Helping people in Bromley since 1631
ABOUT BROMLEY RELIEF IN NEED and our HISTORY
Bromley Relief in Need – BRIN was formed in 1973 by the amalgamation of six ancient local charities connected with Bromley Parish Church that have a history that stretches back over three hundred and eighty years. This connection with the church continues today with the vicar of the church being the chair person. It would appear that the residents of Bromley have a tradition of trying to provide help to those less fortunate.
Whilst Bromley Relief in Need, BRIN, has adapted to modern times and needs, it can be traced back to various local charities: the oldest being that of John Buckridge, Bishop of Rochester, whose will in 1631 left some money for the benefit of the poor of the parish. Since then other charities have joined with BRIN, most recently in 2002 the Bromley Benevolent Association amalgamated with BRIN, which enabled us to increase the area we cover and our investments and income.
Since at least 1973, the chairperson for the charity has been the vicar of Bromley Parish Church, who is currently the Reverend James Harratt
Originally BRIN only served the people within ‘The Ancient Borough of Bromley’. We now cover the entire modern London Borough of Bromley.
These documents are just a sample of those that provide an insight into the history and development of BRIN:
1854 to 1976 which describes two of the charities that merged into BRiN
1980 Joining of the Tradesmen Charities which is the Charity Commissioner's order to merge the charities
Foundation of BRIN, Kentish Times 5th January 1973 which describes the formation of BRiN from six charities connected with Bromley Parish Church.
Registered Charity Number 1185879
Whilst Bromley Relief in Need, BRIN, has adapted to modern times and needs, it can be traced back to various local charities: the oldest being that of John Buckridge, Bishop of Rochester, whose will in 1631 left some money for the benefit of the poor of the parish. Since then other charities have joined with BRIN, most recently in 2002 the Bromley Benevolent Association amalgamated with BRIN, which enabled us to increase the area we cover and our investments and income.
Since at least 1973, the chairperson for the charity has been the vicar of Bromley Parish Church, who is currently the Reverend James Harratt
Originally BRIN only served the people within ‘The Ancient Borough of Bromley’. We now cover the entire modern London Borough of Bromley.
These documents are just a sample of those that provide an insight into the history and development of BRIN:
1854 to 1976 which describes two of the charities that merged into BRiN
1980 Joining of the Tradesmen Charities which is the Charity Commissioner's order to merge the charities
Foundation of BRIN, Kentish Times 5th January 1973 which describes the formation of BRiN from six charities connected with Bromley Parish Church.
Registered Charity Number 1185879