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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.

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
£557,663
Latest Expenditure
£722,847

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 59% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 219). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 72.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £24,129
Charitable Activities £520,893
Other Trading £7,515
Investments £5,126
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £522,535
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £200,312

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£732,580
£520,216£352,609£348,816£315,95017 / 15

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 2024?

Now! Charity Group LTD reported total income of £558k and reported expenditure of £723k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Now! Charity Group LTD?

Now! Charity Group LTD has a program ratio of 93.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 59% of UK Environment charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 219 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 8 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

Address
Now! Charity Group Ltd
Furniture Now
1 Sketch Place
Brooks Road
Lewes East Sussex
BN7 2YG
Registration Date
2 August 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1048093
Charity Number
1048093

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Trustees

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

Sectors & Classifications

Environment Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Furniture Now

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14 May 2026
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