Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Charity shops
Discover 187 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 Kidderminster And District Branch
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportWe operate in the Wyre Forest area & are a branch of the RSPCA operating within boundaries agreed by the Society. We rehome animals taken in by the Inspectors & unwanted by the public. We offer low cost neutering, micro-chipping & help with vet bills for residents in receipt of certain benefits. We operate a charity shop & run fund-raising events to enable us to provide these services.
Kilmeston Village Hall
Charitable activities, Education, FacilitiesKilmeston Village Hall provides a social focus for the village of Kilmeston, which has no shop, school or pub.
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.
Longton County Primary School Ptfa
Charitable activities, EducationSchool fetes, discos, toy & gift sales, bingo, tuck shop
Deptford Action Group For The Elderly
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Social welfareThe purpose of DAGE is to combat social isolation for pensioners of Lewisham and Greenwich by the provision of a pop-in facility for social contact, an advice and information service providing help with forms and referrals to specialist agencies, and the provision of advice from fire safety to crime prevention. The DAGE charity shop will make affordable items available to pensioners.
Walsingham Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Religion, Social welfareObjectives a) the provision of maintenance and repair of places of worship, hostel accommodation and facilities for pilgrims;b) the promotion of public worship; c) the advancement of religion and relief of poverty anywhere in the world.The charity operates the Pilgrim Bureau, a hostel for pilgrims, and the Slipper Chapel at the site of the Walsingham Shrine as well as shops and a cafe.
Wandsworth Mind
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Housing, Social welfareWandsworth Mind @ The Forester provides a base for people with serious mental health problems. It has a cafe and activities aimed at promoting social inclusion, recovery and a sense of belonging. Service users work as volunteers or sessional staff, with the aim of creating a community which is both therapeutic and business-like. It also runs two second-hand shops and a housing support service
The Long Shop Project Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageThe trust preserves, for public benefit, the land and buildings of the Garrett Engineering Works, established in Leiston, Suffolk in 1778 together with engines and other artefacts made there. The museum also collects and preserves items relating to the local area and to the history of the Garrett Family, has a strong educational programme and organises visits, lectures and fundraising events.
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.
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
Lowestoft And District Mencap Society
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfare, SocietyThe Unity Centre is a cafe/charity shop offering advice/befriending/hate crime support. Activities: karaoke, arts & crafts, Bang & Crash, wellbeing and Groove.Our Unity Youth Projects department runs The Fort, a gaming hub that specialises in improving social connectivity & life/social skills, through digital/IT-based & modernised projects & activities, such as card/board/video games, D&D & VR.
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 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.
League Of Friends Of South Tyneside Hospitals
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe League's activities are personal service and fund raising. The League is responsible for the Hospital shop which opens each weekday from 10 am until 7.30pm and restricted hours at the weekend and public holidays. The profits from sales along with other moneys raised are used to purchase items for the benefit of the hospital and patients.
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
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.
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
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
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.
Fivehead Baptist Church - Manse For The Minister
Charitable activities, Facilities, ReligionProvision of Christian (Baptist) religious services, facilities and funding of the Minister of Fivehead Baptist Church.Non profit community coffee shop
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.
The League Of Friends Of Northwick Park Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, HealthRuns charity shop/within Northwick Park Hospital. Draws commission from other traders in adjacent area. Provides cash for equipment/comfort to benefit patients of the hospital.
The Friends Of St Luke's
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe Friends of St Luke's Hospital offer a guiding service for visitors to the hospital, as well as raising funds from the proceeds of two coffee shops on the hospital premises and through donations to benefit all at the hospital. From the funds raised, the charity is able to help doctors or hospital departments obtain items that would not normally be available through normal NHS funding.
Baby Blues Appeal
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthThe charity's activity is the selling of donated goods in a charity shop, and occasional fundraising, organised by volunteers, in order to donate to neo-natal special care units in local hospitals.
Jamaica Society (leeds)
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, Social welfareEducational work shops advocacy provide venue for repass for funerals family & community events. Care group that supports members of the community who are unwell, visiting in hospitals and home settings. Joint northern regional networking events social events liaising with the Jamaican High Commission to provide legal guidance and support for members and the wider community.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many charity-shops charitable activities charities are there in the UK?
There are 187 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 (£589.5m). 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 £8.6bn 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 100.0%. 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 £1.5m. 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.