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The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent

Also known as: The Rochester Bridge Trust, The Wardens and Assistants of the Rochester Bridge in the County of Kent, The Wardens and Assistants of the Rochester Bridge Trust in the County of Kent, Rochester Bridge Trust

The maintenance and improvement of two road bridges and a services bridge (known as Rochester Bridge). Care of and access to archives and historical artefacts. The promotion of other charitable purposes through projects and the award of grants for education and research in engineering, agriculture & history; heritage structures; and charitable purposes connected to the River Medway.

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Activities & Mission

The maintenance and improvement of two road bridges and a services bridge (known as Rochester Bridge). Care of and access to archives and historical artefacts. The promotion of other charitable purposes through projects and the award of grants for education and research in engineering, agriculture & history; heritage structures; and charitable purposes connected to the River Medway.

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.

Show all 9 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,858,749
Latest Expenditure
£6,639,464

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 80% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 60.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 5% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 41.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,858,749
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,020,710
Raising Funds £2,618,754
Governance £104,416
Grants to Institutions £288,557
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,858,749
£6,639,464£4,020,710£131,613,338£131,613,33822 / 0
2024
£3,703,270
£4,052,851£2,263,712£131,974,357£131,974,35716 / 0
2023
£3,416,408
£4,121,306£2,097,142£119,454,333£119,454,33315 / 0
2022
£3,382,593
£3,886,659£1,398,136£119,113,173£119,113,17314 / 0
2021
£2,976,577
£9,532,927£7,344,572£113,203,858£113,203,85813 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent

What does The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent do?

The maintenance and improvement of two road bridges and a services bridge (known as Rochester Bridge). Care of and access to archives and historical artefacts. The promotion of other charitable purposes through projects and the award of grants for education and research in engineering, agriculture & history; heritage structures; and charitable purposes connected to the River Medway.

How much income did The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent report in 2025?

The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent reported total income of £3.86m and reported expenditure of £6.64m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent?

The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent has a program ratio of 104.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent registered as a charity?

The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 1962 as charity number 207100. It has been registered for 64 years.

Who runs The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent?

The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is RUSSELL GRAHAM COOPER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent operate?

The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent operates across 9 areas, including Bexley, Bromley, Cambridgeshire and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent a registered charity?

Yes — The Wardens And Assistants Of Rochester Bridge In The County Of Kent is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 207100.

Details

Address
Rochester Bridge Trust
St. Andrews House
The Precinct
ROCHESTER
Kent
ME1 1SU
Registration Date
30 May 1962
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
207100
Charity Number
207100

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Trustees

RUSSELL GRAHAM COOPER Chair
Alexander John Paterson
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr ANNE FRANCES HELEN LOGAN
Dr Helen Marie Pascoe
Ian Michael Summersgill
John Farmer
Also governs 1 other charity
Lars Lemonius
Also governs 1 other charity
PHILIP FILMER
Also governs 1 other charity
Raymond Peter Harris
RICHARD GEORGE THORNBY
Sarah Virginia Hohler

Also Known As

  • The Rochester Bridge Trust
  • The Wardens and Assistants of the Rochester Bridge in the County of Kent
  • The Wardens and Assistants of the Rochester Bridge Trust in the County of Kent
  • Rochester Bridge Trust

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