The Brightside Trust
Brightside is an education charity. We create, develop and manage online mentoring projects,and other online tools and resources, to connect, inform and inspire more young people toachieve their full potential through education.
Activities & Mission
Brightside is an education charity. We create, develop and manage online mentoring projects,and other online tools and resources, to connect, inform and inspire more young people toachieve their full potential through education.
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
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Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £753,361 | £998,775 | £998,775 | £1,293,418 | £840,111 | 16 / 250 |
| 2024 | £852,164 | £1,077,408 | £1,077,408 | £1,528,607 | £916,000 | 17 / 2000 |
| 2023 | £804,343 | £1,215,434 | £1,215,434 | £1,598,034 | £1,209,000 | 23 / 2500 |
| 2022 | £1,128,307 | £1,164,154 | £1,164,154 | £2,097,715 | £1,509,860 | 20 / 3000 |
| 2021 | £1,013,470 | £3,215,521 | £3,215,521 | £2,077,351 | £1,840,000 | 14 / 3000 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Brightside Trust
What does The Brightside Trust do?
Brightside is an education charity. We create, develop and manage online mentoring projects,and other online tools and resources, to connect, inform and inspire more young people toachieve their full potential through education.
How much income did The Brightside Trust report in 2025?
The Brightside Trust reported total income of £753k and reported expenditure of £999k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Brightside Trust registered as a charity?
The Brightside Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 January 2015 as charity number 1159993. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Brightside Trust?
The Brightside Trust is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oliver Borm. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Brightside Trust operate?
The Brightside Trust operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Brightside Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Brightside Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159993.
Details
Brightside
82 Tanner Street
LONDON
SE1 3GN
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