Css Charitable Trust
The objective of the charity is the prevention or relief of financial hardship in the Braintree District and surrounding areas by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve financial hardship.
Activities & Mission
The objective of the charity is the prevention or relief of financial hardship in the Braintree District and surrounding areas by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve financial hardship.
Grants
Css Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations and individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £23,445
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- the general public
- What it supports
- the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £16,373 | £23,445 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £4,162 | £12,708 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £7,863 | £4,237 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £24,307 | £2,611 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £0 | £9,017 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Css Charitable Trust
What does Css Charitable Trust do?
The objective of the charity is the prevention or relief of financial hardship in the Braintree District and surrounding areas by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve financial hardship.
How much income did Css Charitable Trust report in 2025?
Css Charitable Trust reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £23k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Css Charitable Trust registered as a charity?
Css Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 2013 as charity number 1152628. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Css Charitable Trust?
Css Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is LIAM GLEESON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Css Charitable Trust operate?
Css Charitable Trust operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Css Charitable Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Css Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152628.
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Registry Information
Trustees
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated