--- title: "Bright Torches CIO — check charity number 1217148 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Bright Torches CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1217148. Education/training charity based in Burgess Hill. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bright-torches-cio retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:50:56.885Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Bright Torches CIO is a registered charity (number 1217148) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science. 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 Torches CIO? Registered charity number 1217148 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location Burgess Hill Website [www.brighttorches.com](http://www.brighttorches.com/) ## 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. ## What causes is Bright Torches CIO registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/science ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bright Torches CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bright Torches CIO 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-torches-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.brighttorches.com/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Bright Torches CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Bright Torches CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1217148) 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 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 is http://www.brighttorches.com — 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/1217148).