Environmental Conservation Co-Operative
Also known as: Enviromental Conservation Co-Operative
ECCO is an environmental charity that recycles and reuses materials such as clothing, furniture, electrical items, household items and offers them back to the general public at low cost. ECCO has 3 reuse shops in Essex and East Herts and collects from West Essex, East Herts and North London.ECCO also collects and recycles domestic batteries.ECCO manages Parndon Wood Nature Reserve.
Activities & Mission
ECCO is an environmental charity that recycles and reuses materials such as clothing, furniture, electrical items, household items and offers them back to the general public at low cost. ECCO has 3 reuse shops in Essex and East Herts and collects from West Essex, East Herts and North London.ECCO also collects and recycles domestic batteries.ECCO manages Parndon Wood Nature Reserve.
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 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 16% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £1,238,250 | £1,206,450 | £967,098 | £804,878 | £804,878 | 20 / 3 |
| 2024 | £1,245,582 | £1,123,792 | £859,093 | £773,078 | £773,078 | 19 / 4 |
| 2023 | £1,055,381 | £929,070 | £681,828 | £651,288 | £631,374 | 18 / 6 |
| 2022 | £896,062 | £855,075 | £634,251 | £524,977 | £519,823 | 17 / 6 |
| 2021 | £761,020 | £675,404 | £544,610 | £483,990 | £480,227 | 16 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Environmental Conservation Co-Operative
What does Environmental Conservation Co-Operative do?
ECCO is an environmental charity that recycles and reuses materials such as clothing, furniture, electrical items, household items and offers them back to the general public at low cost. ECCO has 3 reuse shops in Essex and East Herts and collects from West Essex, East Herts and North London.ECCO also collects and recycles domestic batteries.ECCO manages Parndon Wood Nature Reserve.
How much income did Environmental Conservation Co-Operative report in 2025?
Environmental Conservation Co-Operative reported total income of £1.24m and reported expenditure of £1.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Environmental Conservation Co-Operative?
Environmental Conservation Co-Operative has a program ratio of 78.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Environmental Conservation Co-Operative registered as a charity?
Environmental Conservation Co-Operative was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2009 as charity number 1130574. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Environmental Conservation Co-Operative?
Environmental Conservation Co-Operative is governed by a board of 2 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOHN ROBERT CHAMBERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Environmental Conservation Co-Operative operate?
Environmental Conservation Co-Operative operates across 2 areas: Essex and Hertfordshire.
Is Environmental Conservation Co-Operative a registered charity?
Yes — Environmental Conservation Co-Operative is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1130574.
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- 14 May 2026
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