--- title: "Brighter Futures Through Sport — check charity number 1176158 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Brighter Futures Through Sport a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1176158. General Charitable Purposes charity based in The Hollows. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brighter-futures-through-sport retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:52:29.360Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Brighter Futures Through Sport is a registered charity (number 1176158) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £277,111 (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 Brighter Futures Through Sport? Registered charity number 1176158 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location The Hollows Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £277,111 Website [bfts.org.uk](http://bfts.org.uk/) ## What does Brighter Futures Through Sport do? Brighter Futures Through Sport (BFTS) provides therapeutic mentoring interventions to children identified by schools to be failing academically and present with challenging behaviour. BFTS uses sport to empower, inspire, raise self-esteem and give confidence to every child working with, with the aim of improving behaviour and developing different capabilities. ## What causes is Brighter Futures Through Sport registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brighter Futures Through Sport yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brighter Futures Through Sport 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=brighter-futures-through-sport&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://bfts.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Brighter Futures Through Sport a legitimate charity? Yes. Brighter Futures Through Sport is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1176158) 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 Brighter Futures Through Sport's charity number? Brighter Futures Through Sport's charity number is 1176158. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1176158? Search 1176158 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 Brighter Futures Through Sport do? Brighter Futures Through Sport (BFTS) provides therapeutic mentoring interventions to children identified by schools to be failing academically and present with challenging behaviour. BFTS uses sport to empower, inspire, raise self-esteem and give confidence to every child working with, with the aim of improving behaviour and developing different capabilities. Does Brighter Futures Through Sport have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brighter Futures Through Sport. 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 Brighter Futures Through Sport? Brighter Futures Through Sport's website is http://bfts.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/1176158).