BRIDGING THE GAP YOUTH - MERTHYR
A fully inclusive After School & Holiday Club for children with additional learning needs.
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TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 3-19 IN MERTHYR TYDFIL THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £11,548 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £168,377 against total expenditure of £156,829. Unrestricted reserves stood at £55,678, which is below the trustees' expected target of £78,414 based on a policy of approximately six months' expenditure. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainty.
What the accounts disclose
“Current Free Reserves are £55,677. Expected Target Reserves would be £78,414.” — page 5
“The Trustee and Treasurer Mrs S Jenkins's niece is employed by the charity. She was paid at rates commensurate with her position and in line with other members of staff. The appointment process was open and at arms length and the Trustees were fully informed of the relationship before the appointment.” — page 18
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Daniel Paul Buftonchair
- ALISON MARY HAMER
- Andrea Margaret Popp
- Sheri Joy Jenkins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £168k | £157k |
| 31/03/2024 | £208k | £153k |
Common questions
Is BRIDGING THE GAP YOUTH - MERTHYR financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net surplus of £11,548 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £168,377 against total expenditure of £156,829. Unrestricted reserves stood at £55,678, which is below the trustees' expected target of £78,414 based on a policy of approximately six months' expenditure. The trustees confirm that resources are adequate to continue as a going concern with no material uncertainty. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GREENHAM TRUST LTD | 1 | £432k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £138k |
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
| EDWARDS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
Charities like this
- PATCHWORK PROJECT
- YOUNG PERSONS CENTRE
- YOUTH OPTIONS
- BRIDGE SCHOOL MALVERN
- THE CANTERBURY DAY NURSERY, HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB
- Berkshire Youth LTD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRIDGING THE GAP YOUTH - MERTHYR | £168k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| PATCHWORK PROJECT | £263k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG PERSONS CENTRE | £525k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH OPTIONS | £3.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BRIDGE SCHOOL MALVERN | £2.5m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE CANTERBURY DAY NURSERY, HOLIDAY PLAYSCHEME AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUB | £825k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |