Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From Period start date: 13/11/2024 To Period end date 31/10/2024
Charity name: Bridges of Excellence
Charity registration number: 1205692
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Bridges of Excellence (BOE) exists to relieve hardship among disadvantaged individuals in London, including those affected by youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, or domestic abuse. This is achieved through the provision of food, essential items, educational scholarships, and signposting to welfare services. BOE also promotes STEM education within marginalised communities. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
None were conducted in this financial period. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees ofBridges of Excellence (BOE)confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit when planning and delivering the charity’s activities throughout the reporting period. |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Other | Not applicable |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | Not applicable this financial period |
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| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable this financial period |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable this financial period |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not applicable this financial period |
| Other | Not applicable this financial period |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | No finances were gained or spent |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | No finances were gained or spent; we haven’t made a policy yet |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | No finances were gained or spent |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | No finances were gained or spent |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | No policy as of yet |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | No risks as of yet |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| 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 | Election to post by founding members |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
None |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other | None |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bridges of Excellence |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1205692 |
| Charity’s principal address | 61 Milton Avenue London NW10 8PL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Berhan Kaleb | ||||
| O’Neil Palmer | ||||
| Nakuja Guyan | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Berhan Kaleb
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 None as of yet charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Berhan Kaleb
Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 04/04/2025 The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) O Neil Palmer Position (eg Secretary, Trustee Chair, etc) Date 04/04/2025
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees Signature(s)
Full name(s) Nakuja Guyan
Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date
Trustee
04/04/2025