Bright Futures UK is the only charity in the UK supporting children and young people to keep learning during serious illness.
Introduction
Bright Futures UK was founded by people with lived experience of the challenges we aim to solve. We understand firsthand how a long-term illness can disrupt not only a young person’s health, but also their education, friendships, and future opportunities.
Our mission is simple: to bridge the gap between education and illness by offering personalised, flexible support to young people across the UK whose learning has been interrupted by prolonged health conditions.
We are the only charity in the UK supporting children and young people to keep learning during serious illness.
Get Support
Through bespoke tutoring, mentoring, befriending, and skills-based workshops, our dedicated team helps fill the gaps left by time away from school.
Advocacy & policy
Bright Futures UK is committed to driving improvements in the way children and young people with long-term illness are supported in education. We use our expertise and the voices of those with lived experience to push for more responsive, responsible, and robust support systems.
By collaborating with young people, families, parliamentarians, and a range of partners, we aim to ensure that no child’s education is left behind because of illness. Together, we can create lasting, positive change.
Get Involved
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.
Discover the educational support programmes we provide children and young people during serious illness.
Share your time, skills, and compassion — from tutoring and mentoring to befriending and workshops.
Help us reach more young people. Every donation fuels our mission to keep education going through illness.