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2021-12-30-accounts

The Bridge International

Charitable Trust

Reg No: 1193523

Trustees Annual Report and Financial Statements for year ending 31 December 2021

James 1:27: TPT ‘True spirituality that is pure in the eyes of our Father God is to make a difference in the lives of the orphans, and widows in their troubles, and to refuse to be corrupted by the world’s values.

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Contents

1. Charity Information

  1. Trustees’ Annual Report

  2. Statement of Financial Activities

  3. Independent Examiner’s Report

  4. Notes to the Account

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1. Charity Information

Charity Registration No: 1193523

Governing Document : Model Trust Deed dated 3 August 2018 and registered with the Charity Commission on 12 February 2021

Address: 1 Balsall St, Balsall Common, West Midlands, CV77AR

Trustees

Mrs Heather Alcock Mrs Jean Hale Mrs Johanne Vermeulen

Independent Examiner

Bankers

NatWest 4 High Street, Solihull B91 3 TF Sort Code: 51-61-26 Account: 73023310

HMRC Registered : EW91480

Website : www.thebridgeint.org

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2. Trustees’ Annual Report for the period ended 31 December 2021

Who we are

The Bridge International is a UK registered charity that relieves poverty in Africa through the provision of grants to individuals, families and organisations in Zimbabwe.

UK Trustees

Jo Vermeulen

Jean Hale

Heather Alcock

What we Do

Through the voluntary contributions of our supporters, The Bridge International provides financial and physical support to disadvantaged people in Zimbabwe. Although our primary focus is orphans, children and widows, we also support vulnerable families, the carers of children, prisoners and those who have been left with very little or without other means of support. Provision is made through grants, the donation of items such as

food parcels, basic medical supplies, furniture, bedding, clothing, fuel, school fees or building supplies or repairs and whatever is needed for survival in times of difficulty and crisis. Provision may also include educational and life skills training to teachers, carers, community leaders for skills development or education that results in improved quality of life.

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How We Do It

The Bridge International raises funds in the UK, USA and Europe through donations, events and fundraisers and these funds are sent to the Bridge team in Zimbabwe. We

work very closely together to maximise the outcomes for our beneficiaries. The Zimbabwe team have excellent relationships with the local community and very valuable local knowledge which enables us to reach those in need in practical ways.

The Zimbabwe team identify individuals, families, groups or projects in need of support and where necessary, purchase items, distribute parcels or watch over the projects. Most of the beneficiaries are without any other means of support, and the help they receive is critical and life giving.

We are unique because

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Zimbabwe Team

Bryn Oliver Operations Director

Liz Van Huyssteen Administrator

Eshwin Makhozo Pastor of Good Shepherd Centre

Timothy Chimanga Lead Co-ordinator Good Shepherd Centre

Sam and Mucha Shumba Pastors, Kingdom Tribe Food Distribution

Stanley Mudzingwa Coordinator Lomagundi Clinic

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Income

The largest source of income for the Trust is from individual donors who generously contribute either one off or monthly amounts. This source has been boosted by Gift Aid. A smaller amount has been generated from fundraising events. There have been no Government grants.

Investments and Reserves

The Trustees have agreed to keep in reserve the equivalent of 2 months support for the ongoing contribution to the food distribution projects, which is at present approximately £1100 per month. The Trustees aim to increase this amount within the next year.

The Trust holds no investments.

Grant Making Policy

The Bridge International as a grant making trust, remains satisfied partnering with The Bridge, Zimbabwe to achieve its objects. Their projects remain in line with our goal to alleviate poverty through providing facilities, services, school fees, medical equipment and other survival basics. Activities in Zimbabwe are verified with periodic reports, communications, photographic evidence and Trustee visits to inspect delivery and interview beneficiaries.

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What we spent the money on

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Small Grants
and
Donations
11%
£4745 Medical Equipment
32%
Monthly
Food Packs £14868
Widows
20%
£8760
Monthly
Groceries
Good Shepherd
Good
Shepherd Building Project
16% 21%
£7200 £9600
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Review of Year’s Activities

1.

Medical Equipment

Versana Essential Ultra Sound Scanner

This was purchased for the Well Baby Clinic at the Lomagundi Clinic. This machine will provide ultra sound scanning for expectant mothers and the service will be offered at a very cost- efficient price. It will be installed early next year when the clinic renovations are complete. Once the scanner is operational, it will add huge value to the community as there is only one other available in the area, at the local hospital.

Oxygen Concentrator

Another donor contributed to the purchase of a portable oxygenator for the community. During the year, individuals with respiratory problems from Covid had access to this and were able to use it in hospital and in their homes. This was made available for free, although those who used it are asked to pay for the cost of cleaning once it is returned. This is a tremendous asset for the community.

Finger Pulse Oximeters

10 finger pulse oximeters were also donated for use in the local clinic.

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Covid Coping Kits

The Zimbabwe team put together 100 Covid Coping kits for the staff of The Good Shepherd Centre and the staff of Lomagundi Clinic. These consisted of Vitamin C, zinc lozenges, sanitiser, soap, masks and hygiene instructions.

2. Good Shepherd Building Project

A fantastically generous church donated a large sum to build a house for 8 children at the Good Shepherd Centre, where sleeping conditions have become overcrowded during the year when more children were sent to the centre. The desire of the Good Shepherd team is to provide holistic ‘homes’ for the children, in which they can be

cared for by surrogate parents and in a more homely atmosphere than a large dormitory. Work for the house began in the last quarter of the year and the house has nearly reached roof level. This is a tremendous achievement as there have been many delays and difficulties unique to Zimbabwe such as fluctuating prices, delays in paper work, government restrictions.

October 2021

December 2021

3. Monthly Groceries Good Shepherd

Our monthly donors have been so generous and consistent, and this has enabled us to continue to provide basic groceries every month to feed the 55 children in the home. The quality of their food has improved with the addition of some fruits, eggs, milk and meat. The testimony of Timothy, Lead Coordinator, is that there were no instances of Covid during the year and that the general health of the children has improved. And he also says ‘Thank you to The Bridge’, no more hunger!

55 children with tummies full of good nutritious food each day!

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That is 1650 meals a month. And 19800 meals a year!

4. Monthly Food Pack Gogos (Widows)

As with the groceries for the Good Shepherd Centre, we have been able to provide a monthly food parcel to several dear widows and widowers through the Lomagundi Clinic. Several donors signed up to ‘sponsor a gogo’ during the year and these consistent monthly gifts are very helpful for us to plana and sustain this project. At present there are 37 people receiving these packs, although many more on the waiting list.

A visit by in December to the Clinic on Distribution Day by one of the Trustees was very moving. These ladies (and a few older gents) are extremely grateful and cheerful despite the hardships of their lives. We are hoping we can increase the number of packs next year.

One pack includes basics such as maize, rice, gravy granules, tea, sugar, oil, soap, and each one costs approximately £20.

5. Small Grants and Donations

We have been able to respond to a number of individual needs and situations during the year including the provision of funds for school fees, car repairs, some medical fees and blankets for the children and widows.

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3. Statement of Financial Activities

The accounts and statement of assets for the period ending 31 December 2021 are attached. The Trustees believe the charity satisfies the public benefit test. In expectation of further donations, the Trustees believe that there will be sufficient funds to meet needs as they arise.

4. Notes to the Accounts

  1. Basis of preparation These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis. During the year and at the Trustees’ meetings, funds are allocated to projects which we support in Zimbabwe.

  2. Restricted donations

The funds held by the trustees are unrestricted. The Trustees may accept donations where the donor expresses a wish that the funds be used in a particular project and take into account such wishes when distributing funds.

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2..59 PM The Bridge Intsmational Profit & Loss January through December 2021 13110122 Cash ￿1% January through D•comb•r 2021 Ordlnary IncomelExp8MO Incorn• Glft Ald HMR GIftB and Do￿tIOn$ Incom• RelmtrwJr8ed Exp8nB88 Ttstsi InGome 6.730 74 41,635.20 40.00 48,40S.94 Exponse B•nk S*NI￿ Ch• E￿nI Prf29 Glft8 and Donatlons Post8ge and Dolivory Prlntlng and Reproduc¢lon Tralning WeLslte h05tlng and domaln Zlmbal>w• Grants 77.56 120.00 1,3￿.00 1,368.74 93.82 84.42 242 74 43,998.00 Ttstal Expense 47,285.28 N•t Ordlnary Incom• 1,120.66 Not Income 1.120.66 The accounts were approved by the Trustees on 1210912022 Trustee.. btstyLC OL Trustee: Heather Alcock Jean Hale P490 1

12..35 PM The Bridge International UK Balance Sheet As ol December 31, 2021 16109122 Cash B•sls A• frf D•¢•mbw 31. 2021 3,8C6.32 Totsl Curr•nllWn 3.￿.32 Total Curr•nt A$￿1 3.8C6.32 NEf CURRENT ASSETS 3,806.32 3.8(E 32 3.￿￿.32 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREKf LIABIUTIES NET ASSETS Equrty Opmlng Bol Equlty R•tsird Eamin 2.623.86 1.120.66 T¢ital E4 3.806.32 Paga 1

The Bridge International

1193523

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Section A Receipts and payments

A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
6,730
41,635
40
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-
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48,405
N/A
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48,405
78
120
1,300
1,369
94
84
243
43,998
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47,286
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-
47,286
1,119
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1,119		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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-		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
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to the nearest £
6,730
41,635
40
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48,405
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48,405
78
120
1,300
1,369
94
84
243
43,998
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47,286
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47,286
 Total funds
to the nearest £
6,730
41,635
40
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48,405
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48,405
78
120
1,300
1,369
94
84
243
43,998
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47,286
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47,286
 Last year
to the nearest £
Gift Aid 6,730 -
Gifts and donations 41,635 -
Reimbursed expenses 40 -
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- -
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- -
- -
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 48,405 -
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
N/A
-
 -
~~Sub total~~ - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
-
Bank Charges 78 -
Event Prize 120 -
Gifts and Donations 1,300 -
Postage and Delivery 1,369 -
Printing 94 -
Training 84 -
Website Hosting 243 -
Zimbabwe Grants 43,998 -
- -
**Sub total ** 47,286 -
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
-
1,119 - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
1,119 - - -

CCXX R1 accounts (SS)

13/10/2022

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities
B3 Investment assets		 jeanhale@hotmail.co uk
Signature
halcock@live.co.uk
None
Details
Details
None
1,121
Details
Details
Total cash funds
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
None
Details
None		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
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Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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asset belongs
Cost (optional)
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Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
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Print Name
Heather Alcock
Jean Hale		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
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Current value
(optional)
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Current value
(optional)
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When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
halcock@live.co.uk Heather Alcock 05/09/2022
jeanhale@hotmail.co uk Jean Hale 05/09/2022

CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

13/10/2022

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Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A

Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name members of The Bridge International On accounts for the year 2021 Charity no 1193523 ended (if any) Set out on pages (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/12/2021.

Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent The charity’s gross income exceeded £25,000 but not £250,000 examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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.

Signed: Date: 12/10/2022 Name: Dawne Austin Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):

Oct 2018

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IER

Address: 35 Whitby Road Ruislip Middlesex, HA4 9DT

Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

N/A

Oct 2018

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IER