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the free shop

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and other charities or voluntary bodies. The Free Shop is a registered charity whose purpose is disability. It delivers its work by providing other financial support. The charity is based in Lincoln and operates in Lebanon, Syria, and England.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The Free Shop provides grants, items and services to individuals in need and other charitable organisations. We predominately provide clothes, bedding, shoes, underwear and accessories to Syrian refugees in Lebanon through a "free shop" system. All items are given at no cost to vulnerable customers, who also have the freedom to choose the donations they need and like.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£60,567
Latest Expenditure
£66,608

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 110.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 110.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£60,567£66,6080 / 6
2023£119,657£124,8230 / 6
2022£44,556£42,2290 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers