City Bridge Foundation

City Bridge Foundation is one of London’s largest independent charitable funders, with a heritage spanning over 900 years. While it is responsible for maintaining five Thames bridges, its primary focus today is on philanthropy—using income from investments to support organisations tackling inequality and injustice across Greater London.

Mission

The Foundation’s mission is to stand with Londoners by promoting fairness, equity and opportunity. Through its ten-year strategy Standing with Londoners, it seeks to empower communities, reduce inequalities and foster a city where everyone can thrive.

Geographic Focus

Greater London, supporting initiatives that improve lives and opportunities across the capital.

Programme Areas

The Foundation’s work is guided by four interconnected priorities:

• Climate Justice – Supporting communities most affected by environmental challenges, ensuring they have a voice in shaping a fair and inclusive transition to sustainability.
• Access to Justice – Funding initiatives that help Londoners understand and exercise their rights, providing support in areas such as housing, employment, immigration and social welfare.
• Racial Justice – Addressing structural inequalities and discrimination by backing organisations that promote equity and inclusion across education, health, housing and the justice system.
• Economic Justice – Tackling poverty and economic disparity by supporting projects that create pathways to employment, improve financial resilience and enable all Londoners to share in the city’s prosperity.