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Bright Futures Early Learning

Also known as: Bright Futures Nursery School

Operation and management of a socially responsible, charitable early years nursery.

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Activities & Mission

Operation and management of a socially responsible, charitable early years nursery.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,022,494
Latest Expenditure
£1,845,354

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £850
Charitable Activities £2,012,240
Other Trading £1,961
Investments £26
Other Income £7,417

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,845,354
Raising Funds £0
Governance £4,920
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,022,494
£1,845,354£1,845,354£383,358£066 / 0
2024
£1,616,588
£1,708,094£1,708,094£206,218£059 / 0
2023
£1,519,246
£1,397,384£1,397,384£297,724£055 / 0
2022
£998,677
£959,902£959,902£175,862£048 / 0
2021
£555,317
£546,392£546,392£137,087£024 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Bright Futures Early Learning

What does Bright Futures Early Learning do?

Operation and management of a socially responsible, charitable early years nursery.

How much income did Bright Futures Early Learning report in 2025?

Bright Futures Early Learning reported total income of £2.02m and reported expenditure of £1.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Bright Futures Early Learning?

Bright Futures Early Learning has a program ratio of 91.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Bright Futures Early Learning registered as a charity?

Bright Futures Early Learning was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 December 2014 as charity number 1159674. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Bright Futures Early Learning?

Bright Futures Early Learning is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Pagan Anne Cavaney. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bright Futures Early Learning operate?

Bright Futures Early Learning operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bright Futures Early Learning a registered charity?

Yes — Bright Futures Early Learning is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159674.

Details

Address
Bright Futures Early Learning
Calder Road
ROSSENDALE
BB4 8HW
Website
www.bfns.org
Registration Date
17 December 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5052995
Charity Number
1159674

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Trustees

Pagan Anne Cavaney Chair
Gemma Louise Nuttall
Sharon Charlesworth

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Bright Futures Nursery School

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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