Children's Scrapstore
Also known as: Scrapstore
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation, education and other leisure time activities for children, being facilities of which such children have need by reason of their age or social or economic circumstances and which will improve conditions of life for such children by promoting their educational, physical or mental well-being. To promote waste materials as play-things.
Activities & Mission
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation, education and other leisure time activities for children, being facilities of which such children have need by reason of their age or social or economic circumstances and which will improve conditions of life for such children by promoting their educational, physical or mental well-being. To promote waste materials as play-things.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,606,414 | £1,189,241 | £884,972 | £1,585,482 | £127,174 | 30 / 25 |
| 2024 | £1,091,057 | £1,168,796 | £882,290 | £1,203,257 | £245,518 | 30 / 33 |
| 2023 | £984,070 | £971,341 | £719,951 | £1,280,996 | £170,015 | 24 / 24 |
| 2022 | £877,553 | £776,232 | £699,459 | £1,268,267 | £371,310 | 22 / 33 |
| 2021 | £1,032,656 | £795,894 | £732,282 | £1,165,125 | £295,386 | 23 / 35 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Children's Scrapstore
What does Children's Scrapstore do?
To provide or assist in the provision of facilities for recreation, education and other leisure time activities for children, being facilities of which such children have need by reason of their age or social or economic circumstances and which will improve conditions of life for such children by promoting their educational, physical or mental well-being. To promote waste materials as play-things.
How much income did Children's Scrapstore report in 2025?
Children's Scrapstore reported total income of £1.61m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Children's Scrapstore?
Children's Scrapstore has a program ratio of 55.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Children's Scrapstore registered as a charity?
Children's Scrapstore was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 1992 as charity number 1008788. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Children's Scrapstore?
Children's Scrapstore is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Children's Scrapstore operate?
Children's Scrapstore operates across 6 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, Gloucestershire and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Children's Scrapstore a registered charity?
Yes — Children's Scrapstore is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1008788.
Details
SCRAPSTORE HOUSE
21 SEVIER STREET
BRISTOL
BS2 9LB
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated