Is Braintree United Charities a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Braintree United Charities as a registered charity (number 212131) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Braintree United Charities's charity number?

Braintree United Charities's charity number is 212131. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 212131?

Search 212131 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.

Does Braintree United Charities have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Braintree United Charities. 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 United Charities?

Braintree United Charities's website listed in our register data is http://www.braintreeunitedcharities.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.

When was Braintree United Charities registered as a charity?

Braintree United Charities was entered on the register on 15 November 1962.

Registered charity · No. 212131

Braintree United Charities

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Braintree United Charities is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include general charitable purposes.

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What are the key facts about Braintree United Charities?

Reported income · year ending 2025-03-31: £5,331
Reported spending · year ending 2025-03-31: £6,416
Registered charity number: 212131
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: Other
Register contact address detail (not service area): Rayne
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.braintreeunitedcharities.co.uk

Quick answer

Braintree United Charities (number 212131) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Braintree United Charities do?

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.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Braintree United Charities

Answers Braintree United Charities gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Braintree United Charities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 15 November 1962
Also known as: The Thorn Charities (General)
Where it says it operates: Essex

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: Elderly/old People; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.

Reported activities: Makes Grants To Individuals; Makes Grants To Organisations.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

Linked funds and trusts

The register records these funds under parent charity number 212131. They are not counted as separate charity registrations in this directory. Check each linked record for its purposes.

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What causes is Braintree United Charities registered for?

General Charitable Purposes

Why is there no Clarity Score for Braintree United Charities yet?

Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score Braintree United Charities. An unrated profile is a gap in our assessment, not a negative judgement about the charity. The register facts and available annual-return disclosures above remain useful. Payment never influences a rating. How scoring works

What should you check before donating to Braintree United Charities?

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Open the current register entry to check status, contact details and available accounts. This profile reflects a dated extract.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Braintree United Charities a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Braintree United Charities as a registered charity (number 212131) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Braintree United Charities's charity number?: Braintree United Charities's charity number is 212131. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 212131?: Search 212131 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 United Charities do?: 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.
Does Braintree United Charities have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Braintree United Charities. 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 United Charities?: Braintree United Charities's website listed in our register data is http://www.braintreeunitedcharities.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Braintree United Charities?: The register does not record Braintree United Charities as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
When was Braintree United Charities registered as a charity?: Braintree United Charities was entered on the register on 15 November 1962.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-10-04, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.