--- title: "The BRANCH — check charity number 509725 | CharityCompare" description: "Is The BRANCH a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 509725. General Charitable Purposes charity based in West Bromwich. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/the-branch retrieved: 2026-08-24T08:32:15.427Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer The BRANCH is a registered charity (number 509725) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; recreation. Its latest reported income was £65,939 (year ending 2025-03-31). 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 The BRANCH? Registered charity number 509725 Status Registered (active) Charity type Other Location West Bromwich Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £65,939 Website [www.branchclubs.co.uk](http://www.branchclubs.co.uk/) ## What does The BRANCH do? Established since 1979, we provide Ofsted Registered After School Care Clubs and School Holiday Clubs, for children aged 4-11 years, living and/or attending school in the Sandwell Borough of the West Midlands. ## What causes is The BRANCH registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingRecreation ## Why is there no Clarity Score for The BRANCH yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. The BRANCH 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? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=the-branch&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.branchclubs.co.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is The BRANCH a legitimate charity? Yes. The BRANCH is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 509725) 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 The BRANCH's charity number? The BRANCH's charity number is 509725. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 509725? Search 509725 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 The BRANCH do? Established since 1979, we provide Ofsted Registered After School Care Clubs and School Holiday Clubs, for children aged 4-11 years, living and/or attending school in the Sandwell Borough of the West Midlands. Does The BRANCH have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The BRANCH. 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 The BRANCH? The BRANCH's website is http://www.branchclubs.co.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/509725).