Brayford Trust Limited
Analysis
Brayford Trust Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lincoln. It was registered in October 1969, 57 years ago. Its declared purposes cover amateur sport, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00959890). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending February 2025, Brayford Trust Limited reported income of £328k and spending of £227k, leaving 31% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from February 2021 to February 2025, income grew from £279k to £328k (+18%), an average of +4.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to February 2024, when income rose by 20%. Over the whole period it spent 69% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, Brayford Trust Limited sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Norfolk County Scout Council (£328k), Talbot House Support Centre (£329k) and Edgbarrow Trampoline Club (£328k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
The Trust has care of the important and historic Brayford Pool which is situated in the centre of Lincoln. It is the hub of the Lincolnshire waterways.From income generated by mooring and leasing fees it aims to maintain and improve the Pool and its environs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Norfolk County Scout Council | Norwich | £328k |
| Talbot House Support Centre | Manchester | £329k |
| Edgbarrow Trampoline Club | Bracknell | £328k |
| Henley Rowing Club | Henley-On-Thames | £329k |