Testimonials
June said, “ I didn’t even know how to use a mouse. I came into the coffee shop and then Evergreen and then IT. Now I’ve got a pc at home. My husband works as a builder and I’m going to help out typing his estimates.
Going to the Bridge has changed my life".
“ I came to The Bridge unemployed on a Connexions programme and now I am still here as a paid member of staff.” Benish
“I used to laze around and get drunk all the time. The Bridge has got me new friends and helped me out. I’ve learnt to cook and am sorting my debts".
The Bridge Community Venues
Background, The Bridge Community Venue 1 is situated at 208 Maybank Road, South Woodford, London E18 1ET. It is located in a deprived area on the borders of Bridge ward in the North West of the London Borough of Redbridge on the outskirts of East London. The 3,000 square foot custom designed venue was opened in September 2004 and over recent years, Bridge Community Projects have been active in the community and voluntary sector, experiencing a steady and stable growth through the delivery of a multiplicity of community programmes in Redbridge. In July 2008, our community projects extended services through the acquisition of a second community site (Bridge 2) in the neighbouring borough of Epping Forest at 29 Princes Road, Buckhurst Hill, IG9 5EE, The Bridge Church Reg. Charity No. 1054387
Our Mission Statement
We will deliver positive community activities for all people in the interests of their social, educational, emotional and physical well-being
Our Ethos
The Bridge is purposeful and descriptive in its naming and cultivates a culture of
:- Supporting Dreams …Connecting People ...Upholding Values
Current activities include: -
- Bridge XL youth & Frantic children’s clubs receive more than 800 visits a month
- Café Bridge volunteer led community coffee shop receives more than 400 visits a month
- Community Bridge life-coaching programme including IT, employment support and personal development
- Orchard RegenBridge programmes to local estate include Community Crafts, 50+ Lunch Club and Bridge Nurse drop-in
- V3 volunteering Accredited volunteering programme—100+ active volunteers
- Bridge4LifeRolling life-skills programme
- Bridge2HealthBridge Healthy Living dept. includes dietary advice and exercise programmes
Bridge detached youth workers with local young people on The Orchard Estate. Team building and consultation with young people at The Bridge.
Life Skills
Life skills academy for young people included sessions on dreams and goal setting. Singer Gabrielle proves that ’dreams do come true’ singing with and presenting awards to participants, live at The Bridge.
Check out our linked pages for more information or contact Chris Kapnisis on Tel: 020 8505 5001 or email:chris.kapnisis@thebridgechurch.org.uk