Bridge Builders was founded in Stevenage, Hertfordshire by Will and Karin Collins. During the early 1990’s they began touring local primary schools delivering their very popular assemblies often accompanied by Melvyn monkey. As the tour grew they were joined by a small number of volunteers who also helped them lead after school Launch Pad clubs in the town and surrounding villages.

In 2001 Bridge Builders Christian Trust achieved charitable status and appointed additional members of the growing school’s team to offer Mentoring and Pastoral Support (MAPS) in Camps Hill, Giles Junior, Lodge Farm and Trotts Hill. This successful MAPS project was funded by Hertfordshire County Council through The Children’s Fund.

In 2005 the team moved from their offices in Ridgemond Park to their current Resource Centre within St Paul’s Methodist Church. Here the team were invited to take over the leadership of a flourishing Toddler Group which is now known as Toddlerrific.

In partnership with St Hugh and St John Church Launch Pad Local was opened in 2006. This midweek club brings together a large team of volunteers from the church in Chells and children aged 8 – 11 from the neighbouring primary schools.

Will resigned his leadership of the organisation to take up a new post in Staffordshire in 2007.  Sheila Smith was appointed Project Director in July 2008.