BRAINTREE DISTRICT MENCAP CIO
Provide services and support for people with a learning disability in Braintree District by offering learning and recreational opportunities, advice and information to maximise their potential enjoyment, quality of life and general well-being. Support is also offered to their families and carers. Activities take place at Charles Leeks House and, where possible, in the wider community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £146,853, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of average expenditure. The charity reported a net outgoing resource of £16,447 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £561,466.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees consider that sufficient reserves are available to cover an estimated three months average expenditure” — page 4
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/02/2022)
Trustees
- Alan Reeder
- Graham Everard
- Janet Revell
- Jennifer Woolliams
- Nicolas Reading Mr
- Philippa Jayne Bavington
- Tracey Rowe
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £208k | £225k |
| 30/09/2024 | £167k | £214k |
| 30/09/2023 | £175k | £199k |
| 30/09/2022 | £319k | £136k |
| 30/09/2021 | £0 | £0 |
Common questions
Is BRAINTREE DISTRICT MENCAP CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £146,853, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover three months of average expenditure. The charity reported a net outgoing resource of £16,447 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £561,466. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BRAINTREE DISTRICT MENCAP CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BRAINTREE DISTRICT MENCAP CIO as a grant recipient include THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND, THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAREBELL CENTENARY FUND | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE TUDWICK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/01/2025 | £11k | ICE Festival (working name) Inclusive Community Event Festival |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/01/2023 | £10k | Family Support Service for people with a learning disability and their families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2022 | £170k | Rebuilding our Foundations |