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title: "Bright Sparks Trust — check charity number 1196765 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bright Sparks Trust a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1196765. Education/training charity based in Stratford-Upon-Avon. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bright-sparks-trust
retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:51:41.231Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bright Sparks Trust is a registered charity (number 1196765) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training. Its latest reported income was £21,393 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 Sparks Trust?

Registered charity number

1196765

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Stratford-Upon-Avon

Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)

£21,393

Website

[www.brightsparkstrust.org](http://www.brightsparkstrust.org/)

## What does Bright Sparks Trust do?

For the public benefit, the advancement of education and the relief of poverty among young people in Malawi who would otherwise not be able to afford to access high level education by:a) awarding to such persons scholarships for the payment of fees tenable at any secondary school or institution of higher or further education;b) providing additional financial assistance to ensure the basic requ

## What causes is Bright Sparks Trust registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bright Sparks Trust yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bright Sparks Trust 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?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Sparks Trust a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bright Sparks Trust is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1196765) 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 Sparks Trust's charity number?

Bright Sparks Trust's charity number is 1196765. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1196765?

Search 1196765 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 Sparks Trust do?

For the public benefit, the advancement of education and the relief of poverty among young people in Malawi who would otherwise not be able to afford to access high level education by:a) awarding to such persons scholarships for the payment of fees tenable at any secondary school or institution of higher or further education;b) providing additional financial assistance to ensure the basic requ

Does Bright Sparks Trust have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bright Sparks Trust. 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 Sparks Trust?

Bright Sparks Trust's website is http://www.brightsparkstrust.org — 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/1196765).