In Kind Direct

Also known as: Gifts in Kind UK Limited, In Kind Direct Limited

In Kind Direct sources products from manufacturers and suppliers and then distributes them to our network of charity partners around the UK. As part of our work we also aim to increase the level of in kind giving within the UK.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£37,106,576

Latest Expenditure

£37,472,013

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.1%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £483,191

Charitable Activities £35,768,855

Other Trading £675,602

Investments £11,551

Other Income £167,377

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £37,143,393

Raising Funds £328,620

Governance £81,470

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 2024.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£37,106,576	£37,472,013	£37,143,393	£1,371,653	£1,062,807	33 / 0
2023	£33,471,480	£33,587,100	£33,399,285	£1,737,090	£1,266,435	35 / 0
2022	£23,675,750	£23,918,242	£23,692,496	£1,852,710	£1,124,414	27 / 0
2021	£32,133,804	£32,174,093	£31,985,680	£2,095,203	£1,396,823	22 / 0
2020	£29,948,251	£29,170,322	£29,022,832	£2,135,492	£1,277,807	19 / 0

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Frequently asked questions about In Kind Direct

What does In Kind Direct do?

How much income did In Kind Direct report in 2024?

In Kind Direct reported total income of £37.11m and reported expenditure of £37.47m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was In Kind Direct registered as a charity?

In Kind Direct was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 1996 as charity number 1052679. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs In Kind Direct?

In Kind Direct is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Tim Hinton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does In Kind Direct operate?

In Kind Direct operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is In Kind Direct a registered charity?

Yes — In Kind Direct is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052679.