BRIDGE BUILDERS MINISTRIES
Providing training and sharing resources and ideas in the field of conflict transformation.
Objects
1.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CHARITY ARE TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND IN PARTICULAR THE GOSPEL OF REDEMPTION AND RECONCILIATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, BY EVERY AVAILABLE MEANS BUT PARTICULARLY (WITHOUT LIMITING THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICE OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY-BUILDING AND PEACEMAKING, AND (IN FURTHERANCE OF CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY-BUILDING AND PEACEMAKING) BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE, MEDIATION, CONSULTANCY AND OTHER SERVICES, TO CHRISTIAN CHURCH LEADERS MEMBERS AND OTHERS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a deficit of £17,206 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £37,013. The trustees confirm that the charity's policy of holding a minimum of six months' expenditure in reserves has been achieved based on current operating levels. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially misstated.
What the accounts disclose
“fees from training courses and workshops of £104,607” — page 6
“The trustees’ policy has been to hold an unrestricted operational reserve representing a minimum of six months’ worth of expenditure.” — page 6
“The total aggregate value of donations received during the year from trustees, employees or other related parties where no conditions have been placed on such donations is £3,502.” — page 17
“During the year, training services were provided by Clarity Development, a company owned by the spouse of one of the trustees of the charity. The total fees charged for these services were £1,790” — page 17
“The total aggregate value of donations received during the year from trustees, employees or other related parties where no conditions have been placed on such donations is £3,502.” — page 17
“During the year, training services were provided by Clarity Development, a company owned by the spouse of one of the trustees of the charity. The total fees charged for these services were £1,790” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/03/2022)
Trustees
- ROBERT QUARTON
- Rev Andrew Russell Corsie
- Stephen Cobbin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £121k | £138k |
| 31/08/2024 | £125k | £137k |
| 31/08/2023 | £106k | £126k |
| 31/08/2022 | £107k | £87k |
| 31/08/2021 | £78k | £79k |
Common questions
Is BRIDGE BUILDERS MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a deficit of £17,206 for the year ended 31 August 2025, resulting in a decrease in unrestricted reserves to £37,013. The trustees confirm that the charity's policy of holding a minimum of six months' expenditure in reserves has been achieved based on current operating levels. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention giving cause to believe the accounts were materially misstated. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.