Brigstock and Wrens Charity
Analysis
Brigstock and Wrens Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wisbech. It was registered in June 1964, 62 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Brigstock and Wrens Charity reported income of £20k and spending of £27k, spending 140% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £15k to £20k (+34%), an average of +7.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 113% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Brigstock and Wrens Charity sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Unmask Cancer (£20k), Handicapped Children's Aid Committee (£20k) and Evidence for Development (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To administer funds and manage land for the benefit of the inhabitants of the parish of Tydd St Giles.Subject to payment of management expenses, income shall be applied:(1) For relief in need,(2) For charitable purposes in the parish of Tydd St. Giles, which is the area of benefit,(3) For promoting education of persons in the area of benefit who are in need of financial assistance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Unmask Cancer | west dulwich | £20k |
| Handicapped Children's Aid Committee | London | £20k |
| Evidence for Development | Kent | £20k |
| York Dispensary Sick Poor Fund | York | £20k |