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Bright Shadow

Bright Shadow's mission is to enable people with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We do this through delivering Zest Workshops for people living with dementia in care and community settings. We also provide training to equip those delivering activities with people with dementia, and training to empower churches and arts and culture venues to be dementia inclusive.

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Activities & Mission

Bright Shadow's mission is to enable people with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We do this through delivering Zest Workshops for people living with dementia in care and community settings. We also provide training to equip those delivering activities with people with dementia, and training to empower churches and arts and culture venues to be dementia inclusive.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£179,517
Latest Expenditure
£214,576

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 119.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 119.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£179,517
£214,5760 / 12
2023
£167,899
£170,5230 / 26
2022
£172,482
£166,7830 / 5
2021
£148,453
£169,4870 / 2
2020
£181,588
£121,6520 / 3

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Frequently asked questions about Bright Shadow

What does Bright Shadow do?

Bright Shadow's mission is to enable people with dementia, and those affected by it, to live well and to thrive. We do this through delivering Zest Workshops for people living with dementia in care and community settings. We also provide training to equip those delivering activities with people with dementia, and training to empower churches and arts and culture venues to be dementia inclusive.

How much income did Bright Shadow report in 2024?

Bright Shadow reported total income of £180k and reported expenditure of £215k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bright Shadow registered as a charity?

Bright Shadow was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 January 2017 as charity number 1171042. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Bright Shadow?

Bright Shadow is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALISON MARGARET CULVERWELL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bright Shadow operate?

Bright Shadow operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bright Shadow a registered charity?

Yes — Bright Shadow is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171042.

Details

Address
Second Floor
32-33 Watling Street
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT1 2AN
Registration Date
9 January 2017
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5085558
Charity Number
1171042

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Trustees

ALISON MARGARET CULVERWELL Chair
Dr Rasa Mikelyte
Dr Sarah Hotham
Eddi Taylor
Gill Ashington
Gillian Mahoney
Sylvia Dawn Horne
Tracy Brunt

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