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The programme saw a 42% increase in beneficiaries and a 37% increase in sessions compared to the previous year.
That’s a increase in beneficiaries and increase in sessions compared to the prior year. 42% 37%
Service · Trend statement · From Strength & Learning Through Horses — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 9
81% of participants reported improvement in all three personal development goals set.
of young people reported improvement in all three personal development goals set*. 81%
Service · Observational claim · From Strength & Learning Through Horses — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 9
SLTH's Education Services help young people develop employability skills through horse care and training.
Young people learn how to look after and train horses, with each session focusing on developing a specific “employability skill”
Service · Policy statement · From Strength & Learning Through Horses — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 7
SLTH's mission is to empower young people through equine-assisted therapy and education programs.
At SLTH, we empower young people through transformative equine-assisted therapy and education programs.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Strength & Learning Through Horses — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 6
SLTH's financial reserves at the end of the year were £176,439, equivalent to approximately 2.6 months of operating costs.
At the end of the financial year, the charity’s free reserves totalled £176,439, equivalent to approximately 2.6 months of operating costs
Financial · Metric statement · From Strength & Learning Through Horses — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 5
SLTH aims to raise over £800k in capital for site improvements and service expansion.
emphasises the need for us to continue to be successful in our fundraising if we are to realise our aims to raise in excess of £800k in capital
Financial · Commitment statement · From Strength & Learning Through Horses — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 4
SLTH grew its services significantly in the past year, reaching 42% more young people.
This past year we grew our services significantly, with 42% more young people benefitting from equine education, therapy or both.
Service · Observational claim · From Strength & Learning Through Horses — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 August 2025, page 4
The charity has operating lease commitments of £4,492 for the year ending March 2025.
Amount falling due: Within 1 - 5 years 1,638 - 4,492 14,214
Financial · Metric statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 26
The charity's total funds decreased from £1,013,589 to £389,974 between April 2024 and March 2025.
Total funds 444,079 1,013,589 (1,067,694) - 389,974
Financial · Trend statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 25
The charity's net assets at the end of March 2025 total £389,974.
Net assets at 31 March 2025 - 389,974 389,974
Financial · Metric statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 25
The charity has non-current liabilities amounting to £163,722.
Non-current liabilities - (163,722) (163,722)
Financial · Metric statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 25
The charity secured a loan from CAF Bank for £180,000 in 2024/25.
In 2024/25, the charity secured a loan of £180,000 from CAF Bank in order to finance the purchase of 12 Sydenham Road. The loan was secured at 5.5% interest over a period of ten years.
Financial · Funding statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 24
The charity's average head count increased in 2025 compared to 2024.
Average head count 46.2 42.6
Financial · Trend statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 22
The charity's staff costs increased in 2025 compared to 2024.
Staff costs (note 8) 31,183 767,686 100,590 899,459
Financial · Trend statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 20
The charity's total expenditure increased in 2025 compared to 2024.
Total expenditure 44,208 1,023,486 - 1,067,694
Financial · Trend statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 20
The charity's income from charitable activities increased in 2025 compared to 2024.
Total income from charitable activities 114,500 880,187 994,687
Financial · Trend statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 19
The charity's expenditure is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payment.
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Financial · Policy statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 17
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to funds and performance conditions are met.
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the item of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Financial · Policy statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16
The Bridge Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
The Bridge Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.
Financial · Policy statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16
The charity's unrestricted funds can be used for any of its purposes, while restricted funds are designated for specific projects or areas.
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular areas of the charity's work or for specific projects being undertaken by the charity.
Financial · Policy statement · From The Bridge Foundation — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16