--- title: "The Bridge Group — check charity number 1162144 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bridge Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162144. Education/training charity based in Senate House. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bridge-group retrieved: 2026-08-24T17:01:19.118Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bridge Group is a registered charity (number 1162144) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £434,556 (year ending 2025-07-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about The Bridge Group? Registered charity number 1162144 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Senate House Latest income (year ending 2025-07-31) £434,556 Website [www.thebridgegroup.org.uk](http://www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/) ## What does The Bridge Group do? Advancing social equality and the relief of socio-economic disadvantage, with a focus on access and progression in higher education and the professions. ## What causes is The Bridge Group registered for? Education/training ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bridge Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bridge Group is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-bridge-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.thebridgegroup.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bridge Group a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bridge Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162144) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is The Bridge Group's charity number? The Bridge Group's charity number is 1162144. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1162144? Search 1162144 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does The Bridge Group do? Advancing social equality and the relief of socio-economic disadvantage, with a focus on access and progression in higher education and the professions. Does The Bridge Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bridge Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to The Bridge Group? The Bridge Group's website is http://www.thebridgegroup.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1162144).