--- title: "The Bridge Trust — check charity number 204536 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The Bridge Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 204536. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 4 Bridgeland Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bridge-trust retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:52:23.850Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The Bridge Trust is a registered charity (number 204536) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £962,914 (year ending 2024-12-31). 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 Trust? Registered charity number 204536 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location 4 Bridgeland Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £962,914 Website [www.bidefordbridgetrust.org.uk](http://www.bidefordbridgetrust.org.uk/) ## What does The Bridge Trust do? To provide charitable relief within its area of benefit as prescribed by the scheme of the charity, namely Bideford and its immediate neighbourhood. This excludes Barnstaple and Torrington and all areas beyond. ## What causes is The Bridge Trust registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bridge Trust yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bridge Trust 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-trust&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.bidefordbridgetrust.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bridge Trust a legitimate charity? Yes. The Bridge Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 204536) 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 Trust's charity number? The Bridge Trust's charity number is 204536. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 204536? Search 204536 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 Trust do? To provide charitable relief within its area of benefit as prescribed by the scheme of the charity, namely Bideford and its immediate neighbourhood. This excludes Barnstaple and Torrington and all areas beyond. Does The Bridge Trust have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bridge Trust. 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 Trust? The Bridge Trust's website is http://www.bidefordbridgetrust.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/204536).