BRIDGING THE BAR

Registered charity 1190369 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Bridging the Bar is a charity that aims to support aspiring barristers from a range of statistically underrepresentedgroups at the Bar. We exist to bridge the gap between aspiring barristers from non-traditional backgrounds and the skills,experience and networks required to develop a thriving career at the Bar.

Causes: Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£208k
Latest spending
£158k
Registered
2020
Accounts read
FY2025

Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £142,267 at the end of the financial year, an increase from £91,950 the previous year. The trustees maintain a reserves policy based on the charity's size and financial commitments to ensure continuity of objectives, noting they will not set aside funds unnecessarily. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the trustees confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

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

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: based on the CIO's size and the level of financial commitments held... endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily (held: £142k)
The Trustees aim to ensure the CIO will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The Trustees will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily. — page 107
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Throughout England And Wales

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
01/04/2025£208k£158k
01/04/2024£133k£94k
01/04/2023£83k£103k
01/04/2022£48k£37k
01/04/2021£66k£4k

Common questions

Is BRIDGING THE BAR financially healthy?

Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £142,267 at the end of the financial year, an increase from £91,950 the previous year. The trustees maintain a reserves policy based on the charity's size and financial commitments to ensure continuity of objectives, noting they will not set aside funds unnecessarily. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, and the trustees confirmed no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.