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Bridging The Bar

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1190369
Status
Registered
Reporting
Up to date Last filed Jan. 30, 2026. Filing history
Registered
July 13, 2020
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
Blackstone Chambers Ltd
Blackstone House
3 Garden Court
Temple
London
EC4Y 9BW

Activities

Bridging the Bar is a charity that aims to support aspiring barristers from a range of statistically underrepresentedgroups at the Bar. We exist to bridge the gap between aspiring barristers from non-traditional backgrounds and the skills,experience and networks required to develop a thriving career at the Bar.

Objects: The Objects Of The CIO, For The Public Benefit, Are: The Promotion Of Equality And Diversity And The Promotion Of Social Inclusion Amongst Those Who Socially Excluded Due To Being Members Of A Socially And Economically Deprived Community, At The Bar Of England And Wales By:a) The Elimination Of Discrimination On The Grounds Of Race, Gender, Disability, Sexual Orientation Or Religion;b) Advancing Education And Raising Awareness In Equality And Diversity;c) Promoting Activities To Foster Understanding Between People From Diverse Backgrounds; And D) Cultivating A Sentiment In Favour Of Equality And Diversity.

Classification

How
Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
What
Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity
Who
Other Defined Groups

Geography

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Filed Income Expenditure
April 1, 2025 Jan. 30, 2026On time £208,008 £157,692
April 1, 2024 Jan. 31, 2025On time £133,427 £94,099
April 1, 2023 Feb. 1, 2024On time £83,455 £102,928
April 1, 2022 Jan. 30, 2023On time £47,947 £37,481
April 1, 2021 Feb. 8, 20227 days late £65,874 £4,245

Trustees

Name Appointed
Mass Ndow-Njie (Chair) July 13, 2020
Aaron Mayers July 13, 2020
Matheu Armel Swallow Dec. 15, 2021