Our Free Minds CIO
Analysis
Our Free Minds CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Marlborough. It was registered in November 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending January 2025, Our Free Minds CIO reported income of £47k and spending of £36k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from January 2024 to January 2025, income fell from £60k to £47k (-23%), an average of -23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2025, when income dropped by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Our Free Minds CIO sits at the 52nd percentile: it is larger than about 52% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The British Bee Charity (£46k), Igen Trust (£47k) and 1st Bournville Scout Group (100th Birmingham) (£46k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our Free Minds CIO builds and maintains project based learning communities for young people in South West England, providing an opportunity to develop skills, practice citizenship and socialise.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The British Bee Charity | Surrey | £46k |
| Igen Trust | Shipley | £47k |
| 1st Bournville Scout Group (100th Birmingham) | Birmingham | £46k |
| The Hatch-Barnwell Charitable Trust | London | £47k |