THE BRIDGE HOMELESSNESS TO HOPE
The relief of poverty, sickness and distress of individuals in need, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of shelter, food, clothes and advice, in accordance with a Christian ethos.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £34,229 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £364,790 remain within the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure, indicating a stable financial position.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 43,203 188,907 232,110” — page 15
“It is the policy of the Charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six-months' expenditure.” — page 8
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 06883209
Company officers (Companies House)
- MURRAY, Adriana Sharleen on trustee list
- FLACK, Justine Samantha on trustee list
- FLEMMINGS-DANQUAH, Sally-Ann Samantha on trustee list
- BROWN, Rebecca Mary on trustee list
- GRIBBON, Simon Glen on trustee list
- KUNIGIRI, Girish, Dr on trustee list
- FRANCIS, Huw John on trustee list
- OWEN, Stephen Robert on trustee list
- FAWCETT, David Antony
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- STEPHEN ROBERT OWENchair
- Adriana Sharleen Murray
- Dr Girish Kunigiri
- HUW FRANCIS
- Justine Samantha Flack
- Rebecca Mary Brown
- Sally-Ann Samantha Flemmings-Danquah
- Simon Glen Gribbon
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £429k | £463k |
| 30/04/2024 | £467k | £383k |
| 30/04/2023 | £348k | £312k |
| 30/04/2022 | £234k | £268k |
| 30/04/2021 | £335k | £218k |
Common questions
Is THE BRIDGE HOMELESSNESS TO HOPE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £34,229 for the year, with total expenditure exceeding total income. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £364,790 remain within the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure, indicating a stable financial position. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE BRIDGE HOMELESSNESS TO HOPE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE BRIDGE HOMELESSNESS TO HOPE as a grant recipient include THE STONEYGATE TRUST, THE CARLTON HAYES MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STONEYGATE TRUST | FY2024 | £50k | |
| THE STONEYGATE TRUST | FY2025 | £19k | |
| THE CARLTON HAYES MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY | FY2023 | £15k | |
| THE STONEYGATE TRUST | FY2023 | £9k | |
| THE STONEYGATE TRUST | FY2022 | £9k | |
| THE CARLTON HAYES MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE CARLTON HAYES MENTAL HEALTH CHARITY | FY2022 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 17/11/2025 | £30k | Millionaire Street 2025 11w4 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/04/2024 | £20k | Recreational Arts As Art Therapy for Mental Health Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2021 | £10k | Art Therapy For Mental Health Support |
| UK government | 05/08/2020 | £27k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/08/2019 | £10k | Art therapy for mental health support |