BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES
The charity promotes racial and religious respect and trust by facilitating interaction between people of different cultures and faiths. Activities include:- events that bring people together from different communities- connecting people seeking sanctuary with settled communities - training to educate and equip bridge builders
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity finished the year in a satisfactory financial position despite an actual deficit of £48,897, driven by lower-than-expected grant and contract income. The trustees consider the level of free reserves adequate for the charity's current stage, although unrestricted reserves decreased from £120,477 to £81,367. The filing notes an upward trend in income since the year end, offering reassurance regarding short to medium-term sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees’ reserves policy states that the charity should hold a minimum of 6 months of free reserves (unrestricted, designated funds) based on the operating costs in the current budget.” — page 6
“The total amount of donations received without conditions from trustees and related parties during the period was £3,840 (7 months to Dec 2023: £2,240). No payments were made to trustees for reimbursement of expenses in either the current period, or prior year.” — page 21
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07245606
Company officers (Companies House)
- ALAHMAD ALOBIED, Ruaa not on trustee list
- MUSTAFA, Azza on trustee list
- BENNETT, Roxanne Daniela on trustee list
- BRIGGS, Lizzie on trustee list
- GREGORY, Daniel John on trustee list
- LYNCH, Owen Robert on trustee list
Trustees
- Owen Robert Lynchchair
- Azza Mustafa
- Caroline Twigg
- Daniel John Gregory
- Mrs Lizzie Briggs
- Roxanne Daniela Bennett
- Ruaa Alahmad Alobied
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £242k | £291k |
| 31/12/2023 | £200k | £175k |
| 31/05/2023 | £267k | £281k |
| 31/05/2022 | £210k | £182k |
| 31/05/2021 | £183k | £131k |
Common questions
Is BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity finished the year in a satisfactory financial position despite an actual deficit of £48,897, driven by lower-than-expected grant and contract income. The trustees consider the level of free reserves adequate for the charity's current stage, although unrestricted reserves decreased from £120,477 to £81,367. The filing notes an upward trend in income since the year end, offering reassurance regarding short to medium-term sustainability. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRIDGES FOR COMMUNITIES as a grant recipient include IMAGINE FOUNDATION, VINCI UK FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF STOKE GIFFORD, THE SIMMONS AND SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, WOODLANDS GROUP OF CHURCHES.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2025 | £20k | Tackling loneliness and isolation among asylum seekers through befriending |
| Sport England | 01/07/2024 | £15k | Walk with Me in Bristol |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/09/2023 | £10k | Sewing classes for refugee women |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/06/2022 | £10k | Sewing Workshops for Refugee Women |
| Barrow Cadbury Trust | 07/10/2020 | £33k | COVID-19 - Bridges for Communities |