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Sofa

Also known as: S O F a, Suppliers of Furniture and Appliances

Furniture Re-use Project originally set up to relieve hardship by providing low cost furniture and appliances to those in need. Provision of work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Increasingly important is our environmental role in diverting items from landfill.

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Activities & Mission

Furniture Re-use Project originally set up to relieve hardship by providing low cost furniture and appliances to those in need. Provision of work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Increasingly important is our environmental role in diverting items from landfill.

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£240,512
Latest Expenditure
£175,692

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.0%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£240,512
£175,6920 / 46
2024
£249,380
£192,6650 / 42
2023
£157,952
£196,8230 / 15
2022
£168,317
£199,7480 / 8
2021
£173,556
£211,9320 / 36

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sofa

What does Sofa do?

Furniture Re-use Project originally set up to relieve hardship by providing low cost furniture and appliances to those in need. Provision of work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Increasingly important is our environmental role in diverting items from landfill.

How much income did Sofa report in 2025?

Sofa reported total income of £241k and reported expenditure of £176k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sofa registered as a charity?

Sofa was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 1991 as charity number 1002980. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Sofa?

Sofa is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is BRIAN DAVID GRANGER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sofa operate?

Sofa operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Sofa a registered charity?

Yes — Sofa is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1002980.

Details

Address
S O F A
CLARENCE STREET
LOUGHBOROUGH
LE11 1DY
Registration Date
21 May 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1002980
Charity Number
1002980

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Trustees

BRIAN DAVID GRANGER Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
BRIAN JOHN TETLEY
ELLIE LOWE
Stephanie Day
VAL BROOKE

Also Known As

  • S O F a
  • Suppliers of Furniture and Appliances

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