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Free Uniforms For School (fuss)

Volunteers operate "hubs" in Wirral. They receive school uniforms no longer needed by families; those in good condition are distributed on request to families needing them. Requests can be made online and/or in person. Clothes in poor condition are sent for recycling. No payments are made. A co-ordinator moves stock from where it is in surplus to where it is needed.

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Activities & Mission

Volunteers operate "hubs" in Wirral. They receive school uniforms no longer needed by families; those in good condition are distributed on request to families needing them. Requests can be made online and/or in person. Clothes in poor condition are sent for recycling. No payments are made. A co-ordinator moves stock from where it is in surplus to where it is needed.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£30,114
Latest Expenditure
£26,326

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.4%
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£30,114
£26,3260 / 30
2023
£56,987
£31,7990 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Free Uniforms For School (fuss)

What does Free Uniforms For School (fuss) do?

Volunteers operate "hubs" in Wirral. They receive school uniforms no longer needed by families; those in good condition are distributed on request to families needing them. Requests can be made online and/or in person. Clothes in poor condition are sent for recycling. No payments are made. A co-ordinator moves stock from where it is in surplus to where it is needed.

How much income did Free Uniforms For School (fuss) report in 2024?

Free Uniforms For School (fuss) reported total income of £30k and reported expenditure of £26k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Free Uniforms For School (fuss) registered as a charity?

Free Uniforms For School (fuss) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2022 as charity number 1199396. It has been registered for 4 years.

Who runs Free Uniforms For School (fuss)?

Free Uniforms For School (fuss) is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rachel Catherine Colburn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Free Uniforms For School (fuss) operate?

Free Uniforms For School (fuss) operates across 4 areas: Cheshire West & Chester, Flintshire, Liverpool City and Wirral.

Is Free Uniforms For School (fuss) a registered charity?

Yes — Free Uniforms For School (fuss) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1199396.

Details

Address
St. Luke's Methodist Church
19 Market Street
Hoylake
WIRRAL
Merseyside
CH47 2BF
Registration Date
21 June 2022
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5198078
Charity Number
1199396

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Trustees

Rachel Catherine Colburn Chair
Andrew Peter Kemp
Also governs 3 other charities
Ann Margaret Allen
Also governs 1 other charity
Charlotte Laing
Christine Conway
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr JOHN MARGARSON HUTHNANCE PHD
Also governs 3 other charities
Jack Watson
Mary Anne O'Halloran
Sheila Fowler

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