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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1105425
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Building Brighter Futures is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1105425. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Surrey and Uganda. The register describes its activities as: “The charity is currently sponsoring children at two schools in Uganda, The Kavule Parents School for the Deaf and The Bukeka Childrens Centre.In the Financial year 2006/2007 a dormitory block was built and fitted out at Kavule and the school buildings completed and the compound fenced at Bukeka.” Its charitable objects are: “The charities objectives are to provide sponsorship which will fund educational support for the deaf, disabled, disadvantaged and deprived children in Uganda, in order that these children can integrate constructively, educationally and socially with their local communities. Young people and other in the UK will be…” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £6,231 and spending of £9,331.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£6,231
Latest spending
£9,331
- What it funds
- Education / trainingDisabilityPrevention or relief of povertyOverseas aid / famine reliefAccommodation / housingEconomic / community development / employment
- Who it helps
- Children / young peopleOlder people
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsProvides human resourcesSponsors or undertakes research
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £6,231 | £9,331 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £7,511 | £5,995 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £7,295 | £7,920 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £8,175 | £9,077 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £7,785 | £5,581 |
Charitable objects
The charities objectives are to provide sponsorship which will fund educational support for the deaf, disabled, disadvantaged and deprived children in Uganda, in order that these children can integrate constructively, educationally and socially with their local communities. Young people and other in the UK will be encouraged to participate in this sponsorship programme.
Where it operates
Surrey, Uganda
- Trustees
- 8
What Building Brighter Futures funds
Building Brighter Futures is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability, prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid / famine relief, accommodation / housing and economic / community development / employment for children / young people and older people; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and sponsors or undertakes research. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £37.9k in total.
How to apply to Building Brighter Futures
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Building Brighter Futures in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (buildingbrighterfutures.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 about Building Brighter Futures
Is Building Brighter Futures open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Building Brighter Futures is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Building Brighter Futures fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Surrey and Uganda.
Does Building Brighter Futures give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Building Brighter Futures makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Building Brighter Futures give each year?
The register does not break out Building Brighter Futures'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 2025 was £9,331. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £7,581 a year.
How large is Building Brighter Futures?
In its latest reported year Building Brighter Futures reported income of £6,231 and spending of £9,331.
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