Is Bright Torches CIO a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Bright Torches CIO as a registered charity (number 1217148) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Torches CIO's charity number?

Bright Torches CIO's charity number is 1217148. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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How can I donate to Bright Torches CIO?

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When was Bright Torches CIO registered as a charity?

Bright Torches CIO was entered on the register on 9 March 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1217148CIO

Bright Torches CIO

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Bright Torches CIO is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science.

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What are the key facts about Bright Torches CIO?

Registered charity number: 1217148
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Burgess Hill
Website: www.brighttorches.com

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Bright Torches CIO (number 1217148) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission 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 Torches CIO do?

Bright Torches delivers drama-based literacy and oracy projects, workshops and teacher training for children and young people. The charity supports schools, educators and communities through creative approaches to literature, storytelling and communication.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Bright Torches CIO

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Registration details

Registered as a charity: 9 March 2026
Also known as: Bright Torches
Where it says it operates: Throughout England

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

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What causes is Bright Torches CIO registered for?

Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science

Why is there no Clarity Score for Bright Torches CIO yet?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Torches CIO a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Bright Torches CIO as a registered charity (number 1217148) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 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 Torches CIO's charity number?: Bright Torches CIO's charity number is 1217148. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1217148?: Search 1217148 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 Torches CIO do?: Bright Torches delivers drama-based literacy and oracy projects, workshops and teacher training for children and young people. The charity supports schools, educators and communities through creative approaches to literature, storytelling and communication.
Does Bright Torches CIO have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bright Torches CIO. 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 Torches CIO?: Bright Torches CIO's website listed in our register data is http://www.brighttorches.com. 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 Torches CIO registered as a charity?: Bright Torches CIO was entered on the register on 9 March 2026.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.