THE BRIDGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 30 June 2024. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association. the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities prèparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 Janu8ry 2019)" Objectives and activities The objeclives of the Company are to advan the Christian faith by.. (al the procl8rnation and furtherance of the Gospel of God concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord., (bl the preaching and leaching of the Christian faith in accordance with the doctrines and ethos of The Bridges Christian Fellowship Church appearing in the Schedule to this Memorandum ofAssoGiation,' Ic) strengthening the personal faith and witness of the Church's members and by communicating the Gospel of Jesus Christ to other people in the locality and beyond., (dl uniting a people of like faith in the bonds of brotherly love and fellowship,. le) demonstrating the love of God by meeting needs in the local community and elsewhere. Public benefit The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activilies the Charity should undertake. Achievements and performance Significant activities and achievements against objectives Financial revSew Reserv85 policy The trust6es endeavour to maintain sufficient funds to ensure thal the Charity will be able to continue with its activities and. in the event of a drop in income, give consideration to ways in which additional funds may be raised. Any money held in account is in reserve for Maintenan costs and emergency appeals from other ministries supported by the Charity. Total Income for tha charity during th8 y8ar was £18,481 compared to £17,573 in the previous year. Total expenditure for the year was £16,230 compared to £15.292 in the previous y8ar. Major nsks The trustees have assessed the major risks to which Ihe Charity is exposed. and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Plans for future periods We continue to support a variety of mission societies and individuals and any excess fundirig will be dislributed to chosen charities or rriissionaries, as decided by the leadership tearn. We continue to open our premises to outside groups and also provide a drop-in session each week to provide a hot meal and companionship lo people from outside the fellowship. Structure. governance and management The Charity is a company limited by guarantee. The trustees, who are also the directors for Ihe purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signalure of the financial statements were.. Mr F Corscadden Mr J Ferris Mr C Stewart
THE BRIDGES CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2024 Recruitment and appointment of tnistees None of the trustees has any beneficial inleresl in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Mr F Corscadden trustee 24 March 2025