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Bags Of Blessings

The relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship, youth, age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage, through the distribution of gift bags and toys to homeless people, users of food banks, refugees and residents and children in deprived areas in Nottinghamshire

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Activities & Mission

The relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship, youth, age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage, through the distribution of gift bags and toys to homeless people, users of food banks, refugees and residents and children in deprived areas in Nottinghamshire

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£15,900
Latest Expenditure
£19,331

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 121.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 121.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£15,900
£19,3310 / 11
2024
£32,962
£20,0830 / 16
2023
£7,699
£18,6610 / 9
2022
£39,777
£22,9070 / 10
2021
£6,079
£2,9340 / 9

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Frequently asked questions about Bags Of Blessings

What does Bags Of Blessings do?

The relief of those in need by reason of financial hardship, youth, age, ill health, disability or other disadvantage, through the distribution of gift bags and toys to homeless people, users of food banks, refugees and residents and children in deprived areas in Nottinghamshire

How much income did Bags Of Blessings report in 2025?

Bags Of Blessings reported total income of £16k and reported expenditure of £19k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Bags Of Blessings registered as a charity?

Bags Of Blessings was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 March 2019 as charity number 1182290. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Bags Of Blessings?

Bags Of Blessings is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Chris Shuter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Bags Of Blessings operate?

Bags Of Blessings operates in Nottinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Bags Of Blessings a registered charity?

Yes — Bags Of Blessings is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1182290.

Details

Address
137 Standhill Road
Carlton
NOTTINGHAM
NG4 1JT
Registration Date
4 March 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5137168
Charity Number
1182290

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Trustees

Chris Shuter Chair
Catherine Lorraine Stones
David James Barr
Desire Olomu
Michael David Shuter
Michelle Heckford
Also governs 1 other charity

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