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title: "Brightlight Theatre Company — check charity number 1185359 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Brightlight Theatre Company a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1185359. General Charitable Purposes charity based in Farnborough. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/brightlight-theatre-company
retrieved: 2026-08-19T04:53:11.583Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Brightlight Theatre Company is a registered charity (number 1185359) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; arts/culture/heritage/science. Its latest reported income was £9,147 (year ending 2025-12-31). 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 Brightlight Theatre Company?

Registered charity number

1185359

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

Farnborough

Latest income (year ending 2025-12-31)

£9,147

Website

[www.brightlighttheatre.co.uk](http://www.brightlighttheatre.co.uk/)

## What does Brightlight Theatre Company do?

We perform plays for the public.We offer opportunities for people to get involved with a performance, either through being on stage or behind the scenes.We donate a proportion of our ticket receipts to other charitable causes.

## What causes is Brightlight Theatre Company registered for?

General Charitable PurposesArts/culture/heritage/science

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Brightlight Theatre Company yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Brightlight Theatre Company 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 Brightlight Theatre Company a legitimate charity?

Yes. Brightlight Theatre Company is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1185359) 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 Brightlight Theatre Company's charity number?

Brightlight Theatre Company's charity number is 1185359. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1185359?

Search 1185359 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 Brightlight Theatre Company do?

We perform plays for the public.We offer opportunities for people to get involved with a performance, either through being on stage or behind the scenes.We donate a proportion of our ticket receipts to other charitable causes.

Does Brightlight Theatre Company have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brightlight Theatre Company. 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 Brightlight Theatre Company?

Brightlight Theatre Company's website is http://www.brightlighttheatre.co.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/1185359).