# Bridges of Excellence

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1205692 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1205692)
- Website: https://www.bridgesofexcellence.com
- Latest income: £8,513; spending £6,865
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability
- Who it helps: Children / young people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: Throughout England
- Other names: Chi Mu Mu Chapter (previous)
- Trustees: 6
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bridges-of-excellence

Grants and donations to help minority in education. Donations to food banks and other charitis. Executing STEM, mentoring and social action programs.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Oct 2025 | £8,513 | £6,865 | not filed |
| 31 Oct 2024 | £0 | £0 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill health, disability, financial hardship, domestic abuse or other disadvantage in London and birmingham through the provision of practical help, support, information and advice, including but not limited to:• the provision of food packages.• packages to food banks.• providing essential items such as clothing and toiletries.• signposting to organisations who can offer advice and support in health-related matters.• scholarship grants to students who are eligible for the pupil premium scheme.

## What it funds

Bridges of Excellence is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Bridges of Excellence reported income of £8,513 and spending of £6,865. Over its last 2 reported years, to 31 Oct 2025, it spent £6,865 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bridges of Excellence in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bridgesofexcellence.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Bridges of Excellence open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bridges of Excellence is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bridges of Excellence fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England.

### Does Bridges of Excellence give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bridges of Excellence makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Bridges of Excellence give each year?

The register does not break out Bridges of Excellence's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Oct 2025 was £6,865. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £3,433 a year.

### How large is Bridges of Excellence?

In its latest reported year Bridges of Excellence reported income of £8,513 and spending of £6,865.


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