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

I love being part of something which makes a difference to vulnerable children, who are experiencing terrible difficulties in their young lives. I see how our Bright Spaces provide a place for these children to feel happy and enjoy play, in a welcoming environment, where they are safe from harm. I have volunteered in a …Read More

The partners I work with are so appreciative of our support. It if a good feeling to be giving back to such a worthwhile charity. -Laura Howell, Bright Space Volunteer

I fundraise and volunteer for the Foundation, because I believe that children are the most vulnerable and most precious beings that need to be nurtured, and have the right to be happy and safe. If me jumping out of a plane or giving up a few days of my time means I can raise money …Read More

It sounds fun and good for kids, you can play with water. There’s chalkboards and chalk. There will be mirrors so you can see yourself and coloured windows so the sun shines through them and the window will shine colours. Thank you. -Female refuge resident, aged 8, talking about her new Bright Space garden.

“It is very good for kids because there are new things for the kids to have lots of stuff to play with. There will be more space and for kids to hang out and sun bathe when it’s hot and have picnics. The shed is a good, excellent thing because you can fit bikes in …Read More