The Bridge for Heroes
Analysis
The Bridge for Heroes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in September 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, arts/culture/heritage/science and armed forces/emergency service efficiency, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07096496). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Bridge for Heroes reported income of £334k and spending of £284k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £295k to £334k (+13%), an average of +3.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2025, when income rose by 53%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Bridge for Heroes sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Karen Hill Tribes Trust (£334k), Institute of Medical Ethics (£334k) and Spoons (£334k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
In recognition of their service to the Nation, The Bridge for Heroes' vision is that all members of the Armed Forces Community be treated fairly, with respect, and will receive the best possible help and support at their time of need, covering mental health, well-being, readjustment, resettlement, loneliness, isolation, accommodation, finance, relationships and any other issues they are facing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Karen Hill Tribes Trust | York | £334k |
| Institute of Medical Ethics | Merseyside | £334k |
| Spoons | Lancashire | £334k |
| National All Star Skills Academy | London | £334k |