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