Poole Waste Not Want Not
Poole Waste Not Want Not runs a community shop that is intended for individuals and families that are struggling to feed themselves and their families with nutritious food due to financial hardship in Poole and surrounding areas.This includes people in poorly paid employment, in debt, and with insufficient benefits.
Activities & Mission
Poole Waste Not Want Not runs a community shop that is intended for individuals and families that are struggling to feed themselves and their families with nutritious food due to financial hardship in Poole and surrounding areas.This includes people in poorly paid employment, in debt, and with insufficient benefits.
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 | £387,091 | £293,254 | 0 / 48 | |||
| 2024 | £322,656 | £278,743 | 0 / 57 | |||
| 2023 | £249,726 | £197,561 | 0 / 52 | |||
| 2022 | £173,061 | £144,166 | 0 / 36 | |||
| 2021 | £186,042 | £152,507 | 0 / 24 |
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Frequently asked questions about Poole Waste Not Want Not
What does Poole Waste Not Want Not do?
Poole Waste Not Want Not runs a community shop that is intended for individuals and families that are struggling to feed themselves and their families with nutritious food due to financial hardship in Poole and surrounding areas.This includes people in poorly paid employment, in debt, and with insufficient benefits.
How much income did Poole Waste Not Want Not report in 2025?
Poole Waste Not Want Not reported total income of £387k and reported expenditure of £293k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Poole Waste Not Want Not registered as a charity?
Poole Waste Not Want Not was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 April 2016 as charity number 1166798. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Poole Waste Not Want Not?
Poole Waste Not Want Not is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Arthur Glascock Slater. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Poole Waste Not Want Not operate?
Poole Waste Not Want Not operates across 2 areas: Bournemouth and Poole.
Is Poole Waste Not Want Not a registered charity?
Yes — Poole Waste Not Want Not is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166798.
Details
70 High Street
POOLE
BH15 1DA
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