BRIDGE MENTORING PLUS SCHEME
The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme uses trained volunteer mentors to provide a one-to-one mentoring service for 10-25 year old disadvantaged young people throughout the Borough of Bridgend, South Wales. Providing education, recreational and emotional support in a confidential, non-judgemental way,we help young people achieve personal goals thus reducing the risk of social exclusion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £59,927 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £127,833 to £67,906. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations. Reserves are held at £67,906, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain core activities for at least three months in the event of unforeseen difficulty.
What the accounts disclose
“Reserves to be maintained at a level which ensures that the organisation's core activities could continue during a period of unforeseen difficulty for at least three months” — page 13
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Carl Heard
- Manuela Heidy Hiett
- Michael James Ives
- Thomas Law
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2026 | £348k | £315k |
| 28/02/2025 | £230k | £289k |
| 29/02/2024 | £265k | £251k |
| 28/02/2023 | £228k | £198k |
| 28/02/2022 | £162k | £186k |
Common questions
Is BRIDGE MENTORING PLUS SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £59,927 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £127,833 to £67,906. The trustees confirm that the charity is a going concern with no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue operations. Reserves are held at £67,906, which the trustees consider sufficient to maintain core activities for at least three months in the event of unforeseen difficulty. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRIDGE MENTORING PLUS SCHEME?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRIDGE MENTORING PLUS SCHEME as a grant recipient include MOONDANCE FOUNDATION, THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST, THE JENOUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £63k | |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £33k | Causes in Wales |
| THE KRISTINA MARTIN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE AUSTIN AND HOPE PILKINGTON TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Round Three - Food Poverty |
| THE JENOUR FOUNDATION | FY2026 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2026 | £20k | Unity in Community |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/03/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/09/2022 | £10k | Stronger Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/07/2021 | £10k | Free to choose |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2020 | £10k | COVID-19 - Emergency Parcel distribution adaption |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2020 | £9k | Enjoying Life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2019 | £10k | Getting Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/08/2015 | £5k | The Bridge To A Brighter Future |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/08/2012 | £3k | The Bridge to a brighter future |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2012 | £461k | The Peoples Voice |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2005 | £5k | Unsepcified |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/06/2005 | £4k | There is no project name available for this record |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/03/2005 | £46k | Getting Connected |