Is The Bridge a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists The Bridge as a registered charity (number SC045049) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is The Bridge's charity number?

The Bridge's charity number is SC045049. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC045049?

Search SC045049 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does The Bridge have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bridge. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to The Bridge?

The Bridge's website listed in our register data is http://www.bridgecommunityproject.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was The Bridge registered as a charity?

The Bridge was entered on the register on 15 August 2014.

Registered charity · No. SC045049SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

The Bridge

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

The Bridge is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the prevention or relief of poverty, the advancement of education, the advancement of health.

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What are the key facts about The Bridge?

Reported income · year ending 2025-08-31: £315,472
Reported spending · year ending 2025-08-31: £297,992
Registered charity number: SC045049
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Register contact address detail (not service area): West Lothian
Website: www.bridgecommunityproject.org.uk

Quick answer

The Bridge (number SC045049) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does The Bridge do?

The Bridge Community Project seeks to improve the everyday wellbeing of the people of West Lothian. We do this by providing practical and relational support.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bridge

Answers The Bridge gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 August 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 August 2014
Also known as: The Bridge Community Project
Where it says it operates: West Lothian

What causes is The Bridge registered for?

the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of health

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bridge yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Bridge. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to The Bridge?

Match the registered name and number to the appeal. A real charity number can be copied by someone impersonating the organisation.
Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
Read the charity’s annual report for its work and results. An unrated profile means we lack a full assessment; it is not a negative rating.

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bridge a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists The Bridge as a registered charity (number SC045049) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Bridge's charity number?: The Bridge's charity number is SC045049. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC045049?: Search SC045049 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does The Bridge do?: The Bridge Community Project seeks to improve the everyday wellbeing of the people of West Lothian. We do this by providing practical and relational support.
Does The Bridge have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bridge. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to The Bridge?: The Bridge's website listed in our register data is http://www.bridgecommunityproject.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was The Bridge registered as a charity?: The Bridge was entered on the register on 15 August 2014.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.