Help transform the lives of Kenyan children
Bright Start Foundation are a small charity focussed on big change. The children we support have an incredible thirst for knowledge and a determination to achieve success, despite living in the poorest conditions.
To Transform the lives of Kenyan children living in the poorest conditions through education
About
Through fundraising and donations we are elevating the Infrastructure, facilities, equipment at Infants Schools, to allow it’s students to meet their future dreams.
The children we support have an incredible thirst for knowledge and a determination to achieve success. The teachers of these schools display heroic effort to educate, inspire and grow their students even under the most difficult of circumstances.
As a non-profit organisation, your donations and support will help to make a real change to the lives of these students and give them a chance of the bright future every child deserves.
All funds donated are used directly to support the infants schools we work with.
We were deeply moved by the radiant spirit of the pupils
In 2017 a group of friends visited a deprived Infants School, located in the countryside outside of Nairobi, Kenya. We were deeply moved by the radiant spirit of its pupils, their love of school and desire to learn. All of this inspiration was shown by these young children despite the lack of basic facilities, equipment and resources available.
We vowed to come back to our homes in the UK and from here, make a difference to the futures of these children.
This was the start of the journey for Bright Start Foundation and the pupils of this school. Our charity has started small, but are thinking big and are looking for both donations and volunteers to make that happen.
Our on-going projects make a direct impact on the children
Sponsorship
Through donations from our supporters we are currently sponsoring 15+ Children to attend full time education.
We are engaging in different fundraising activities to reach this goal.
We are also currently looking to install a borehole close to the Kintondo Infants School. This will provide the school with unlimited water access which the children currently do not have access to. It will also provide us with an opportunity to organise support for the local community who currently do not have any access to water.
We are working hard to generate the funds to get this started.
Small Wins
Donations raised by fundraising and donations have enabled us to supply the following:
- Exercise books
- Laptopss
- Pens and pencils
Big Wins
Our first major milestone is the completion of a much needed new classroom at Kithimani School.
Currently children are packed into classrooms with as many as 100 children, sharing desks with multiple year groups in one small room.
Future Plans
We are currently fundraising for a children’s play area and a tarmac football pitch. The outside area of the school is made up of sand/dust and potholes which can make it dangerous for the children to play.
The cost of this project is £2,000 and we are engaging in different fundraising activities to reach this goal.
We are also looking to install a borehole close to the Kintondo Infants School. This will provide the school with unlimited water access which the children currently do not have access to. It will also provide us with an opportunity to organise support for the local community who currently do not have any access to water.
The cost of this project is £15,000 and we are working hard to generate the funds to get this started.
Want to help make an impact?
Why not get involved and help Bright Start Foundations? Take a look at the various ways you can start making an impact on these wonderful children’s lives.
The Children of Kithimani Infants School rely on you support to continually improve the quality of their education and give them the Bright Start in life every child deserves. Any donation, no matter how much, is greatly appreciated.
Learning Materials, stationary, uniforms and sports equipment are in high demand. Please talk to us about useful donations!
We offer unique volunteering opportunities in the schools and communities that we support. Please contact us to find out more about our programmes.
Star baker or sporting champion? We are always looking for new and exciting fundraising ideas.
Want to run a bake sale, Run, Bike, Swim or Walk on our behalf? We would love you have you represent us.
For a longer-term commitment, that really does change the life there is nothing more effective than our school sponsorship programmes.
Contact us to find out more about how you can get involved.
How you can help the children
100% of every £1 that you contribute to the Bright Start Foundation goes directly to helping children.
All of your help has continued to support our work as a non-profit organisation, building classrooms, providing educational resources and sponsoring children’s education. Each day we are making children smile, supporting their education and building their futures and it all starts with contributions from people like you!
Get in touch
We would love to hear from you, all thoughts, ideas and questions are welcome! We aim to reply to all enquiries within 24 hours.
- info@brightstartfoundation.com
- Charity No. 1185206
Frequently asked Questions
Check out our most frequently asked questions below. Still unsure? Get in touch and we’ll do our best to help.
Bright Start Foundation are a small charity focussed on big change. Our mission is to transform the lives of Kenyan children living in the poorest conditions through education.
Through fundraising and donations we are elevating the Infrastructure, facilities, equipment at Infants Schools, to allow it’s students to meet their future dreams.
We have partnered with two schools in a rural deprived area of kenya. We carry out projects based on the need at the time/what individuals choose to fundraise for.
As we are a small charity it gives us the opportunity to adopt high standards of control over any funding received. We are close to the projects and the partners we work with meaning there are very short lines of communication. This allows us to respond quickly to situations and requests.
We have very low overheads, with much of the work in the UK done by professionally qualified trustees and volunteers with backgrounds in education, healthcare, finance, risk management and construction, who give their time for free. This ensures that all expenditure is spent in Kenya supporting the children and their needs.
Each year, a small group of trustees travel to Kenya to meet with the partners and project managers. These Kenyan based progress reviews are a valuable part of governing the projects and helping to ensure that our supporters’ money is used efficiently and as intended.
Cheques should be made out to Bright Start Foundation.
Donations can be posted to:
2 Merlin Close
Waltham Abbey
EN9 3NG
Yes. Our registered charity number in the uk is 1185206.
If you are a UK taxpayer and would like the bright start foundation to reclaim tax on all donations you make, you must pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Tax at least equal to the tax that the Bright Start Foundation UK reclaims on your donation in the appropriate tax year. Currently 25p for every pound you give. You must indicate on the donation form that you would like your donation to receive Gift Aid when making the donation.
We would love to involve you as a volunteer anything from holding a special fundraising event for us to travelling to kenya to volunteer in schools. We will give you advice and tips along the way. Whether it is sending an email to all your friends, introducing us to your employer or clients, or hosting a fundraising event, any and all help you can give us is greatly appreciated. For any more information please email us on info@brightstartfoundation.com.
Yes – the Bright Start Foundation works alongside TSC holidays who work as a holiday company to provide individuals with a unique and enriching experience to Kenya. If you are looking for the ultimate adventure to explore Kenya including going to the rural countryside, the beaches and safari but also are interested in some volunteer work at the same time we can help you! Please also see @tscholidays on instagram for more information.
Customisable fundraising pages can be created on JustGiving. You can upload pictures, descriptions of your fundraising event, see who donated, post comments and updates, and set up a personalised URL to link to your social media page. To create your customisable online fundraising page, log into JustGiving and you will be guided through the process.
You can read the bright start foundations mission here.
In 2017 a group of friends visited a deprived Infants School, located in the countryside outside of Nairobi, Kenya. We were deeply moved by the radiant spirit of its pupils, their love of school and desire to learn. All of this inspiration was shown by these young children despite the lack of basic facilities, equipment and resources available.
We vowed to come back to our homes in the UK and from here, make a difference to the futures of these children.
Please contact us! We would be happy to answer your questions!
Address
Bright Start Foundation
2 Merlin Close
Waltham Abbey
EN9 3NG
Phone: 07723024882
Email: info@brightstartfoundation.com.