About Bridges
Bridges promotes knowledge and learning in Shropshire and Telford & Wrekin for a fairer world.
Our vision is a fairer world where all people are respected, learn together and are able to take action.
We work with schools, colleges, youth and community groups to enable people to learn about global issues and explore the actions groups and individuals can take to make our world fairer.
The team
Bridges is run by a small and committed staff team with backgrounds in international development and education.
- Meet our staff team here
Our staff team is supported and guided by our Board of Trustees and our volunteers:
Join our team
We have no current vacancies on our staff team. However, we are always looking for potential trustees and volunteers to support our work.
- To find out more please contact us
History
Bridges was founded in September 2003 by Shropshire based international development charity Harvest Help (now Self Help Africa) in response to a need and demand for education around global issues in Shropshire.
We became an independent charity and company limited by guarantee in 2005.
- Read more about our history here
What we offer
Schools
We offer CPD training, workshops and support for your primary or secondary school.
Community
We work creatively and collaboratively with local community and youth groups to support them in exploring global issues.
Further Education
We’re offering colleges and sixth-forms the opportunity to take part in activities, events and collaborative work to inspire global thinking and action for a fairer world.
Organisations
We can provide a variety of consultancy services to charities, social enterprises and organisations..
