--- title: "Bright Red Charity — check charity number 1178566 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bright Red Charity a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1178566. Education/training charity based in Freeman Hospital. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bright-red-charity retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:51:22.731Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bright Red Charity is a registered charity (number 1178566) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £262,727 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Bright Red Charity? Registered charity number 1178566 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Freeman Hospital Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £262,727 Website [www.brightred.org.uk](http://www.brightred.org.uk/) ## What does Bright Red Charity do? Bright Red aims to improve the lives and treatment of people with blood cancer across the north of England. Through investments in patient care, research and education we are striving to beat illnesses such as leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma myelodysplasia and myeloproliferative diseases. ## What causes is Bright Red Charity registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bright Red Charity yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bright Red Charity is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=bright-red-charity&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.brightred.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bright Red Charity a legitimate charity? Yes. Bright Red Charity is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1178566) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Bright Red Charity's charity number? Bright Red Charity's charity number is 1178566. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1178566? Search 1178566 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Bright Red Charity do? Bright Red aims to improve the lives and treatment of people with blood cancer across the north of England. Through investments in patient care, research and education we are striving to beat illnesses such as leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma myelodysplasia and myeloproliferative diseases. Does Bright Red Charity have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bright Red Charity. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Bright Red Charity? Bright Red Charity's website is http://www.brightred.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1178566).