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A listening presence in a busy world

The Bridge Project provides chaplaincy in primary and secondary schools and creates welcoming spaces in the community through the Third Space project where children and young people can be seen, known and supported.

Rooted in Christian faith, hope and love, we build trusted relationships, nurture wellbeing and spirituality, and help young people look towards the future with hope.

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Chaplaincy in schools

Our chaplains become trusted members of school communities, offering a consistent and approachable presence for pupils, staff and families.

They listen, encourage and walk alongside children and young people through everyday school life, times of change and moments of difficulty.

Through mentoring, clubs, workshops, prayer spaces, collective worship and individual support, our chaplains help young people grow in wellbeing, spirituality and hope.

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The Third Space

Third Space takes our relational and listening presence beyond the school gates.

Working alongside local churches and community partners, we create welcoming spaces where young people can belong, build friendships, explore faith and spend time with trusted adults.

Through gatherings, activities, outreach and community-based youth work, Third Space offers young people somewhere to connect, be themselves and discover hope.

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Our vision

A future where young lives are transformed by being seen, known and loved.

Our mission

Rooted in Christian faith, hope, and love, we provide chaplaincy in schools and communities through a relational and listening presence, helping young people to grow in wellbeing and spirituality with hope for the future.

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    Our story

    The Bridge Youth Project began in 1994 through the vision, persistence and faith of Gaby Ridout and other faithful pioneers. 

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    Support us

    Support our work in schools and the wider community, helping children and young people access the encouragement, guidance and opportunities they need.

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  • "Other staff are often really stretched but with our Chaplain she has that time that no-one else seems to have!"

    Headteacher

  • "She helps me understand my feelings better and we talk through how I can do better in school."

    Year 6 student

  • "He has an incredible relationship with some of our most vulnerable families who she has really helped out of some dark times."

    Year 3 teacher

Our schools

  • Logo for Alderbury and West Grimstead School featuring a brown tower with a weather vane, encircled by a yellow ring with the school's name in blue text and small yellow sword icons.
  • Logo of Amesbury Archer Primary School with three colorful arrows pointing in different directions and the school’s motto 'Aim High'.
  • Logo of Appleford School with a shield and a stylized letter 'A', accompanied by the tagline 'A unique path to success'.
  • Logo for Broad Chalke CE Primary School featuring a stylized stained glass window with a sun, hills, a church, and a river.
  • Logo of Longford C of E Primary School featuring a stylized four-leaf clover outline with three hearts as leaves in maroon color.
  • The logo of Marden Vale CE Academy, featuring a colorful stained glass design with a yellow sun, three yellow figures, a blue river, green landscape, and a gray hill, with the name of the school written beside the design.
  • Logo of Pembroke Park Primary School featuring a shield with three lions and the school name below.
  • Logo for Southbroom St James Academy with a stained glass window design showing a sunset and three figures holding hands.
  • Logo of South Wilts Grammar School featuring a green stylized egg with wavy lines and the words 'South Wilts Grammar School' below.
  • Purple circular seal with the Latin phrase 'Sancti Bartholomei Scholastica' around the border, featuring a central design resembling crossed swords or a similar symbol.
  • Logo of St. Martin's Catholic Elementary School featuring a stylized illustration of a sunset over hills viewed through a stained glass window outline.
  • Logo for St. Nicholas Church of E Primary School featuring a church window with a tree and a cross
  • Logo of St Peter's CE Primary Academy with a stained glass window design featuring fish and the academy's name in purple text.
  • Logo of Stratford-sub-Castle Church of England Primary School with a shield emblem and text in blue and yellow.
  • Logo of The Trafalgar School at Downton with a shield emblem featuring a castle tower, red antlers, and a key, accompanied by the school name in text.
  • Logo for The Trinity CE Primary Academy featuring a stylized stained glass window with symbolic images and the school's name.
  • Logo for Winterbourne Earl's Church of England Primary School, featuring a fox in the center surrounded by green text.
  • Logo for Winterstown C.E. School featuring a stylized fox head, a tree, and a background of sky and grass.
  • Logo of Wilton CE Primary School featuring a colorful stained-glass window with a yellow flower, blue and white stars, a green tree, and three purple figures, along with the school name.

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A fantastic evening in the spring sunshine, bringing together individuals, businesses, and collaborators to share all the amazing work our team of chaplains are doing.

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