BRIDGE THE GAP FOOTBALL
BTGs delivery programme includes running football sessions for the community; smaller focused, peer-to-peer mentoring; community events and conferences.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £124,305, with unrestricted funds at £60,140. The trustees' policy is to maintain free reserves equivalent to three months of routine operating expenditure to ensure ongoing security. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations and legacies 234,522 97,720 332,242 221,607” — page 12
“The trustee's policy is to maintain free reserves equivalent to three months of routine operating expenditure to ensure the ongoing security of the charity.”
“J Aske is an employee of Envista Branding Ltd. During the year donations totalling £12,000 (2025: £12,000) were received from the company and goods purchased totalled £3,516. (2025: £4,869). During the year the company also donated goods valued at £5,720.” — page 23
“H Hawkings is an employee of Alpha International. During the year donations from Alpha totalled £5,030, Merchandise sales totalled £582 & Site Fee income totalled £2,250.” — page 23
“J Aske is an employee of Envista Branding Ltd. During the year donations totalling £12,000 (2025: £12,000) were received from the company and goods purchased totalled £3,516. (2025: £4,869). During the year the company also donated goods valued at £5,720.” — page 23
“H Hawkings is an employee of Alpha International. During the year donations from Alpha totalled £5,030, Merchandise sales totalled £582 & Site Fee income totalled £2,250.” — page 23
“J Aske is an employee of Envista Branding Ltd. During the year donations totalling £12,000 (2025: £12,000) were received from the company and goods purchased totalled £3,516. (2025: £4,869). During the year the company also donated goods valued at £5,720.” — page 23
“H Hawkings is an employee of Alpha International. During the year donations from Alpha totalled £5,030, Merchandise sales totalled £582 & Site Fee income totalled £2,250.” — page 23
“J Aske is an employee of Envista Branding Ltd. During the year donations totalling £12,000 (2025: £12,000) were received from the company and goods purchased totalled £3,516. (2025: £4,869). During the year the company also donated goods valued at £5,720.” — page 23
“H Hawkings is an employee of Alpha International. During the year donations from Alpha totalled £5,030, Merchandise sales totalled £582 & Site Fee income totalled £2,250.” — page 23
“J Aske is an employee of Envista Branding Ltd. During the year donations totalling £12,000 (2025: £12,000) were received from the company and goods purchased totalled £3,516. (2025: £4,869). During the year the company also donated goods valued at £5,720.” — page 23
“H Hawkings is an employee of Alpha International. During the year donations from Alpha totalled £5,030, Merchandise sales totalled £582 & Site Fee income totalled £2,250.” — page 23
Trustees
- Charlie Cannellchair
- Catherine Edna Delve
- Hannah Hawkings
- Jonathan Robert Aske
- Josh Baines
- MERVYN LLOYD SAMUEL THOMAS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £368k | £316k |
| 31/03/2025 | £260k | £227k |
| 31/03/2024 | £130k | £172k |
| 31/03/2023 | £154k | £133k |
| 31/03/2022 | £87k | £53k |
Common questions
Is BRIDGE THE GAP FOOTBALL financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds total unrestricted and restricted funds of £124,305, with unrestricted funds at £60,140. The trustees' policy is to maintain free reserves equivalent to three months of routine operating expenditure to ensure ongoing security. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRIDGE THE GAP FOOTBALL?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRIDGE THE GAP FOOTBALL as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH SAINT PAUL ONSLOW SQUARE AND SAINT AUGUSTINE SOUTH KENSINGTON, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRIGHTON, ST PETER, SEEDFIELD TRUST, WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST, CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH SAINT PAUL ONSLOW SQUARE AND SAINT AUGUSTINE SOUTH KENSINGTON | FY2021 | £13k | Gifts to other UK beneficiaries |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF BRIGHTON, ST PETER | FY2021 | £11k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HOLY TRINITY WITH SAINT PAUL ONSLOW SQUARE AND SAINT AUGUSTINE SOUTH KENSINGTON | FY2022 | £5k | Gifts to other UK beneficiaries |
| SEEDFIELD TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2021 | £5k | Group Awards |
| CHARTERHOUSE-IN-SOUTHWARK | FY2022 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2025 | £20k | Combating Loneliness through Football Communities across the South of England |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2023 | £10k | BTG Volunteer Online Training Portal |