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The Bright Foundation

The Children's Art And Education Foundation

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1179452
Status
Registered
Registered
Aug. 3, 2018
Legal form
CIO

Address

Address
2 London Road
St Leonards-on-sea
East Sussex
TN37 6AE

Activities

Arts education charity with two venues in Hastings: Barn Theatre and Museum: 48 seat children's theatre, toy museum, 24 acres of land; and Benbow Arts Space: youth filmmaking space & early cinema exhibition. Activities:- Schools and Groups - cultural education- Public events and theatre shows- Creative skills and employability programmes- Improving access for disadvantaged children

Objects: 1. To Advance In Life And Relieve The Needs Of Disabled And/or Disadvantaged Children And Young People Through:(a) Advancing Education In Particular (but Not Exclusively) In The Arts, The History Of Theatre And The Making Of Period Toys, By The Establishment And Maintenance Of A Theatre, A Museum And By Providing Or Supporting The Provision Of Artistic Workshops And Other Facilities And Activities Which Will Encourage Greater Understanding And Appreciation Of The Arts;(b) Preserving And Protecting Their Mental And Physical Health, In Particular By Providing Or Assisting In The Provision Of Tactile Sensory Activities, And Other Activities And Facilities Promoting Mindfulness Meditation And Relaxation;(c) Providing Recreational And Leisure Time Activities Provided In The Interest Of Social Welfare, Designed To Improve Their Conditions Of Life;(d) Providing Facilities And Activities Which Develop Their Skills, Capacities And Capabilities To Enable Them To Participate In Society As Mature And Responsible Individuals; And2. Such Other Charitable Purposes (according To The Law Of England And Wales) As The Trustees Think Fit From Time To Time.

Classification

How
Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services
What
General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, Arts/culture/heritage/science, Environment/conservation/heritage, Economic/community Development/employment, Recreation
Who
Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind

Areas of operation

Region
Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees
Aug. 31, 2024 £789,875 £534,351 £1,325,327 7
Aug. 31, 2023 £469,143 £429,247
Aug. 31, 2022 £468,957 £412,135
Oct. 31, 2021 £19,638 £129,645
Aug. 31, 2020 £1,023,719 £145,427 £1,083,092 4

Trustees

Name Appointed
John Bright (Chair) Aug. 3, 2018
Christopher Garlick Nov. 28, 2025
Gaynor Margaret Nebel Jan. 1, 2020
Jennifer Ireland Aug. 3, 2018
John Richard Hayward Aug. 3, 2018
Lynda Kay Fletcher Aug. 3, 2018
Sean Williams Aug. 3, 2018
Una Nicholson Aug. 3, 2018