The Bright Kites Foundation (number 1183162) 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 The Bright Kites Foundation do?
We advance the education of Colombian students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds ("lower strata neighbourhoods") in the subject of English by such means as the trustees deem appropriate, in particular by providing these students with a travel grant to enable them to take part in an English language programme in the UK which they could not otherwise afford.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
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Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Bright Kites Foundation
Answers The Bright Kites Foundation gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 1 September 2024, 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 records The Bright Kites Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration. Work out your Gift Aid
The Bright Kites Foundation's annual return for the year ending 1 September 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Where it says it operates
Colombia
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People.
Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; 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 The Bright Kites Foundation registered for?
Education/training
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Is The Bright Kites Foundation a legitimate charity?
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What does The Bright Kites Foundation do?
We advance the education of Colombian students from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds ("lower strata neighbourhoods") in the subject of English by such means as the trustees deem appropriate, in particular by providing these students with a travel grant to enable them to take part in an English language programme in the UK which they could not otherwise afford.
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How can I donate to The Bright Kites Foundation?
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Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Bright Kites Foundation?
The register records The Bright Kites Foundation as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid, so a UK taxpayer can usually add 25p to every £1 they give by making a Gift Aid declaration.
Are The Bright Kites Foundation's trustees paid?
The Bright Kites Foundation's annual return for the year ending 1 September 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was The Bright Kites Foundation registered as a charity?
The Bright Kites Foundation was entered on the register on 29 April 2019.