Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited
Also known as: Recycling of Used Plastic (containers) Limited, Recoup, Recoup Limited
To promote and facilitate plastics packaging recycling, to advance public education as to the provision and development of efficient plastics recycling schemes and to further educate those who are or may become involved or interested in all aspects of the same. To research, survey and assemble information connected with plastics packaging recycling and publish the results.
Activities & Mission
To promote and facilitate plastics packaging recycling, to advance public education as to the provision and development of efficient plastics recycling schemes and to further educate those who are or may become involved or interested in all aspects of the same. To research, survey and assemble information connected with plastics packaging recycling and publish the results.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £755,747 | £743,827 | £0 | £17,433 | £10,801 | 17 / 0 |
| 2023 | £649,652 | £929,788 | £0 | £5,513 | £41,987 | 0 / 10 |
| 2022 | £978,447 | £931,805 | £884,009 | £285,650 | £60,001 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £845,085 | £648,632 | £609,393 | £239,008 | £20,244 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £538,225 | £522,782 | £498,014 | £42,556 | £2,352 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited
What does Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited do?
To promote and facilitate plastics packaging recycling, to advance public education as to the provision and development of efficient plastics recycling schemes and to further educate those who are or may become involved or interested in all aspects of the same. To research, survey and assemble information connected with plastics packaging recycling and publish the results.
How much income did Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited report in 2024?
Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited reported total income of £756k and reported expenditure of £744k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited?
Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited has a program ratio of 0.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited registered as a charity?
Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 1998 as charity number 1072029. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited?
Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is JIM ARMSTRONG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited operate?
Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072029.
Details
1 THE METRO CENTRE
WELBECK WAY
WOODSTON
PETERBOROUGH
PE2 7UH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Recycling of Used Plastic (containers) Limited
- Recoup
- Recoup Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated