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title: "Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme — check charity number 1193085 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193085. Education/training charity based in St. Albans. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bright-start-education-and-mentorship-programme
retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:51:35.836Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme is a registered charity (number 1193085) 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 £23,303 (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 Start Education and Mentorship Programme?

Registered charity number

1193085

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

St. Albans

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£23,303

Website

[www.brightstart.family](http://www.brightstart.family/)

## What does Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme do?

We provide educational grants for quality education to impoverished children living in the townships of Hout Bay South Africa. We collaborate with our partner charity Bright Start South Africa.

## What causes is Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme registered for?

Education/training

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme 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)

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193085) 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 Start Education and Mentorship Programme's charity number?

Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme's charity number is 1193085. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1193085?

Search 1193085 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 Start Education and Mentorship Programme do?

We provide educational grants for quality education to impoverished children living in the townships of Hout Bay South Africa. We collaborate with our partner charity Bright Start South Africa.

Does Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme. 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 Start Education and Mentorship Programme?

Bright Start Education and Mentorship Programme's website is http://www.brightstart.family — 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/1193085).