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Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust

Operation of Clifton Suspension Bridge

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,921,712
Latest Expenditure
£6,271,885

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 205.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £35,803
Charitable Activities £2,436,913
Other Trading £116,242
Investments £299,378
Other Income £33,376

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,001,878
Raising Funds £45,342
Governance £33,871
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £224,665

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,921,712
£6,271,885£6,001,878£15,800,315£8,562,60434 / 20
2024
£3,051,118
£5,078,019£5,033,497£17,915,542£4,148,54233 / 40
2023
£3,190,682
£2,388,112£2,337,265£19,143,317£3,289,15934 / 15
2022
£2,751,855
£2,563,796£2,563,796£17,530,094£10,888,08628 / 10
2021
£2,496,767
£2,229,154£2,229,154£18,192,183£6,213,17528 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust

What does Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust do?

Operation of Clifton Suspension Bridge

How much income did Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust report in 2025?

Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust reported total income of £2.92m and reported expenditure of £6.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust registered as a charity?

Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 May 1962 as charity number 205658. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust?

Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Brian James McConnell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust operate?

Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust operates across 2 areas: Bristol City and North Somerset.

Is Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 205658.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
7 May 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
205658
Charity Number
205658

Trustees

Dr Brian James McConnell Chair
ANN METHERALL
Ashley Cartman
Ian Jenkins
James Richard Stanfield
Joanne Elsworth
JOHN BENSON
Margaret Cooke
Also governs 1 other charity
Paula O'Rourke
Also governs 1 other charity
PROFESSOR COLIN TAYLOR
Steve Denton

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