Charity number: 1154379 Company number: CEIM11319 The Bridge Richmondshire Trustees, report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
The Bridge Richmondshire Contents Page Legal and administrative information Truslees report Independeni examiners, report Statement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the finaT]cial stateTnents 8-12
The Bridge Richmondshire Legal and administrative inforniation Charity number 154379 Company registration number [KIl319 Busine&s address Shute Road Caiierick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 4RF 01748 832271 The Bridge Richmondshire jacqueline@thebridge-richmondshire.co.u Registered office Shule Road Catterick Garrison North Yorkshire DL9 4AF Trustees J Bromfield M McGarry J D'Arcy R Jenkinson K Fosier M L£athart Chair TTeasurer Resigned 3 September 2024 Accountants Sara-Louise Dickvnan ACA 15 Newbiggin Richmond North Yorkshire DLIO 4DR Bankers CAF Bank Limiied 25 Kings Hill Wes( Malling Kent ME19 4JQ Page I
The Bridge Richmondshire Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The trustees who served during the year and up io the dale of this repoll are sei out on page l. Structure? governance and management The charity is operated by the trustees who delegate duties to the chief officer. Mrs J Brackenberry The day lo day tasks and managemeni of finances is one of many roles carried out by the Chief Officer, aided by the Centre Manager, for which the Trustees are most grateful. Objectives and activities Mission Statement We are a registered charitable organisation aiming to provide a range of good quality community services in a friendly and comfortable selting. We are con5taT]iIy seeking io improve and develop what we do. Expecialionsfor services People who use our services can expeci io be welcomed and treaied with respect in a caring, sensitive and confideniial way. They will be supported to make new friends and can enjoy many social activities, as well as being encouraged to maintain independence and daily living skills and ihrough our aciivilies will k supported to learn new things. People can also expect io be given full infornmtion aboui our services and services provided by other organisations, as well as being consulted about ways in which our services can be improved, whilst being provided with well managed services which reflect equal opportuniiies. Expectationsfor emplovees Our sL2ff and volunteers can expect to be highly valued and ireated wilh respect. and will receive appropriate training so they can reciprocate that respecl to ih05e who use our services. Our Staff and volunteer5 will be 5UPPOrted by their manager and given clear policies and procedures for their work. The Charity's objectives The primary objective of our organsiation is to promote the welfare of people in the community. but in particular we aim to support more vulnerable people and people wilh Specific T]eeds. We aim to achieve ihis through the provision and management of a centre to provide services for that purpose for the benefit of such persons whom reside within the Richmondshire dislrict of North Yorkshire. Achievements and perfonnance Chair's Report Our core service offering adult day care support To older people. people in need of care. dementia support and respite (o carers has been delivered throughout the year. We have con501idated the service to be more sustainable for the longer term from 3 days lo 2 days per week. On the face of it this appears to be a reduction in availability, but it has enabled us to reduce outgoing costs while mainiaining ai leasi (he same number of a(iendees with capacity for more. The higher number at each session has also interjected a new energy into the group interactions and socialisation, an unexpected and welcome outcome l Our Sil(ing Service has provided valuable short-iern) relief for carers,, and we ihank our volunieers for their time and con]milment in delivering this service. We have developed our role as a Community Anchor with financial and strategic support from North Yorkshire Council, our eommunity centre becoming a 'hub' for groups and organisa(ions enabling them 10 deliver their support and services locally. As part of our role, we now facilitate a network of voluntary and community organisations supporting the lead organisation lo bring them iogether lo share inforn[lon, learning and raise awareness to each oiher and the public of support available to them in their local community. Page 2
The Bridge Richmondshire Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2025 We are graieful io The Jack Brunion Trusi who awarded a grani £20(Kl and our North Yorkshire Councillor who gave a grant of £2160 towards premises improvement and running costs We were successful in applying for a grant from North Yorkshire Council for 75% of the purchase costs towards a new fully accessible niinibu5 securing our ability to provide door to door tr¥WSFK)rt for our member5. So, a very posilive year for the charity and we acknowledge the dedication of staff who have adapted to these changes and continued to deliver a quaiiiy experience with a posilive and caring aiiiiude 10 our beneficiaries. Financial review TrÉdsurer's' report On 315t M<Lrch 2025 the charity had funds of £105,718 (2024=£91,859) which were built froTn unrestricted reserve5 of £61,013 {2024:£85,566) and restricted reserves of £44.705 (2024:£6.293). Awards 4 All re5trictedfiind A restricted fund brought fonvard from last year representing a granl received from the Awards 4 All fund. which is designated for centre development. The granl received w(LS £9,999 aTJd up lo 31 mch 2024 £3,706 had been used, whilst the remaining funds were fully ulilised (his year. The expenditure slighily exceeded the grant resulting in a transfer froni the charity's unrestricted fund of £479. Minibus restrictedfiind We were successful in applying for a grani from North Yorkshire Council for 75% of (he purchase costs towards a new fully accessible minibus, the grant amounted to £44.705 and we are cutrently waiting for the delivery of the new vehicle. UnresiriLtedfunds Unrestricted funds saw a deficit this year of £24,074. prior to the transfer of £479 to the restricted fund. Statement of trustees, responsibilities The trusiees are responsible for preparing the Trusiees, Annual Report and Ihe financial siaiements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). tAw applicable to charities in England and Wales requires ihe trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of charity and of the incoming resouTces and application of resource5 of ihe charity for that year. In preparing these financial slalements the Iruslees are required io: select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistenily" observe the methods and principles in the Charilies SORP; Tnake judgements and eslimates thal are reasonable and prudent" siaie whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed. 5ubjecl to aT]y material departure5 disc105ed and explained in the financial statemenis: and prepare ihe financial slalemenis on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume thai the charity will continue in operation. Page 3
The Bridge Richmondshire Report of the trustees for the year ended 31 March 2025 The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disc105e with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of Ihe charily and enable them 10 ensure Ihai the financial siaiemenls comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2(K)8. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charily and hence for iaking reasonable sieps for the preveniion and deteciion of fraud and other On behalf of the board J Bromfield Trustee 29 January 2026 Page 4
The Bridge Richmondshire Independent examiner's report to the trustees on the unaudited financial statements of The Bridge Richmondshire. I report on the accounis of The Bridge Richmondshire for the year ended 31 March 2025 set ou( on pages 2 to 12. Respective responsibilities of trustees and independent examiner As the charity's truslees you are responsible for the preparation of ihe accounts. you consider that the audit requirement of seclion 43(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act), as amended by section 28 of ihe Charities Act 2006 doe5 not apply and that an independent examinaiion is needed. It is my responsibiliiy io examine the accounts under seciion 145(5){b) of the Act, 415 aniended. lo follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commi55ion under section 145{5)(b} of the Act. as amended- and to slate whether panicular malters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examiner's statement My examination was carried out in accordance wilh the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. ex4imination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity aT]d a comp<WiSOT] of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideraTion of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you as twslees coT]cerning rfiny such mattens. The procedures undert¢iken do not provide all ihe evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited io those Tnattens set out in the statevnent below. Independent examiner's statement In connection with Tny examination, no matter ha5 come to Tny attention- (i) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements- to keep proper accoun(ing records in accordance wilh seciion 130 01 Ihe Aci-, and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Aet have not been met. or (li) to which, in my opinion, aiieniion should drawn in order 10 enable a proper understanding of the accounis lo be reached. Sara-Louise Dickman ACA Chartered Accountant Independent examiner 15 Newbiggin Richmond North Yorkshire DLIO 4DR Page 5
The Bridge Richmondshire Statement of financial activities For the year ended 31 March 2025 Unrestricted Restrieted funds funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Notes Incoming resources Incoming resources from generating funds.. Voluniary income Investment income 65,596 2.084 44,705 110,301 2.084 87,261 1,991 Total incoming resources 67,680 44,705 112,385 89,252 Resources expended Ch¢wilable activilies 91.754 6,772 98,526 103,331 Total resources expended 91.754 6.772 98.526 103.331 Net incomingl(outgoing) resources before transfers (24,074) 37,933 13,859 (14,079} Transfer between fund5 (479) 479 Total funds brought forward 85,566 6,293 91,859 105,938 Total funds carried forward 61,013 44,705 105,718 91,859 The stateTnent of financial activilie5 include5 all gains and losses in the year and therefore a separate 5tatemeT]l of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared. All of (he above amounts relaie 10 continuing activities. The notes on pages 8 to 12 form an inlegrnl part of these financial slatements. Page 6
The Bridge Richmondshire Balance sheet as at 31 March 2025 2025 2024 Notes Current assets Debtors Cash ai baT]k aT]d in hand 3.896 103,641 6.621 86,824 107.537 93.445 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year io (1.819) (1,586) Net current assets 105,718 91,859 Net assets 105,718 91,859 Funds Reslricted income funds Unrestricted income funds 44,705 61.013 6,29.3 85.566 Total funds 105,718 91,859 The financial statements were approved by the tStee5 on 29 January 2026 and signed on its behalf by J Bromfield Trustee The notes on pages 8 to 12 form an inlegrnl part of these financial slatements. Page 7
The Bridge Richmondshire Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Accounting policies The principal accounting policies are sumnwised below. The accounling policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and the preceding ye(W. 1.1. Basis of accounting The financial siatements are prepared under the hisiorical cosi conveniion and in accordance wilh the Sialemen( of Recommended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities. issued in October 2019 (FRS102} and the Charities Aci 2011. 1.2. Cashflow The chiirity has taken 4idvantage of the exemption in FRS l from the requirevnent io Produce a Q¢hflOW 5tatemeT]I because it is a small charily. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the aTnouT]I can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policie5 are applied to particular categories of income: Voluntary income is received by way of granis. donaiions and gifis and is included in full in the siaiemeni of financial activilies when receivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific perforn]ance by ihe charily, are recognised when the charily becomes unconditionally enii(led to the grant. Donaied services and facilities are included ai Ihe value io the charity where Ihis can be quaniified. The value of services provided by volunteers has not been included. Gifts donated for resale are included as incoming resources within activities for generating funds when they are sold. Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets, are recognised IT] full IT] the stalement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable. Income from investments is included in the year in which il is receivable. 1.4. Resources expended Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liabilily is incurred. Expendiiure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Costs of generating funds comprise ihe costs associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of trading for fundrai.sing purposes including the chariiy's shop. Chariiable expendiiure comprises Ihose cosis incurred by Ihe charity in Ihe delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect naiure necessary to support them. 1.5. Research and development Rese<irch expenditure 15 TilLen off to ihe profit and1055 accouTIt in the year in which it 15 iT]curred. Page 8
The Bridge Richmondshire Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 1.6. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets (we 5tdled al cost le55 accuvnulated depreciation. DepreciatioT] ]% provided at raies calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each assei over its expected useful life. as follows.. Fixtures, fillings and equipment Motor vehicles 25% straighi line 25% straight line 1.7. Leasing Rentals payable under operaiing leases are charged againsi income on a straight line basis over the lease ierni. 1.8. Defined contribution pension schemes The pension costs charged in the financial siaiemenis represeni the contribution payable by the charity during Ihe year. Voluntary income Unrestricted Reslricted funds funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Donations & FuT]draising Groups/Serviees Use of Rooms Mini bus project funding Granls 615 23.678 13,029 615 23,678 13,029 44,705 28,274 7,290 33,093 8,927 44,705 28,274 37,951 65.596 44,705 110,301 87,261 Investment income Unrestricted funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Bank interest receivable 2.084 2,084 1,991 2.084 2,084 1,991 Costs of charitable activities - by fund type Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 Total 2024 Total Centre Services 91,754 6,772 98,526 103,331 91,754 6.772 98,526 103,331 Page 9
The Bridge Richmondshire Notes to financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 Costs of charitable activities - by activity Aetivities undertaken directly 2025 Total 2024 Total Centre services 98.526 98,526 103,331 98,526 98,526 103,331 Employees Employment costs 2025 2024 Wages and salaries Pension cosls 64,681 999 67,692 987 65,680 68,679 No employee received emoluments of more than £60.(XK) (2024 . None). Number of employees The average monthly numbers ol employees (including the trusiees) during the year, calculaied on the basis of full time equivalents, was as follows- 2025 Number 2024 Number Pension costs The company operates an auto enrolment pension scheme in respect of the employees. The scheme and its assets are held by independent managers. The pension ch(wge represents contribulions due froni the comp¢iny and W( 4lS follows.. 2025 2024 Pension charge 999 987 Page 10