REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER.. 211188 THE FORE8RIDGE CHARiri UNAUDITEO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 310ECEM8ER 2025 Deans Chartered Accountants Gibson House Hurricane Court Stafford ST16 IGZ
THE FOREBRIDGE CHARirY REGISTERED CHARifi NO: 211188 INDEX Report of the Trustees Independent Examiner'5 Report Income and Expendlture Account Staternent of Assets and Liabilitie5 Notes to the Accounts
The Forebridge Charity Trustees. Annual Report st For the year ended 31 December 2025 1. Administration Charity name: The Forebridge Charity Charity number: 211188. Address: 16 Brunswick Terrace, Stafford ST16 188 Trustees: The Mayor of the 8orough of Stafford ex officio. namely Cllr Frank James until 21 St April 2025 and Cllr Jennifer Barron for the remainder of the year. The Deputy Mayor of the Borough of Stafford ex officio. namely Cllr Peter Jones until 215t April 2025 and Cllr Andy Cooper for the remainder of the year Rev Martin Strang Cllr Andy Cooper June Keleghan Independent examiner: Deans (Staffordshire I limited. 2. Governance The charity is governed by a Charity Commission Scheme. Trustees meet regularly and oversee the management of the almshouses. Day-to-day matters are handled by the Almshouse Manager. 3. Objectives and Activities The charity provides accommodation for people in need who can live independently. Activities include- Managing eight almshouse dwellings Maintaining the buildings Ensuring compliance with safety and safeguarding duties
- Achievements This year the charity: Housed nine residents Completed essential maintenance- Carried out all required safety checks Worked towards achieving full occupancy and resident feedback
- Financial Summary Income: £37.085 (2024: £30,015) Expenditure.. £13,775 (2024: £22.553) Net assets at year-end: £569.803 (2024: £560,036). The trustees consider the financial position satisfactory and maintain reserves to cover unexpected repairs.
- Public Benefit Trustees confirm they have complied with Charity Commission guidance. The charity provides affordable, secure housing that supports independence and reduces isolation.
- Plans for Next Year Continue planned maintenance Review admissions and resident support Update long-term repair planning make grants for the benefit of local disadvantaged people if Charity Commission consent is forthcoming Approved by the trustees on Signed: Trustee
THE FOREBRIDGE CHARITY REGISTERED CHARITY NO: 211188 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE FOREBRIDGE CHARiri I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Forebridge Charity for the year ended 31 December 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111.the Act'l. I report in respect of my examination of ihe ChariVs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carryin8 Out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given bv the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have completed my examination. I tonfirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination 8ivin8 me cause to believe that in any material respect.. accounting record5 were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; the accounts do not accord with those records.. or 3 the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered a5 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 lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Gareth Jones trcc A DEANS Chartered Accountants Hurricane Court Hurricane Close Stafford ST16 IGZ Date
THE FOREBRIDGE CHARITY RÉGISTERED CHARITY NO: 211188 INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OECEMBER 2025 2025 2024 General Fund G*ntr•l Fund CMF Total CMF Total Contrlbutlons recelvable 28.636 28.636 26.535 26.535 lThcorne Irom Investments M&G Income 5hare5 COIF Charities shares income Interest 737 1,883 737 1,883 860 7.636 7.636 813 813 860 Total Intom• 36,272 813 37.085 29.155 860 30,015 Le55 expenses.. Property Electricity Water and rates Insurance General repalrslmaintenafice.. Ground5care gardenlng Wlndow ¢leanlng Electrlcs & PAT restlng 8oller & fire inspections Plumbing Decorat5n8 Alr vent Le8ione11a risk a55e55ment Remedial work to loft & Insrall flrewall Flt deadbolt5 to back doors 475 1,250 1.043 475 1,250 1,043 485 822 1.043 485 822 L,043 1.750 1.750 7fy) 1.131 1.970 910 271 1.970 910 1.341 1.366 120 1.125 224 770 6.058 370 156 975 1.070 1.366 120 125 224 1.000 770 6.058 370 Admlnlstr•tlofi: Accountancy fee Clerks Remuneratlon Posta8e Subscrlptlons Christrnas 81fts 1,348 4.078 145 378 49) 1,096 3,960 1.096 3.960 4.078 145 378 490 373 520 373 520 Total expenses 11,813 1.963 13.775 11.919 10,634 22.553 Net 5urplusllDelecitl before translers 24.459 11.1501 23.310 17,236 19.7741 7.462 Less.. Transferred to Cyclical Matntenance Fund 18,5251 8,525 18,3521 8.352 Incorne 0r •xptfiditurelleJtpendlture over 15,934 7.375 23.310 8.884 11,4221 7.462 Approved by ihe Tru tees on._............................ and g8ntd on thtlr bthalt J Langford
THE FOREBRIOGE CHARrrY REGISTERED CHARITY NO.. 211188 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABIUTIES AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2025 Note 2025 2024 Freehold Property at valuatlon 249,6 249,600 Investments in the Hands of the Official Custodian for Charities at Valuation COIF CharStSes Ethical Investment Fund Inc 251.198 264,740 251.198 264,740 Balances at Bank and Buildini Society Slafford 8uildin8 Society Barclay5 Bank Current Account 3&4 63.975 5,361 69.336 26,964 19.140 46,104 Debtors and Prepayments 833 513 Creditor5 and accruals 11,1641 19211 69,Crt)6 45.696 569.803 560,036