# Bright Future International

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1183021 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1183021)
- Website: http://brightfutureinternational.co.uk/
- Latest income: £21.9k; spending £22.3k
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Older people, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides services
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bright-future-international

To prevent or relieve poverty throughout the world in particular but not exclusively Sri Lanka by providing:Grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.Providing financial support to families who are in need and;All the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2025 | £21.9k | £22.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2024 | £66.3k | £64k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2023 | £35.2k | £35.3k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2022 | £34.4k | £36.8k | not filed |
| 31 Aug 2021 | £30.3k | £26.7k | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> To prevent or relieve poverty throughout the world in particular but not exclusively sri lanka by providing: • grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.• providing financial support to families who are in need and;• all the necessary support designed to enable individuals to generate a sustainable income and be self-sufficient

## What it funds

Bright Future International is registered under the Charity Commission purposes disability, prevention or relief of poverty and economic / community development / employment for older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services. In its latest reported year Bright Future International reported income of £21.9k and spending of £22.3k. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Aug 2025, it spent £185k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bright Future International in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (brightfutureinternational.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Bright Future International open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bright Future International is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Bright Future International fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Bright Future International give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Bright Future International makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Bright Future International give each year?

The register does not break out Bright Future International's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Aug 2025 was £22.3k. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £37k a year.

### How large is Bright Future International?

In its latest reported year Bright Future International reported income of £21.9k and spending of £22.3k.


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