Bridgwater Hub- Trustee Annual
Report
The Trustees can report that the year 2024- 2025 has been
very challenging due to the inability to fundraise during the
current economic crisis and the increasing challenges and
demands faced by the Voluntary Sector.
To add to the above, The Hub was given notice by the landlord
of Angel Place and asked to find a new premises to carry out its
operation with little notice period and very little ability to
negotiate resulting in only a short extension to allow us to find
a new home for The Hub.
Fortunately, with the assistance of other community groups
providing storage facilities and assistance to move equipment
and furnishings while we searched for a suitable location to
continue The Hub.
The trustees were able to carry on providing support to groups
and individuals using a temporary premises and providing
support to many individuals across the community.
We also managed to set up news initiatives such as low energy
and cooking group despite the upheaval.
Toward the end ofthe year, we found what we thought would
be a short-term premises within the Activity Warehouse; It has

since become a more permanent setting after a short trial
period.
The Trustees feel that with a shared philosophy of
collaboration and cooperation the new venue provides all that
we need going forward and potentially new projects we have
not yet put into place but can now start planning.
We are pleased to announce that our current projects have
transferred easily to the new location while we are in the
process of recommencing our drive for funding.
Veterans, projects are being well supported, and we are setting
up a regular Veterans Hub which will provide weekly contart
and support signposting and working with a range of other
veteran projects.
Along with working with a local housing association we have
provided several support and educational sessions on eco
cooking and providing families with slow cookers and air
fryers. And in addition, have encouraged children's play and
cooking sessions during the school holidays.
There were successful and given us thought for setting up
future services now that we have irnproved facilities and space
available.
The weekly dementia cafe remains popular and provides a
social outlet for people living with dementia. With a range of
new activities on offer at the Activity Warehouse we can give
users a chance to regain experiences from the past for example

using virtual reality to visit places previously ventured to the
past such as New YorK The Grand Canyon, London etc. We feel
we have a good supply of activities and resources to support
this valuable service.
Other support groups continue to meet regularly such as knit &
natter, fibromyalgia, parent and carer support group and blind
veterans UK with a view to increase these groups.
Alzheimeffs UK and the children's hospice will also continue to
use space to fundraise at less or zero the cost enabling them to
make more from their work in the community.
We look forward to the next period ofgrowth in our new
setting working alongside the team from the Activity
Warehouse and other local organisations to provide more of an
offering to the local community.

Phillip Riste
EDF Energy
Somerset Energy Innovation Centre
Woodlands Court Business Park
Bristol Road
Bridgwaler
TA6 4FJ
The Trustees
The Hub Al Bridgwater
Unit 22
Angel Place Shopping Centre
25 An9el Crescent
Bridgwater
TA6 3TQ
Dear Trustees,
The Hub At Brldgwater- Independent Examlnatlon
I have now conducted an independent examination of the accounts and supporting records of
the chartty known as 'The Hub At Bridgwaler. for the year ended 31st Mar 25.
I can report that there are no material rtems that need to be brought to the attention of the
Trustees and that I can sign off the examination without any qualification.
Please find enclosed the completed financial statements and independent examiners report duly
signed for the year ended 31st Maf 25. These slalements are required to be filed along with the
Trustees ￿port with the Charities Commission by the filing deadline.
THE HUB AT 8RIDGWATER
Examination was carried OLrt in accordance with the general difeclions given by the Charity
Commission. Wrth regard lo the examination no matter has come to my attention that gives me
cause to believe that requirements to keep proper accountirsg records and to prepare accounts
accordingly have not been met, nor is there anything to which in my opinion attention should be
drawn In order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Should you have any queries regarding the enclosed. please do not hesrtate to contact me.
Your6 ￿n￿ely,
Phillip Riste HND (Business & Finance}
Education and Outl8aGh C¢)ordinator
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THE HUB AT BRIDGWATER
UNIT 5 EAST QUAY
BRIDGWATER
TA6 4DB
INCOME AND EXPENSE STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR END
31ST MARCH 2025
2025
2024
INCOME
Donations
Grants
Misc
1,412.44
21,500.00
1,014.00
2,313.87
1,000.00
24.24
23,926.44
3,338.11
LESS: EXPENSES
Rent & Service charge
Utilities
Activity Groups
Insurance
Salary
Employment Costs
Equipment
Proless fees
Project Costs
Donations Out
Removal Costs
Admin
8,552.37
1,367.08
1,400.00
6,004.10
1,463.93
3,795.00
323.49
9,701.30
1,249.78
990.00
688.50
1,900.00
2,130.00
7,650.00
3,000.00
1,500.00
3,705.72
3,437.25
1,320.13
31,893.67
28,284.98
OPERATING SURPLUSILOSS
7,967.23
24,946.87

THE HUB AT BRIDGWATER
UNIT 5 EAST QUAY
BRIDGWATER
TA6 4DB
Bank Reconcilialion
Dr
Balance Bts￿1 as at 1 st April 2024
18,544.18
Expenses
32.179.05
Income
28,973.98
Balance Cf￿5 as at 31 st March 2025
15,339.11
47.518.16
47.518.16
Bank Balance as at 31 st March 2025
5,767.49
Outstanding Income to be received
Granl
Rent over paid Knight Frank 3 x £1190.54
6,000.00
3,571.62
9,571.62
Balance as per Cash Book 31 st March 2025
15,339.11