Bright Red Charity

Overview

Bright Red Charity is a nonprofit organisation based in the United Kingdom, with a focus on improving the lives and treatment of individuals affected by blood cancer across the north of England. The charity aims to combat various blood-related cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, myelodysplasia, and myeloproliferative diseases through patient care, research, and education.

Activities

• Patient Care: The charity seeks to create optimal environments for the treatment of patients with blood cancer, aiming to enhance their quality of life.
• Research: Investments are made in research projects to further understanding and treatment of blood cancers.
• Education: Educational initiatives are implemented to increase awareness and understanding of these diseases.

Governance

Bright Red Charity is governed by a board of eight trustees. No trustees receive any remuneration from the charity, ensuring all resources are dedicated to its goals. The charity operates with policies on various aspects such as financial controls, risk management, and safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries.

Financial Operations

As of the financial year ending December 31, 2023, the charity reported a total income of £246,894, including £7,934 from government grants. Total expenditure for the same period was £178,900. No employees of the charity have total benefits exceeding £60,000.

Impact

Bright Red Charity plays a significant role in supporting patients and their families in the northern regions of England by focusing on care and research for blood cancer. The organisation relies on donations and fundraising efforts to support these initiatives.

[1] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1178566&subid=0 [2] https://www.brightred.org.uk [3] https://www.brightred.org.uk/about-us/ [4] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5108648/full-print [5] https://www.dontsendmeacard.com/ecards/charities/bright-red-charity