Trustees' Annual Report for the period Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year 01 09 2023 31 08 2024 From To
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Bridges to Prosperity UK Charitable Trust
Other names charity is known by Bridges to Prosperity
Registered charity number (if any) 1160342 ~~|~~ Charity's principal address Bridges to Prosperity c/o Jon Dale
Bridges to Prosperity c/o Jon Dale 17 Five Mile Drive
Postcode: OX2 8HT Oxford
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
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| 1 Ian Firth | |||
| 2 Jon Dale | Chair | ||
| 3 Nick Francis | |||
| 4 Radana Crhova | |||
| 5 Jane Kelly | |||
| 6 Ed Wilkinson | |||
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Trust deed Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution) Trust How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Elected by current trustees Trustee selection methods
- (eg. appointed by, elected by)
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
The Chair of the Bridges to Prosperity UK Charitable Trust holds a voting You may choose to include seat on the board of directors of Bridges to Prosperity, Inc., the United additional information, where States-based charity that carries out operational activities on behalf of the relevant, about: Bridges to Prosperity UK Charitable Trust.
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
Section C Objectives and activities
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| Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) |
The charity’s objectives are the prevention or relief of poverty in rural communities anywhere in the world by raising funds and making grants or providing other financial support to promote infrastructure and transportation projects including but not limited to making donations to support the charitable activities of Bridges to Prosperity, Inc. |
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| The Bridges to Prosperity UK Charitable Trust creates access to critical services and opportunities for isolated communities throughout the world by raising awareness and resources for Bridges to Prosperity. Bridges to Prosperity works with isolated communities to create access to essential healthcare, education, and economic opportunities by building footbridges over impassable rivers. Trustees advance the mission of Bridges to Prosperity by providing critical support to the organization’s governance, bridge-building programmes, and technical initiatives, and by connecting donors and volunteers to the organization. |
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
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You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
Section D Achievements and performance
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year
In 2024, the Bridges to Prosperity UK Charitable Trust was instrumental in developing financial capacity, technical resources, and a highly skilled volunteer basis to support;
· Rwanda full-scale randomized controlled trial; · The first completed Bridges of trail Ethiopia and the technical assistance and advocacy tools that will grow from that program; and · Continued exploratory programs throughout East and Central Africa.
Additionally, Bridges to Prosperity worked with government partners in Rwanda and Uganda to build a record-breaking 42 new trail bridges that created new safe access for 182,000 people.
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Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
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investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted.
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Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees' report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees
Signature(s) I Full name(s) Jon Dale WilUAmTovatHad Dane I 1 Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
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BRIDGES TO PROSPERrrY CHARrrABLE TRusr Charity No 1160342 Statement of Financial Activities As of 31st Au8USt 2024 2024 2023 CURRENT ASSETS Cash at bank and in hand 55.275 65,424 CREDITORS: Amounts falling due within one year NEf CURRENT ASSETS 55,275 65,424 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 55.275 65,424 INCOME FUNDS Unrestrlcted funds 55.275 65,424 ACCUMULATED FUNDS 55,275 65,424 Jon Dale Trustee Sign ure Date
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2023 Period start date To 31/08/2024 Period end date
Charity name: Bridges to Prosperity UK Charitable Trust
Charity registration number: 1160342
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The charity’s objectives are the prevention or relief of poverty in rural communities anywhere in the world by raising funds and making grants or providing other financial support to promote infrastructure and transportation projects including but not limited to making donations to support the charitable activities of Bridges to Prosperity, Inc. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The Bridges to Prosperity UK Charitable Trust creates access to critical services and opportunities for isolated communities throughout the world by raising awareness and resources for Bridges to Prosperity. Bridges to Prosperity works with isolated communities to create access to essential healthcare, education, and economic opportunities by building footbridges over impassable rivers. Trustees advance the mission of Bridges to Prosperity by providing critical support to the organization’s governance, bridge-building programmes, and technical initiatives, and by connecting donors and volunteers to the organization. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making |
Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In 2024, the Bridges to Prosperity UK Charitable Trust was instrumental in developing financial capacity, technical resources, and a highly skilled volunteer basis to support; • Rwanda full-scale randomized controlled trial; • The first completed Bridges of trail Ethiopia and the technical assistance and advocacy tools that will grow from that program; and • Continued exploratory programs throughout East and Central Africa. Additionally, Bridges to Prosperity worked with government partners in Rwanda and Uganda to build a record-breaking 42 new trail bridges that created new safe access for 182,000 people. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 financial position at the end of the period Statement explaining the Para 1.22 policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 reserves Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 deficit Explanation of any Para 1.23 uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Other name the charity uses Registered charity number Charity’s principal address
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Ian Firth | ||||
| Jon Dale | Chair | |||
| Nick Francis | ||||
| Radana Crhova | ||||
| Jane Kelly | ||||
| Ed Wilkinson | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
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| Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) | ||
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report al)ove. Signed on behalf of the charty's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Jon Dale Chair Date ILloL120