the bright foundation

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies, and the general public. The Bright Foundation is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in East Sussex and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Interactive period toy museum; Theatre/exhibition space for puppet shows, storytelling, heritage lessons; Workshops on toy/costume-making / other arts educational activities; Sensory play activities; Recreational spaces/facilities; Mentoring schemes for designing/producing artwork; Employment/training opportunities to disadvantaged young adults

Fundraising

See where The Bright Foundation is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£789,875

Latest Expenditure

£534,351

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.2%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £323,110

Charitable Activities £466,309

Other Trading £0

Investments £456

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £534,351

Raising Funds £0

Governance £6,193

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£789,875	£534,351	£534,351	£1,325,327	£8,257	7 / 6
2023	£469,143	£429,247				0 / 6
2022	£468,957	£412,135				0 / 0
2021	£19,638	£129,645				0 / 0
2020	£1,023,719	£145,427	£145,427	£1,083,092	£1,083,092	4 / 0