Brixham Does Care
Analysis
Brixham Does Care is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brixham. It was registered in January 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08755057). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Brixham Does Care reported income of £419k and spending of £419k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £381k to £419k (+10%), an average of +2.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Brixham Does Care sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (£419k), The Sandville Self Help Foundation (£419k) and Harborough Town Community Trust (£419k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Brixham Does Care is a registered befriending charity founded in 1978, which attempts combat loneliness & isolation. We offer support to people of all ages & client groups in Brixham & surrounding communities. Our offices in Brixham Town Hall are open 10am to 4pm. We provide a home visiting service, day centre, support, help with forms, groups & activities, charity shop and a low cost cafe.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Milton Keynes Hospital NHS Foundation Trust | Milton Keynes | £419k |
| The Sandville Self Help Foundation | Mid Glamorgan | £419k |
| Harborough Town Community Trust | Leicestershire | £419k |
| Neston Community Youth Centre Limited | Neston | £419k |