BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
08311227 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 December 2024

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 January 2024

End date: 31 December 2024

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Directors' report period ended 31 December 2024

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 December 2024

Principal activities of the company

The company ceased trading in April 2024 and all remaining assets have been disposed of to Autism Together, who now operate from the site. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a non-going concern basis. The Board of Directors are saddened by the decision to cease trading, and wish Autism Together every success in continuing the excellent work completed by Bridge Community Farms over the past 10 years.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024

Mr G F Ball
Mr P Coburn
Mr J C Davies
Mr C J Maddock
Bridge Community Wellness Gardens


The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
29 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr G F Ball
Status: Director

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

2024 2023


£

£
Turnover: 10,735 64,079
Cost of sales: ( 7,997 ) ( 45,190 )
Gross profit(or loss): 2,738 18,889
Distribution costs: 0 0
Administrative expenses: ( 92,493 ) ( 99,432 )
Other operating income: 153,892 23,335
Operating profit(or loss): 64,137 (57,208)
Interest receivable and similar income: 26 145
Interest payable and similar charges: ( 2 ) 0
Profit(or loss) before tax: 64,161 (57,063)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 64,161 (57,063)

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Balance sheet

As at 31 December 2024

Notes 2024 2023


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets: 3 0 17,490
Tangible assets: 4 2,500 49,461
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 2,500 66,951
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors: 5 0 6,912
Cash at bank and in hand: 808 0
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 808 6,912
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 6 ( 3,780 ) ( 75,356 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (2,972) (68,444)
Total assets less current liabilities: (472) ( 1,493)
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 7 0 ( 63,140 )
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): (472) (64,633)
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (472) ( 64,633)
Total members' funds: ( 472) (64,633)

The notes form part of these financial statements

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 December 2024 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 29 September 2025
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Mr G F Ball
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is recognised at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, and is shown net of VAT and other sales related taxes. The fair value of consideration takes into account trade discounts, settlement discounts and volume rebates. Revenue from the sale of goods is recognised when the significant risks and rewards of ownership of the goods have passed to the buyer, the amount of revenue can be measured reliably, it is probable that the economic benefits associated with the transaction will flow to the entity and the costs incurred or to be incurred in respect of the transaction can be measured reliably. Grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received. Grants relating to turnover are recognised as income over the periods when the related costs are incurred. Grants relating to an asset are recognised in income systematically over the asset's expected useful life. If part of such a grant is deferred it is recognised as deferred income rather than being deducted from the asset's carrying amount.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases: Freehold land and buildings 10% straight line Plant and equipment 25% straight line Motor vehicles 10% straight line The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is credited or charged to surplus or deficit.

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of acquisition of unincorporated businesses over the fair value of net assets acquired. It is initially recognised as an asset at cost and is subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Goodwill is considered to have a finite useful life and is amortised on a systematic basis over its expected life, which is 10 years. For the purposes of impairment testing, goodwill is allocated to the cash-generating units expected to benefit from the acquisition. Cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment at least annually, or more frequently when there is an indication that the unit may be impaired. If the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit is less than the carrying amount of the unit, the impairment loss is allocated first to reduce the carrying amount of any goodwill allocated to the unit and then to the other assets of the unit pro-rata on the basis of the carrying amount of each asset in the unit.

    Other accounting policies

    Company information Bridge Community Farms CIC is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is 2nd Floor Refuge House, 33-37 Watergate Row, Chester, CH1 2LE. Accounting convention These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 as applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. The disclosure requirements of section 1A of FRS 102 have been applied other than where additional disclosure is required to show a true and fair view. The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than a going concern. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. Going concern The company ceased trading in April 2024 and therefore the directors do not consider it to be appropriate to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on a basis other than going concern and all assets and liabilities have been written down to their recoverable value. Appropriate provision has been made for all remaining liabilities. Current tax The tax currently payable is based on taxable profit for the year. Taxable profit differs from net profit as reported in the profit and loss account because it excludes items of income or expense that are taxable or deductible in other years and it further excludes items that are never taxable or deductible. The company’s liability for current tax is calculated using tax rates that have been enacted or substantively enacted by the reporting end date. Deferred tax Deferred tax liabilities are generally recognised for all timing differences and deferred tax assets are recognised to the extent that it is probable that they will be recovered against the reversal of deferred tax liabilities or other future taxable profits. Such assets and liabilities are not recognised if the timing difference arises from goodwill or from the initial recognition of other assets and liabilities in a transaction that affects neither the tax profit nor the accounting profit. The carrying amount of deferred tax assets is reviewed at each reporting end date and reduced to the extent that it is no longer probable that sufficient taxable profits will be available to allow all or part of the asset to be recovered. Deferred tax is calculated at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the liability is settled or the asset is realised. Deferred tax is charged or credited in the profit and loss account, except when it relates to items charged or credited directly to equity, in which case the deferred tax is also dealt with in equity. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are offset when the company has a legally enforceable right to offset current tax assets and liabilities and the deferred tax assets and liabilities relate to taxes levied by the same tax authority. Employee benefits The costs of short-term employee benefits are recognised as a liability and an expense, unless those costs are required to be recognised as part of the cost of stock or fixed assets. The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received. Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Foreign exchange Transactions in currencies other than pounds sterling are recorded at the rates of exchange prevailing at the dates of the transactions. At each reporting end date, monetary assets and liabilities that are denominated in foreign currencies are retranslated at the rates prevailing on the reporting end date. Gains and losses arising on translation in the period are included in profit or loss.

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

  • 2. Employees

    2024 2023
    Average number of employees during the period 4 4

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

3. Intangible assets

Goodwill Other Total
Cost £ £ £
At 1 January 2024 34,980 34,980
Additions 0 0
Disposals 0 0
Revaluations 0 0
Transfers 0 0
At 31 December 2024 34,980 34,980
Amortisation
At 1 January 2024 17,490 17,490
Charge for year 3,498 3,498
On disposals
Other adjustments 13,992 13,992
At 31 December 2024 34,980 34,980
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 0 0
At 31 December 2023 17,490 17,490

Impairment losses of £13,992 have been recognised on goodwill in the year.

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

4. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 January 2024 177,035 25,256 0 0 11,421 213,712
Additions 0 0 0 0 0 0
Disposals 0 0 0 0 ( 11,421 ) ( 11,421 )
Revaluations 0 0 0 0 0 0
Transfers 0 0 0 0 0 0
At 31 December 2024 177,035 25,256 0 0 0 202,291
Depreciation
At 1 January 2024 131,884 23,985 0 0 8,382 164,251
Charge for year 17,703 620 0 0 0 18,323
On disposals 0 0 0 0 ( 8,382 ) ( 8,382 )
Other adjustments 24,948 651 0 0 0 25,599
At 31 December 2024 174,535 25,256 0 0 0 199,791
Net book value
At 31 December 2024 2,500 0 0 0 0 2,500
At 31 December 2023 45,151 1,271 0 0 3,039 49,461

Impairment losses on Land and buildings of £24,948 and Plant and machinery of £651 have been recognised in the year.

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

5. Debtors

2024 2023
£ £
Trade debtors 0 0
Prepayments and accrued income 0 0
Other debtors 0 6,912
Total 0 6,912
Debtors due after more than one year: 0 0

Impairment losses on Other debtors of £7,409 have been recognised in the year.

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

6. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 7,306
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Trade creditors 0 983
Taxation and social security 0 0
Accruals and deferred income 3,780 15,035
Other creditors 0 52,032
Total 3,780 75,356

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 December 2024

7. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2024 2023
£ £
Bank loans and overdrafts 0 0
Amounts due under finance leases and hire purchase contracts 0 0
Other creditors 0 63,140
Total 0 63,140

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

BRIDGE COMMUNITY FARMS CIC

Company Number: 08311227 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 December 2024

Company activities and impact

Bridge Community Farms CIC ran a working farm that brings together people from all parts of the local community and offers those in need a helping hand. It offered a therapeutic environment for people living with mental health conditions such as depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It also provided outdoor study facilities for children and young people who want to learn horticulture, food preparation and basic business skills. The enterprise gave paid employment to colleagues who had been long-term unemployed. Bridge Community Farms (BCF) core activities comprised the growing of veg, salad and fruit crops for sale through a delivered veg box scheme covering The Wirral and West Cheshire. The CIC ceased to trade in April 2024, and all its community engagements and onsite operations were run under licence by the charity, Autism Together (1007878) until the landlord, Cheshire West and Chester Council, assigned the lease to them in October 2024.

Consultation with stakeholders

The directors of the company have agreed to give their time and expertise free of charge, in order to further the aims of the company – specifically to offer permanent and sustainable jobs to people who are long-term unemployed, by growing and selling fruit, vegetables, salads and herbs to the local community. The company has several donors of funding for the above. Our aims have been explained both verbally and in writing to these donors. The local community benefits from the company’s activities – for example in terms of employment opportunities. A number of meetings and events have been held with members of the community directly and with their representatives in order to explain, and receive feedback on, the operations of the company – with modification of our plans where appropriate based on these consultations. Until it ceased to trade in April 2024, BCF continued to collaborate with several charities, schools and volunteers in the area of Ellesmere Port, providing outdoor space for their participants to engage with the growing of food crops and the packing and delivery of veg boxes. These arrangements continued under the management of the new operators of the site, Autism Together.

Directors' remuneration

No remuneration was received

Transfer of assets

When the lease on the site was assigned in October 2024, all assets were transferred to the charity, Autism Together. The leasehold Land & Buildings with a consideration amount of £2,500 and received amount of £2,500, have been transferred to the registered charity “Autism Together” (charity number: 1007878)

This report was approved by the board of directors on
29 September 2025

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Mr G F Ball
Status: Director