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Doncaster Refurnish

Refurnish is an entrepreneurial social enterprise that delivers social, environmental and economic targets. The organisation was formed in response to two factors; lack of affordable furniture for disadvantaged people who were often exploited by unethical lenders and the vast amounts of reusable furniture being buried in landfill. We use or work as a training aid for disadvantaged people.

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Activities & Mission

Refurnish is an entrepreneurial social enterprise that delivers social, environmental and economic targets. The organisation was formed in response to two factors; lack of affordable furniture for disadvantaged people who were often exploited by unethical lenders and the vast amounts of reusable furniture being buried in landfill. We use or work as a training aid for disadvantaged people.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,719,050
Latest Expenditure
£1,771,749

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 68% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 88% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £78,375
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,640,179
Investments £496
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,770,363
Raising Funds £1,386
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,719,050
£1,771,749£1,770,363£673,195£664,29353 / 15
2023
£1,890,711
£1,784,361£1,784,361£725,894£725,60650 / 30
2022
£1,594,285
£1,527,851£1,266,194£619,544£590,62243 / 30
2021
£1,854,731
£1,630,440£1,397,736£553,110£545,18857 / 30
2020
£1,529,037
£1,548,263£1,317,227£328,819£328,81958 / 32

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Doncaster Refurnish

What does Doncaster Refurnish do?

Refurnish is an entrepreneurial social enterprise that delivers social, environmental and economic targets. The organisation was formed in response to two factors; lack of affordable furniture for disadvantaged people who were often exploited by unethical lenders and the vast amounts of reusable furniture being buried in landfill. We use or work as a training aid for disadvantaged people.

How much income did Doncaster Refurnish report in 2024?

Doncaster Refurnish reported total income of £1.72m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Doncaster Refurnish?

Doncaster Refurnish has a program ratio of 103.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Doncaster Refurnish registered as a charity?

Doncaster Refurnish was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 February 2007 as charity number 1118160. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Doncaster Refurnish?

Doncaster Refurnish is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Doncaster Refurnish operate?

Doncaster Refurnish operates across 2 areas: Doncaster and Rotherham.

Is Doncaster Refurnish a registered charity?

Yes — Doncaster Refurnish is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1118160.

Details

Address
Unit 15
Hutton Business Park
Hangthwaite Road
Carcroft
Doncaster
DN6 7BD
Registration Date
28 February 2007
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4027401
Charity Number
1118160

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Trustees

DAVID MIDDLEMASS
Eva Hughes
Glyn Allen Jones
Greame Oxby
James McLaughlin
Mick Bailey

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Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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