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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 212131
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Braintree United Charities is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 212131. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex. The register describes its activities as: “Trustees meet twice a year to consider applications for Christmas grants and other special grants for individuals and organisations benefiting only those persons living within the parishes of St Michaels and St Pauls, Braintree.” Its charitable objects are: “See individual constituents.” In the year to 31 Mar 2025 it reported income of £5,331 and spending of £6,416.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£5,331
Latest spending
£6,416
- What it funds
- General charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- Older peopleOther charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisations
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | £5,331 | £6,416 |
| 31 Mar 2024 | £5,197 | £4,112 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | £4,987 | £2,235 |
| 31 Mar 2022 | £4,699 | £3,179 |
| 31 Mar 2021 | £4,670 | £5,429 |
Charitable objects
See individual constituents
Where it operates
Essex
- Also known as
- The Thorn Charities (General)
- Trustees
- 10
What Braintree United Charities funds
Braintree United Charities is registered under general charitable purposes for older people and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Mar 2025, it spent £21.4k in total.
How to apply to Braintree United Charities
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Braintree United Charities in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (braintreeunitedcharities.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Braintree United Charities
Is Braintree United Charities open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Braintree United Charities is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Braintree United Charities fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as Essex.
Does Braintree United Charities give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Braintree United Charities makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Braintree United Charities give each year?
The register does not break out Braintree United Charities's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Mar 2025 was £6,416. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,274 a year.
How large is Braintree United Charities?
In its latest reported year Braintree United Charities reported income of £5,331 and spending of £6,416.
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