Necessary Furniture
Necessary Furniture is a charitable organisation set up to provide furniture and household goods for the disadvantaged within the community. In addition Necessary Furniture (in partnership with the relevant agencies) provides work experience for unemployed people.
Activities & Mission
Necessary Furniture is a charitable organisation set up to provide furniture and household goods for the disadvantaged within the community. In addition Necessary Furniture (in partnership with the relevant agencies) provides work experience for unemployed people.
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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £387,530 | £411,811 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2024 | £414,478 | £389,096 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2023 | £344,210 | £332,994 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £336,189 | £305,759 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £289,931 | £264,630 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Necessary Furniture
What does Necessary Furniture do?
Necessary Furniture is a charitable organisation set up to provide furniture and household goods for the disadvantaged within the community. In addition Necessary Furniture (in partnership with the relevant agencies) provides work experience for unemployed people.
How much income did Necessary Furniture report in 2025?
Necessary Furniture reported total income of £388k and reported expenditure of £412k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Necessary Furniture registered as a charity?
Necessary Furniture was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2002 as charity number 1091602. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Necessary Furniture?
Necessary Furniture is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is ROBERT DAVID MEREDITH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Necessary Furniture operate?
Necessary Furniture operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Necessary Furniture a registered charity?
Yes — Necessary Furniture is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091602.
Details
CANTERBURY INDUSTRIAL PARK
ISLAND ROAD
HERSDEN - CANTERBURY
KENT
CT3 4HQ
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