# Bright Morning Star

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1116708 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1116708)
- Latest income: £9,099; spending £3,845
- What it funds: General charitable purposes, Education / training, Health / saving of lives, Disability, Prevention or relief of poverty, Overseas aid / famine relief, Accommodation / housing, Religious activities, Amateur sport, Economic / community development / employment
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Provides human resources, Provides buildings / facilities / open space, Provides services, Provides advocacy / advice / information
- Area of operation: India
- Trustees: 5
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/bright-morning-star

Benefit of residents of India, in particular but not exclusively those working in the sex industry in the district of Miraj. To advance education; relieve sickness and preserve the health of HIV/AIDS affected families and those at risk from infection; advance the Christian religion.

## 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 Mar 2026 | £9,099 | £3,845 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2025 | £3,851 | £3,016 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £2,855 | £3,123 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £2,312 | £3,334 | not filed |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £8,118 | £4,457 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> For the benefit of residents in India, in particular but not exclusively those working in the sex industry in the districts of miraj, singli and gokal nagar to:1 provide information, advocacy and support services to promote their rights and entitlements as equal citizens.2 advance education/3 relieve sickness and preserve the health of hiv/aids affected families and those at risk from infection.4 advance the Christian religion.

## What it funds

Bright Morning Star is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, health / saving of lives, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing, religious activities, amateur sport and economic / community development / employment for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources, provides buildings / facilities / open space, provides services and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Bright Morning Star reported income of £9,099 and spending of £3,845. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2026, it spent £17.8k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Bright Morning Star in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). It may fund by invitation only, or through programmes that OpenGrant's sources do not cover. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Bright Morning Star open for applications now?

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

### Where does Bright Morning Star fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as India.

### Does Bright Morning Star give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Bright Morning Star makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How much does Bright Morning Star give each year?

The register does not break out Bright Morning Star's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2026 was £3,845. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £3,555 a year.

### How large is Bright Morning Star?

In its latest reported year Bright Morning Star reported income of £9,099 and spending of £3,845.


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