Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Charity shops
Discover 200 Charitable activities charities that specialise in charity shops. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Wecock Community Association
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, LeisureA variety of activities are available including - IT Training, Internet Access, Support Groups, Over 50's Lunch Club, Ladies & Mens Night, Beauticians Course, DJ'ing, Chair Repair project, Table Tennis & BadmintonA hall & different sized conference rooms available for hire. A cafe, self service laundrette & charity shop is available. Community events such as discos & holiday clubs are provided.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Stort Valley Branch
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportProvide basic veterinary treatment for State Pensioners and People on Universal Credit at a clinic run by part time staff and volunteers plus vets who are paid. Assist with costs towards neutering outside of the scope of the clinic. Provide advice and guidance on animals welfare.Work with national RSPCA in rehoming of unwanted petsRun a charity shop with part time employees plus volunteer
The Congregation Of Yahweh
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, ReligionHosting Feasts of CongregationCo-ordination and support of churches in our groupTraining of Christian ministers, worship leaders, singers, musicians, youth workersInitiating events in various localities; spiritual, social and evangelisticFacilitating the learning of instruments by young peoplePromotion of teaching through in churches, on the web and in printSupport overseas churches
League Of Friends Of The Royal South Hants Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthTo run & operate one coffee shop and trolley service, funds to be used on the hospital, patients and staff amenities.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals West Gwynedd Branch
Animals, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HousingRSPCA West Gwynedd Branch runs an almoning scheme offering free or subsidised neutering of cats and dogs to owners on means-tested benefits, while funds last. We also provide assistance for paying veterinary bills on the same proviso.We re-home cats & kittens.Fund-raising is primarily via our shop at Pwllheli. Details of other activities are given on our website at www.RSPCAWestGwynedd.org.uk
Pro Autism Parents Relatives And Others For Autism
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Social careTo provide accommodation for persons with autism, both for respite care and supported living.To provide funds as grants, whenever possible, to aid families with autistic children in need.
Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Wigan, Leigh And District Branch
Charitable activitiesNamely to use all lawful means to prevent cruelty, promote kindness and alleviate suffering of animals;To carry out other practical animal welfare services such as rehoming animals and providing veterinary treatment in the Wigan, Leigh and District area. To conduct humane education. To operate a charity shop, the profits from which help to fund the above services.
Blackpool Grand Theatre Trust Limited
Arts, Charitable activitiesTHE MAIN OBJECT OF THE CHARITY IS THE OWNERSHIP AND UPKEEP OF THE BLACKPOOL GRAND THEATRE, A GRADE 2* LISTED BUILDING.THE CHARITY RECEIVES RENTAL INCOME FROM THE LETTING OF THE THEATRE, A SHOP AND KIOSKS.THE CHARITY, PERIODICALLY, HAS APPEALS TO RAISE MONIES FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES TO SUPPORT ITS MAIN OBJECT.
The Friends Of Orpington Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthThe charity runs a shop and tea bar at Orpington Hospital.
The Manna House Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, Housing, ReligionSince 1982 the Manna House Trust has sought to serve the community by providing access to professional counselling services, accredited courses to students training to be future counsellors and supervisors, and wellbeing workshops, for everyone in Northamptonshire irrespective of faith background or ability to pay. It has also provided a coffee shop, bookshop and flats for the homeless.
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.
Cornerstone Christian Centre - Grove
Charitable activities, Facilities, ReligionBookshop and a Cafe run by four churches in Grove, Wantage , Oxfordshire
Friends Of Hammersmith Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthWe are entirely self supporting. Our income comes from membership fees,donations, legacies and proceeds from our gift shop and flower shop.We aim to meet requests for funding received from Hammersmith Hospital, that may not be readily available through the NHS.Our aim is to supply equipment beneficial to patients and staff and to provide facilities for the treatment of patients.
Neighbourcare Andover
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, Housing, LeisureNeighbourcare gives assistance to the community in variety of ways: Transport to doctors and hospitals; Shopping; cleaning; gardening; relieving carers; visiting the housebound; sitting service; Home from Hospital Help; Fetching prescriptions; Pop in Service; Filling forms; meals on wheels referrals; Lunch Club, Community Shop and a Silver Surfer Internet Cafe to teach IT skills to the over 50s.
Friends Of Danesbury And Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthRuns one charity shop and other fundraising events to support Danesbury Neurological Centre (an NHS facility treating adults with neurological problems) and Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (which provides rehabilitation following a stay in an acute hospital) as well as occasional support to other Hertfordshire NHS facilities providing similar rehabilitation.
The League Of Friends Of The Kidderminster Hospitals
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthThe purpose of the charity is to relieve patients and former patients of the Kidderminster Hospitals in the community and to support the charitable work of the Hospitals.The activities include a coffee shop, refreshment trolley service and wayfinders.Appropriations are paid to the Kidderminster Hospitals towards medical equipment and services
Hemsby Inshore Rescue Service
Charitable activities, Saving of livesRescue Lifeboats and Lifeboat Charity Shop
The Tam O'shanter Cottage Urban Farm Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Facilities, LeisureManage a city farm on the outskirts of Birkenhead, Wirral for public recreation and education. With a small collection of farm animals, cafe, nature trail, special events and gift shop the farm also provides opportunities for volunteers to be involved from maual tasks to fundraising.
The Saltisford Canal Trust Limited
Charitable activitiesProviding moorings and facilities for boatersHire of dayboatHire of meeting roomCanal shop
The League Of Friends Of Bridgnorth Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthTo raise money for fabric, equipment & patients of Bridgnorth Community Hospital and a Butterfly Cafe for memory loss sufferers, by running a volunteer led coffee shop and through events, such as coffee mornings, table top sales, grand draws and all the other usual fundraising activities.
Clc International (uk)
Arts, Charitable activities, ReligionMaintaining a network of shops and a wholesale facility in order to make evangelical Christian literature and resources readily available so that people might come to faith and maturity in the Lord Jesus Christ. Also, when possible, using the funds generated through the activities to support, encourage and enable similar works to be carried out in other countries.
The League Of Friends Of The Bridport Hospitals
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthTo supplement the service given by Bridport Hospital for patients and staff by the provision of facilities and equipment which fall outside NHS funding priorities. To raise funds and receive gifts, donations and legacies. To recruit voluntary workers for the coffee shop and trolley service to the wards.
The Museum Of The Broads
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe principal object is to collect, preserve and interpret the heritage of the Broads, past and present for the public's benefit, education and enjoyment. The collection is housed at Stalham,Norfolk where visitors may view the items on display. Income is derived from admission charges and shop sales as well as a variety of fundraising events.
Bacup Fellowship Of Churches
Charitable activities, Social welfareMoney is raised through the charity shops to make grants, as decided by the trustees, to local groups serving the Bacup community. Clothing, bedding and toys, as and when available in the shops are given to those who for any reason find themselves in desperate need, usually by referral. As a group of churches we work together to promote the Christian faith through ecumenical events
Little Kites Pre-School Playgroup
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, EducationTO PROVIDE SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT AND CHILDCARE IN WHICH CHILDREN AGE 2-5 YEARS CAN LEARN & DEVELOP THROUGH PLAY. WE HAVE EXTRA SPACES FOR 2 YEAR FUNDED CHILDREN AND ARE A STRONG SEND PROVISION. WE PROVIDE CHILDREN WITH EXPERIENCES AND WORK WITH THE ELDERLY ON A REGENERATIONAL PROGRAMME IN THE COMMUNITY, WE REGULARLY VISIT THE LOCAL FARM, SHOPS AND LIBRARY.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charity-shops charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 200 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?
Wellcome Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£569.5m). 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 £8.9bn 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 96.7%. 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 £1.4m. 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.