Brake
Also known as: Brakecare, Fleet Safety Forum, Road Safety Week
To affect positive action by people to achieve a world of safe, sustainable, fair and healthy transport AND To help relieve the suffering of people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes.
Activities & Mission
To affect positive action by people to achieve a world of safe, sustainable, fair and healthy transport AND To help relieve the suffering of people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 109). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,294,906 | £2,628,005 | £2,202,353 | £696,129 | £696,129 | 64 / 320 |
| 2023 | £2,425,184 | £2,404,817 | £2,042,368 | £1,029,228 | £944,204 | 55 / 310 |
| 2022 | £1,685,281 | £1,713,846 | £1,290,033 | £1,008,861 | £881,708 | 36 / 305 |
| 2021 | £1,746,415 | £1,443,853 | £1,067,223 | £1,037,426 | £1,000,710 | 28 / 309 |
| 2020 | £1,830,478 | £1,503,392 | £1,205,131 | £734,864 | £697,396 | 31 / 270 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Brake
What does Brake do?
To affect positive action by people to achieve a world of safe, sustainable, fair and healthy transport AND To help relieve the suffering of people bereaved or seriously injured in road crashes.
How much income did Brake report in 2024?
Brake reported total income of £2.29m and reported expenditure of £2.63m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Brake?
Brake has a program ratio of 96.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 109 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Brake registered as a charity?
Brake was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 2002 as charity number 1093244. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Brake?
Brake is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is DEBORAH SLEIGHTHOLME. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Brake operate?
Brake operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Brake a registered charity?
Yes — Brake is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093244.
Details
PO Box 18896
SUTTON COLDFIELD
West Midlands
B73 9BL
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Also Known As
- Brakecare
- Fleet Safety Forum
- Road Safety Week
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated