# Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1059059 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1059059)
- Website: https://www.bridgebuildertrust.org.uk/
- Latest income: £4,862; spending £2,556
- What it funds: Religious activities
- Who it helps: Other defined groups
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance
- Area of operation: Oxfordshire
- Other names: Bridge Builder Trust (working)
- Trustees: 7
- Last verified: 2026-11-06T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/parish-of-oxford-st-matthew-bridge-builder-trust

THE PURPOSE OF THE BRIDGE BUILDER TRUST IS TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF ST MATTHEW'S AND ST. LUKE'S CHURCHES IN THE PARISH OF OXFORD ST. MATTHEW. THIS BROAD AIM INCLUDES SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVE THE COMMUNITY, AND PROVIDING, MAINTAINING AND IMPROVING BUILDINGS.

## 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 Dec 2025 | £4,862 | £2,556 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £2,922 | £2,811 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £4,782 | £4,412 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £2,136 | £1,710 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £5,706 | £16.8k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To promote the work of st matthews church, including the support of those serving the local community in the parish of Oxford st Matthew and the provision, maintenance and improvement of buildings

## What it funds

Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust is registered under the Charity Commission purposes religious activities for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides other finance. In its latest reported year Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust reported income of £4,862 and spending of £2,556. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £28.2k in total.

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

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust in its sources (last checked 6 Nov 2026). Its website (bridgebuildertrust.org.uk) 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 Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 6 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust fund?

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

### Does Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust give each year?

The register does not break out Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £2,556. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £5,648 a year.

### How large is Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust?

In its latest reported year Parish of Oxford St Matthew Bridge Builder Trust reported income of £4,862 and spending of £2,556.


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