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Bridges

The BRIDGES Centre is a Christian project intended to be available to serve all members of the community and build bridges between all sections of it. The core use is as a pop in centre but it is also available for such groups as schoolchildren after school, young people during the evening, people learning household and cookery skills, and arts and crafts and the appreciation of them.

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Activities & Mission

The BRIDGES Centre is a Christian project intended to be available to serve all members of the community and build bridges between all sections of it. The core use is as a pop in centre but it is also available for such groups as schoolchildren after school, young people during the evening, people learning household and cookery skills, and arts and crafts and the appreciation of them.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£68,165
Latest Expenditure
£62,412

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 91.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 91.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£68,165
£62,4120 / 45
2023
£78,448
£66,1560 / 50
2022
£67,637
£50,0770 / 40
2021
£40,249
£45,2380 / 45
2020
£52,927
£47,7340 / 50

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bridges

What does Bridges do?

The BRIDGES Centre is a Christian project intended to be available to serve all members of the community and build bridges between all sections of it. The core use is as a pop in centre but it is also available for such groups as schoolchildren after school, young people during the evening, people learning household and cookery skills, and arts and crafts and the appreciation of them.

How much income did Bridges report in 2024?

Bridges reported total income of £68k and reported expenditure of £62k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bridges registered as a charity?

Bridges was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 November 1993 as charity number 1029169. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Bridges?

Bridges is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Jonathan Dyson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bridges operate?

Bridges operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bridges a registered charity?

Yes — Bridges is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1029169.

Details

Address
Bridges Centre
High Street
EDENBRIDGE
Kent
TN8 5AJ
Registration Date
24 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1029169
Charity Number
1029169

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Trustees

Richard Jonathan Dyson Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
BARBARA FRANCES ABEL
DAVID CHRISTOPHER WIDDRINGTON STAFFORD
Also governs 1 other charity
Deborah Garden
Shirley Homan
SUSAN ELFRIDA OLDFIELD

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30 July 2026
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