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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Royal Society For The Prevention Of Cruelty To Animals Suffolk Central Branch
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentRSPCA Suffolk Central runs a Re-Homing Centre (also a holding area for injured wildlife until transfer/release) and two Veterinary Clinics, which provides heavily subsidised care for the animals of people on low incomes. We offer low cost microchipping, advice and provide help with neutering / operations, etc. for people on low incomes. We run 5 shops which play a big role in our fundraising.
Yeovil Community Church
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, Social welfareAdvancing the Christian Faith principally in the Yeovil area, and other areas as deemed appropriate. Activities include troubled family support ( "Yeovil4Families"), Youth activities inside and outside schools, supporting "Yeovil Street Pastors" , "The Lords Larder" (aka Yeovil Food Bank). A Coffee Shop is operated on site, and funds are raised to support christian projects in the UK and overseas
Aurora Wellbeing Centres
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthFREE BEAUTY THERAPY AND HOLISTIC TREATMENTS FOR LOCAL PEOPLE WITH CANCER, AT AURORA CENTRES IN DRI, MEXBOROUGH, SCOT LANE, WORKSOP.FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES E.G. ANNUAL FASHION EVENTS, FUN RUNS, MUSIC FESTIVALS.COFFEE MORNINGS AND SUPPORT GROUPS.AURORA CARE TO GIVE CHARITY SHOP ON SCOT LANE, DONCASTER, AND BRIC-A-BRAC SHOP AT WORKSOP WELLBEING CENTRE; PROCEEDS OF WHICH ARE DONATED TO AURORA.
Greenacres Rescue Limited
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportGreenacres Rescue Limited raises funds through its charity shops and fundraising activities to provide care for animals in need. The charity rescues and cares for animals and aims to rehome them. Money raised by the charity is invested to provide suitable shelter, food & veterinary care. Volunteers contribute to the running of the charity shops and paid staff are employed to care for the animals.
The League Of Friends To The Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthTo raise funds for the hospital through its branch network.To further research,study,advances in treatment and improvement in care at the hospital.To help patients and former patients of the hospital.Provide support from its central office and provide a well run shop and coffee shop through a combination of paid and volunteer staff.
Vineyard Community Centre
Charitable activities, Facilities, Housing, Social welfareThe Vineyard Community Centre opened in March 2012 with a vision to meet needs for the homeless and the socially excluded. The Centre provides a morning drop-in, an afternoon community cafe, a foodbank and a charity shop.
Mind In Furness Limited
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, Housing, Social welfareA local Mind association providing a range of services to support people experiencing emotional distress and poor mental wellbeing. We provide supported housing, a range of activities from a Wellbeing Centre including groups, peer support, outdoor access , counselling, supported volunteering, advice and information, outreach, anti stigma and promotional work, charity shop.
Arnos Vale Cemetery Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Environment, Facilities, HeritageArnos Vale Cemetery is a 45 acre cemetery with significant wildlife, architecture and heritage. The building restoration project is complete and we are now developing education services,a variety of cemetery services and visitor attraction facilities including guided tours, trails, a guidebook, museum with Books of Remembrance, venue hire, a shop and cafe.
The League Of Worthing Hospitals And Community Friends
Associations, Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthThe object of the League is to relieve patients of the Worthing Hospitals and to support the work of the said Hospitals by the provision of medical equipment and facilities for the benefit of patients, staff and visitors. The League runs a shop, a trolley shop and cafe at Worthing Hospital as part of its primary charitable activites.
Ladbrokes Coral Trust
Charitable activitiesThe Trustees meet quarterly to consider grant requests made by shop and supporting office colleagues. Funds are directed towards a wide range of causes with the overriding requirement being that the causes supported should serve the community in which the shops and businesses of Ladbrokes Coral Group Plc operate. Please note that we no longer accept applications from external registered charities
Carlton Pentecostal Church
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Health, Housing, Leisure, ReligionSunday Worship Services; Bible studies; Mid-Week fellowship meeting; Indoor bowls; Pre-School Nursery; Charity Shop; Saturday Cinema; Pastoral Counselling; Hospital and Home Visits; Wedding Services; Funeral Services; Youth Meetings; Sunday School; Child Dedication Services; Homeless Project; School Visits;
New Life Church Congleton
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Childcare, Education, Facilities, Health, Housing, Religion, Social welfareChurch services; Christian courses and events; youth work; children's work; pre-school; coffee shop and bookshop; counselling; operation of community centre; schools' work; community work; assisting homeless people; weddings and funerals; support for overseas missionaries and aid workers; assisting people with addictions; providing food parcels and furniture for the destitute.
Bangor Pentecostal Church
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Housing, Religion, Social careThe Charity runs a Church called AOG (Bangor) Pentecostal ChurchThe charity also runs 18 charity shops for the purpose of supporting Orphanages, widows, street children etc at various part of world. The charity also supports other charity's and also provides employment for the local people. Every week the church also feeds the homeless in the community.
Windyway Trust
Arts, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Social welfareFUND RAISING VIA CHARITY SHOPS, ATTENDANCE AT LOCAL FAIRS AND FETES, SPONSORED WALKS, EVENTS AND OPEN DAYS. OPEN AIR CONCERTS, RAISING AWARENESS OF OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES THROUGH REGULAR CONTACT WITH GENERAL PUBLIC EG. NEWSLETTERS AND PUBLIC RELATIONS. PROVISION OF FUNDS FOR RESCUE, VETERINARY CARE AND REHOMING OF ABANDONED AND NEGLECTED DOMESTIC ANIMALS. OPERATING A PET FOOD BANK FOR PUBLIC USE.
League Of Friends Of The Princess Royal Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureThe charity runs a shop in the Princess Royal Hospital Haywards Heath and raises funds with other activities such as Golf days /street collections
World Harvest (uk)
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Religion, Social welfareWorld Harvest (UK) seeks to advance God's love in the UK & worldwide by church planting, encouraging grace-renewal, and partnerships in ministry. We also operate a network of ASHA Charity shops, assisting organizations, particularly in South Asia, by providing funds for the relief of poverty, healthcare, education, and economic development, including giving to hospitals, schools in poorer areas.
Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure, Social care, Social welfareRelief of elderly in Hammersmith & Fulham Borough from Day Centre: Advice and information, befriending, transport to shops, outings, keep fit classes, pilates, computer room, hot lunches, mind games, lounge area, local & vocal forum, art classes, digital enabling, library, garden, blind club, dementia club, bingo & others. Fund-raising through a shop selling donated goods.
Smile For Life Childrens Charity
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Social welfareWe support disabled and disadvantaged youngsters to live a happy and easier life. We provide specialist equipment, wonderful experiences and short breaks for families often in desperate need. Our Cafe Beam is a community coffee shop run entirely by young people with special needs providing hands on work experience, new skills and confidence to enter the world of paid employment.
Stockport Womens Centre
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HealthOur delivery method is gendered, individual and holistic offering a 'one stop shop' service to women in Stockport.We support, empower and educate women to improve their well-being and physical and mental health enabling them to have improved life chances for themselves and their families.
Artizan International
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Facilities, Leisure, Social welfare1. Running craft workshops for people with disabilities (PWDs) to learn craft skills. 2. Training skilled volunteers to set up employment-generating craft workshops for PWDs facing poverty in the developing world. 3. Running a shop to sell products made by PWDs in our workshops in the developing world to provide them with an income.4. Running a cafe to provide day services & work experience.
Friends Of Airedale General Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthThe charity members work within Airedale General Hospital running a shop and other activities to assist patients and visitors.
Mablethorpe Wildlife Rescue
Charitable activities, EnvironmentFor the benefit of the public, to relieve the suffering of seals and seal pups in need of care and attention. To provide care and treatment to all local wildlife until such time as they can be safely released into the wild. To raise awareness and educate the public as to the seals natural environment and welfare needs. The main sources of income come from the shop in Mablethorpe and donations.
Sandwell Multi Care
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Housing, Social careTHE ORGANISATION PROVIDES SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND ADULTS WHO HAVE SEVERE LEARNING DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING A HOME BASED RESPITE CARE SERVICE, SATURDAY CLUB, HOLIDAY SCHEMES AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES. THE ORGANISATION HAS A CHARITY SHOP WHICH RAISES FUNDS FOR THE CHARITY.THE CHARITY HAS A HOLIDAY BUNGALOW FOR USE.
League Of Friends, Royal Derby Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthRaising money for Royal Derby Hospital by running teabars, shops, trolleys and other fundraising events
Ahava Community LTD
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, HousingWe provide the Catalyst Night shelter for 32 people from the London Borough of Havering, together with 8 units of Thrive supported housing and social enterprise within 6 shops and a cafe.
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.