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THE BRIDGE CHURCH, CARDIFF

Registered charity 1180460 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The advancement of the Christian faith in accordance with the Basis of Faith, primarily, but not exclusively, within Cardiff and the surrounding neighbourhood; and other charitable purposes including but not limited to: the prevention and relief of need, hardship and sickness.

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Latest income
£374k
Latest spending
£193k
Registered
2018
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £673,028 at the end of the financial year, with unrestricted funds specifically at £302,404. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity's gross income for the year was £373,787, resulting in a net incoming resource of £180,423.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Payments to trustees: Trustee Rev Matthew Bownds received £42,869 in staff costs and £3,430 in pension contributions. Trustee Rev David Lawther received £33,587 in staff costs and £2,687 in pension contributions.
“Trustee Rev Matthew Bownds received £42,869 (2024:£39,270) in staff costs and £3,430 (2024:£3,307) in Pension Contributions in his capacity as Reverend of The Bridge Church, Cardiff in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Rev Matthew Bownds received £42,869 in staff costs and £3,430 in pension contributions.
“Trustee Rev Matthew Bownds received £42,869 (2024:£39,270) in staff costs and £3,430 (2024:£3,307) in Pension Contributions in his capacity as Reverend of The Bridge Church, Cardiff in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 18
“Trustee Rev David Lawther received £.33,587 (2024:£28,634) in staff costs and £2,687 (2024:£2,411) in Pension Contributions in his capacity as Reverend of The Bridge Church, Cardiff in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee Rev David Lawther received £33,587 in staff costs and £2,687 in pension contributions.
“Trustee Rev Matthew Bownds received £42,869 (2024:£39,270) in staff costs and £3,430 (2024:£3,307) in Pension Contributions in his capacity as Reverend of The Bridge Church, Cardiff in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 18
“Trustee Rev David Lawther received £.33,587 (2024:£28,634) in staff costs and £2,687 (2024:£2,411) in Pension Contributions in his capacity as Reverend of The Bridge Church, Cardiff in furtherance of the Charity's objects.” — page 18
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.

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Operates in: Cardiff

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/12/2025£374k£193k
31/12/2024£177k£160k
31/12/2023£188k£151k
31/12/2022£196k£173k
31/12/2021£168k£130k

Common questions

Is THE BRIDGE CHURCH, CARDIFF financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £673,028 at the end of the financial year, with unrestricted funds specifically at £302,404. The trustees consider there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity's gross income for the year was £373,787, resulting in a net incoming resource of £180,423. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.