Company Registration No. 11061705 (England and Wales)
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP
Chartered Accountants
New Century House
Greenbank Technology Park
Challenge Way
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 5QB
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
COMPANY INFORMATION
Directors
Mr D Buchan
Mr M Brailsford
Mr R H Donaldson
Mr D Brown
(Appointed 10 May 2024)
Company number
11061705
Registered office
The Bridge Care
Unit 1
Flemming Court
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 5HW
Auditor
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP
New Century House
Greenbank Technology Park
Challenge Way
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 5QB
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
CONTENTS
Page
Strategic report
1 - 2
Directors' report
3 - 4
Independent auditor's report
5 - 8
Statement of income and retained earnings
9
Balance sheet
10
Notes to the financial statements
11 - 22
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present the strategic report for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Review of the business
The Bridge Community Care Ltd (“the Company”) operates a portfolio of specialist residential homes providing high-quality care for adults with learning disabilities and autism, with particular expertise in supporting individuals with complex needs. All homes inspected to date by the Care Quality Commission (“CQC”) are rated Good.
During the year the Company achieved full occupancy at its Gain Lane Farm residence and maintained strong staffing levels across all homes. In recognition of its commitment to people and culture, the Company was named Investors in People – Employer of the Year.
The expansion of our service offering continued with the commissioning of The Brambles in Rastrick. Opened in late 2024, the home has already reached full occupancy, demonstrating continued demand for our high-quality care model. Construction has also been commissioned for our next development, Park View in Allerton, which will provide additional capacity to meet regional need.
Strategy and objectives
The Company’s strategy is to:
Deliver consistently high-quality, person-centred care, maintaining and improving CQC ratings.
Support sustainable growth through new home developments and selective expansion.
Attract, develop and retain skilled staff, reinforcing our award-winning culture.
Ensure prudent financial management to fund expansion while providing appropriate shareholder returns.
Financial review
For the year ended 31 December 2024, the Company reported:
Turnover: £19.95 million (2023: £15.04 million) – a 33% increase.
Operating profit: £2.25 million (2023: £1.83 million).
Profit before tax: £2.43 million (2023: £1.91 million).
Profit after tax: £1.85 million (2023: £1.46 million).
Gross margin: 31.1% (2023: 31.6%).
Cash at bank: £0.44 million (2023: £0.43 million).
Net assets: £4.00 million (2023: £2.45 million).
These results reflect robust demand, effective cost control and disciplined reinvestment to support the Company’s growth plans.
Going concern
The directors have reviewed detailed forecasts and are satisfied that the Company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
Principal risks and uncertainties
The key risks facing the business are:
Regulatory compliance – mitigated through comprehensive quality assurance systems and regular internal audits.
Recruitment and retention of specialist staff – addressed via competitive remuneration, continuous professional development and a strong employee engagement programme.
Funding pressures from commissioning authorities – managed through proactive engagement with commissioners and efficient operational management.
Outlook and future growth
Demand for high-quality residential care for adults with complex learning disabilities remains strong. The Company is well positioned to meet this need through the following initiatives:
Park View, Allerton – Construction is under way on a new home providing seven self-contained flats, scheduled to open in late 2025.
Further development pipeline – Management continues to evaluate additional opportunities to expand capacity in underserved areas.
These projects will strengthen the Company’s regional presence and support sustainable long-term growth.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
STRATEGIC REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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Mr D Buchan
Director
30 September 2025
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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The directors present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Principal activities
The principal activity of the company continued to be that of care home activities.
Results and dividends
The results for the year are set out on page 9.
Ordinary dividends were paid amounting to £400,000. The directors do not recommend payment of a further dividend.
Directors
The directors who held office during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were as follows:
Mr D Buchan
Mr M Brailsford
Mr R H Donaldson
Ms K E Sandwell
(Resigned 10 May 2024)
Mr D Brown
(Appointed 10 May 2024)
Disabled persons
Applications for employment by disabled persons are always fully considered, bearing in mind the aptitudes of the applicant concerned. In the event of members of staff becoming disabled, every effort is made to ensure that their employment within the company continues and that the appropriate training is arranged. It is the policy of the company that the training, career development and promotion of disabled persons should, as far as possible, be identical to that of other employees.
Employee involvement
The company's policy is to consult and discuss with employees, through unions, staff councils and at meetings, matters likely to affect employees' interests.
Information about matters of concern to employees is given through information bulletins and reports which seek to achieve a common awareness on the part of all employees of the financial and economic factors affecting the company's performance.
Auditor
PM+M Solutions for Business LLP were appointed as auditor to the company and in accordance with section 485 of the Companies Act 2006, a resolution proposing that they be re-appointed will be put at a General Meeting.
Statement of directors' responsibilities
The directors are responsible for preparing the annual report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.
Company law requires the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the directors have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law). Under company law, the directors must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the profit or loss of the company for that period.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
DIRECTORS' REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Statement of disclosure to auditor
So far as each person who was a director at the date of approving this report is aware, there is no relevant audit information of which the company’s auditor is unaware. Additionally, the directors individually have taken all the necessary steps that they ought to have taken as directors in order to make themselves aware of all relevant audit information and to establish that the company’s auditor is aware of that information.
Medium-sized companies exemption
This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the medium-sized companies exemption.
On behalf of the board
Mr D Buchan
Director
30 September 2025
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
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Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Bridge Community Care Limited (the 'company') for the year ended 31 December 2024 which comprise the statement of income and retained earnings, the balance sheet and notes to the financial statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the company's affairs as at 31 December 2024 and of its profit for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the directors' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The directors are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
the information given in the strategic report and the directors' report for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
the strategic report and the directors' report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the strategic report or the directors' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
certain disclosures of directors' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of directors
As explained more fully in the directors' responsibilities statement, the directors are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the directors determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the directors are responsible for assessing the company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the directors either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
We identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and then design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, including obtaining audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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Identifying and assessing potential risks related to irregularities
In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and non-compliance with laws and regulations, we have considered the following:
the nature of the industry and sector, control environment and business performance including the design of the Company's remuneration policies, key drivers for directors’ remuneration, bonus levels and performance targets;
results of our enquiries of management about their own identification and assessment of the risks of irregularities;
the matters discussed among the audit engagement team and relevant specialists regarding how and where fraud might occur in the financial statements and any potential indicators of fraud;
any matters we identified having obtained and reviewed the Company's documentation of their policies and procedures relating to:
identifying, evaluating and complying with laws and regulations and whether they were aware of any instances of non-compliance;
detecting and responding to the risks of fraud and whether they have knowledge of any actual, suspected or alleged fraud;
the internal controls established to mitigate risks of fraud or non-compliance with laws and regulations.
As a result of these procedures, we considered the opportunities and incentives that may exist within the organisation for fraud and identified the greatest potential for fraud in the following areas: timing of recognition of commercial income, posting of unusual journals and complex transactions; and manipulating the Company's performance profit measures and other key performance indicators to meet remuneration targets and externally communicated targets. In common with all audits under ISAs (UK), we are also required to perform specific procedures to respond to the risk of management override.
We also obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that the Company operates in, focusing on provisions of those laws and regulations that had a direct effect on the determination of material amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context included UK Companies Act, employment law, health and safety regulations, pensions legislation and tax legislation.
Audit response to risks identified
Our procedures to respond to risks identified included the following:
reviewing the financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with provisions of relevant laws and regulations described as having a direct effect on the financial statements;
enquiring of management concerning actual and potential litigation and claims;
performing analytical procedures to identify any unusual or unexpected relationships that may indicate risks of material misstatement due to fraud;
reading minutes of meetings of those charged with governance and reviewing correspondence with HMRC; and
in addressing the identified risks of fraud through management override of controls, testing the appropriateness of journal entries and other adjustments; assessing whether the judgements made in making accounting estimates are indicative of a potential bias; and evaluating the business rationale of any significant transactions that are unusual or outside the normal course of business.
Owing to the inherent limitations of an audit, there is an unavoidable risk that we may not have detected some material misstatements in the financial statements, even though we have properly planned and performed our audit in accordance with auditing standards. For example, the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulations (irregularities) is from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, the less likely the inherently limited procedures required by auditing standards would identify it. In addition, as with any audit, there remained a higher risk of non-detection of irregularities, as these may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. We are not responsible for preventing non-compliance and cannot be expected to detect non-compliance with all laws and regulations.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE MEMBERS OF THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED (CONTINUED)
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A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council’s website at: https://www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
Other matters which we are required to address
The prior period financial statements were not audited, however we have obtained sufficient appropriate audit evidence that the opening balances do not contain misstatements, that materially affect the current periods financial statements.
This report is made solely to the company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the company and the company's members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
Ceri Dixon BSc (Hons) FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor)
For and on behalf of PM+M Solutions for Business LLP, Statutory Auditor
Chartered Accountants
New Century House
Greenbank Technology Park
Challenge Way
Blackburn
Lancashire
BB1 5QB
30 September 2025
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
STATEMENT OF INCOME AND RETAINED EARNINGS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Turnover
3
19,948,830
15,035,405
Cost of sales
(13,807,905)
(10,290,586)
Gross profit
6,140,925
4,744,819
Administrative expenses
(3,923,504)
(2,914,479)
Other operating income
28,656
1,200
Operating profit
4
2,246,077
1,831,540
Interest receivable and similar income
7
193,077
91,578
Interest payable and similar expenses
8
(8,187)
(12,061)
Profit before taxation
2,430,967
1,911,057
Tax on profit
9
(570,055)
(454,124)
Profit for the financial year
1,860,912
1,456,933
Retained earnings brought forward
2,231,061
1,162,128
Dividends
10
(400,000)
(388,000)
Retained earnings carried forward
3,691,973
2,231,061
The profit and loss account has been prepared on the basis that all operations are continuing operations.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT
31 DECEMBER 2024
31 December 2024
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2024
2023
Notes
£
£
£
£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
11
187,878
158,332
Tangible assets
12
1,032,999
588,473
1,220,877
746,805
Current assets
Debtors
13
6,151,637
3,764,347
Cash at bank and in hand
435,860
433,486
6,587,497
4,197,833
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
14
(3,769,297)
(2,380,525)
Net current assets
2,818,200
1,817,308
Total assets less current liabilities
4,039,077
2,564,113
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
15
(6,892)
(20,228)
Provisions for liabilities
Deferred tax liability
18
120,112
92,724
(120,112)
(92,724)
Net assets
3,912,073
2,451,161
Capital and reserves
Called up share capital
21
100
100
Share premium account
220,000
220,000
Profit and loss reserves
3,691,973
2,231,061
Total equity
3,912,073
2,451,161
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions relating to medium-sized companies.
The financial statements were approved by the board of directors and authorised for issue on 30 September 2025 and are signed on its behalf by:
Mr D Buchan
Director
Company registration number 11061705 (England and Wales)
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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1
Accounting policies
Company information
The Bridge Community Care Limited is a private company limited by shares incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Bridge Care, Unit 1, Flemming Court, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5HW.
1.1
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.
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 under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.
This company is a qualifying entity for the purposes of FRS 102, being a member of a group where the parent of that group prepares publicly available consolidated financial statements, including this company, which are intended to give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position and profit or loss of the group. The company has therefore taken advantage of exemptions from the following disclosure requirements:
Section 7 ‘Statement of Cash Flows’: Presentation of a statement of cash flow and related notes and disclosures;
Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instrument Issues: Interest income/expense and net gains/losses for financial instruments not measured at fair value; basis of determining fair values; details of collateral, loan defaults or breaches, details of hedges, hedging fair value changes recognised in profit or loss and in other comprehensive income;
Section 26 ‘Share based Payment’: Share-based payment expense charged to profit or loss, reconciliation of opening and closing number and weighted average exercise price of share options, how the fair value of options granted was measured, measurement and carrying amount of liabilities for cash-settled share-based payments, explanation of modifications to arrangements;
Section 33 ‘Related Party Disclosures’: Compensation for key management personnel.
The financial statements of the company are consolidated in the financial statements of Parapet Holdings Ltd. These consolidated financial statements are available from its registered office, Unit 1 Flemming Court, Castleford, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom, WF10 5HW.
1.2
Going concern
Atruet the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the company has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3
Turnover
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.
Turnover represents income receivable from health and care provision services rendered. Turnover is recognised in the accounting period in which the company obtains the right to consideration in exchange for its performance.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.4
Intangible fixed assets other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible assets acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably; the intangible asset arises from contractual or other legal rights; and the intangible asset is separable from the entity.
Amortisation 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:
Software development costs
Straight line over 5 years
1.5
Tangible fixed assets
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:
Fixtures and fittings
10-33% Straight line
Motor vehicles
Straight line over 7 years
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 profit or loss.
1.6
Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting period end date, the company reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any). Where it is not possible to estimate the recoverable amount of an individual asset, the company estimates the recoverable amount of the cash-generating unit to which the asset belongs.
Recoverable amount is the higher of fair value less costs to sell and value in use. In assessing value in use, the estimated future cash flows are discounted to their present value using a pre-tax discount rate that reflects current market assessments of the time value of money and the risks specific to the asset for which the estimates of future cash flows have not been adjusted.
If the recoverable amount of an asset (or cash-generating unit) is estimated to be less than its carrying amount, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is reduced to its recoverable amount. An impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation decrease.
Recognised impairment losses are reversed if, and only if, the reasons for the impairment loss have ceased to apply. Where an impairment loss subsequently reverses, the carrying amount of the asset (or cash-generating unit) is increased to the revised estimate of its recoverable amount, but so that the increased carrying amount does not exceed the carrying amount that would have been determined had no impairment loss been recognised for the asset (or cash-generating unit) in prior years. A reversal of an impairment loss is recognised immediately in profit or loss, unless the relevant asset is carried at a revalued amount, in which case the reversal of the impairment loss is treated as a revaluation increase.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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1.7
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.8
Financial instruments
The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Classification of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities and equity instruments are classified according to the substance of the contractual arrangements entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences a residual interest in the assets of the company after deducting all of its liabilities.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors, bank loans, loans from fellow group companies and preference shares that are classified as debt, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
1.9
Equity instruments
Equity instruments issued by the company are recorded at the proceeds received, net of transaction costs. Dividends payable on equity instruments are recognised as liabilities once they are no longer at the discretion of the company.
1.10
Taxation
The tax expense represents the sum of the tax currently payable and deferred tax.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
1
Accounting policies
(Continued)
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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.
1.11
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.
1.12
Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.13
Leases
As lessee
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantially all the risks and rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating leases.
Assets held under finance leases are recognised as assets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The related liability is included in the balance sheet as a finance lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest elements. The interest is charged to profit or loss so as to produce a constant periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
1.14
Government grants
Government 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.
A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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2
Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty
In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. The main areas of judgement are in relation to debtor provisions and the useful economic lives of the company's fixed assets.
3
Turnover and other revenue
All turnover arose from the principal activity of the company within the UK.
2024
2023
£
£
Other revenue
Interest income
193,077
91,578
Grants received
28,656
4
Operating profit
2024
2023
Operating profit for the year is stated after charging/(crediting):
£
£
Government grants
(28,656)
Fees payable to the company's auditor for the audit of the company's financial statements
12,000
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
139,343
118,161
(Profit)/loss on disposal of tangible fixed assets
(684)
35,921
Amortisation of intangible assets
51,829
36,654
5
Employees
The average monthly number of persons (including directors) employed by the company during the year was:
2024
2023
Number
Number
384
335
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
5
Employees
(Continued)
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Their aggregate remuneration comprised:
2024
2023
£
£
Wages and salaries
12,414,499
9,281,914
Social security costs
1,231,349
900,521
Pension costs
221,848
197,364
13,867,696
10,379,799
6
Directors' remuneration
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
364,635
307,349
Company pension contributions to defined contribution schemes
1,854
2,280
366,489
309,629
The number of directors for whom retirement benefits are accruing under defined contribution schemes amounted to 2 (2023 - 2).
Remuneration disclosed above include the following amounts paid to the highest paid director:
2024
2023
£
£
Remuneration for qualifying services
170,250
137,500
7
Interest receivable and similar income
2024
2023
£
£
Interest income
Interest on bank deposits
14,028
91,578
Interest receivable from group companies
37,420
Other interest income
141,629
Total income
193,077
91,578
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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8
Interest payable and similar expenses
2024
2023
£
£
Interest on bank overdrafts and loans
2,309
9,356
Interest payable to group undertakings
5,878
Interest on finance leases and hire purchase contracts
2,705
8,187
12,061
9
Taxation
2024
2023
£
£
Current tax
UK corporation tax on profits for the current period
542,667
450,444
Deferred tax
Origination and reversal of timing differences
27,388
4,122
Adjustment in respect of prior periods
(442)
Total deferred tax
27,388
3,680
Total tax charge
570,055
454,124
The actual charge for the year can be reconciled to the expected charge for the year based on the profit or loss and the standard rate of tax as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Profit before taxation
2,430,967
1,911,057
Expected tax charge based on the standard rate of corporation tax in the UK of 25.00% (2023: 23.52%)
607,742
449,491
Tax effect of expenses that are not deductible in determining taxable profit
701
473
Group relief
(63,069)
Depreciation on assets not qualifying for tax allowances
24,681
3,943
Adjustdeferred tax to average rate
217
Taxation charge for the year
570,055
454,124
10
Dividends
2024
2023
£
£
Final paid
400,000
388,000
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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11
Intangible fixed assets
Software development costs
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
215,353
Additions - internally developed
81,375
At 31 December 2024
296,728
Amortisation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
57,021
Amortisation charged for the year
51,829
At 31 December 2024
108,850
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
187,878
At 31 December 2023
158,332
12
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and fittings
Motor vehicles
Total
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 January 2024
607,846
277,310
885,156
Additions
498,005
99,025
597,030
Disposals
(16,500)
(16,500)
At 31 December 2024
1,105,851
359,835
1,465,686
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 January 2024
222,609
74,074
296,683
Depreciation charged in the year
92,119
47,224
139,343
Eliminated in respect of disposals
(3,339)
(3,339)
At 31 December 2024
314,728
117,959
432,687
Carrying amount
At 31 December 2024
791,123
241,876
1,032,999
At 31 December 2023
385,237
203,236
588,473
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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13
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
£
£
Trade debtors
682,471
548,272
Other debtors
5,304,736
3,200,875
Prepayments and accrued income
164,430
15,200
6,151,637
3,764,347
Included in other debtors is £5,157,533 (2023 - £3,017,444) due from a related party. There is no fixed terms to the unsecured loan. Interest is paid at 6.5% above base rate.
14
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
16
21,486
10,000
Obligations under finance leases
17
2,851
7,744
Trade creditors
245,491
132,761
Amounts owed to group undertakings
127,536
Corporation tax
993,111
450,444
Other taxation and social security
576,617
578,808
Deferred income
19
677,264
306,698
Other creditors
809,122
649,731
Accruals
315,819
244,339
3,769,297
2,380,525
15
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
2024
2023
Notes
£
£
Bank loans and overdrafts
16
6,600
16,621
Obligations under finance leases
17
292
3,607
6,892
20,228
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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16
Loans and overdrafts
2024
2023
£
£
Bank loans
18,726
26,621
Bank overdrafts
9,360
28,086
26,621
Payable within one year
21,486
10,000
Payable after one year
6,600
16,621
Bank loans amounting to £18,726 (2023 - £26,621) are repayable by July 2026 at an interest rate of 2.5% per annum.
The bank loans and overdraft are secured by fixed and floating charges over the company's assets.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
- 21 -
17
Finance lease obligations
2024
2023
Future minimum lease payments due under finance leases:
£
£
Within one year
2,987
7,957
In two to five years
293
3,814
3,280
11,771
Less: future finance charges
(137)
(420)
3,143
11,351
Obligations under finance leases and hire purchase contracts are secured on the assets to which they relate.
18
Deferred taxation
The following are the major deferred tax liabilities and assets recognised by the company and movements thereon:
Liabilities
Liabilities
2024
2023
Balances:
£
£
Fixed asset
128,998
100,559
Short term
(8,886)
(7,835)
120,112
92,724
2024
Movements in the year:
£
Liability at 1 January 2024
92,724
Charge to profit or loss
27,388
Liability at 31 December 2024
120,112
19
Deferred income
2024
2023
£
£
Other deferred income
677,264
306,698
Deferred income represents amounts invoiced in advance of the provision of services and is recognised as a liability on the balance sheet. These amounts will be recognised as revenue in future periods when the associated services are provided.
THE BRIDGE COMMUNITY CARE LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
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20
Retirement benefit schemes
2024
2023
Defined contribution schemes
£
£
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
221,848
197,364
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the company in an independently administered fund. At the year end £83,231 (2023 - £63,581) was due to the scheme.
21
Share capital
2024
2023
2024
2023
Ordinary share capital
Number
Number
£
£
Issued and fully paid
Ordinary shares of £1 each
100
100
100
100
22
Operating lease commitments
At the reporting end date the company had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2024
2023
£
£
Within 1 year
1,138,389
734,977
Years 2-5
1,411,125
1,837,762
After 5 years
3,202,475
3,510,815
5,751,989
6,083,554
23
Related party transactions
The company has rented properties during the period from a fellow group company, although the group was formed during the period the related company was still considered related prior to the formation of the group due to common control. The total rent paid in the period was £1,036,872 (2023 - £733,327).
24
Ultimate controlling party
During the prior period the ultimate controlling party was Mr D Buchan.
During the current year the ultimate parent company became Parapet Holdings Ltd following the purchase of shares on 21 February 2024. Parapet Holdings Ltd is the smallest and largest company preparing consolidated accounts. The consolidated accounts are available from Unit 1 Flemming Court, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5HW.
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