Bright Futures UK

Educating children & young people through long-term illness

Illness shouldn’t mean falling behind. We provide learning support so young people can stay connected, confident, and on track with their education.

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Illness shouldn’t mean falling behind

At Bright Futures UK, we support children and young people whose education has been disrupted by serious illness. Whether it’s through tutoring, mentoring, workshops, or befriending, our programmes are designed to help every young person stay connected to learning, rebuild confidence, and look forward to a brighter future.

Born from lived experience, our charity understands the challenges of balancing health and education—and we’re here to make sure no one has to face them alone.

Our Programmes

Access educational support programmes

Through bespoke tutoring, mentoring, befriending, and skills-based workshops, our dedicated team helps fill the gaps left by time away from school.

Tutoring

Our tutoring programmes provide personalised support, making sure no young person feels left behind in their education.

Mentoring

Our mentors provide guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear to help young people navigate life during and after illness.

Befriending

Helping children and young people feel less alone through shared activities and genuine connection.

Workshops

Interactive workshops that inspire confidence, spark curiosity, and support young people through illness.

Inspiring stories

Listen to Poppy share her experience of being a volunteer with Bright Futures UK, and giving you more details on what you can expect from your volunteering journey with us.

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Make a Difference

Give your time, share your skills, and help young people stay connected to their education during illness.

Become a
tutor

Support a young person with their studies.

Become a mentor

Provide guidance and advice to young people.

Become a befriender

Help young people build confidence.

Lead a workshop

Lead a skill-based workshop in hospitals.

Get Involved

Helping young people build brighter futures

There are many ways to engage with us, whether you’re a young person looking for support, someone keen to volunteer, or a donor who wants to help us grow.

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Policy & Advocacy

Discover how we influence policy and advocate for children whose education is disrupted by illness.

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Volunteering

Share your time, skills, and compassion — from tutoring and mentoring to befriending and workshops.

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Help us reach more young people. Every donation fuels our mission to keep education going through illness.

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