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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Free The Child
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareFREE THE CHILDRUNS A CHARITY SHOP IN COLINDALE, NORTH WEST LONDON TO SUPPORT DEPRIVED ADULT AND YOUNG PEOPLE
The League Of Friends Of Halton General Hospital
Arts, Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthPurchase of medical equipment or items requested using fundraising via light refreshments and small shop, also second hand books.
The Betty Ennis Foundation
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfareWe are a community-based charity, we have a charity shop in the heart of Willenhall, Coventry selling large, donated items like household furniture, electricals, toys, pictures and much more. We use the profits made from the shop to support our in-house food bank and to run our very own support system where a family, individual or local community center can ask us for assistance.
Wayside Community Centre
Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, LeisureWe run a much needed charity shop with affordable goods for local people and a drop-in centre , we offer spiritual and emotional counselling, healthy living workshops, gentle chair based exercise , aerobic classes and away day trips to the sea side and places of interest
Aspatria And District Community Charity Asssociation
Charitable activitiesOperation of charity shop and donation of grants to community organisations in the local area.
Green Pastures (dereham)
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionGreen Pastures is a christian bookshop selling bibles, christian books, music, cards and other related product. The object of the charity, Green Pastures is to advance the christian faith for the benefit of the public in Norfolk through the sales in the shop and apply the profits (if any) to the upkeep and aims of Dereham Baptist Church
Abertridwr Community Church
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, ReligionProvides pastoral care, praise, prayer and worship, sick visiting, youth work, evangelistic outreach, special events, conference facilities, coffee shop which also provides low cost meals for all ages. Supports other charities fund raising activities.
The Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportWe raise money to help relieve sickness, suffering and distress of those afflicted with leukaemia and other blood related disorders, in particular but not exclusively by the provision of funded research. The money is raised by organising events such as concerts and volunteers carrying out activities such as marathons, cycle rides etc. We also have two Charity Shops in Evesham.
The Parks Volunteer Resource And Retail Outlet
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareProvide clothing, household goods, bric a brac and resources, including meeting space, at affordable prices. Initially serving the local area. Empowering and working with local organisations, businesses and groups through knowledge sharing, volunteering and skill building. Providing a facility to alleviate isolation and loneliness across genders, age, abilities and ethnicities.
Halton Community Association
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, LeisureThe charity has carried out the following activities during the year to achieve its objectives:1. Hire of the community centre for community, educational and recreational activities.2. Operation of a coffee shop within the centre. 3. Holding of fundraising events for the benefit of the community.
The Parochial Church Council Of The Ecclesiastical Parish Of King Charles The Martyr Falmouth
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, ReligionKCM Falmouth holds monthly Family services in the church which are great fun. The Choir holds regular concerts and we welcome visitors all year round from around the world. KCM has a very popular coffee shop which brings the community together. The Church Hall is now more accessible to everyone and is used for a great many groups etc.
Give For Good
Charitable activities, ReligionWe take in donations from the general public and renovate some of the items in addition to cleaning prior to sale in one of our two shops. The charities and individuals who we support are those that can are most needy or urgent cases. Cases are referred by other Charities, Social Services or the Church. Every case is looked at separately and checks done to ensure the case is genuine.
Ellesmere Community Care Centre League Of Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Social welfareThe main activity of the charity is to raise funds for the support of the Community Care Centre by means of our charity shop and organising social events, attending fetes etc which help our funds and gain publicity.
S.c.chiltern Limited
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportWe run a very successful Community Charity shop that is the vehicle that raises money from donated goods, so we can offer grants to a variety of different groups who operate within the Great Missenden civil parish only.
Lancing And Sompting Lions Club Charity Trust Fund
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportRegular fund raising activities, mainly through the Club's charity shop, to apply the income for any purpose that is charitable according to the law of England and Wales whether for the benefit of any individual group of people or for the benefit of any other organisation established for charitable purposes.
St Mary's Horse Refuge
Animals, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfareRehoming & general care of sick & unwanted horses. The charity trades through three shop outlets as well as receiving donations.
Community Reach
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, FacilitiesThe main activities are based in the west of Carlisle in an area of deprivation and include but are not limited programmes of regeneration including running a Community Hall and programmes across all ages, children's clubs, healthy cooking, parenting and craft courses etc, running a charity shop providing local volunteering and training, a youth work and alternative education programme
Holme Christian Fellowship
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, ReligionChristian Community Church based in Holme-upon-Spalding Moor: Sunday Services & Evening meetings, Prayer & Worship days, Conference weekends, many provided on Zoom. Community oriented coffee shop hub facilitating different clubs. Skills4Holme workshop used by Men in Sheds. Members of Evangelical Alliance, Groundlevel Network and support Village & East Riding of Yorkshire Joint Church Ventures.
Nettleham Community Hub
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareNettleham Community Hub focus on building a community and empowering participants to reach their full potential by increasing community cohesion, empowering individuals & helping the disadvantaged in the community. We achieve this by running a Library, a cafe, a charity shop, community projects created by the community, arts and crafts, I.T, intergenerational work, intro friendships &Volunteering
Mid Dorset Mencap
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportWe aim to improve the quality of life for local people with learning disabilities by raising funds to provide goods and services to support and benefit them, their families and carers, over and above those provided by statutory authorities.Typically, Mid Dorset Mencap will support applications that help people with learning disabilities to live independently.The Group opened a charity shop
Harrogate Fairtrade Shop
Charitable activitiesThe sale of fair trade goods
Animals Asia Emporium
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportthe charity shop raises funds to provide support for Animals Asia ( charity no 1086903) as well as providing grants and donations to other registered animal charities.
Albion Street Community Charity LTD
Charitable activitiesFinancial grants to individuals and organisations within the ancient Parish of Rotherhithe in pursuit of the Charity'sCharitable Objects
Benwell Christian Shop Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, HealthThe aims of the Charity are:- advancing the Christian religion for the benefit of local inhabitants- supporting local people in matters relating to their mental, physical & social welfareIts activities include:- drop-in cafe- children's work, with links to local schools- Christian counselling
The Wor Hoose Community Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social welfareWor Hoose is a resident led project and neighbourhood hub with a strong community focus. We aim to bring people together to learn new skills and access services through a 'one stop shop' to improve everyones life changes, overcome barriers to build stronger networks, a better community and overall improve their quality of life.Activities include hardship support, welfare advice and family time,
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.