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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.

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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.

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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
£734,716
Latest Expenditure
£776,921

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £734,716
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £356
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £761,065
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £15,856

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
£734,716
£776,921£761,065-£24,772£24,7720 / 0
2024
£755,747
£743,827£0£17,433£10,80117 / 0
2023
£649,652
£929,788£0£5,513£41,9870 / 10
2022
£978,447
£931,805£884,009£285,650£60,0010 / 0
2021
£845,085
£648,632£609,393£239,008£20,2440 / 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 2025?

Recycling Of Used Plastics Limited reported total income of £735k and reported expenditure of £777k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
19 October 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3948873
Charity Number
1072029

Trustees

JIM ARMSTRONG Chair
Adrian Whyle
Ahmed Raza Detta
Daniel Cheke
Ermis Panagiotopoulos
IAIN LESLIE FERGUSON
MICHAEL BAXTER
STUART HAYWARD-HIGHAM

Also Known As

  • Recycling of Used Plastic (containers) Limited
  • Recoup
  • Recoup Limited

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9 November 2026
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