Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Charity shops
Discover 722 Charitable activities charities that specialise in charity shops. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Mirehouse Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, FacilitiesThe centre provides an advice service with representation at appeal , children's holiday activities, men's DIY projects, and online training.We also have a cafe, Top of the Shops, where groups can meet for support and low cost refreshments.
Presteigne And Norton Community Support
Charitable activities, Social welfareRESPONDING TO COMMUNITY NEEDS THROUGH COMMUNITY TRANSPORT, INFORMATION AND ADVICE POINT. THE CIRCLE WHERE ANYONE IS WELCOME TO DROP IN ONCE A WEEK FOR COMPANY, REFRESHMENTS, ACTIVITIES, SUPPORT & ACCESS INFORMATION. THE WAREHOUSE SELLING RECYCLED HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND FURNITURE WHICH SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY TRANSPORTA CHARITY SHOP WHICH SUPPORTS THE COMMUNITY TRANSPORT
Morley Church Of The Nazarene
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, ReligionWe run a stay and play sessions, Bibles study group, Women's group, We run a chair based exercise group, Youth Group. We run a craft and story session.Community Coffee Shop & Charity Shop Worship service on a Sunday morning and Sunday evening.We operate within the area of Morley and Leeds.
Pathfield Activities Club
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, HeritageFOOD TECH. - life skills based activities - shopping/preparing their own lunch.ARTS & CRAFTS MUSIC & DANCE - instruments, dance, musical games.FUN & GAMES - group games, board games, computers.SENSORY ACTIVITIES - Tac Pac, light room sessions, hydro poolOUTINGS INTO THE COMMUNITY - to shops, cafes, museums, parks. The club has use of Pathfield School's vehicles for trips
Bardney Christian Community Trust
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionOur aim is to build community in Bardney through the promotion of the Christian faith and values. We work as part of the Churches in Bardney by organizing a number of public events and through a Coffee shop we have opened. We also support pioneering activity to begin new forms of church in Lincolnshire.
Niamh's Next Step CIO
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, LeisureWe carry out various fundraising events throughout the year including charity gala balls, golf days, football events etc. We also opened a charity shop in July 2021 in Silver Street, Wellingborough where we sell donated goods to raise money. Money raised funds vital research into neuroblastoma. Our aim is to raise awareness and funds to help children and families affected by Neuroblastoma
Dorset Rural Music School, Limited
Arts, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, EducationFor music lessons in all styles by qualified experienced teachers on all instruments, singing and music theory. All ages , abilities welcome. Instrument hire, music library, music shop, practice rooms available. Music appreciation classes are held at the school which is also the public examination centre for practical music exams.
Wroxham & Hoveton Lions Club CIO
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportThe Charity pursues general charitable purposes, within the beneficial area the Club shall determine and select at its discretion. Its aims are to raise as much money as possible through fundraising activities and the charity shop, to enable the Club to serve the local community, as well as causes nationally and internationally, by helping those less fortunate by making charitable donations.
Community Life Church - Cannock
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Health, HousingChristian Church. Children's and Youth Clubs. Parent & Toddler Group. School Assemblies. After School Diner. Residential and Nursing Homes. Social aid. Luncheon Club for elderly and isolated. International aid. Community Coffee Shop.
Triangle Living Water Limited
Charitable activities, Social welfareTriangle Living Water Ltd primarily runs a charity shop, which provides goods and services for the relief of financial hardship and sickness and the promotion and preservation of good health for the people on the Triangle Estate in Ipswich. This is done so that we can serve the community in which we are based with the heart of Christ as an outworking of our faith.
The Well
Charitable activities, FacilitiesThe Well owns, operates and maintains premises of the same name at 74 - 78 Frodingham Road, Scunthorpe DN15 7JW with the purpose of executing its charitable objects.
River Reeves Foundation
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, HealthThe awarding of bursaries to students beginning HE or level 3 courses within the arts. Mental Health Support across schools.Fundraising to support the awarding of bursaries through income derived from:1) RivFest - annual music festival2) Riv's Runners - fundraising events supported by Warrington's running community3) Vintage Viola - a charity shop run solely by the volunteer community
Desborough Cornerstone Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Economic and community developmentThe Trust, through the Revive Coffee, shop provides a meeting place for the people of Desborough and the sorrounding villagesIt aims to be a focus for community activities for all age groups
River Of Life Church, Felixstowe
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Facilities, ReligionWeekly meetings for the provclamation of the Christian gospel and the mutual encouragement of Christian people.Regular Outreach events.Coffee Shop, open to the public.10 week Alpha courseWeekly Parent and Toddler Group and Childrens' ClubFinancial support to people within and outside the church, including charitable organisations, both locally and worldwide.
Basingstoke West District Scout Council
Associations, Charitable activitiesProviding facilities and support for Scouting in North Hampshire covering West Basingstoke, Oakley and Overton and neighbouring villages. Putting on the biennial Basingstoke Gang Show and involved with and supporting the shop run by Basingstoke Scouting Supplies.
The League Of Friends Of Newport Cottage Hospital, Shropshire
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthThe League of Friends helps to support the Newport Cottage Care Centre, Upper Bar, Newport. Shropshire - also finance the xray unit at the care centre with the proceeds of a charity shop in Baddeley Court, Newport.
The Hospital Of The Holy Trinity, Aylesford
Charitable activities, HealthWe provide 14 self-contained flats for self-caring residents over the age of 60 years and ideally with some local connection to the village of Aylesford, Kent. Three of the flats have larger bedrooms and can accommodate couples. There is a common room and adjacent small kitchen but no other communal facilities are provided. There are some local shops and services and some bus links to Maidstone
Age Concern Appleby And District
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportAge Concern Appleby & District have two shops in the town. both run entirely by volunteers. We have no paid staff what so ever and all money raised, after expenses, rates, rents etc is given to local charities and groups which help and care for older people in the Appleby District.
Scarborough And Locals Together
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, EducationThe charity sells a wide range of goods donated by members of the public in its shop and gives all the profits back to people in need in the local community. Everyone who works in the shop is a volunteer, we have no paid staff.We also work with the local job centre and give valuable work experience and training to people hoping to get back into paid work.
Great Parks Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Facilities, LeisureNHS/M.S. SOCIETY EXERCISE CLASSES, MEETINGS, LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS AND LOCAL COMMUNITY FACILITIES.TUCK SHOP, DA SUPPORT, ESSENTIALS SHOP/SOCIAL SUPERMARKET, PARENT-LED TODDLERS GROUP, AFTER SCHOOL DROP IN CLUB, COMMUNITY GARDEN, INFORMATION ADVICE AND GUIDANCE CLINICS, HOLIDAY FUN CLUBS, TORBAY COUNCIL POLLING STATION, NHS UNPAID CARERS INFORMATION POINT, TAI CHI CLASSES, COFFEE MORNING
Northamptonshire Animals Needing Nurturing And Adoption
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Education, Environment, HousingTHE CHARITY HAS HELPED APPROXIMATELY 800 ANIMALS TO FIND NEW HOMES, BE REHABILITATED OR TO STAY IN LONG-TERM FOSTER HOMES. WE HAVE HELPED MANY MORE WILDLIFE THAN WE EXPECTED ON THE ONSET OF NANNA'S,BATS, HEDGEHOGS, WOODPECKERS, OWLS, FLEDGLINGS, BIRD OF PREY, EVEN ORPHANED FIELD MICE! FUND-RAISING HAS INCLUDED COMMUNTITY CARNIVALS, SHOP COLLECTION.WE HAVE HAD STUDENTS FROM LOCAL SCHOOLS & COLLEGES
Cheylesmore Food Hub
Charitable activities, Social welfareThe provision of assistance to individuals who are in need and/or unable to shop for supplies, primarily by way of grocery bags, household supplies or toiletries
Spelthorne Mental Health Association
Arts, Charitable activities, Health, Social care, Social welfareWe run a day centre in Spelthorne for people (aged 18-65 at referral) with mental health problems. This is a social centre with therapeutic classes in e.g. art, crafts, woodwork, dressmaking, cooking and relaxation. Two minibuses are used for daily transport and regular outings. The centre is funded by a charity shop.
The League Of Friends Of The St Helier NHS Trust
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthRaising funds to be used for the benefit of patients in our hospitals. This is done through retail outlets, a shop and a teabar at St Helier hospital. There is also a yearly raffle draw.
Animal Affairs Bristol
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportTo raise funds in our shop to support the work of small, local animal rescues. To promote neutering and general animal welfare, offer advice and assistance where needed.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charity-shops charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 722 registered charity-shops charitable activities charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the charity-shops charitable activities charities by income?
Lloyd's Register Foundation is the largest by latest reported annual income (£691.7m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of charity-shops charitable activities charities?
Charity-shops charitable activities charities reported a combined annual income of £17.8bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for charity-shops charitable activities charities?
Across all charity-shops charitable activities charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of charity-shops charitable activities charities?
Charity-shops charitable activities charities have an average annual income of £1.1m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.