BRIDGING THE GAP (MANCHESTER)
Registered charity 1170952 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
The prevention or relief of poverty and the relief of those in need, hardship or distress in Greater Manchester by providing services and activities aimed at alleviating the social exclusion of those disadvantaged by their social and/or economic circumstances, reducing inequality and building strong, sustainable communities that empower people to be independent and in control of their lives.
Causes: Education/training · Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,683 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £255,246 to £252,424. Per the reserves statement, the charity's unrestricted funds are £78,959, which is below the stated policy target of £45,000 to £90,000 (six to twelve months of operating costs). The trustees note that the charity continues to rely on diverse income streams and has modernized its accounting systems to manage financial receipts.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: six to twelve months of operating costs, which is approximately £45,000 to £90,000 (held: £79k)
“We continue to work towards building our target for reserves equivalent to six to twelve months of operating costs, which is approximately £45,000 to £90,000.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): instagram
- MICHELLE MCHALE BEMchair
- Brian Nicholson
- Chris Copestake
- Jennifer Usiobo
- MARIE GRACE BRINDLE HAWKINS
- Martin Pilkington
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Manchester City · Trafford
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BRIDGING THE GAP (MANCHESTER) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £7,683 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £255,246 to £252,424. Per the reserves statement, the charity's unrestricted funds are £78,959, which is below the stated policy target of £45,000 to £90,000 (six to twelve months of operating costs). The trustees note that the charity continues to rely on diverse income streams and has modernized its accounting systems to manage financial receipts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRIDGING THE GAP (MANCHESTER)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRIDGING THE GAP (MANCHESTER) as a grant recipient include THE GEORGE AND ESME POLLITZER CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, REVELATION CHURCH MANCHESTER, THE HOBSON CHARITY LIMITED.
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