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English Bridge Education And Development

Also known as: Ebed

Promote and develop bridge as a social and community activity with particular health benefits in maintaining effective brain function, providing opportunities to foster friendships and community spiritTrain bridge teachers and Tournament DirectorsProduce books and educational materials for bridge players and studentsHelp associations and clubs promote duplicate bridge in their organisation

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Activities & Mission

Promote and develop bridge as a social and community activity with particular health benefits in maintaining effective brain function, providing opportunities to foster friendships and community spiritTrain bridge teachers and Tournament DirectorsProduce books and educational materials for bridge players and studentsHelp associations and clubs promote duplicate bridge in their organisation

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
£359,470
Latest Expenditure
£283,853

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 28.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £563,420
Charitable Activities £175,304
Other Trading £19,680
Investments £5,728
Other Income £125

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £216,925
Raising Funds £0
Governance £6,260
Grants to Institutions £0
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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2014 — The Ebu Youth and Education Trust (organisation 4032032)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£359,470
£283,8530 / 9
2024
£764,257
£216,925£216,925£786,461£04 / 10
2023
£220,175
£191,1320 / 1
2022
£159,190
£176,1080 / 20
2021
£99,514
£192,6670 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about English Bridge Education And Development

What does English Bridge Education And Development do?

Promote and develop bridge as a social and community activity with particular health benefits in maintaining effective brain function, providing opportunities to foster friendships and community spiritTrain bridge teachers and Tournament DirectorsProduce books and educational materials for bridge players and studentsHelp associations and clubs promote duplicate bridge in their organisation

How much income did English Bridge Education And Development report in 2025?

English Bridge Education And Development reported total income of £359k and reported expenditure of £284k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was English Bridge Education And Development registered as a charity?

English Bridge Education And Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2013 as charity number 1153543. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs English Bridge Education And Development?

English Bridge Education And Development is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Sidgwick. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does English Bridge Education And Development operate?

English Bridge Education And Development operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is English Bridge Education And Development a registered charity?

Yes — English Bridge Education And Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153543.

Details

Address
ENGLISH BRIDGE UNION
4 BROADFIELDS RETAIL PARK
BICESTER ROAD
AYLESBURY
HP19 8AZ
Registration Date
27 August 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5036707
Charity Number
1153543

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Trustees

Ian Sidgwick Chair
Andrea Knox
Lynne Ballinger
Nicola Bainbridge
Tony Cherrett
William Bourne

Also Known As

  • Ebed

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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