Essential Needs
To 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.
Activities & Mission
To 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.
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
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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 | £235,309 | £235,104 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2024 | £226,549 | £198,108 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2023 | £206,798 | £192,936 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2022 | £157,656 | £148,051 | 0 / 24 | |||
| 2021 | £121,647 | £123,970 | 0 / 22 |
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Frequently asked questions about Essential Needs
What does Essential Needs do?
To 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.
How much income did Essential Needs report in 2025?
Essential Needs reported total income of £235k and reported expenditure of £235k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Essential Needs registered as a charity?
Essential Needs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2005 as charity number 1108046. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Essential Needs?
Essential Needs is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Essential Needs operate?
Essential Needs operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Essential Needs a registered charity?
Yes — Essential Needs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108046.
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