--- title: "The Bridge — charity SC048045 accounts | CharityCompare" description: "The Bridge (charity SC048045). Check registration, activities, accounts and official sources on an independent UK profile." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-bridge-4 retrieved: 2026-10-07T21:32:53.539Z date_note: "Retrieval time is not the filing, register-extract or editorial-review date; cite those dates from the content." license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Registered charity · No. SC048045SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) B # 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 citizenship or community development. Register extract 2026-10-04 · Not yet rated [Check official registration](https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048045) Work at The Bridge? [Claim this profile free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-bridge-4&type=claim&name=The%20Bridge) to add your own description, logo and links. At a glance · official register ## What are the key facts about The Bridge? Registered charity number SC048045 Status in source extract Registered Charity type SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation) Register contact address detail (not service area) Dumfries And Galloway Quick answer The Bridge (number SC048045) 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? 4 The SCIO's purposes are: 4.1 To advance education. 4.2 To advance citizenship. 4.3 To relieve unemployment. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Dumfries and Galloway Council), which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Dumfries) including: (i) the development and delivery of opportunities for education that complement and extend the services provided by schools, colleges and other institutions. (ii) the development and delivery of activities which meet the needs of learners of all ages, including skills for work, skil… Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04. From the annual return ## 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 January 2021, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”. ### Registration details Registered as a charity 10 January 2018 Also known as The Bridge Educational Trust Where it says it operates Dumfries And Galloway ## What causes is The Bridge registered for? the prevention or relief of povertythe advancement of educationthe advancement of citizenship or community development ## 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](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## 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. [How to read charity accounts](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/guides/how-to-read-accounts) · [Explore rated charities](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity-directory) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to submit your description and an optional logo for review, correct details, or respond publicly. Approved claims show attribution and claimed status. Optional paid plans add enhanced media, reporting and labelled featured visibility by tier; they never change a score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-bridge-4&type=claim&name=The%20Bridge) ## Frequently asked questions Is The Bridge a legitimate charity? The register data used for this profile lists The Bridge as a registered charity (number SC048045) 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 SC048045. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number SC048045? Search SC048045 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? 4 The SCIO's purposes are: 4.1 To advance education. 4.2 To advance citizenship. 4.3 To relieve unemployment. through the provision of services (including those entrusted to it by Dumfries and Galloway Council), which contribute to advancing well-being (primarily the wellbeing of residents of Dumfries) including: (i) the development and delivery of opportunities for education that complement and extend the services provided by schools, colleges and other institutions. (ii) the development and delivery of activities which meet the needs of learners of all ages, including skills for work, skil… 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 does not list a website in its register entry. Its official OSCR entry lists its contact details — CharityCompare never processes donations. When was The Bridge registered as a charity? The Bridge was entered on the register on 10 January 2018. Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, 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://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC048045).