# Bright Futures for African Children

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1148644 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1148644)
- Company number: 08031601
- Website: http://solairukwuruns.org
- Latest income: £120; spending £67
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief
- Who it helps: Children / young people
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides other finance, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Acts as an umbrella or resource body
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bright-futures-for-african-children

Provision of educational supplies to children in West African CountriesErection of school building to enhance the advancement of education in Africa

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Bright Futures for African Children is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid / famine relief for children / young people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides other finance, provides services, provides advocacy / advice / information and acts as an umbrella or resource body. In its latest reported year Bright Futures for African Children reported income of £120 and spending of £67.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bright Futures for African Children in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (solairukwuruns.org) 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 Futures for African Children open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Bright Futures for African Children is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Bright Futures for African Children give grants to individuals?

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

### How large is Bright Futures for African Children?

In its latest reported year Bright Futures for African Children reported income of £120 and spending of £67.


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