BRIDGEWAY MISSION
Bible study and prayer meetings and practical support and activities for Refugees and Asylum seekers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves amounted to £18,500 as of 19 April 2025, which is below the stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The charity relies on Lottery and Government funds to cover basic running costs, with total receipts for the period reaching £158,825 against payments of £110,027.
What the accounts disclose
“Our reserves policy ensures that we can continue operations for at least three months in case of funding delays. As of 19 April 2025, unrestricted reserves amounted to £18500.”
Funders the charity credits
- Essex County Council
- All Churches Trust
Trustees
- Judith Mary Evans
- Raied Joseph Ajaj
- Robin Spittle
- Siobhan Amy Smith
- Woroud Melhem
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 19/04/2025 | £125k | £110k |
| 19/04/2024 | £135k | £111k |
| 19/04/2023 | £79k | £43k |
| 31/03/2022 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is BRIDGEWAY MISSION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves amounted to £18,500 as of 19 April 2025, which is below the stated policy target of three months' expenditure. The charity relies on Lottery and Government funds to cover basic running costs, with total receipts for the period reaching £158,825 against payments of £110,027. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRIDGEWAY MISSION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRIDGEWAY MISSION as a grant recipient include COLCHESTER CATALYST CHARITY, THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLCHESTER CATALYST CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Refugees New Life |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN | FY2022 | £600 | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN | FY2023 | £500 | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN | FY2024 | £500 | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FORDHAM & EIGHT ASH GREEN | FY2025 | £250 | Grants for UK and overseas mission |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2026 | £472k | Bridgeway Hub Continuing Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2025 | £20k | Stitching and natter for refugee ladies |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/06/2023 | £192k | Bridgeway Community Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/08/2022 | £10k | Life for Refugees |