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 Venue
Background Situated on the borders of Bridge ward in the North West of the Borough of Redbridge at 208 Maybank Road, The Bridge is a local response to the vision of the Redbridge Strategic Partnership documented in the Community Strategy in October 2003. Developed under the charitable purposes of a well established local church, The Bridge Church Reg. Charity No. 1054387, The Bridge Community Venue was opened in September 2004 and delivers a network of community programme.
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@wclc.org.uk