# BRIGHT LIGHTS PROJECTS

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1153637
- **Other names:** THE NORTHERN LIGHTS, THE NORTHERN LIGHTS PROJECTS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 3, 2013
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1153637


## Contact

- **Address:** Bright Lights Projects, Unit 10, Park Works,Arnold Street, HALIFAX, West Yorkshire
- **Postcode:** HX1 5EE
- **Phone:** 07917866833
- **Email:** info@brightlightsprojects.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC,IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF NUMERACY AND LITERACY CLASSES AND HEALTHY COOKING CLUBS.II.TO PROVIDE OR ASSIST IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES THAT SUPPORT SOCIAL WELFARE THROUGH RECREATION OR OTHER LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES TO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH,AGE,INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY,FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL CIRCUMSTANCES WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE.III.TO ADVANCE THE ISLAMIC FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE HOLDING OF PRAYER MEETINGS,LECTURES,CELEBRATIONS OF RELIGIOUS FESTIVALS AND PRODUCING AND/OR DISTRIBUTING LITERATURE TO INFORM OTHERS ABOUT THE ISLAMIC FAITH.IV.TO PROMOTE RELIGIOUS HARMONY FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC BY FOR EXAMPLE:(A)EDUCATING THE PUBLIC IN DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS BELIEFS,INCLUDING AN AWARENESS OF THEIR DISTINCTIVE FEATURES AND THEIR COMMON GROUND TO PROMOTE GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN PERSONS OF DIFFERENT FAITHS.(B)PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS FAITHS.

**Activities:** The Bright Lights are committed to advancing the community?s hopes for everyone to become healthy, conscientious and productive future members of modern, democratic Britain.Activities included:- Community engagement initiatives- Literacy & numeracy support- Provision of sports and leisure facilities- Support employment and regeneration initiatives- Promoting peaceful co-existence




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Religious Activities, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation
- **Who:** Children/young People, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Calderdale
- Kirklees
- Manchester City



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £310347 | £254211 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £403358 | £335333 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £421319 | £324158 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £303058 | £143323 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £184571 | £97401 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **SHAFAQ AHMED** (Chair) — appointed Aug. 13, 2013
- ABDUL NASIR TAJ — appointed Aug. 13, 2013
- SHAZIA MOHSIN BSC HONS — appointed Aug. 13, 2013