Bridge Counselling
Analysis
Bridge Counselling is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Bridge Counselling reported income of £16k and spending of £13k, leaving 20% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £11k to £16k (+40%), an average of +8.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 70%. Over the whole period it spent 62% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Bridge Counselling sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shtibel Gur Ltd (£16k), The New Bilton Community Association (£16k) and Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We offer: - A counselling service provided by trained Christian counsellors for adults and children. - A confidential and safe environment where people can explore life issues such as bereavement, depression, low self esteem and confidence, moderate anxiety states, anger, abuse, trauma and couples. - Help to individuals as they work through these issues towards constructive change
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shtibel Gur Ltd | London | £16k |
| The New Bilton Community Association | Rugby | £16k |
| Maidstone Swimming Club for the Disabled | Kent | £16k |
| Christ Elected Church | Birmingham | £16k |