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Hastings Furniture Service Limited

HFS reuses furniture and appliances donated by residents in Hastings and Rother, supplying them at affordable rates to people with low incomes through stores in Hastings and Bexhill. We also provide cost-price removals for people with low incomes and a full house clearance service for all residents (chargeable).HFS runs training for local people who are out of work.

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Activities & Mission

HFS reuses furniture and appliances donated by residents in Hastings and Rother, supplying them at affordable rates to people with low incomes through stores in Hastings and Bexhill. We also provide cost-price removals for people with low incomes and a full house clearance service for all residents (chargeable).HFS runs training for local people who are out of work.

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
£703,868
Latest Expenditure
£439,352

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 61.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £259
Charitable Activities £306,204
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,943
Other Income £388,462

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £431,422
Raising Funds £7,930
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£703,868
£439,352£431,422£977,168£977,16810 / 20
2024
£448,070
£514,4630 / 10
2023
£361,943
£479,1310 / 4
2022
£374,805
£427,3300 / 6
2021
£395,885
£369,2710 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Hastings Furniture Service Limited

What does Hastings Furniture Service Limited do?

HFS reuses furniture and appliances donated by residents in Hastings and Rother, supplying them at affordable rates to people with low incomes through stores in Hastings and Bexhill. We also provide cost-price removals for people with low incomes and a full house clearance service for all residents (chargeable).HFS runs training for local people who are out of work.

How much income did Hastings Furniture Service Limited report in 2025?

Hastings Furniture Service Limited reported total income of £704k and reported expenditure of £439k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Hastings Furniture Service Limited registered as a charity?

Hastings Furniture Service Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 June 1991 as charity number 1003257. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Hastings Furniture Service Limited?

Hastings Furniture Service Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alison Claire Davies. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Hastings Furniture Service Limited operate?

Hastings Furniture Service Limited operates in East Sussex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Hastings Furniture Service Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Hastings Furniture Service Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1003257.

Details

Address
Hastings Furniture Service Ltd
6-8 Dorset Place
Hastings
TN34 1LG
Registration Date
19 June 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1003257
Charity Number
1003257

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Trustees

Alison Claire Davies Chair
Edwina Hughes
JACKY EVERARD
Jake Alexander
Mark Johnson
Also governs 1 other charity
Paul Courtel
Sarka Gill

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