## **From 20 April 2023 Period start date To 19 April 2024 Period end date**
## **Charity name: Bridgeway Mission**
## **Charity registration number: 1195873**
## **Objectives and Activities**
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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 The Object of the CIO is the advancement
the charity as set out in its of the Christian faith, in particular (but
governing document without limitation) by providing worship,
prayer and Christian teaching.
Summary of the main Para 1.17 and Prayer and bible study sessions are
1.19
activities in relation to those offered for those who wish to attend.
purposes for the public Small numbers of refugees and asylum
benefit, in particular, the seekers join Sunday services at the
activities, projects or local Methodist church from time to
services identified in the time. (7 people).
accounts. Monthly socials are held at the same
church to provide opportunities for the
local Christian and refugee
communities to meet. (average 50).
The food pantry has been a lifeline to
refugees and asylum seekers living in
Colchester during the cost-of-living
crisis. (Number of families: 55) Low-
cost food is available to other local
communities as well.
The charity shop continues to bring in
modest funds and donations of clothes
and furniture. It also provides
opportunity for refugees and asylum
seekers to work as volunteers and
interact with the public under
supervision of the shop manager.
Stitch and Natter sessions continue to
be very popular with the Afghani
refugee women. Held weekly. Number:
25.
Second -hand bicycles were obtained
for male asylum seekers to use.
Statement confirming Para 1.18 Bridgeway works to support refugees and
whether the trustees have asylum seekers from Eastern and Middle
had regard to the guidance Eastern countries as they seek to integrate
issued by the Charity well into local communities. The area
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|Commission on public
benefit||covered by the charity is England; work
generally takes place in Essex.
The induction of new trustees includes the
requirement to read the guidance
, which includes Public
Benefit.
The trustees discuss new activities and
funding applications, covering the benefits
that will come to our communities (refugees
and asylum seekers, men, women and
children, staff, and potentially to supporters
and other local organisations). Difficulties
are also assessed to ensure they do not
outweigh benefits.
Bridgeway gathers anonymous data on all
activities.|
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**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
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|Policy on grant making|Para 1.38||
|Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38||
|Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|During the period 2023/24 Bridgeway had
assistance from 31 volunteers. They
worked within the activities described in the
sections Objectives and Activities and
Achievements and Performance.|
|Other|||
## **Achievements and Performance**
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|Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|**2023 brought several big changes**.
An application to the Lottery in the first half
of 2023 for funding to run, manage,
develop our organisation was successful,
and the first
received in July 2023.
In June 2023 Bridgeway was offered a one-
year lease on a second property close to
the first, but much larger, and belonging to
the same landlord.
These two developments meant that more
activities could be offered, and for greater
numbers of people:
`o`
cultural cooking sessions.
`o`Asylum seekers living in a hotel on the
edge of Colchester could now visit our
city and meet at the new premises on
certain days. We were given table|
|tennis, darts and pool equipment, and|
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|we provide snacks and drinks.|
|`o`
Used bicycles were donated by the|
|council and University of Essex, 35|
|bicycles. They were then loaned to the|
|asylum seekers, so they did not have to|
|spend their small income on public|
|transport costs.|
|`o`
One of the asylum seekers ran bike|
|workshops to teach the others how to|
|care for and maintain the bikes they|
|used.|
|`o`
The new premises bring opportunities|
|for asylum seekers to volunteer. For|
|example:|
|up-keep and decoration of the new|
|premises;|
|reception and security;|
|cycle maintenance.|
|Cleaning and tidying|
|Local residents (English and from other|
|ethnic backgrounds) volunteer in the
event, English conversation, and as|
|trustees.|
|During this year refugee families have|
|obtained housing in Colchester under the
Resettlement schemes. Bridgeway offers|
|continuous help to settle and integrate; also|
|encouragement to refugees to support|
|each other in keeping the culture of the|
|home country whilst adapting to necessary|
|changes.|
|Closure of the hotel in December 2023|
|coincided with the gradual opening of|
|Wethersfield Camp 15 miles away. The|
|authorities in charge of the camp now|
|provide buses to transport residents to local|
|towns on certain days. Bridgeway provides|
|a safe place on 2 mornings per week,|
|where the asylum seekers can keep warm|
|and dry, relax with games or a film,|
|socialising, and a monthly lunch of Middle|
|Eastern food. English volunteers also|
|attend to offer informal English|
|conversation.|
|The landlord has offered a further period of|
|occupation. We contribute to a busy street|
|of great variety and very few empty|
|properties long term.|
|Links with local churches bring prayer|
|support and donations of money and|
|practical items.|
## **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 against objectives Para 1.41 Other
## **Financial Review**
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Para 1.21 At 19 April 2024 Bridgeway was in a
financial position at the end healthy financial position, being close to the
of the period end of the first year of a three-year Lottery
grant which covers the basic running costs
of the charity. From that firm base we have
been able to apply for and obtain some
small grants for food, equipment and short-
term activities.
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 Our policy is to be able to fund three
policy for holding reserves to pay running costs
stating why they are held on our premises, and to pay salaries, while
Bridgeway seeks funding to return to full
working capacity.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 Reserves held: £13,617
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22
reserves n/a
Details of fund materially in Para 1.24 None
deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 No major concerns for the coming year but
uncertainties about the the dynamic nature of the work with
charity continuing as a going migrants brings changes which cannot
concern always be foreseen.
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## **Additional information (optional)**
## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
sources of funds (including any fundraising) Para 1.47 Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 Other
## **Structure, Governance and Management**
|trusts:||n/a|
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|Type of governing document|Para 1.25|Constitution dated 4 August 2021|
|How is the charity
constituted|Para 1.25|Charitable Incorporated Organisation, (CIO
-FOUNDATION Registered 21 Sep 2021)|
|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|Trustees are selected and elected in line
with the terms of the constitution which
includes a Statement of Faith|
**Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Para 1.51 structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1.51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other
## **Reference and Administrative details**
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Charity name Bridgeway Mission
Other name the charity uses None
Registered charity number 1195873
96 ROBERTS ROAD
COLCHESTER
CO2 7FW
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**Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity**
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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Raied Joseph Ajaj
Elizabeth Alake 21 September 2021 to
2
21 September 2023
3 Jonathan Butcher
4 Susan Jean Wood
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5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20
## 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 None held in this capacity Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets assets
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## **Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)**
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## **Exemptions from disclosure**
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
## **Other optional information**
## **Declarations**
**Signed**
**Signature(s) Full name(s)** Susan Jean Wood **Position (eg Secretary,** Acting Chair **Chair, etc) Date** 19/11/2024
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BRIDGEWAY MISSION 1195873
Receipts and payments accounts CC16a
For the period Period start date Period end date
To
from 20/04/2023 19/04/2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Total funds Last year
funds funds funds
to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £
A1 Receipts
General Funds 99,286 - - 99,286 51,950
Government 13,260 - - 13,260 28,224
Unrestristed 32,322 - - 32,322 15,848
Shop Profit 3,795 - - 3,795 11,447
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total (Gross income for
AR) [ 148,663 ] - - 148,663 107,469
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
- - - -
- - - - -
Sub total - - - - -
Total receipts 148,663 - - 148,663 107,469
A3 Payments
Insurance 278 - - 278 329
Stationery 978 - - 978 1,500
General expenses 19,280 - - 19,280 8,300
Food for clients 15,029 - - 15,029 5,454
Utilities 3,451 - - 3,451 500
Wages 36,784 - - 36,784 9,600
Social Expenses 2,237 - - 2,237 1,852
Travel 732 - - 732 1,500
Equipment 23,468 - - 23,468 -
Training 149 - - 149 -
Profetional fee 558 - - 558 -
Premises 614 - - 614 -
Sub total [ 103,558 ] - - 103,558 29,035
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
Equipment and Fixture 7,823 - - 7,823 14,108
Sub total [ 7,823 ] - - 7,823 14,108
Total payments 111,380 - - 111,380 43,143
Net of receipts/(payments) 37,282 - - 37,282 64,327
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end - - - - -
Cash funds this year end 37,282 - - 37,282 64,327
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CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
19/11/2024
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Current account 2,058 - -
Saving Account 95,757 - -
Shop Account 3,795 - -
Total cash funds 101,609 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s)) Agreement Error OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the Furniture A4 7,000 -
Equipments A4 7,108 -
Equipments A4 7,823 -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on Date of
Signature Print Name
behalf of all the trustees approval
Susan Jean Wood 19/11/2024
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
19/11/2024
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## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts**
**Report to the trustees** Charity Name Susan Jean Wood **On accounts for the year** 19/04/2024 **Charity no** 1195873 **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 19/04/2024. **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 . I report in respect of my examination of the 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 examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
- the accounting records were not kept in accordance with 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 concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement considered as part of an independent examination.
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:**
**Name:**
**Relevant professional**
**qualification(s) or body**|**Date:**|19/11/2024|
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||Muhammad Naveed Zahid||
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**Address:** Ferguson House 113 Cranbrook Road 3rd Floor, Ilford IG1 4PU
## **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** .
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