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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Sacred Heart School Parent Teacher Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, EducationCAKE SALES, BOOK FAYRES, CHRISTMAS DISCO, FAYRE AND PARTY, CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING, EASTER BINGO, MUSICAL EVENING, PRIVATE VIEW, SUMMER FAYRE, TUCK SHOPS AND COFFEE MORNINGS.
The Charles Burrell Museum
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageActive Steam Engine Museum and Educational Facility preserving and promoting the historic industrial past of the Charles Burrell Company of Thetford in Norfolk. 100% run by volunteers and financed from grants and donations and also the revenue generated from an in house shop, cafe and outside demonstrations of our steam traction engines.
The Friends Of Ross Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthThe friends of Ross Hospital current activities are to raise funds by organising coffee mornings, street collections, an annual hospital garden fete and shop sales. These funds go to benefit patients in the hospital and local community.
Pentecostal Church Of God Trinity In Great Britain
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Housing, Religion, Social welfareSunday School, Worship Service, Drama, Singing Group, Youth Activities, Bible classes, Funerals, Christening, Community Gospel Concert, Music School, Home visiting for the sick and lonely and work shop activities. { Easter Community Concert over 400 people in attendance, October Combination Singspiration with the Church of England. November Memorial service, Nativity Play by the Youths and BHMD.
Parents Teachers And Friends Of Five Ways
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationOrganise various fundraising events/activities throughout the year including a well supported Summer Fayre, family events such as chocolate bingo at Easter & Christmas. Host film nights, cake bakes, fashion show evenings etc. Run end of term events such as School Discos & Non-uniform days for all year groups. Offer pre-loved uniform rail throughout the year & seasonal item pop up swap shops.
The Lighthouse
Arts, Charitable activities, FacilitiesRun a small shop - Christian, local and childrens books, cards, traidcraft goods, tea, coffee etc. A meeting place for people as well as a shop to buy from.
Women's Institute - Burley
Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportWe regularly fund raise for local organisations and our WI charity ACWW. Fund raising activities include pop up cake shops and craft tables at local fetes
The League Of Friends Of The Princess Of Wales Community Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthFund-raising activities Friends POWCH shop in hospital
Burraton Community Centre
Arts, Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, LeisureThe hall is used for various clubs and organisations within the Borough of Saltash to carry out their activities; ie Age Concern, Karate, Barber Shop Choirs,Community players,U3A, Keep Fit, Educational purposes, private use (parties), health and education, Concerts, shows, crafts
Friends Of Clacton Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthFund raising consists of hospital retail shop. We run various raffles and receive funds from collection boxes placed in retail shops in the area. We also hold a Christmas raffle and bazaar. We also obtain funds from the sale of donated goods. Additional fund raising events are held from time to time as and when decided on by the trustees.
Dunstable Division Guide Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe charity's activities include the running of Girlguiding Dunstable Division, Windy Sayles (indoor residential, activity centre and campsite) and Windy Sayles shop (selling badges, books, uniform etc)
Loughton Voluntary Care Association
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Social welfareVolunteers provide transport for the elderly frail to hospitals, surgeries and clinics. They also undertake shopping, befriending and the occasional odd job. A weekly escorted shopping by minibus provides social contact and enables elderly people to shop independently with help. Ipad familiarization sessions are also offered
The Christian Word Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EducationThe main purpose of the Trust is to raise funds to enable it to give donations to young Christian people and organisations in Redditch and the surrounding area, who are involved in Christian youth, schools and outreach work. A secondary function is to provide a source of Christian reading and other material for the people of Redditch and the surrounding area.
The Royal Institution Of South Wales
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, HeritageActs as Friends of Swansea Museum;purchases items for its collection; arranges a series of monthly evening lectures, Presidents Invitation Lecture and 4 lunch time talks on a range of topics by specialists in their subjects;Finances a series of work shops for young people on local topics; Publishes Annually well researched contibutions in Swansea History Journal(formerly Minerva) and 3 Newsletters
Weald Society For The Disabled
Charitable activitiesThe Weald Society arranges holidays for people with disablilities in it's own chalet at Greatstone. Fees for the use of the chalet are required but can be reduced by applying for a bursery. Forms are available by post. Money for the burseries is provided from the profits of the charity shop which operates in Hawkhurst. If funds allow the charity also offers grants for disability aids.
Godstone Relief In Need Charity
Charitable activitiesWe issued food vouchers for local shops 3 times between March 2023 and September 2023, and intend to give them out again in June 2023, due to the financial need because of the rise in the cost of living. We help with domestic, educational and other personal needs by paying direct to the supplier.
The League Of Friends Of The Honiton Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HealthTo act as a 'Friend' to Honiton Hospital with Volunteer support, running a small shop in the Hospital reception area and raising funds in order to benefit both the patients in the Hospital but also in the Honiton community.
Derby Scout Shop
Associations, Charitable activitiesScout Shop
The League Of Friends Of The Llandrindod Wells Hospital
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HealthFund raising included Skittles night, Bingo night, Raffles, Open Garden, Coffee Mornings, Bag Packing at local Supermarkets, Shop and Local table top sales and the Hospital Tea Trolley.
Care In Egham And District
Charitable activities, Health, LeisureHelps clients in Egham and the surrounding district by driving (mainly to hospitals, doctors, dentists and shops), shopping for clients, visiting, gardening, providing information and running outings.
Friends Of Lyme Regis Philpot Museum
Associations, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, HeritageProvides a support base for the Lyme Regis Philpot Museum. Specifically it provides critical financial support;volunteers to man the front desk of the museum (entry fees, shop sales and general advice);upkeep and cleaning tasks. Provides a programme of lectures and other educational activities, open to all. The Museum is an important, independent, educational facility for the region.
The Beaumont Village Hall Rudston
Charitable activities, FacilitiesWe now have a satelite post office in the hall, open once a week on a Thursday. Alongside this runs a coffee shop which provides a valuable gathering place for young and old from the village.
Middleton Tyas Memorial Hall Trust
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Social welfareProvides a community hall for meetings, local organisatons, education classes, social events, charity fund raising. Provides premises for the community shop and for a sub post Office.
Longton County Primary School Ptfa
Charitable activities, EducationSchool fetes, discos, toy & gift sales, bingo, tuck shop
The Filey Cancer Fund
Charitable activities, HealthWe run a shop specially for childrens cancer hospices adult hospices.
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.