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The Bridge Central

Also known as: Central Club, The Young Women's Christian Association Central Club, YWCA Central Club, The Bridge

The objects of the charity are, in the spirit of Christian fellowship, and for the Public Benefit to provide for all people (but in particular for women): relief for those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; education in particular by the provision of a range of courses, learning activities and educational resources.

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Activities & Mission

The objects of the charity are, in the spirit of Christian fellowship, and for the Public Benefit to provide for all people (but in particular for women): relief for those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; education in particular by the provision of a range of courses, learning activities and educational resources.

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
£934,618
Latest Expenditure
£1,475,125

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 149.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 94.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 6.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £127,227
Charitable Activities £397,139
Other Trading £0
Investments £391,695
Other Income £18,557

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,400,073
Raising Funds £75,052
Governance £24,605
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£934,618
£1,475,125£1,400,073£10,641,896£703,63927 / 50
2023
£767,590
£1,350,116£1,258,932£11,312,724£2,216,70018 / 52
2022
£546,846
£1,102,187£997,479£11,416,753£2,314,48016 / 20
2021
£504,305
£1,060,510£743,761£12,336,889£3,214,13917 / 11
2020
£584,733
£900,947£688,883£12,534,349£3,203,69915 / 11

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Bridge Central

What does The Bridge Central do?

The objects of the charity are, in the spirit of Christian fellowship, and for the Public Benefit to provide for all people (but in particular for women): relief for those in need by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage; education in particular by the provision of a range of courses, learning activities and educational resources.

How much income did The Bridge Central report in 2024?

The Bridge Central reported total income of £935k and reported expenditure of £1.48m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Bridge Central registered as a charity?

The Bridge Central was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 1998 as charity number 1071315. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs The Bridge Central?

The Bridge Central is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Bridge Central operate?

The Bridge Central operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Bridge Central a registered charity?

Yes — The Bridge Central is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1071315.

Details

Address
The Bridge Central
73-81 Southwark Bridge Road
LONDON
SE1 0NQ
Registration Date
3 September 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3954561
Charity Number
1071315

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Trustees

Anna Claire Hale
Breda Spillane
Catherine Sykes
Esther Olufunmi Rockhill
Joanne Louise Grist
Marion Beaton Cameron
Nichola Lambert
Rosie Ahmed
Sarah Oakes
Yetunde Yemisi Sesay

Also Known As

  • Central Club
  • The Young Women's Christian Association Central Club
  • YWCA Central Club
  • The Bridge

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30 July 2026
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