BRIDGE CHURCH MINISTRIES
To relieve hardship in the community and to promote and provide educational opportunities for the lesser privileged in our community.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CHURCH ARE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:(A) TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT;(B) TO RELIEVE SICKNESS AND FINANCIAL HARDSHIP AND TO PROMOTE AND PRESERVE GOOD HEALTH BY THE PROVISION OF FUNDS, GOODS OR SERVICES OF ANY KIND INCLUDING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME THINK FIT; AND(C) TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN SUCH WAYS AND IN SUCH PARTS OF THE UNITED KINGDOM OR THE WORLD AS THE CHURCH COUNCIL FROM TIME TO TIME MAY THINK FIT
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £29,790 for the six-month interim period, largely attributed to accounting timing differences regarding building works and one-off merger costs. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources, maintaining unrestricted reserves of £524,491 which exceed their stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month's expenditure.” — page 6
“Remuneration of £23,011 was paid for services provided as Minister of the Church. Remuneration of £6,045 was paid to another Trustee as a Minister of the Church. Pension contributions totalling £2,635 were also paid.” — page 17
“Chris Scott is a trustee and paid employee of the Church as agreed with the Charity Commission. Usha Scott is a trustee and paid employee of the Church in respect of office and administrative duties undertaken.” — page 7
“Remuneration of £23,011 was paid for services provided as Minister of the Church. Remuneration of £6,045 was paid to another Trustee as a Minister of the Church. Pension contributions totalling £2,635 were also paid.” — page 17
“Chris Scott is a trustee and paid employee of the Church as agreed with the Charity Commission. Usha Scott is a trustee and paid employee of the Church in respect of office and administrative duties undertaken.” — page 7
“Remuneration of £23,011 was paid for services provided as Minister of the Church. Remuneration of £6,045 was paid to another Trustee as a Minister of the Church. Pension contributions totalling £2,635 were also paid.” — page 17
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (16/01/2026)
Trustees
- Andrew Lovell
- Babatope Ayodele Ipinyomi
- CHRISTOPHER SCOTT
- CHRISTOPHER SCOTT
- DONNA SHEENA FERGUSON
- Esther Fajoye
- NIGEL JODA
- USHA SCOTT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £146k | £175k |
Common questions
Is BRIDGE CHURCH MINISTRIES financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £29,790 for the six-month interim period, largely attributed to accounting timing differences regarding building works and one-off merger costs. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources, maintaining unrestricted reserves of £524,491 which exceed their stated policy target of three to six months of expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.