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.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £241,858 | £185,139 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2024 | £179,517 | £214,576 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2023 | £167,899 | £170,523 | 0 / 26 | |||
| 2022 | £172,482 | £166,783 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £148,453 | £169,487 | 0 / 2 |
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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 2025?
Bright Shadow reported total income of £242k and reported expenditure of £185k for the financial year ending 2025, 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.
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