ANNUAL REPOR T 2025 The Bridge Youth Project TH BRIDGE Yuuth PrqÉrt Strengthening the Foundations A transitional reporting period as we move towards an academic year reporting cycle, and a season of growth, recalibration, and deepening impact across Wiltshire and North Dorset. 23 16 7.000 SCHOOLS STAFF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE MONTH PERIOD
THE BRIDGE YOUTH PROJE REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1184436 ACCOUNTS ANDTRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2025 Index Page Constitution, structure, governance and managernent Trustees, report 3to 12 Statement of financial activities Balance sheet and trustees. approval 14 Statement of cash flows 15 Notes to the accounts 16to21 Independent examiner's report 22
THE BRIDGEYOUTh PROJECT CON5TrruTIOt4, 5fRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The Bridge Youth Project was regIsted with the Charity Commission as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI on 16th July 2019 under number 1184436 and is administered and managed in accordan¢e with its corb5titution. which was adopted as part of the reÈi51ration proce55. Its printipal object IS to advance the Christian faith for the public benefit in the Salisbury area by working with young people in schools. The constitution includes as a schedule a 'statement of faith, with which all trustees and supporters are expected to be in overall sympathy. The only voting members ol the CIO are trs trustees. There shall be at least four but no more than ten trustees.. seven trustees were appointed by the constilulion. forterrns of beEen 2 and 4 years. Additional trustees May be appointed by the existing trusteès for 4 year terms but no trustee shall kerve more than three consecutive temis. The CIO is administered by the tru5tee5. who meet regularly to set policy and review ieports on Its work and finance. They arè 3150 responsible for the regular review and mitigation of risk. Day to day rnanagement 15 led by the paid director and his senior tèarn. There 15 also a Council of Referen of between four and eight members, which advise5 on matters relating to spiritual direction. Member5 are appointed by the tmstee5 for 4 year temis up to a maximum of 12 year5. The CIO welcomes'supporters, a5 informal members and hold5an annual meeting to report to them. A5 a CIO the charity is required to file its periodic accounts and relateil trustees, reportwith the Charity Commission. The accounts are prepared tn accordance with the reqvirements of the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities SORP IFRS 1021, using the accounting policies set out in note l. The CIO'S policy on reserves is to ensure that sufficient fun(ts are maintained to meet its anticipated outlays, both for direct charitable expendiiure and for management and administration. There is no interbtion lo accumulate large reserves butthe aim is to hold thrèe months of anticipated expenditure in reserves. The followbn85erved as trustees during theyear-. Mr W H Graham ICha¢rmanl Mr D l R Morgan 15ecrÈtaryl Mrs C M Starmer ITreasurerl Mr D C Molloway MT5 E J Kelly Mr D M Wraight MrWesleyThorpe There have been no trustee changes since the end of 2025. PUBLIC BENEFIT.- as required by section 4 of The Charities Act 2011. the trustees have considered the guidance published by the Charity Commission in respect of public benefit. They believe that the CIO'S principal objert, as set out above, falls within the definition of charitable purpose5 in section 2 of the Att and that the actiwlies set out in the trustees, report on pages 2 to 6 contribute to achbeving that purpose. H M Revenue & Customs charities reference number X[58. Registered at.. CIO Pembroke Park Primary School. Devize5 Road, Salisbury. Wiltshire SP2 9LY Page 2
THE BRIDGE YOLttH PROECT INTRODUCTION A season of transition and of deepening roots The first eight months of 2025 have mart(ed a significant transitional period for The Bridge Youth Project. As trustees agreed to move our financial year from a calendaryear to an academic year cycle, this reporting period has provided an important opportunity not only to reflect on what has taken Pla across our schools and communities, but also to strengthen the foundations needed to sustain and deepen this work long tem. Across Wiltshire and North Dorset. schools continue to face increasing financial and pastoral pressures. Stsff teams are carying growing emotional and behawoural need amongst pupils whilst operating within increasingly stretched systems and budgets. Against this backdrop, vle have continued to see the distinct and deeply relational value of chaplaincy recognised again and again by students, staff and families alike. We have been encouraged by the extraordinary feedback emerging from our school consultations. strengthened by new partnerships. and inspired by the stories of young people who continue to find in their Chaplain a safe. trusted, and consistent presen. This is a charity Ihat continues to make a profound difference in the lives of children and young people, whilst also becoming increasingly intentional about the systems, partnerships. and foundations required to sustain that impact for years to come.
THE 8RIIKE YoiJfH FIIOJECT REPOR TING PERIOD Why this report covers eight months This report covers the period from 1 January 2025 to 31 August 2025. During this year, trustees agreed to transition The Bridge Youth Project's financial reporting cycle from a calendar yearto an academic year basis. As the majority of ourwork takes place within schools and follows the rhythm of the academic year. we believe this new reporting structure will provide dear alignment between our operational activity. staffing. budgeting. and long term strategic planning. Future annual reports will therefore run from September to August. ••b Agroupof Year 6 sludenls al our ThriveFest transition event in Calnel IMPACT A different kind of presence
THE BRIDGE YOUTH PR(XIECT One of the strongest themes to emerge throughout this reporting period has been the unique role Chaplains play within school communities. As part of our ongoing consultation process across schools, we listened carefully to the voices of pupils. teachers. pastoral stsff, support staff. and parents. The feedback we received was both humbling and deeply encouraging. Again and again, students and staff described Chaplains not simply as additional members of staff. but as a different kind of presence within the life of the school, characterised by time. consistency, trust. and relationship. "School staff are just not appropriate to talk to. Teachers arefor teaching and the pastoral staff are too 'staffy'. Itfeels like we're talking to a teacher, but our Chaplain has timefor us and listens to us." YEAR 10 STUDENT ££ £6 ' o t h e r staff are often really stretched but with our Chaplain she has that time that no one else seems to have." 'A safety valve. I can offload to her in a way I canl with anyone else and the F*essure is rdeased." TEACHER HEADTEACHER £G £G 'My daughter had some serious health issues to deal with but our Chaplain was there for her. I would go so far as to say she was a God- send." he waiting list 15 too long to see someone. I have been waiting 3 months. But the Chaplain is available and helps me to have a specific slot and share my feelings." PARENT YEAR 8 STUDENT
THE BRIDGE YOLJTH PROJECT Across schools, Chaplains were repeatedly described as safe and trusted adults. listeners and encouragers, role models, pastoral support for vulnerable children. spiritual guides, and bridges between school, home, and community. 23 16 7,000 PARTNER SCHOOLS TEAM MEMBERS CHILDRENAND YOUNG PEOPLE MONTH PERIOD ORGANISATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Strengthening our foundations Following several years of rapid growth. Ihe first eight months of 2025 became a significant season of organisational strengthening and recalibration. It became increasingly clear that the structures which had served us well in previous years needed to evolve in order to remain healthy, scalable, and sustainable. Leadership and management development Building on the regional hub model introduced during the previous year, discussions throughout early 2025 focused on creating dearer leadership pathways and reducing operational pressure on senior leaders. In March 2025, Sarah Alford began serving in a trial Chaplaincy Lead capacity. Operational and financial sustainability This year we recognised the growing need to strengthen organisational infrastructure in areas that will shape our long-tenn resilience and reach. Continued develOprrnt of bu siness partnerships Growing individual supporter engagement
Cluster-based peer support amongst Chaplains Exploration of new fundraising structures and staffing aearer line ManageMrt responsibilities Deeper strategic planning around sustsinability and future growth Strengthened Operatial planning Trustees mained commFtted to ensuring that growth would be pursued thoughtfully and sustainably. rather than simply rapidly. Greater emphasis on training, safeguarding, and impact measurement Weeldy (thaplaIn duster meetings introduced on trial basis PAR TNERSHIPS Growing partnerships and opportunities Desptte the financial challenges facing many schools and charities during this period. we have been continually encouraged by the favour. generosity. and opportunities that have emerged through new and existing partnerships. Business partnerships and supporters One of the most significant developments during this period was the continued growth of business and community partnerships. Following a highly encouraging meeting wtth Greg and DonnÉya Davies of Bradbeers. The Bridge was invited to host a major champagne reptIOn event at the Salisbury Bradbeers store in March 2025. bringing together business leaders, church leaders, supporters. and school representatives. Bradbeers Wilsons Solicitors l N Newman AJtheTs Taxi Fimi
THE BRIDGE YI)LITH PRIIECT Church partnerships and third space development Alongside our ongoing school work, conversations also continued around the future development of community-rooted youth work and Third Space environments, including partnership discussions with St Paul's Church, exploration of shared youth workerlchaplain roles. and conversations around discipleship and faith spaces for young people. There is a growing sense that there is just as much an opportunity to serve and connect with young people beyond the walls and coldorS of the schools, and to return to what the Bridge first started doing back in 1994. THE BRIDGE Youth PrDiect The Bridge ¢hampagnereceplion event at Bradbeers, Salisbury, Mah 2025. A gathering of businessleaders, school representatives. church partners. and supporte. EVENTS ThriveFest and moments of encouragement One of the highlights of this reporting period was ThriveFest, a Bridge-led transition event bringing togetheryear 6 pupils from across multiple schools.
Year 6 pupils from 4 of our schools gathered at Marden Vale Primary School in Calne, alongside teachers and Headteachers. for a festival-style transition day exploring the theme 'Jesus Christis the same yestenlay, today and forever." July 2025 The day induded assault ct)urses. a climbing wall. a silent disco, workshops, creative activities, reflection spaces, relationship building, and transition support. The feedback from both pupils and staff was overwhelmingly positive. Throughout this reporting period. there were also many quieter moments of impact that oflen sit unseen behind the statistics. Vulnerable pupils finding trusted adults to talk to, Chaplains supporting bereaved children and families, staff receiving emotional and pastoral support, mentoring conversations. lunchtime drop-ins, prayer spaces and reflective activities, and support during periods of crisis and anxiety. These everyday moments continue to fomi the heart of BrÉdge Chaplaincy. OUR TEAM Staffing and team changes This reporting period also brought significant staffing developments and transitions across the organisation. We remain deeply grateful for Ihe dedication. flexibility, and commitment ofall our staff during what has been a season of both opportunity and change. Elliott Plowrnan Stepped down as Deputy Director. continuing his involvement with The Bridge through chaplaincy work at Appleford School.
THE BRIDGE YOUTH PROJECT Wendy Orphan Confirmed her retirement following six years of faithful service. Georg Knight5 Interviewed for the newly developing Third Space Youth Lead role in partnership with St Paul's Church. Paul Cable Concluded his hugely impactful and formative time with The Bridge, focusing on his growing role with Moorlands Theological College. Ongoing recruitment Recruitment discussions continued across several schools and regions, alongside exploration of how best to strengthen operational leadership, fundraising. and communications capacity. FINANCES Financial review This reporting period has taken Pla within an increasingly challenging financial landscape for schools, churches, and charities alike. Many schools continue to face extremely difficult budget pressures, with several partners needing to carefully reassess staffing and pastoral expenditure. Despite this, we have continued to see strong affinnation of the value and impact of Chaplaincy across our partner schools, and have been deeply encouraged by continued school investment in chaplaincy provision, growth in business partnerships, individual supporter engagement, grant funding from trusts and foundations, and ongoing generosityfrom churches and donors.
Please note tiiat this financial report cover5 an eight-month transitional accounting period (l January to 31 August 2025) rBther than a fvll Iwelve-month year, folk)wing the organisation's move towards an academic year reporttng rycle. The developmentof longer term financial sustainabilty remains a major strategic priority for trustees and the Director moving forwards. LOOKING AHEAD Into the new academic year As we look ahead, we do so with bolh realism and hope. We remain deeply aware of the increasing pressures facing schools. children, families, and communities across our region. and we continue to see clear evidence that Chaplaincy is making a distinct and transformational difference within school lrfe. Continuing to strengthen organisational foundations Deepening suprK)rter and fijndraising relaiior6hips Refining operational struciures and leadership tknoping our new fiBmework and stsndards for chaplain Exploring rEw community patherships and Third spa opportunities Launching stage l of Third Space Above all. we remain committed to offering all children and young people spaces of faith, hope. belonging, and wellbeing through a cnsIstent relational presence rooted in Christian faith.
"Jesus Christ is the same yesterdayi today. andfvreDer." HEBREWS 13.'8. THE THEME OF THRIVEFEST 2025 We want to express our immense gratitude to all ourfaithful supporters. donors. trusts, thurches. and sthools whose extraofflinary partnership makes this wort( not only possible, but sustainable. Your generosity, belief. and commttment to children and young people across all our schools is deeply felt and appreciated. To every Sthl, thurch, supporter, don(x, voluntsw, trustee, and member of staff, Thank you. Your encouragement, generosity. andpartnership continue to make this work possible. THE BRIDGE Youth Proiect
8ffnt6 ended 31siAugu5t21)25 UNRESTPJCtED RESTWCtED GENWL TOTAL FUNDS FVNt yÈarended3lsternrIO24 UNRESTRlCtED PESIRrn GENEFAL FUNDS FUND TOTAL FUNDS INCWE FR Churcl Indmdus liNluding u Eiftaidand fromCP51 LogacyaTr¢51n Merrwvam Trustsand other DrEasOn$ 23.8 23MI 27,YJ5 27% 29fj48 29.648 •),695 40.695 79) 173XJ 353 43.(¥J) 0¢naOn53 gnts 7X¥ 7L029 IZi.779 355 111.2 SchwltvKes Partnership5themÈ Safer5treÈts E¥ents Incornetsx rÉtiwerat4e BankaFyJ other Inte1 Other Incytnè 93533 93533 103.833 5,049 44,439 3,119 103M33 5.049 44A39 3.119 &036 limi 538 li11 122 TOTALINCOME 5).7SO 187.198 7.9dS 35 242.139 277.639 EXPENrnRE IJN Staff CD5ts, indudlrnatiorl in5WaKe and pen5ioTrcontributKIrt Trdvel OthercoStsa expprfje5 Events DepreclationofEquipmÈnt a3a l4&2 L234 1%.619 53,694 221294 1521 IL4 274.588 1.521 11,477 911 D[rertcTltsbleexiturÈ 49.013 I239 207252 552&1 236.291 291571 Telephoneand irterT In5U[aè Rent Printin&posts8eaNSmtstEry Computerc05ts Staff recrUitmentarIr1in PublliryandwebsitÈ l)ffi¢eequipmenLaDd mawifeiw A¢tOuntaw fee5 SundrpÈS Payroll charze5 Bankcharge5 Depreciationofequiwrent 329 1518 6.5 Ip)i 25 632 118 118 1517 1517 1.2(X) IN14 749 1414 749 9J man3gementJnd3dMiattil 15.7(0 TOTALEXPENtxnJpE 49.013 173,9a8 2221 55.2 255.986 3112£ NEfiNCOmEIIDET) 1.737 14 I.847) t33fj271 TOTAL FUND$8ROUSHTF(RWNRD 61335 TOTALFUNOSCARRIEDFLXIWARt) 35.851 43.695 6,107 22.toi 28.708 DEtsibof monwtsonlnttNidl re5ti1ctedfvtsare$e1Thrt Innote 12onp4e5 )812L
THE8RIt*EYOiTThfPROJEcr BALANCE SHEET AtJWAwt2025 8 endÈd 31st AuÉust 3)25 uriREStR 31st December 2024 UNRE5TRICIED REStRrfEO FUNDS GENEW TOTAL FiIND FUNDS RESTRicfED FUNDS GENERAL FUNO TOTAL FUND5 TANGIBiE FIXED ASSEfs Equipment 167 511 L024 477 1.501 CURRENT ASSETS Debtots Cash at bank and harKJ 4A96 71543 85.013 8.120 8.120 119.(KJ6 124.089 82.439 89939 127.126 132.21YJ LIAblLttlES CreditL¥S 4A755 K755 I(6,2 105LQ2 NETCURRENT ASSETS 3S.684 43.184 5m3 22,124 27.207 TOTAL NEfASSETS 43,695 6.107 22.[1 28.708 THE FUNDSOFTHE CHARffY Restrirted fund5 Ullreslritted 8eneral lund 6.107 6.107 22,601 35,851 35.851 22,&)1 35.8S1 43.695 6.107 22,601 28.708 TRU5VEES' APPROVAL The accountsand notesandthetrustees, report foTtheyearertW315tAuBust 2025sÈtOuton pages ito21 7.0.. Lo.£..l..?.c............ re diS¢vssed and approved b¥the ol truStee5Qn..-... Sned00 behatfof thetnP5tees NarnE OL-IzL.1c I bL(G•v 3fARI44ER Signature Dare z loclz6 Paze14
THE BRIDGEYOUTH PROJEcr STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the 8 months ended 3tstAugust 2025 8 months en(led 3tst August 2025 Yearended 31st December2024 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERAnNG A[vIEs Net cash generatedllconsumedl by operatin8 actNities 140.3451 193611 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING AcnvmES Interest Purchase of equipment 1299 L841 1299 1841 CHANGE IN AND CASH EQUIVALENTS 139.0461 17,5201 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at start ofyear 124.089 131,609 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS at end of year 124 089 Cash and cash equivalents are'cash at bank and in hand, as shown in note 6. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NETCLSH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACtWlTIES Total net incomelldeficitl perstatement of financial activities on page 7 14,987 133,6271 Adjustments for.. Depreciation charge5 Intest Decreaselllncreasel in debtors Increase in credito 2,515 11.8411 15,9711 {1.2991 3224 155,332) 24,266 Net cash generated/lcon5umedl by operating actNities 9361
THE BRIDGEYOUTrI PROJE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Forthe 8 months ended 31stAvgust 2025 ACCOUNTING BASIS AND POLICIES The accounts are prepared in acwrdance wtth the requirements of the Charitie5 Act 2011 and with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 and Financral Reporting Standard 102. The accounts are prepared on the historical cost basis. The accounts are prepared using the following principal accounting politie5- Tangible fixed 3s5ets= are included at histolic Cost less provision for depreciation and irnpairment. Depreciation is calculated at 25% of original cost per annum. For office equipment the depreciation is shown a5 part of management and administration but for restricted funds equipment it 15 shown as part of direct charitable expenditure. The depreciation on Stricted funds equipment is charged to the relevant restricted fund and the remainder to general fund. Income and expenditure.. is recoEnisÈd on the accruals basis as and when it becomes due or payable. FUNDSAND RESERVES The CIO has a number of restricted fLtnds where donations and grants have been reiVed to be used for specific projetts. There is a restricted fund in support ofschool chaplaincywork and mentorin& A new restricted fund was started in 2022 called Youth vol Ifrom the National Lottery Community Fvndl that included equipment as well a5 Staff time to partner with the Salisbury Youth Provision Forum to hear dirertly ihe views of young people, to infoim both the work of The Bridge and overall provision in Salislyjry. Detsils of the movements on all restricted funds. including unspent balances to be carried forward to future perio(ts, are given in note 12. The remainder of the Trust's funds are unrestricted and are shown a5'general fund.. A5 noted on page l. it is the trustees. policy to aim to hold three month5 of anticipated expenditure in reserves. This covers both restricted and 8eneral funds and includes expenditure on direct charitable expenditure and management and 3dmini5tration. Page 16
THE BRID6EYoufH PROJE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the 8 months ended 3tst August 2025 Icffitinued) TRUSTS AND OTHER ORGANIS4TrONS The CIO 15 grateful to the following oryanisationsthat made grants during 2025= Benefact Trust Wiltshire Community Foundation Sarum St Michael Educational Char Mrs R.p.findall Charitable TrLtsI Community St Denys SCORE TANG18LE FIXED ASSET5 uNRRIctED OFFICE EQUIPMEMr RERICtED FUNDS EQUIPMENT TOTAL Cost At 1st January 2025 Additions Disw)sa15 At 31st August 2025 4.123 7,045 IL168 DEPRECTIoN At 1st January 2025 Charge for year Eliminated on diswsals At 31st December 2024 6.021 9.667 310 NET BOOK VALUE At 315t August 2025 167 511 At 315t Decetnber 2024 477 DEBTORS 2025 2024 Accounts Receivable Accrued income IrKome tax recoverable under'8tft aid, Expense prepayments Pensions receNable P.Cable 257 74 65C 104 411 224 31 Page 17
THE BRIDGE YOUTH PROJEcr NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT5 For the 8 months ended 31st August 2025 (continued) CASH AT BANK AND IN HAND 2025 2024 HSBC current account HSBC business money manager account 6.224 78.819 3,977 120.112 CREDITORS 2025 2024 PAYE and national insuran Pension contribution5 Expense accruals Income received in advance Accounts payable 2.177 4,586 43,150 228 97,344 2,467 STAFF COSTS AMD NUMBERS 2025 2024 Remuneration Employer social security costs Employer contributions to defined contribution pension scheme 178,221 252.825 5,460 13.530 16,703 196 619 274 988 Number Number Average headcount during the year 15 17 No employee received remuneration of more than £60.(KM). Page 18
THE BRIDGE YOUTH PROJE NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the 8 rnonths ended 3tst August 2025 (continued) TRUSTEE REMUNERATION, EXPENSES AND DONATIONSAND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS None of the trustees received any remuneration or expense payments in this or the previous year. The trustees together made freewill donations to the Trust during the year of £2,87212024 £3,1781- There were no related party transactions requiring disclosure in this or the previous year. io INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S FEES Included in the accounts is payable for independent examiners fee for 2024 and £6 payable for independent exomination of account5 for 2025. li CONTRIBUTIONS FROM DONATED SERVICES AND UNPAID VOLUNTEERS The CIO is grateful to Pembroke Park for making office space and related support services available to the charity in lieu of payment of a contribution to the c05t of the school's chaplain. The value has been included in these accounts and shown as income under 'school services,. the total being £6.50012024 £6.5LK)I. In common with many charities, the CIO benefits significantly from the unpai(J work of volunteers, both in the provision of its direct charitable activities and i its management and administration. In accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021, no monetsry value is put on these contributions. Page 19
THE BRIDGEYOUTH PROJECT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS Forthe 8 monthsended31stAuBU5t2025 RESTRicfED FUNDS Thefollowin¥isasummaryofthÈ vementsOn re5trirted fund51ntheperiodended 31st August 2025 and the make up of the closin8 balance5= CHAPlN(y YOUTh VOICE TOTAL BrOut forward 1st January 215 L024 6.1 Rec*¥ed from trusts and other organisatims Spentas part of staff costs Spenta5 Partof trainee support Depreciation ol tangible fixed asset5 50,750 148.3331 50.750 148,3331 16801 Caffied forward 31st Au8U5t 2025 Balance at 31stALtgust2025c¢)mwtsed.. Equipmentat net book walue Cash 31 bank
THEBRIDGEYOUTrI PROJE NOTES TO ThE ACCOUNTS Forthe 8 montsended jtstAu5t202s Itoniinuedl 12 RESTRicfED FUNDS The followTng is a summary of the movements on restricted funds in theyearended 3tst December 2024 ané the tnake up of the closinB balances.. EQUIPMEMt CHAPLAINCY YOVTH VOICE TOTAL Brought forward lstjanuary 2024 23,277 2,047 25.887 Received fTom trusts and otherorganisatns SpÈnt as part of staff costs Spent a5 part of traineesupport Depreciation of tangible fLxed a55ets 35.5(Kl 153.6941 35,500 153.6941 15631 11.0231 11,5861 Carried forward 31st Decernber 2024 5,083 1,024 6,107 8alanceat31st December2024comprised.. Equipment at book value Cash at bank 1,024 1.024 5.083 5,083 5,083 1,024 6,107 Page21
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