Paul Martinelli has been elected as the new chairman of the City Bridge Foundation Board, responsible for the charity’s day-to-day governance. Having previously served as deputy chairman, Paul takes over from Giles Shilson, who has been chairman for the past three and a half years and who will continue as its deputy chairman. Paul has spent his career working in the food sector at Smithfield Market and holds a range of positions in the City of London, including serving as treasurer of the Smithfield Market Tenants Association and a liveryman of the Worshipful Company of Butchers. Paul said: “It’ been a privilege to serve as deputy chairman of the board and it’s a great honour to be elected chairman, to guide the work of the foundation as it looks to the future. “This is a pivotal moment for our 900-year-old charity, as we develop our new funding policy, which will enable us to address our funding where it can have the greatest impact, while delivering our primary aim of looking after five of London’s bridges. “I’d like to pay tribute to Giles Shilson, whose clear and decisive leadership helped the foundation navigate turbulent times in the aftermath of the Covid pandemic and to modernise and equip itself for the challenges London faces now and in the future.” Meanwhile, Nighat Qureishi is the new chair of the foundation’s funding committee, which has delegated authority for the charity’s funding policy, grant-making and social investment work. The board, funding committee and investment committee are made up of elected members of the City of London Corporation, the foundation’s sole trustee, who serve alongside co-opted members with expertise in bridge management, funding or investment.
City Bridge Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
City Bridge Foundation is responsible for five Thames bridges and is London’s largest independent charity funder.
About us
City Bridge Foundation is a charity set up around 900 years ago for the maintenance of the old London Bridge. Through bridge tolls, rents, bequests and charitable donations, along with sensible investment and management, the fund has grown over the years and now has total assets of around £1.6 billion. Our primary aim remains to maintain our five bridges – Tower, London, Southwark, Millennium and Blackfriars bridges – but since 1995 we have also used surplus funds to award grants to charitable organisations across Greater London. We currently award over £30 million to charities across the capital and have made a further £200 million available in the five years to 2026 to support London’s charity sector. City Bridge Foundation is the working name of the historic Bridge House Estates. From 1995 to September 2023 our charity funding team was known as City Bridge Trust. In September 2023, our bridges and charity funding teams were brought together under a new name – City Bridge Foundation. Our sole trustee is the City of London Corporation – the governing body for the Square Mile. Members of the Court of Common Council – the City Corporation’s primary decision-making body – form the City Bridge Foundation Board which governs our activities.
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- Funding and grant-making, London, Third sector, Charity, Social investment, Philanthropy, Strategic initiatives, and Bridge owner
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Grants & support for London’s charitable sector: Every month we share an email update with our funded organisations, listing funding opportunities and offers of free support. This month we feature more than a dozen funding opportunities, along with offers of free support for your organisation or service users. Check out November’s update at https://lnkd.in/gWYHKjTT
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Exciting opportunity for a #LearningPartner to work with John Lyon's Charity. You’ll help shape innovative funding approaches, assess the dynamics of systems change, & enhance the resilience of the Children & Young People sector. Budget up to £30,000 for approx 30 days of work, until summer 2027. Apply by Monday, 2 December 2024 ⬇️
John Lyon’s Charity is inviting proposals for a Learning Partner to support the evaluation of its six-year Home-School-Community (HSC) Programme. In response to the Covid-19 pandemic and cost-of-living crisis, £22 million from the Charity’s endowment was ringfenced in 2021 for the six-year Home-School-Community (HSC) programme. This funding, distributed through five dedicated funds, is in addition to the Charity’s annual grant giving of over £15 million. The HSC programme focuses on the three pillars of a young person’s life – home, school, and community – and aims to support charities vital to the health and diversity of the voluntary sector. It aims to help these organisations survive, thrive, and provide essential services to local communities, mitigating the pandemic’s and cost-of-living crisis’s impact on young people’s future life opportunities. The Charity is now seeking a Learning Partner to support its Research, Evaluation and Learning (REAL) Manager with the evaluation of the next two and a half years of the HSC programme (January 2025 to summer 2027). We envision the role of the Learning Partner to be that of a ‘critical friend’ who brings a breadth of knowledge, is willing to challenge us, and able to provide an external viewpoint and help the Charity make the most of HSC as a learning opportunity. The Learning Partner’s responsibilities will include refining Theories of Change, co-designing evaluation frameworks, and offering an external perspective on the findings. They will review emerging insights and contribute to a final report that not only evaluates the programme’s impact but also shares meaningful learnings with stakeholders, funders, and policymakers. This role presents an exciting opportunity to shape innovative funding approaches, assess the dynamics of systems change, and enhance the resilience of the Children and Young People sector. With a budget of up to £30,000 (inclusive of VAT) for approximately 30 days of work, the project runs until Summer 2027. Proposals are due by 12 noon, Monday 2 December 2024. For more information, contact Julia Rinne at julia@jlc.london or click the following link: https://lnkd.in/emdzvw2g
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We could not be more proud and grateful to be featured by BBC London today, both in print and on screen. Don't forget to watch out for us on the 18:30 BBC London programme, to get a real sense of the work that we do. A special thank you also on this #ChildrenInNeed day to BBC Children in Need and who provide vital and ongoing support to our work. Shout out also to #pudseybear - keep up the good work! 😁 https://lnkd.in/e5g4eGpj
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Great to see the amazing impact of one of our funded organisations, which has provided vital support to over 430 mothers over the past year.
2023-2024 MumsAid Impact Report: Empowering Mothers, Expanding Reach, and Making a Difference We are excited to share the MumsAid 2023-2024 Impact Report, a testament to our commitment to mothers facing perinatal mental health challenges. This year, we've seen remarkable growth, resilience, and innovation—providing life-changing support to hundreds of families. 🔹 Reaching More Mothers Than Ever: In 2023-24, we supported over 430 mothers, up from 310 last year—a 39% increase that reflects the growing need for our services. Through specialised programs like YoungMumsAid, Akwaaba, and Mighty Acorns, we've focused on culturally sensitive and targeted support, especially for underserved communities. Our programmes make a profound difference: 93% reported reduced depression post-counselling 87% felt a stronger bond with their baby 94.5% experienced significant stress reduction, boosting mental health and resilience 🔹 Pioneering Programs: This year, we proudly launched Akwaaba, a dedicated service for Black and global majority mothers, and earned recognition from the Maternal Mental Health Alliance for our inclusive, effective support for young mothers. As demand rises, we remain committed to growing our reach and ensuring every mother gets the help she deserves. This work is only possible thanks to our incredible team, trustees, partners, and funders. ➡️ Explore our full report on our website and join us in supporting brighter futures for mothers and families. https://lnkd.in/eKx8MFk5 Thank you for standing with us as we transform lives and communities. #rbg #citybridgefoundation #londonpropelndyp #knightdragonltd #theleathersellers #lloyds #charityimpact #mmha #mumsaid
MumsAid Impact Report 2023-2024 - MumsAid
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People with mental health issues in Croydon and Mitcham will be able to find healing through creativity - thanks to two newly launched art therapy groups. The groups, run by the charity Studio Upstairs and funded with a £232,531 City Bridge Foundation grant, allow people to explore different types of art such as drawing, painting or sculpture, guided by qualified art therapists. Giles Shilson, City Bridge Foundation chairman, said: “For over 30 years, Studio Upstairs has been helping people improve their mental health through the creative power of art. “By dealing with the issues they’re facing in a safe and supportive environment, group members are empowered to build their confidence and create valuable social connections.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/edw5MnyN
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It’s great seeing the progress Responsible Finance and its members are making in their support for Londoners facing financial insecurity. As they say: 🔵 Access to fair credit decreases the social costs of financial exclusion, such as health issues, dependency on illegal lenders, and associated mental and physical harm 🔵 And by enabling work, education, and local economic participation, affordable credit can drive growth Read more in their latest update below ⬇️
🔥Our latest blog is out now 👏 The Role of First Loss Funding in Financial Inclusion and Economic Growth In October last year we launched a pilot to explore how first-loss funding can attract private investment to personal lending Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs) to support financial inclusion. Funded by London’s City Bridge Foundation, three CDFIs (Fair Finance, Fair for You CIC and Salad Money) each received £200,000 in grants to absorb initial losses and increase lending. 🙌 Key Benefits of First-Loss Funding: 1. Catalytic Investment: First-loss funds protect investors against initial losses, improving risk-return and converting potential into actual investments. 2. Evergreen Fund: Repaid loans are re-lent, creating a multiplier effect by leveraging more private capital. 3. Impact Multiplication: The pilot estimates each £1 in grants could leverage £4 in private investment, totalling £8 million in loans to underserved Londoners, saving them around £3 million in interest versus high-cost lenders. ⭐ Addressing Financial Exclusion: CDFIs help those excluded from mainstream credit by offering affordable loans. In 2023, CDFIs lent £66 million to 85,000 households, saving them £29 million in interest. However, demand outpaces supply, with unmet credit needs estimated at £2 billion annually, limiting economic participation and perpetuating fiscal drag on the economy. 😍 Economic and Social Impacts: 1. Improved Economic Growth: By enabling work, education, and local economic participation, affordable credit drives growth. 2. Reduced Government Costs: Access to fair credit decreases the social costs of financial exclusion, such as health issues, dependency on illegal lenders, and associated mental and physical harm. ✅ Pilot Results So Far: 👉 Early signs are promising, with the £600,000 grant supporting £1.7 million in loans to 2,700 Londoners and securing £830,000 in external capital. 👉 Loans are reaching diverse, underserved demographics: 59% ethnic minorities, 72% female, 88% non-homeowners, and 19% individuals with disabilities. 🪜 Next Steps and Government Policy Advocacy: Responsible Finance aims to expand the programme to other underserved areas and make the case for a government-backed first-loss fund for personal lending CDFIs to further financial inclusion and economic growth. This pilot highlights the potential of first-loss funding as a powerful tool for catalysing public-private investment partnerships. #FirstLossPilot #CDFIs #ResponsibleFinance #PersonalLending
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Harnessing Tech for Community Action: an affordable day of interactive workshops for London’s small charities & grassroots organisations. Organised by Superhighways with some great speakers. Supported by City Bridge Foundation
Looking to develop your small charity digital, data and tech skills for 2025 and beyond? Join us at ‘From Email to AI: Harnessing Technology for Community Action’ this November for a day of interactive workshops, a ‘show and tell’ session, and a panel discussion on AI, all tailored for small charities and grassroots organisations in London. When: Monday 25th November 2024, 9.30am to 4.30pm, Resource for London (N7 6PA) Hosts: Superhighways, digital, data and tech advisers to the charity and community sector Workshops and speakers: - 'Five things your website needs to do well in 2025', Madeleine Sugden - 'Do more with your digital fundraising with Great Fundraising ideas', Howard Lake, Giving X Ltd - 'How to get the most from social media', Jade Staiano, Media Trust - 'How to go about developing a simple data strategy', Madeleine Spinks, Data Orchard - 'Using London's Poverty Profile's data for your fundraising and campaigning', Guy Weir, WPI Economics - 'Working through digital change collectively', Alex Mecklenburg, Dot Project - 'Cyber security top tips', Colin Cregan, Nine Htet, Paul Firby, Superhighways - 'How to design good online services', David Scurr, CAST Centre for the Acceleration of Social Technology - 'Navigating AI hype for nonprofits', Tania Duarte, We and AI - 'How to use AI and digital to find funding', Ian McLintock, Charity Excellence - a FREE one-stop-shop for everything a non-profit needs. - 'Chatbots and websites', Joe Oldak, Voice Online Communities CIC We’re also celebrating our 25th anniversary so expect fun quizzes, nostalgic sound effects, and exciting giveaway prizes! We’re grateful to our generous funders, sponsors and host (Trust for London, City Bridge Foundation, The National Lottery Community Fund, WCIT Charity and Resource For London) whose support has allowed us to keep ticket prices as low as £10. Bursary places still available. Visit our webpage for more details: https://lnkd.in/gBhtQ-4z Get your ticket here today: https://lnkd.in/gg5nYV8R
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Tower Bridge has been specially lit up red – the colour of the poppy – tonight to mark Remembrance Day. We remember the service and sacrifice of all those who have defended our freedoms. The bridge, one of five our 900-year-old charity looks after at no cost to the taxpayer, is only specially lit for major occasions of national significance. #TowerBridge #RemembranceDay2024
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Everyone knows that when American chainsaw magnate Robert McCulloch bought the old London Bridge and shipped it, block by block, to Lake Havasu City, Arizona, he thought he was buying Tower Bridge. Right?? We took the opportunity to bring Robert’s grandson, Michael McCulloch, to the present London Bridge during a visit to the capital, to give him the chance to address once and for all one of London’s most enduring myths. We also hear from Cal Sheehy, mayor of Lake Havasu City, on the impact London Bridge had on his community, and from our own Chris Earlie, director of Tower Bridge, on why people sometimes mix up our two most famous bridges.