BRIDGING THE BAR

Registration #1190369 · Registered

www.bridgingthebar.org

info@bridgingthebar.org

Blackstone Chambers Ltd Blackstone House EC4Y 9BW

87
out of 100
Platinum

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.

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About BRIDGING THE BAR

BRIDGING THE BAR is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1190369). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 87/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), BRIDGING THE BAR reported a total income of £208,008 and total expenditure of £157,692, a spending ratio of 76% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, BRIDGING THE BAR describes its activities as follows: 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. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for BRIDGING THE BAR. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Score Breakdown

Trustees & Governance20 / 25
Financial Health25 / 25
Filing History & Transparency20 / 30
Regulatory Standing10 / 10

Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 75.8% of income spent on charitable work

YearIncomeSpendingRatio
2025£208,008£157,69276%

Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026