The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children officially opened the first of two Bright Spaces with the Depaul charity in Brent on 26th June. The Bright Spaces provide beautiful play environments for homeless mothers and children, who are being supported by Depaul. The Bright Spaces will be used by homeless single mothers and their young children, …Read More
In this short video, our Bright Space Manager talks about her experience of creating Bright Spaces.
The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children officially opened a new Bright Space at Brixton Prison on September 22nd. The Bright Space is located in the children’s area of the family room at the prison, and provides a welcoming and child-friendly environment in which children can relax, play and build relationships with their families. Abby Sloan, …Read More
The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children officially opened a new Bright Space at Isleworth Crown Court on September 19th. The Bright Space is located within the family waiting room used by child witnesses prior to entering court, where they can also be interviewed or review their Achieving Best Evidence interview. The renovation includes …Read More
The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children is delighted to announce an extension of its partnership with Refuge, the domestic violence charity. The Foundation has provided Refuge’s outreach community workers with mobile Bright Spaces to provide enriching play opportunities for children of all ages, when their mothers are accessing outreach services in their communities. A top concern …Read More
The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children celebrated the opening of a new Bright Space at Eve’s domestic violence refuge in Northamptonshire on August 18th. The Bright Space, which was designed by the children living at the refuge, has transformed the garden into an enriching and fun environment for play and relaxation. It includes new surfacing, a …Read More
“The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children has enabled us to have a life changing impact on families with both large and small struggles. We have supported families in having their children returned to their care and sustain long term change, as well as assist families to do such things as tap into further education opportunities. …Read More
“The work of the Bright Horizons Foundation for Children has truly impacted on the lives of abused children when being interviewed by the Met. The Bright Spaces provided assist our officers in keeping the children of London safe. We are proud to work with them on our journey to providing total victim care and making …Read More
“In order to escape violence most children will have moved away from their friends, family and possessions. Having dedicated places to play and learn can make all the difference.” -Sandra Horley CBE, Chief Executive Refuge
Bright Spaces have a major impact on children and families, according to 93% of our Bright Space partners.