Bridgetown Alive
Analysis
Bridgetown Alive is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Totnes. It was registered in May 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Bridgetown Alive reported income of £23k and spending of £31k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £8,476 to £23k (+169%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 297%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Bridgetown Alive sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 47th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Bradwell Common Community Centre Limited (£23k), Softpower Education.com (£23k) and Matching Village Hall (£23k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity procides a local voice for residents of the area described as Bridgetown in Totnes Devon. The charity seeks to support community redevelopment intiatives through consultation with the local community. Projects have included enhancement of Steamer Quay, new community Notice Boards and provision of new playpark equipment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Bradwell Common Community Centre Limited | Milton Keynes | £23k |
| Softpower Education.com | Suffolk | £23k |
| Matching Village Hall | Harlow | £23k |
| Whittlesey Scout Group | Peterborough | £23k |