Brightside

Brightside is a charity that connects young people facing barriers with inspiring mentors, helping them make informed decisions about their future. With over 20 years of experience in online mentoring, they have developed a bespoke app and platform focused on safeguarding. Brightside has reached more than 150,000 young people through their high-quality mentoring programs, which have been shown to significantly improve access to university for their mentees. Their mission is to ensure that talent, not background, determines the opportunities available to young people, positioning them as a leader in educational access and mentorship.