustees
have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practi￿ (SORP): Accounting and
Reportlng by Charities (FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Trustees and Directors
The Trustees who served duringthe year were:
Ven Nicola Groarke (appointed 26 September 2018)
Revd Stephen Cobbin (appointed 26 September 2018)
Robert Quarton {appointed 11 April 2019)
Revd Ruth Whitehead {appointed 11 April 2019)
Revd Andrew Corsie (appointed on l March 2020)
Elizabeth Griffiths resigned as a trustee and Company Director on 31 March 2024
and continues in her role as Executive Direttor- which she was appointed to on I" November 2019.
Objectives and Actlvlties
The charity's objectives are: 'to advance the Christian faith and in particular the gospel of redemption
and reconciliation forthe benefft ofthe public. byevery available means but particularly Iwlthout limiting
the generality of the foregoing) by the provision of training and education in the prlnciples and practice
of Christian community-building and peace-making, and (in furtherance of Christian community-building
and pea￿-Making} by the provision of advice, mediation, consultanvi and other seniices, to Christian
church leaders members and others,.
Arising from this, Bridge Builders, vision is to see people resourced to live the tronsfom7ing Gospel of
reconciliotion in every aspect of their lives,.
Bridge Builders seeks to achieve its objecttves primarily by running a programme of training courses and
workshops for those in churches. charities, and other Chrlstian organisations. Additionally, it provides
mediation. coaching, consultsncy and other services for church leaders. Christian organisations, and
individuals.
The full range of Bridge Builders, attivities is covered on its website:
www.bbministries.or
In exercisingtheir powers or duties, the trustees confirm thatthey have complied with theirduty to have
due regard to the guidance on public benefit published by the Charity Commission.
Structure, Governance and Management
Bridge Builders Ministries is a charitable company limited by guarantee. Itwas formed on 4 August 2010
and is governed by a Memorandum and Articles of Assoaation and operates under the name 'Bridge
Builders,. It was registered with the Charity Commission with effect from 29 December 2011.

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Structure. Governance and Management (continued)
The work known as 'Bridge Builderg was originally set up in the UK by the London Mennonite Centre in
1996, drawing much of its inspiration from pioneering work in conflict transformation by Mennonttes in
the USA. The charty became independent during 2011, and the work was transferred to it from the
London Mennonite Centre on 31 August 2011.
Trustees are appointed by invitation of the existing trustee5, subject to a satisfactory interview.
Prospective new trustees are invited to attend a Trustee< Meeting prior to formal appointment, and to
attend one of Bridge Builders, courses, for induction and training purposes.
The governance of the charity is vested In the Board of Trustees. The full Board of Trustees continues to
meet at least two times per year as per the Charitvs Articles of Associatlon.
Day to day operational management responsibility is held by the Executive Director (Liz Grifftths)
Achlevements and Perforniance
A full programme of open residential courses was run duringthe year with a total of 55 participants:
3-8 September 2023: Transfomiing Conflirt 1 13 participants
18- 24 February 2024: Transforming Confiict 1 19 participants
9 - 14 June 202: Transformlng Conflict I for Senior Chrfstian Leaders 23 participants
We ran an open online workshop and continued the new programme of short online workshops (entitled
"Just Remind Me") asfollow-on support forthose who have attended the foundation residential training.
16 May 2024: Just Remind Me - Advanced Open Workshop 8 participants
4 July 2024: Family Systems- Open workshop 14 participants
We also ran 26 training workshops around England, Wales and in Europe, with some online sessions of
half-day to four days in duration, at the request of the following range of church bodies:
Frinton Free Church
North- West Europe Archdeaconry
Church in Wales
Holy Trinity Church, Brussels
Archdeacons National Training Programme
Wycliffe Hall Theological College
St Gabrlel's Cricklewood
Bangor Diocese Senior Leadership Team
and the Church of England dioceses of:
Bath and Wells
Winchester
Guildford
Manchester
St Alban's
Diocese in Europe
Liverpool
Norwich
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Achievements and Perforrnan￿ (continued)
These workshops were for a range of different participants including curates, diocesan staff, parish
clergy, local church ministers, senior clergy, training incumbents, those training for ordained ministry
and local church leaders, both lay and ordained. A total of 612 people participated in these workshop5
{566 in person, plus 46 online).
This means that during 2023-24. 689 people attended Bridge Builders training.
Alongside the training. we also provided coachin& mediation and otherservices atthe request of church
organisations and individuals. In thinking both about the sustainability of resources for mediation work,
and the efficacy of these as stand-alone interventions, we have limited the number of large scale group
interventlons, and reduced the amount of mediation work, instead offering support through coaching
and exploring wider systemic issues. During the year. Bridge Builder5:
condurted 6 Interventions either directly or uslng Bridge Builders, partners, with other
enquiries handed on to Bridge Builders, partners as outside referrals
led a number of work consultancy or coaching sessions for individuals and groups in church
leadership roles
Bridge Bu51ders' work continues to be very well received with positive feedback highlighting both the
quality and the impact of the training for those in ministry. The following quotes from evaluation forms
give a flavour:
A course to prioritise whatsver your stage in ministry or background. Packed full of content, well
thought out and deliVe￿d by people who have real insights to offer. A course which will offer many
treasures, personal and vocational, one to live with and which will live and grow with you if you want
it to.
Church of England Vicar (Sept 2023, Tmnsforming Conflict l)
"SO manyskills for mangingsituations of conflict- but more importantly a vision for being a disciple
of Christ."
Ministry Team Leader {Nov2023, Working Together. I day workshop)
his short workshop packs a punch. It gave me time and space to consider challenging personal
situations otjtside of their context. as well as reflecting on what skills/in5ights I can utilise in future."
Church and Charity Leoder (M¢ry 2024, Just Remind Me Advanced Work5hopJ
Brilliant for self awareness and will have a profound effect on my leadership".
Church of Englond Archdeocon (June 2024, Transforming Conflict I for Senior Christian Leaders)

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(a company Ilmlted by guarantee)
TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUSf 2024- continued
Financlal Review
Bridge Builders generated a deficit forthe year ended 31 August 2024 of £12,648 - compared to a deficit
of £19,979 in 2023.
Total income for the year was £124,518- an increase of 18.5% from £105,104 in 2023.
The principal sources of funding during the year were;
fees from training courses and workshops of £90,407 (2023 £89,330);
rnediation fees of £11,457
(2023 £6,522);
grants of £1,500
(2023 £1,200); and
donations. and Gift Aid income received of £16,446
{2023 £6,764}.
Total expenditure for the year was £137,166- an increase of 9.1% from £125,672 in 2023 - principally
derived from increased costs of hiring venues for training courses, and for development work on
refreshing our website to enable improved communication of our training offering and booking onto
course.
The principal items of expenditure were:
staff costs
£65,467
venue costs for courses
£40,358
training partner service costs £12.242
operating costs
£16,105
12023 £65,374)
(2023 £34,356)
(2023 £13,383)
(2023 £10,082)
Net assets of the charity at the year-end were £54,219 (2023 £66,867).
As on 31 August 2024 there are no monies in restricted funds.
The trustees. policy has been to hold an unrestricted operational reseNe representlng a minimum of six
months, worth of expenditure. Based on expenditure levels associated with the current operating model,
on 31st August 2024 this has been achieved.
Plans for the Future
Our residential courses continue to remain popular with existing and new clients. However, we are
experiencing a growth in requests for training specifically commissioned by our clients, often growing
out of the regular residential courses. This enables training to be tailored to the needs of our particular
clients and allows a broader representation of people at this bespoke training.
The investment in bespoke training is also allowing Bridge 8ullders to continually bring the benefits of
this work into the ongoing development of resources for residential courses.
Both commissioned and regular residential training allow usto use the breadth of skills and experience
of our staff.
Bridge Builders continues to provide a range of mediation services, although these are under revlew, as
we explore how to provide sustainable and more effective support for those facing conflict situations.
Whilst clients continue to experience challenges in their budgets, we strongly believe that Bridge Builders
has the skills and capabilities to meet the current and emerging needs of both existing and new clients
in an increasingly tense and anxious world.

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Trustees, Responsibllltles
The trustees (who are a150 the directors for the purpose of company law) are responsible for preparing
their report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial ststements for each financial year. Under that
law the trustees must prepare the financial statements in accordance with Unlted Kingdom Generally
Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under
company law the trustses must not approve the financial statements unless they are satlsfied that they
give a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources
and application of resources. including 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 judgements and 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 concem basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charitable company will continue to operate.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and
explain the charitable companvs transactions and 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 21)06. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the
company and hence for taking reasonable steps forthe prevention and detertion of fraud and other
irregularities.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to companies subject
to the small companies, regime within Part 15 of the Companies Att 2006.
This report was approved by the Board on 14 April 2025 and signed on their behalf by;
Chair of Trustees
Rev. Steve Cobbin

BRIDGE BUILDERS MINISTrIES
(a company limlted by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRIDGE BUILDERS MINISTRIES
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended
31 August 2024 which are set out on pages 10 to 17.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you
are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the
Companie5 Act 2006 ('the 2006 ACV).
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 examlnation
of your companws accounts as carried out under section 145 of the CharitiesAct 2011 ('the 2011 Act'l.
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 have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection
with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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 thatthe 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 1021].
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.
Richard Dunkley FCCA cfA
RD Accounting Limited
12C Two Locks
Hurst Business Park
Brierley Hill
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Date......10 April 2025

BRIDGE BUILDERS MINISTRIES
(a company Ilmited by guarantee)
STATEMEiirr OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE
ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR END 31ST AUGUST 2024
Income
Fund
Operational
Reserve
Totsl
Unrestricted
Funds
Total
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
2024
2024
2023
Note
INCOME FROM
Charitable attlvities
104,629
104629
96,595
Grants
1,200
Donations
16,446
16A46
Interest
1.943
1.943
1134
124,518
124.518
105,693
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
120,263
120,263
115,117
Operating costs
16,103
16.103
10.082
Management and
adminlstration
81Xi
473
137,166
137.166
125,672
NEf IEXPENDITURE)IINCOME
-12,648
.11648
-19,979
Fund balances atstart of year
66,867
66￿67
86,846
FUND BALANCES AT END OF
YEAR
54,219
54219
66,867
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BRIDGE BUILDERS MINisfRIES
(a company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31ST AUGU5f 2024
Company Number: 07336077
2024
2023
FIXEDASSETS
Tangible Assets
CURRENT ASSErs
Debtors
IIA12
16,160
Cash at bank and in hand
62.974
78,340
74.386
94,500
CURREMf LIABIUTIES
Creditor5: amounts falling due within one year
20,167
27,633
NET CURRENT ASSEfS
54.219
66,867
TOTAL NEf ASSETS
54.219
66,867
Representing:
UNRESTRICTED OPERATIONAL RESERVE
54.219
66,867
For the year ended 31 August 2024 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under
Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the
year ended 31 August 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:
(al ensuring that the company keeps accounting records which comply with Sections 386 and 387
of the Companies Art 2006 and
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BRIDGE BUILDERS MINISTRIES
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Ibl preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to
the company.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to
companie5 subject to the small companies, regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.
The financial ststements were approved by the trustees on 14 April 2025 and signed on their
behalf by:
Chair of Trustees
Reverend Steve Cobbln
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BRIDGE BUILDERS MINISTrIES
(a company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
l Accounting policies
(al Basis of Preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items
recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant note(s). The financial
statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies
Act 2006.
The financial statements do not include a cash flow ststement asthe Company hastaken advantage
of the exemption available to it within the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United
Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
The preparation of financial statements requires the use of certain critical accounting estimates. It
also requires the trustees to exercise their judgements in the process of applying the Company's
accounting policies. The areas involving a higher degree of judgement or complexity, or areas
where assumptions and estimates are significant to the financial statements, are disclosed in note
2. The trustees have prepared the financial statements on the going concern basis.
(b) Income recognition
Course fees are invoiced in advance and only recognised once the course has been run. Grants and
donatlons relating to specific activltles are deferred until the related expenditure is incurred.
Interest is accounted for on an accruals basis.
(c) Expenditure recognition
Resources expended are accounted for on an accruals basis.
(d) Computer equipment
All computer equipment costing less than £2,1)00 is charged In the Statement of Financlal Activities
in the year of acquisition.
(el Taxatlon
The company is a reglstered charity under the Charities Act 2011 and therefore no liability to
taxation arises.
In Public benefit entity
The charity is a public benefit entity.
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NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL SYATEMENTS- continued. YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
l Accounting policies- contlnued
(gl Flnancial Instruments
The Charity has chosen to adopt Sections 11 and 12 of FRS 102 in respect of Financial Instruments.
Short term debtors ond creditors
Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are
recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impaimient are recognised in the
Statement of Financial Activlties in 'operating costs,.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and in hand.
Offtetting
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, and the net amounts presented in the accounts when
there is a legally enfor￿able right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to
settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
{hl Fund structure
The Company's Funds constitute unrestricted funds, whlch the trustees are free to use for any
purpose in furtherance of the charitsble objectives.
2 Judgements in applying accounting pollcles and key sources
of estimation uncertainty
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions that affect the amounts reported for assets and liabilities as at the balance sheet
date and the amounts reported for income and expenses during the year. However, the nature of
estimation means that actual outcomes could differ from these estimates. Whilst the trustees
have made judgements, estimates and assumptions in preparing the financial statements, they
consider that these have not had a significant effect on amounts recognised.
2024
2023
3 Charitable activities whlch generate funds
Course fees
90,407
89,330
Medlation fees
11457
6,522
Consultancy
90
Other income
165
653
104.629
96,595
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENfs- continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
2024
2023
4 Grants received
Grants
1,500
1.200
1,500
1,200
2024
2023
5 Charltable expenditure
Staff costs
65.467
65,374
Venue costs
40.358
34,356
Training costs
12,242
13,383
Travel and subsistence
464
527
Bursary Fund
Books and stationery
1.332
1,477
120.263
115,117
2024
2023
6 Operating costs
Office Expenses
4.818
4,810
Professional Fees
1.805
1,807
Banking and Bookkeeping
1.104
812
Hardware and software support
8,378
2,653
16,105
10,082
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGusf 2024
2024
2023
7 Management and administration
Staff welfare
473
800
473
2024
2023
8 Debtors
Trade debtors
2.685
11,654
Other debtors
7,025
2,804
Prepayments and accrued income
1,702
1,702
11,412
16,160
2024
2023
9 Creditors
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income (see note 10)
19.840
28,255
Other creditors
327
1622)
20.167
27,633
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(a company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
10 Deferred income movement
At I September 2023
28,255
Released in year
(51,090)
Deferred in year
42,675
At 31 August 2024
19,840
Deferred income 15 recognised when funds are received in advance of a course being run. The
deferred income is released once the course has run, in accordance with the income recognition
accounting policy of the Company.
11 Staff Costs
2024
2023
Gross wages
62.380
59,934
Employers National Insurance
Defined contribution employers pension costs
1,871
1,717
64,251
61,651
The average monthly number of employees during the year was 3 {2023: 3).
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,(XX) during the year {excluding employerfs
pension contributions).
The charity contributes to individual pension schemes, which are defined contribution pension
schemes, and the amounts charged tothe income and expenditure accounts for the year are as stated
above.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
12 Fixed Assets
Tangible fixed assets have a £NIL net book value. They consist of office equipment with an original
cost of £3,980.
13 Examiner Fees
During the year the company incurred an expense of £600 in respect of the independent examinerfs
accountancy fee.
14 Trustees remuneration and expenses
In accordance with authorty contained with the charities Articles of Association. Elizabeth Griffiths
was paid a salary of £41,463 (Excluding Employers National Insurance & Pension) in respect of her
employment as the Director of Training. She was also pald expenses totalling £2,711 during the year.
No other trustees have received any remuneration or any other benefits from employment with the
charity.
15 Related party transactions
The total aggregate value of donations received during the year from trustees or other related parties
where no conditions have been placed on such donations is £2,636.
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