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title: "Braintree Recreation CIO — check charity number 1193648 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Braintree Recreation  CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1193648. Amateur Sport charity based in High Street Green. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/braintree-recreation-cio
retrieved: 2026-08-19T03:07:30.066Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Braintree Recreation CIO is a registered charity (number 1193648) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: amateur sport; recreation. Its latest reported income was £94,410 (year ending 2025-04-05). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Braintree Recreation CIO?

Registered charity number

1193648

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

CIO

Location

High Street Green

Latest income (year ending 2025-04-05)

£94,410

Website

[www.braintreerec.org.uk](https://www.braintreerec.org.uk/)

## What does Braintree Recreation CIO do?

The charity provides facilities for recreation and sports for use by the People of Braintree. This comprises sports fields, hard courts and Gym areas. The Charity currently hosts several local football teams, an armature boxing club and a martial arts club on a regular basis.

## What causes is Braintree Recreation CIO registered for?

Amateur SportRecreation

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Braintree Recreation CIO yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Braintree Recreation CIO is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Braintree Recreation CIO a legitimate charity?

Yes. Braintree Recreation CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1193648) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Braintree Recreation CIO's charity number?

Braintree Recreation CIO's charity number is 1193648. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1193648?

Search 1193648 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Braintree Recreation CIO do?

The charity provides facilities for recreation and sports for use by the People of Braintree. This comprises sports fields, hard courts and Gym areas. The Charity currently hosts several local football teams, an armature boxing club and a martial arts club on a regular basis.

Does Braintree Recreation CIO have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Braintree Recreation CIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Braintree Recreation CIO?

Braintree Recreation CIO's website is https://www.braintreerec.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1193648).