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Now! Charity Group LTD

Also known as: Furniture Now

Now! is a community-led charity. Our flagship household services reduce waste and carbon footprint via reusing and recycling hundreds of tonnes of household items. Whilst our social inclusion activities maximise our social impact through multiple 'Projects for Good'. These are local support initiatives which are driven to achieve transformation for people at risk of exclusion.

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Activities & Mission

Now! is a community-led charity. Our flagship household services reduce waste and carbon footprint via reusing and recycling hundreds of tonnes of household items. Whilst our social inclusion activities maximise our social impact through multiple 'Projects for Good'. These are local support initiatives which are driven to achieve transformation for people at risk of exclusion.

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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
£522,620
Latest Expenditure
£568,785

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 108.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £23,823
Charitable Activities £460,632
Other Trading £24,269
Investments £269
Other Income £13,627

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £567,172
Raising Funds £1,613
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
£522,620
£568,785£567,172£136,230£136,23014 / 12
2024
£557,663
£722,847£522,535£182,395£182,39518 / 7
2023
£712,604
£762,241£572,976£347,578£347,57819 / 14
2022
£745,478
£755,402£755,102£397,216£397,21616 / 15
2021
£624,602
£566,278£364,247£407,140£397,64319 / 14

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Now! Charity Group LTD

What does Now! Charity Group LTD do?

Now! is a community-led charity. Our flagship household services reduce waste and carbon footprint via reusing and recycling hundreds of tonnes of household items. Whilst our social inclusion activities maximise our social impact through multiple 'Projects for Good'. These are local support initiatives which are driven to achieve transformation for people at risk of exclusion.

How much income did Now! Charity Group LTD report in 2025?

Now! Charity Group LTD reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £569k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Now! Charity Group LTD registered as a charity?

Now! Charity Group LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 1995 as charity number 1048093. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Now! Charity Group LTD?

Now! Charity Group LTD is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Gordon Sims. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Now! Charity Group LTD operate?

Now! Charity Group LTD operates across 3 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Now! Charity Group LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Now! Charity Group LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1048093.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
2 August 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1048093
Charity Number
1048093

Trustees

Gordon Sims Chair
Andrew Martin Tolhurst
Caroline Cutress
David Carter
Matthew Grant
Neil Andrew Whines
Sarah Hinks

Also Known As

  • Furniture Now

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