Environment Charities That specialise in Recycling
Discover 228 Environment charities that specialise in recycling. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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The Re-Use Partnership
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentTRUP collects and redistributes a wide range of homemaking articles at a low cost in Thurrock and and surrounding area, provides training and volunteering opportunities for a wide range of people, including back to work training, individually tailored supported volunteering for clients with learning difficulties and general volunteering for people who want to be involved with a worthwhile cause.
Cwmparc Community Association
Arts, Associations, Environment, Facilities, LeisureProvision of a Community Cafe & Gym; Afterschool and Holiday Play ; Weekly wellbeing classes such as Mental Helth support, Fitness classes, Food Hamper scheme and Warm Hub, Non vocational classes/courses, community resources e.g. internet access, photocopying, printing, distribution of recycling bags, Events and Concerts held as well as room rental for parties.
The Gloucestershire Resource Centre Limited
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentThe GRC is an umbrella organisation supporting arts play and educational groups within the county of Gloucestershire. We provide a comprehensive range of practical services including a Scrapstore promoting the re-use of business surplus materials for creative activities, creative training and art, craft supplies.
The 2 Minute Foundation
Charitable activities, EnvironmentTo promote conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment. To advance the education of the public by providing all information, advice and raising awareness on issues surrounding waste generation, waste management and waste recycling (and the positive effect these acts have on their own wellbeing) primarily across the U.K and Ireland with global aspirations.
K.c.u. LTD
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareKCU (Kettering Community Unit) is a community support charityproviding the following -Free training and education courses to support people into employment or to improve their quality of life -Furniture re-cycling, low cost household goods to those in need via our charity shops-Food bank operations to support those in food poverty Our ethos is that everyone in our community matters .
Forest Recycling Project Limited
Charity and VCS support, Education, Environment, Social welfareFRP's main areas of work are collecting and re-distributing waste paint, recycling office paper, organising waste exchange events, supporting communities to develop waste minimisation initiatives, and a volunteer programme enabling marginalised people to gain valuable skills and work experience through volunteering, reduce social isolation, and take positive action for their community.
Woodland Corner
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, Environment, FacilitiesWoodland Corner is a village preschool, involving the local community where possible. We support the Primary School and at Christmas we are involved in the village Christmas Fayre. We fund raise for new equipment and activities with cake sales each year, recycling toners with a money back scheme, use Easy Fundraising and children help raise money,creating Christmas Cards and sponsored events.
Sofa
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareFurniture Re-use Project originally set up to relieve hardship by providing low cost furniture and appliances to those in need. Provision of work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Increasingly important is our environmental role in diverting items from landfill.
Proper Job Resource Centre
Economic and community development, EnvironmentFOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, THE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT IN PARTICULARBUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY (A) THE PROMOTION OF WASTE REDUCTION, RE-USE RECLAMATION,RECYCLING, USE OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF SURPLUS (B) ADVANCING THE EDUCATIONOF THE PUBLIC ABOUT ALL ASPECTS OF WASTE GENERATION, WASTE MANAGEMENT AND WASTERECYCLING, IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
Guild Initiative For Furniture Trust
Environment, Social welfareSupports persons on low income and state benefits through Recycling furniture and household ItemsAlleviates poverty
Cornwall Life Recycle CIO
Environment, Heritage, Leisure, Social welfareWe promote cycling as a form of active travel through bicycle repair and maintenance workshops, learning to ride guidance, ride out sessions and open days. We focus on confidence building and raising skills levels particularly for isolated and disadvantaged groups and individuals. We run adapted and community cycling programmes to remove barriers to participation in cycling as a sport.
Furniturelink
Charity and VCS support, Education, Environment, Housing+ We recycle donated furniture & goods to reduce landfill and help furnish homes at low cost for those in need in the county of Surrey and surrounding areas. + We provide work experience opportunities for volunteers.
Essential Needs
EnvironmentTo provide furniture and household items to people on low incomes and state benefits for a modest charge.To protect and preserve the environment for the benefit of the public, including (without limitation), the re-use and recycling of goods and their component parts and materials as a means of waste reduction.
Ride On - Cycling For All
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, EnvironmentRecycling of freely donated bicycles to give affordable access to fully reconditioned roadworthy bikes, to local children and adults, to enable them to improve their health, increase their opportunities for employment, reduce the cost of their transport, interact within their community, volunteer and fund raise. Training and instruction in road safety is provided both on and off road.
Give A Dog A Bone
Animals, Environment, Social welfareHelping the poor and disadvantaged in the local area by recycling furniture and goods
Open Door Furniture Recycling Limited
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareWe provide low cost furniture and domestic appliances to disadvantaged people particularly in the areas of Burnley and Pendle.We provide work experience placements with accredited training for the long term unemployed and volunteers. We help to preserve the environment by reducing the volume of bulky furniture and appliance waste that would otherwise go to landfill.
The Furniture Helpline
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentFurniture Helpline is a community reuse charity. We collect good quality donated furniture, household and white goods and provide them free or at low cost to people in need, on low incomes, in crisis and the general public.Wherever possible we repair, refurbish and recycle. FHL welcomes people to join the team and offers active, interesting and skilled work for volunteers and trainees.
Garnsychan Partnership
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareThe Garnsychan Partnerships principal aim is to continue to be an active and valued Community Regeneration Trust that seeks to enable efficient and effective sustainability through new and existing Social Enterprises that address waste reduction, recycling and energy efficiency, health and the reduction of poverty whilst enhancing employability skills through training and education.
West Howe Community Enterprises
Economic and community development, Education, Environment, Social welfareTo develop capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged community of West Howe. Creating opportunities, the advancement of education, training, particularly among unemployed people, providing people with work experience. Providing activities promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded. Promotion of recycling.
Home Furniture Services Trust
Environment, HousingRecycling and re-use of furniture and electrical items in Taunton area. Free collection for resale at low prices to people on benefits and low income. Many of our customers are being resettled from temporary accommodation to new housing by local authority and/or supported by social services and local charities.
Re-Use Littleborough
EnvironmentThe Phoenix Resource Centre (northampton) Limited
EnvironmentTHE PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT BY THE PROMOTION OF WASTE REDUCTION, RE-USE RECLAMATION, RECYCLING, USE OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF SURPLUS.
Bradford Organic Communities Service LTD
Charity and VCS support, Environment, HealthBOCS Ltd supports communities in need and delivers services of environmental and social benefit including re use and recycle activities. All activities encourage volunteering and skill development aiming to improve health and wellbeing for all ages.
Ystradgynlais Volunteer Centre
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentOur mission is to improve the wellbeing of people in Ystradgynlais & neighbouring communities. We recruit, place and support volunteers, promote volunteering opportunities, local activities and events; provide a centre for community use; support new initiatives; provide food to people in need; reduce waste, promote recycling and encourage reuse of products that may otherwise be disposed.
Cambridge Re-Use
Charity and VCS support, EnvironmentHelping people on low income or benefits to buy household goods at affordable prices.Collecting unwanted furniture and other household goods that would otherwise be consigned to landfill.Offering meaningful volunteering opportunities to people who are socially or economically excluded.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many recycling environment charities are there in the UK?
There are 228 registered recycling environment charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the recycling environment charities by income?
Canal & River Trust is the largest by latest reported annual income (£232.6m). 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 recycling environment charities?
Recycling environment charities reported a combined annual income of £3.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for recycling environment charities?
Across all recycling environment charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 84.8%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of recycling environment charities?
Recycling environment 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.