We were awarded Charity of the Year in 2021 at the Guernsey Community Foundation Awards, just four years into our journey, and appointed our first Chief Executive Officer in 2023. We are proud that our work is in line with the recommendations of the Princess of Wales’ ‘Shaping Us’ campaign and of our role in increasing awareness of the vital importance of the early years of a child’s life.
We are pleased to present this charity overview, which showcases the crucial support Bright Beginnings provides to our island community.
Each year we need to raise a significant amount of money to continue providing the support to families and opportunities for children to thrive that Bright Beginnings is renowned for. We rely on the generosity of private donors, grant giving bodies and corporate sponsors to provide our Children’s Centre and The Next Chapter services. Any surplus income from the Nursery & Preschool assists with the costs of the Children’s Centre.
Our highly qualified and experienced teams undertake regular training to ensure the charity consistently meets needs and to keep abreast of new research. We also rely on the invaluable service of our dedicated volunteers throughout the three strands of the charity.
The Children’s Centre, Nursery & Preschool and Literacy Programme each have their own dedicated teams, supported by operations staff and led by the CEO and Board of Directors.
Volunteering looks different for everyone and is possible in all areas of the charity. Some of our volunteers are able to offer a regular weekly commitment, whilst others donate a few hours of spare time whenever possible or offer a service in line with their talents and skills.
We would love to show you around if you are interested in becoming part of the Bright Beginnings’ family.
Children’s Centre
Working in the café; food preparation and baking; helping in the creche; helping at Stay & Play; preparing for and supporting seasonal children’s parties; gardening; painting; ad-hoc DIY.
Nursery & Preschool
Collecting and delivering the daily freshly prepared meal to the children; planting; painting outdoor fences and playhouses; general DIY and maintenance.
The Next Chapter
Reading with children in schools as a corporate or community volunteer.
Fundraising
Collecting money on flag days; helping to organise fundraising events; joining our ‘Friends of Bright Beginnings’ team.
01481 244919
info@brightbeginnings.gg
Open 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays.
Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm
(unless by appointment)
01481 245335
office@brightbeginnings.gg
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Open 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays.
Monday to Friday 7:30am – 5pm
Bright Beginnings, Rue des Monts, St Sampson, Guernsey, GY2 4HS
Registered Guernsey Charity Number: CH412
Registered Company Number: 54950
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