Chairperson
Leads the group, speaks for it and keeps members organised.
About
A community-owned network, built by neighbours
Bridge is not a conventional telecommunications company. It is a way for communities to organise together so that good internet becomes affordable.
Our principle
Technology is the enabling infrastructure; community ownership and collective organisation are the operating model.
Groups of about 15 to 50 people pool resources to obtain a good internet connection and distribute it locally using affordable wireless technologies. Every Bridge group elects its own three-person committee and decides together how its network is built and run.
Bridge Network is a Project of Takura Trust.
- Community-owned: the group holds the decisions and the equipment.
- Community-run: a chairperson, secretary and treasurer lead each group.
- Cooperative: costs are shared so one late payment does not disconnect everyone.
- Technology-enabled: mesh Wi-Fi and point-to-point radio do the last mile.
- Geographically organised: groups form around real places and hubs.
- Affordable: collective buying beats a connection for every home.
Governance
Every group has three leaders
Secretary
Keeps records, member lists and communication flowing.
Treasurer
Manages contributions centrally and pays suppliers and ISPs.
Leaders are verified before approval: identity, proof of residence and police clearance are uploaded by the leader and checked by the Bridge team. Read the procedure.
The team
People behind Bridge
Meet the Bridge team soon. Want to help? Volunteer with us.