Is Bright Light a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bright Light as a registered charity (number SC011989) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Bright Light's charity number?

Bright Light's charity number is SC011989. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number SC011989?

Search SC011989 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

Does Bright Light have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bright Light. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Bright Light?

Bright Light's website listed in our register data is http://www.bright-light.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Bright Light registered as a charity?

Bright Light was entered on the register on 22 February 1949.

Registered charity · No. SC011989Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Bright Light

Independent profile · Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) data

Bright Light is a registered charity in Scotland. Its register classifications include the advancement of education, the advancement of health, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation.

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What are the key facts about Bright Light?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £458,449
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £517,312
Registered charity number: SC011989
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Register contact address detail (not service area): City of Edinburgh
Website: www.bright-light.org.uk

Quick answer

Bright Light (number SC011989) is listed as registered in the OSCR snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Bright Light do?

Bright Light Relationship Counselling (henceforth referred to as Bright Light) is committed to providing a range of high-quality professional counselling and therapeutic services for adults, children and young people and their wider families who are experiencing relationship difficulties. It provides these services regardless of race, religion, gender and ability to pay.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bright Light

Answers Bright Light gave in its annual return to the OSCR for the year ending 31 March 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 22 February 1949
Also known as: Bright Light Relationship Counselling
Where it says it operates: City of Edinburgh

What causes is Bright Light registered for?

the advancement of educationthe advancement of healththe advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bright Light yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Bright Light. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Bright Light?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Light a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bright Light as a registered charity (number SC011989) with the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR). Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Bright Light's charity number?: Bright Light's charity number is SC011989. Check that number on the OSCR register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number SC011989?: Search SC011989 on the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.
What does Bright Light do?: Bright Light Relationship Counselling (henceforth referred to as Bright Light) is committed to providing a range of high-quality professional counselling and therapeutic services for adults, children and young people and their wider families who are experiencing relationship difficulties. It provides these services regardless of race, religion, gender and ability to pay.
Does Bright Light have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bright Light. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.
How can I donate to Bright Light?: Bright Light's website listed in our register data is http://www.bright-light.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
When was Bright Light registered as a charity?: Bright Light was entered on the register on 22 February 1949.

Source: Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.