The Bright Future Trust
The trustees accept donations from general sources which augment endowments gifted by the original benefactor, Dr C B Patel and make donations to causes considered by the trustees to be worthy in accordance with the Trust objectives
Activities & Mission
The trustees accept donations from general sources which augment endowments gifted by the original benefactor, Dr C B Patel and make donations to causes considered by the trustees to be worthy in accordance with the Trust objectives
Grants
The Bright Future Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £101,031
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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 | £172,976 | £101,031 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £245,964 | £165,132 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £205,598 | £117,517 | 0 / 1 | |||
| 2022 | £315,869 | £267,364 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £253,122 | £198,306 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Bright Future Trust
What does The Bright Future Trust do?
The trustees accept donations from general sources which augment endowments gifted by the original benefactor, Dr C B Patel and make donations to causes considered by the trustees to be worthy in accordance with the Trust objectives
How much income did The Bright Future Trust report in 2025?
The Bright Future Trust reported total income of £173k and reported expenditure of £101k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Bright Future Trust registered as a charity?
The Bright Future Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 April 2008 as charity number 1123531. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs The Bright Future Trust?
The Bright Future Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DR CHAITANYA PATEL CBE FRCP. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Bright Future Trust operate?
The Bright Future Trust operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Bright Future Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Bright Future Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123531.
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- Register data refreshed
- 26 October 2026
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