north london cost shop

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, and the general public. North London Cost Shop is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in London.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The objectives for which the charity was formed are the relief of financial hardship for the public benefit by theprovision of household goods and food products at wholesale prices to people who might otherwise not be able toafford them. In order to achieve the charitable objectives, the charity is operating a low cost shop in North London.

Fundraising

See where North London Cost Shop is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income

£10,218,864

Latest Expenditure

£9,396,420

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0

Charitable Activities £10,218,864

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £9,394,695

Raising Funds £0

Governance £8,250

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £1,725

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£10,218,864	£9,396,420	£9,394,695	£1,917,595	£0	15 / 5
2023	£9,027,392	£8,201,825	£8,191,795	£1,095,151	£2,000,000	12 / 4
2022	£7,182,165	£7,066,889	£7,065,383	£269,584	£269,584	17 / 0
2021	£7,557,145	£7,402,837	£7,402,837	£154,308	£154,308	14 / 0