Charitable activities Charities That specialise in Charity shops
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The Well Kibworth
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Facilities, Social welfareThe Well Kibworth is a drop in centre for the villages of the Kibworths and surrounding area. It operates a cafe and a second hand clothes shop. It is open to all regardless of race , colour or creed. The Well also hosts various groups specifically for seniors and for young people and provides a venue for various advisory services.
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.
Big Local Gateshead
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Leisure, Social welfare- Support for volunteer-ran clubs and projects including a parent and toddler group, community cycle club, pop-up shop, and gardening group.- Seasonal activities programme including low-cost day trips, social events, arts and crafts.- Grants for local people and organisations who want to improve their community.- Provide community space for use by other groups.
West Preston Methodist Church
Charitable activities, Education, Facilities, Leisure, ReligionChurch and Community Centre on three sites offering various services to the local community across the west of Preston adult education, social cafe, thrift shop, sporting facilities, support and outreach groups.
Leominster Food Bank
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Religion, Social welfareLeominster Food Bank operates from premises behind the Priory Church in Leominster. We offer food, and other essential items, to anyone experiencing food poverty, via referrals from other agencies, such as the Job Centre, Social Services, etc. We also offer a Food Share service of surplus items from shops and supermarkets. This is available to anyone - no referral needed.
The Saltisford Canal Trust Limited
Charitable activitiesProviding moorings and facilities for boatersHire of dayboatHire of meeting roomCanal shop
Centrepeace
Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthCentrePeace has established a drop-in community support centre that promotes community cohesion and wellbeing through connecting people with services, resources and social networks in their own community. CentrePeace offers a range of free services, from counselling and support groups to skills and craft workshops.The premises includes a charity shop and cafe.
Animal Samaritans Midlands Trust
Animals, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Health, ReligionTo relieve the suffering of dogs whom are in need of care and attention and to educate the public in the principles of good care and management of dogs.The charity raises funds through two charity shops in Shropshire, one in Church Stretton and one in Bishops Castle as well as receiving donations from the public.
Bethesda Community Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, Facilities, HealthTo provide an outreach centre for the advancement of Christian religion and Christian faith.There is a coffee shop and area for light lunches. There is also a listening service for members of the public who are distressed or have problems which they wish to discuss with someone in confidence.The premises also regularly hold events promoting the Christian faith.
The Sophie Rolf Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS supportThe majority of the Sophie Rolf Trust?s fundraising activity is conducted through the KissyPuppy Children?s charity shop on the Isle of Wight. The Trust also receives donations .
Ccr Foundation
Charitable activitiesWe run a charity shop in order to bring benefits to the local community.
Histon Methodist Church
Associations, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Facilities, ReligionWe provide a space for worship and community activities. We operate from a church and hall. We hold services for worship and community activities such as coffee shop.
Wantage Baptist Church
Charitable activities, EducationRegular public worship, with Sunday School. Other weekly and occasional activities as shown on our website. We also run "The Kings Centre" - a shop and facility for outreach.
King Edward Mine CIO
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, HeritageKing Edward Mine is a Cornish tin mine site, now a museum, one of only two complete sites left in the world. There is working machinery to demonstrate the processing of ore to tin concentrate, a shop, cafe and 22 acres to explore. The site has been run by volunteers since in 1987. The site is open to visitors from April until Sept each year, see www.kingedwardmine.co.uk for information.
Stroke Research And Community Support
Charitable activities, HealthCharity Shop City Centre SheffieldCharity Shop Knifesmithgate Chesterfield
The Solent Diabetes Association
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activitiesThe charity supports local diabetes community in Portsmouth and South East Hampshire. We operate 2 diabetes charity shops, provide information, support and encouragement to people with diabetes on the high street. Specific support: books for Desmond Courses, activity course for young people with dabetes, support the paedreatic team with carb & cal books & patch bears help children how to inject,
Core (core - Calverton, Oasis, Resources, Education)
Arts, Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Health, LeisureCORE is an essential one-stop shop in the village of Calverton, Nottingham offering information, advice and guidance, education and training, leisure courses and activities like Trace Your Ancestors, tutor-led Job Club, office services, book loan, stationery supplies, Hearing Clinic, meeting rooms, Citizens Advice Bureau, Chairbased Exercise and Yoga, Chiropody, Reflexology and Family Law Service.
The Crossroads Project
Arts, Charitable activities, Social welfareThe Crossroads Shop sells donated clothing, books and household goods at low affordable prices as a service to our community. The Crossroads Centre provides rentfree accommodation for recognised agencies to give free advice and information at weekly outreach sessions. Grants are distributed quarterly to local organisations and any individuals working to help others.
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.
Benefit Advice Shop
Charitable activitiesThe Benefit Advice Shop is an independent, specialist Welfare Rights charity that provides free, impartial, advice, assistance, advocacy and representation on all Welfare Benefits and Social Security Law. People can access our full range of services by telephone, by appointment, open door drop in and through our community outreaches.
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.
Buddha Land Kadampa Meditation Centre LTD
Charitable activities, Facilities, Health, ReligionThe charity runs a programme of meditation classes and buddhist teachings, open to everyone, in Keighley and local towns. The charity also has a World Peace Cafe at its Keighley centre to help further promote its activities. A centre in Burnley is now open to the public 2 Days per week for classes and has a small cafe and shop facility and has purchased a property which is currently renovating
New-U Enterprises LTD
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareNew-U provides support to long term unemployed people via meaningful work experience opportunities in a clothes and accessories swap shop. We provide individualised support to increase confidence, self-esteem and skills to move towards work, training or volunteering. We encourage the wider public to re-use textiles and reduce waste.
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.