The Bridge Trust
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To provide charitable relief within its area of benefit as prescribed by the scheme of the charity, namely Bideford and its immediate neighbourhood. This excludes Barnstaple and Torrington and all areas beyond.
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The Bridge Trust has a substantially complete profile, sourced from the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1962, it is among the oldest community development charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 83% of the 9,257 community development charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The Bridge Trust draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical community development charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BRIDGE TRUST is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BRIDGE TRUST is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE BRIDGE TRUST is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
Official filingsBoard members and senior officers on record, with disclosed pay where available.
12 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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How it stacks up against peers
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Cause areas in United Kingdom
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The Bridge Trust
The Bridge Trust is a registered community development nonprofit based in Devon, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1962 and has been operating for 64 years. Its registration number is 204536. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £963K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Bridge Trust has £963K in annual revenue. It allocates 67% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for community development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £230K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To provide charitable relief within its area of benefit as prescribed by the scheme of the charity, namely Bideford and its immediate neighbourhood. This excludes Barnstaple and Torrington and all areas beyond. The Bridge Trust is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1962.
The Bridge Trust is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity. Its Charity Commission registration number is 204536.
The Bridge Trust's registered charity number is 204536. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Bridge Trust is located in Devon, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1962 and has been active for 64 years.
The Bridge Trust is based in Devon in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Bridge Trust
- What is The Bridge Trust?
- The Bridge Trust is a community development unincorporated association based in Devon, United Kingdom. To provide charitable relief within its area of benefit as prescribed by the scheme of the charity, namely Bideford and its immediate neighbourhood. This excludes Barnstaple and Torrington and all areas beyond.
- When was The Bridge Trust founded?
- The Bridge Trust was founded in 1962.
- Where is The Bridge Trust located?
- Headquartered in Devon, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Bridge Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £962,914. 67% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The Bridge Trust trustworthy?
- The Bridge Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The Bridge Trust's registration number?
- Registration: 204536 (United Kingdom).
- What is The Bridge Trust's website?
- https://www.bidefordbridgetrust.org.uk
- Are donations to The Bridge Trust tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.