Braintree Recreation CIO
Analysis
Braintree Recreation CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Halstead. It was registered in February 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending April 2026, Braintree Recreation CIO reported income of £104k and spending of £173k, spending 165% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Braintree Recreation CIO sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include London Baseball CIO (£104k), Central Community Centre Association (£104k) and Public Open Space (£104k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides facilities for recreation and sports for use by the People of Braintree. This comprises sports fields, hard courts and Gym areas. The Charity currently hosts several local football teams, an armature boxing club and a martial arts club on a regular basis.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| London Baseball CIO | London | £104k |
| Central Community Centre Association | Scunthorpe | £104k |
| Public Open Space | Birmingham | £104k |
| Filwood Playing Field Trust | Bristol | £104k |