Bridging the Bar
Analysis
Bridging the Bar is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Bridging the Bar reported income of £208k and spending of £158k, leaving 24% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £66k to £208k (+216%), an average of +33% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 74%. Over the whole period it spent 74% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Bridging the Bar sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Equality and Inclusion Partnership (Equip) (£205k), Keshet Diversity UK (£209k) and Sunrise Diversity (£200k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Bridging the Bar is a charity that aims to support aspiring barristers from a range of statistically underrepresentedgroups at the Bar. We exist to bridge the gap between aspiring barristers from non-traditional backgrounds and the skills,experience and networks required to develop a thriving career at the Bar.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Equality and Inclusion Partnership (Equip) | Rugby | £205k |
| Keshet Diversity UK | London | £209k |
| Sunrise Diversity | Devon | £200k |
| Network of International Women for Brighton and Hove | Brighton | £210k |