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Registered charity · No. 1179452CIOSt Leonards-on-sea

The Bright Foundation

The Bright Foundation is a registered charity in England & Wales working in general charitable purposes, education/training, disability, based in St Leonards-on-sea.

Quick answer

The Bright Foundation is a registered charity (number 1179452) 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; disability. Its latest reported income was £567,877 (year ending 2025-08-31). 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 The Bright Foundation?

Registered charity number
1179452
Status
Registered (active)
Charity type
CIO
Location
St Leonards-on-sea
Latest income (year ending 2025-08-31)
£567,877

What does The Bright Foundation do?

Arts education charity with two venues in Hastings: Barn Theatre and Museum: 48 seat children's theatre, toy museum, 24 acres of land; and Benbow Arts Space: youth filmmaking space & early cinema exhibition. Activities:- Schools and Groups - cultural education- Public events and theatre shows- Creative skills and employability programmes- Improving access for disadvantaged children

What causes is The Bright Foundation registered for?

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability

Why is there no Clarity Score for The Bright Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The Bright Foundation 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

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Frequently asked questions

Is The Bright Foundation a legitimate charity?
Yes. The Bright Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1179452) 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 The Bright Foundation's charity number?
The Bright Foundation's charity number is 1179452. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1179452?
Search 1179452 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 The Bright Foundation do?
Arts education charity with two venues in Hastings: Barn Theatre and Museum: 48 seat children's theatre, toy museum, 24 acres of land; and Benbow Arts Space: youth filmmaking space & early cinema exhibition. Activities:- Schools and Groups - cultural education- Public events and theatre shows- Creative skills and employability programmes- Improving access for disadvantaged children
Does The Bright Foundation have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Bright 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 The Bright Foundation?
The Bright Foundation's website is http://www.thebrightfoundation.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. Always verify current details on the official register entry.