BRIDGE WAY Mission CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the perlod From 1 April 2022 Period start date To 19 April 2023 Period end date Charity name: Bridgeway Mission Charity registration number: 1195873 Objectives and Activities SORP relwence Para 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing thcument The Objecl of Ihe CIO is the advanment of the Christian faith, in particular (but without limitalionl by providing worship. prayer and Christian teaching. Bridgeway supports refugees and asylum seekers from Eastem and Middle Easlern countries to integrate well inlo local cJ)mmunities. The area covered by the charity isEn land: work enerall takes la in Essex. Chrislian worship and teaching sessions happen weeY for those expk)ring and wishing io partiopate. We Tun a focrfj pantry. We supplied Halal fd to families, particularly during Ramadan. 6 laptops were purthased for users to develop their IT skills, learn how lo make job applications and praclise English lanage Items of furniture, household equipmenl and toys are donated lo refugees in Iheir ovm accommodalk)n. There are opporlunities to sl811se. monthly socials for refugees to mix with English and other nationalities. Generally around 40 each month, nol always the same people, so we have reached over 2C(I during the year. A donation alk)wed the purchase of 6 sewing machines for Stitch and Natter sessions. Around 25 women now make many of their own clothes whilsl interaclin with eath other and En lish s eakers. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in partiojlar, the activilies, projects or serViS identih'ed in the accounts. Para 1.17
Refugees visited the Wam Space gatherings in a local town centre church. A grant allowèd the purthase of 6 air frS with lessons on using them in lh8 Cost-of-living crisis. Volunteers from amongst the asylum seekers hav8 assisied wih heavy food shopping. Bridgeway was represented at CelebratnS for Colthester becoming a city.. the deputy mayor opened our city-C8ntr6 premises.. we have lak8n part in events to raise awareness of diversity and charity work in the city, with Middle-Eastern volunteers helping there. All activities include opportunities to practiS8 English conversation with volunteers Trustees have supported and encouraged these activities through presence at events and connections with local seclar and laith organisations. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard lo the guidanc8 issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 Achievements and Performance SORP r•l•FWC• The acquisition of a small shop premises in the city in August 2022 has allowed Bridgeway to consolidate ils presence and its work. The premises provid8 a place for fundraising. a local cenire for families 10 collect food, to use the internet hub. 10 socialise and 10 take part in activities. albeit in small numbers. Summary ot the main achievements of the tharity. identifying the differénce the charity s work has made to the circumstances of ils beneficiaries and any wid8r benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 The links forged with a local Methodist Church are of mutual benefit and encouragemènt to all. The cosi-of-living crisis could have been an extremely severe problem lor families alraady living on th8 breadlinè. but thanks actions suth as Warm Space and granl-makers who have focussed funds on helping peop worsl-affected, we have been able to a¢¢ess funds 10 help alleviate the problems. Cultural events have celebrated home-ojuntry events such as Eid and NOWTUZ. Also British leisure activities such as a visit 10 Colchestèr Zoo, a day at the seaside. a day in London (seeing Buckingham pala¢e and the ¢han of the uard
Financlal Revlew Review of the tharity's financial posilion al the end ol the period Pwa 1.21 Circumslances {especially the cost-of-living crisis) have helped us lo acquiie several small grants to support many refugees and asylum seekers with food and aclivities that aim lo keep people healthy. This situation will probably beo)me more diff icult, bul we are still hopeful. The healthy finanrial positi1 in 2022 - 2023 has relied partly on low stsffing costs which musl be increased if Ihe charity is to operale suslainably. We are hopefrJl and determined lo Sued here. Stalement explaining ihe policy for holding reserves staling why they are held Para 1.22 Our policy is lo be able to fund three months, expenditure ITOM unrestricted funds. In a case of sudden loss ol income we need to be able to txjy essential focxl lor families, to pay running costs on our premises, and lo pay the manager's salary while Bridgeway supports its community and returns lo full working capacity- Amounl of reserves held Para 1.22 Unrestricted for April 2022 and April 2023 is £27295.38. Not applicable Reasons for holding zero reserves Delails of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any UnrtaInlieS about the charity continuing as a going Gonrn Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Not applicable Para 1.rJ Not applicable
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of goveming document Para 1.25 Bridgeway Mission has a lnstItUtion dated 4 August 2021 The charity is a Charitable IncorForated Organisation, CIO- FOUNDATION Re istered 21 Se 2021 How is the charity constituted? 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 Para 125 Trustees are selected and elected in line with the terms of the constitution which includes a Statement ot Faith. Reference and Administrative details Chari name Other name the thari uses Re islered chari number Charity's principal address Brid None 1195873 96 ROBERTS ROAD COLCHESTER C02 7FW wa Mission
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustoe nam8 Offlc• Ilf any) Dath aet•d not for whol• Jr Nam• af p•rnon lor body) •ntMl•d toa Int ¢ru$l•o Ifan Janie Beales Chair Finished on July 2022 Raied Joseph Ajaj Elizabeth Alake Jonathan Butcher Susan Jean Wood From 27 July 2022 to date 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees- names of the directors at the date the re ortwasa roved Dlroctor nam• Name of trustees holding b'tle to prertY belonging to the charity Trust•e namo Datss acted If Th>t for who
Funds held as custodlan trustees on behalf of others Description of the assels held in this capacity Name and objects of the chariiy on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls wilhin the custodian charity's objects Delails of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of sudi assels from the charity's own assets Addltlonal Informatlon (Opllonal) Names and addresses of advlsers (Optlonal Infomiatlon) Type of Name Address advlsor Name of chlèf exècullve or names of senlor staff members (Optlonal Informatlon) Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel delails Other o tional infomiation
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustoes, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Them Signature(s) JONATHAN BEIry@Iipr+> Posltlon (eg Secretary, Chalr, etc) CHAIR Date 22-12-23
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustoes, report above. Signed on behalf of t 'ty's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s Posltlon (eg Sacretary, Chalr, etc) Date
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGIANO AND WALES BRIDGEWAY MISSION 11958n Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For thè p8riod 01104.'2022 19104023 To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted lunds Restricted funds Endowment lunds Total ful9 Last y• to the ne¥e51 £ knthe nE¥e5t £ knth2 nEwe5tÉ kn th? nearest É to the nearest £ A1 Rece5 General Furbd5 G0veTnfir Unrestristed Shop Prolil 51SS0 28224 15.848 11,447 28,224 15,848 11.447 Sub total(Gross inGonKg lor AR) 107A69 107,469 A2 Ass•t and Inment sal•s, Is8• tabl• . Sub total Toe•l r•celpts 107,469 107.4$9 A3Pa •nt8 Sialione General expenses Food lor clit8 DBS Char Wa e5 SOCI Ewen5es Travel 5.454 1ASZ 1.852 Sub total 29m5 A4 Aswt and Inv•stThwnt pur¢hasos, (w tablg memt and Fixlur• Sub total 14.108 Total payments 43.142 43.142 Net of reCe1w(payrnents) AS Transf•rs betw•en funds A6 Cash lunds last yaar ond Cash funds thls year end 64,327 64,327 64,327 64,327 CCXX R1 8cwJnts ISSI 161121>)23
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to n•¥•£ Restricted funds Endowment funds Catogorl•• oall5 81 Cash funds Baik 61,327 Tot•1 ¢•sh fimds 64.327 Vm(•>l Unr•stri¢t•d lund$ r¥•#£ R•stri¢tod furKI$ to nw•# £ Endowm•nt fund$ Details -"•### Fund to whh ¢urreM yu* Dttèl 83 Investment assets Fund to whkh Details Furnffure Cosl laptKxwII 84 Assets r•taln•d for the charlty'• own u•0 A4 Equipmen A4 7.1 FuThJ to whh Wh•n du Detalls B5 Llabllltle$ &gn8d by one or M trustees on ehall ol all th8 trtsstees sAJnare Print N8 Date of roval JONATHAN BUTCHER CCXX R2 acuwnts Issi 1611212023
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to n•¥•£ Restricted funds Endowment funds Catogorl•• oall5 81 Cash funds Baik 61,327 Tot•1 ¢•sh fimds 64.327 Vm(•>l Unr•stri¢t•d lund$ r¥•#£ R•stri¢tod furKI$ to nw•# £ Endowm•nt fund$ Details -"•### Fund to whh ¢urreM yu* Dttèl 83 Investment assets Fund to whkh Details Furnffure Cosl laptKxwII 84 Assets r•taln•d for the charlty'• own u•0 A4 Equipmen A4 7.1 FuThJ to whh Wh•n du Detalls B5 Llabllltle$ &gn8d by one or M trustees on ehall ol all th8 trtsstees Date of sAJnare Pri N8 CCXX R2 a¢wJnts Issi 1611212023
CHARITY COMMISSION I FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustees Mr Jonathan Butcher On accounts for the year ended 19104r2023 Charity no (if any) 1195873 Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charrty (Wbe Trust.) for the year ended 1910412023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Ghanty's trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in aGcordance vrith the qUirernents of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe AGr). I report in resFect of my examination of the Trust's acKounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sedion 145{5)Ib) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have ccrfnpleted my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives ffle C2use to believe Ihat in. any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordan¢e wilh section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records", or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements oncerning the fom and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to vthich attention should drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reathed. Please delete the wonls in Ihe brackets if thèy do not apply. Signed". Date: 2211212023 Name: Muhammad Naveed Zahid Relevant professional ' ACCA quallflcation{sl or body (if any): Address: Ferguson House 113 Cranbrook Road 3rd Floor, liford IER Oct 2018
IG14PU Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of Gharity accounts: directions and guidance for exarniners). Glve hern brief detsils of any items that the examiner wlshes to disclose. IER Oct 2018