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Bridge House Estates

Also known as: Bridge House Estates Trust Fund, Bridge House Grants, Bridge House Trust, The City Bridge Trust, City Bridge Foundation

The maintenance and support of London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Tower Bridge and Millennium Bridge. Surplus income is used for charitable funding purposes benefiting the inhabitants of Greater London in such ways as the Trustee thinks fit.

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Activities & Mission

The maintenance and support of London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Tower Bridge and Millennium Bridge. Surplus income is used for charitable funding purposes benefiting the inhabitants of Greater London in such ways as the Trustee thinks fit.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£42,600,000
Latest Expenditure
£120,800,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 243.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 14.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £11,100,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £31,200,000
Other Income £300,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £103,500,000
Raising Funds £17,300,000
Governance £400,000
Grants to Institutions £78,900,000
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£42,600,000
£120,800,000£103,500,000£1,493,300,000£372,800,000153 / 0
2024
£40,100,000
£118,900,000£103,700,000£1,531,700,000£406,700,000159 / 0
2023
£35,300,000
£103,700,000£89,900,000£1,613,400,000£155,200,000129 / 0
2022
£3,410,000
£66,600,000£49,000,000£1,720,200,000£194,800,000131 / 0
2021
£47,400,000
£89,600,000£72,300,000£1,643,200,000£214,300,000130 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bridge House Estates

What does Bridge House Estates do?

The maintenance and support of London Bridge, Southwark Bridge, Blackfriars Bridge, Tower Bridge and Millennium Bridge. Surplus income is used for charitable funding purposes benefiting the inhabitants of Greater London in such ways as the Trustee thinks fit.

How much income did Bridge House Estates report in 2025?

Bridge House Estates reported total income of £42.60m and reported expenditure of £120.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bridge House Estates registered as a charity?

Bridge House Estates was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 1994 as charity number 1035628. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Bridge House Estates?

Bridge House Estates is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bridge House Estates operate?

Bridge House Estates operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bridge House Estates a registered charity?

Yes — Bridge House Estates is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1035628.

Details

Address
CORPORATION OF LONDON
PO BOX 270
LONDON
EC2P 2EJ
Registration Date
24 March 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1035628
Charity Number
1035628

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Trustees

THE MAYOR AND COMMONALTY AND CITIZENS OF THE CITY OF LONDON

Also Known As

  • Bridge House Estates Trust Fund
  • Bridge House Grants
  • Bridge House Trust
  • The City Bridge Trust
  • City Bridge Foundation

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14 May 2026
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