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title: "Brighter Futures Zambia — check charity number 1162851 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Brighter Futures Zambia a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1162851. Education/training charity based in Whitley Bay. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brighter-futures-zambia
retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:52:38.332Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Brighter Futures Zambia is a registered charity (number 1162851) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty. Its latest reported income was £33,674 (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 Zambia?

Registered charity number

1162851

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Trust

Location

Whitley Bay

Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31)

£33,674

Website

[bfzambia.org](https://bfzambia.org/)

## What does Brighter Futures Zambia do?

The prevention of relief of poverty of orphaned and/or otherwise vulnerable children in Zambia (especially those affected by HIV/ AIDS) by providing or assisting in the provision of education and training.

## What causes is Brighter Futures Zambia registered for?

Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brighter Futures Zambia yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brighter Futures Zambia 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 Brighter Futures Zambia a legitimate charity?

Yes. Brighter Futures Zambia is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1162851) 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 Zambia's charity number?

Brighter Futures Zambia's charity number is 1162851. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1162851?

Search 1162851 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 Zambia do?

The prevention of relief of poverty of orphaned and/or otherwise vulnerable children in Zambia (especially those affected by HIV/ AIDS) by providing or assisting in the provision of education and training.

Does Brighter Futures Zambia have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brighter Futures Zambia. 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 Zambia?

Brighter Futures Zambia's website is https://bfzambia.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/1162851).