Is Brightstar Foundation a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Brightstar Foundation as a registered charity (number 1216695) 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 Brightstar Foundation's charity number?

Brightstar Foundation's charity number is 1216695. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1216695?

Search 1216695 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.

Does Brightstar Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brightstar Foundation. 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 Brightstar Foundation?

Brightstar Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.brightstarboxing.co.uk. 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 Brightstar Foundation registered as a charity?

Brightstar Foundation was entered on the register on 3 February 2026.

Registered charity · No. 1216695CIO

Brightstar Foundation

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Brightstar Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability.

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What are the key facts about Brightstar Foundation?

Registered charity number: 1216695
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): Unit 1 Old Smithfield Industrial Es
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.brightstarboxing.co.uk

Quick answer

Brightstar Foundation (number 1216695) 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 Brightstar Foundation do?

Brightstar Foundation uses sport, including boxing, to improve mental health, wellbeing and life chances. We deliver community-based programmes, mentoring and training that build confidence, resilience and skills, supporting young people and communities across the UK to pursue belonging, belief, peace and purpose.

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

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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Brightstar Foundation

Answers Brightstar Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Brightstar Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 3 February 2026
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales

Who it supports and how it works

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

Reported activities: Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space; Provides Services; Provides Advocacy/advice/information.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Brightstar Foundation registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for Brightstar Foundation yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Brightstar Foundation. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Brightstar Foundation?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Brightstar Foundation a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Brightstar Foundation as a registered charity (number 1216695) 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 Brightstar Foundation's charity number?: Brightstar Foundation's charity number is 1216695. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1216695?: Search 1216695 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 Brightstar Foundation do?: Brightstar Foundation uses sport, including boxing, to improve mental health, wellbeing and life chances. We deliver community-based programmes, mentoring and training that build confidence, resilience and skills, supporting young people and communities across the UK to pursue belonging, belief, peace and purpose.
Does Brightstar Foundation have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Brightstar Foundation. 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 Brightstar Foundation?: Brightstar Foundation's website listed in our register data is http://www.brightstarboxing.co.uk. 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.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Brightstar Foundation?: The register does not record Brightstar Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Brightstar Foundation registered as a charity?: Brightstar Foundation was entered on the register on 3 February 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.