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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. Those of you who remember us from our beginnings will remember our Fairtrade Shop and resource centre adjacent to the bus station in Wellington, Telford. Bridges became one of a network of fifty Development Education Centres across the UK, and a member of the Development Education Association. In its early days the centre focused on bringing the global dimension to the curriculum in schools and promoting an understanding of Fairtrade in the County of Shropshire.
The commitment of Harvest Help enabled Bridges’ work to continue to expand. Bridges became an independent charity and company limited by guarantee in July 2005. It was instrumental in Shropshire’s bid to become a Fairtrade County – a status which was achieved in March 2007 – and the production of a Fairtrade Guide to the county.
Bridges’ work has continued to grow, thrive and diversify. Thanks to the skills of our staff and volunteers and the support of our funders we now offer a range of services and projects to educational organisations, community groups and interested individuals covering global issues, diversity and what we can all do to build a better world. Our work continues to focus on the county of Shropshire but our reach is now broader. In May 2007 Bridges took on the role of supporting schools in the West Midlands wishing to gain Fairtrade Status. Furthermore, through work with our partner organisations, our work and influence is beginning to take on a national and even global dimension.
Get in touch
Bridges, The Studios, Mansell Rd, Wellington Telford, TF1 1QQ
T.01952 255526 Email. info@shropshirebridges.org.uk
 
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  Bridges 2008. Registered Charity No. 1112128. Company Limited by Guarantee No. 5486119