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Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited

Foundations provide low cost, second hand furniture to people in need in Tyne and Wear. We collect furniture free of charge from residents and organisations in and around Tyne and Wear, diverting them from landfill. Foundations offer voluntary opportunities every weekday in our warehouse and with our driving team.

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Activities & Mission

Foundations provide low cost, second hand furniture to people in need in Tyne and Wear. We collect furniture free of charge from residents and organisations in and around Tyne and Wear, diverting them from landfill. Foundations offer voluntary opportunities every weekday in our warehouse and with our driving team.

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
£175,107
Latest Expenditure
£226,703

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 129.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 129.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£175,107
£226,7030 / 8
2024
£220,036
£208,5810 / 6
2023
£201,481
£167,9910 / 9
2022
£189,840
£126,0290 / 12
2021
£167,958
£120,0600 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited

What does Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited do?

Foundations provide low cost, second hand furniture to people in need in Tyne and Wear. We collect furniture free of charge from residents and organisations in and around Tyne and Wear, diverting them from landfill. Foundations offer voluntary opportunities every weekday in our warehouse and with our driving team.

How much income did Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited report in 2025?

Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited reported total income of £175k and reported expenditure of £227k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited registered as a charity?

Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 2002 as charity number 1090034. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited?

Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited operate?

Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited operates in Gateshead, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Foundations Furniture And Gardening Project Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090034.

Details

Address
UNITS 1 & 2
TEAMS CRAFT WORKSHOPS
ASKEW ROAD
TEAMS
GATESHEAD
NE8 2PB
Registration Date
10 January 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3984459
Charity Number
1090034

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Trustees

EILEEN MCMASTER
Also governs 3 other charities
LAWRENCE JOHN O'HALLERON
Martin Poulter
REVEREND BRIAN HOWELL
Also governs 1 other charity

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