The Furniture Project
To relieve the effects of poverty for disadvantaged people by a provision of furniture and other essential household items required to reduce the need, hardship or distress of these people.
Activities & Mission
To relieve the effects of poverty for disadvantaged people by a provision of furniture and other essential household items required to reduce the need, hardship or distress of these people.
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
Higher than 64% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1815). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Social welfare 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £523,264 | £505,440 | £505,440 | £182,404 | £182,404 | 13 / 10 |
| 2024 | £539,041 | £526,062 | £526,062 | £164,580 | £163,570 | 12 / 12 |
| 2023 | £440,913 | £439,244 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2022 | £465,000 | £442,000 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2021 | £311,489 | £347,138 | 0 / 9 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Furniture Project
What does The Furniture Project do?
To relieve the effects of poverty for disadvantaged people by a provision of furniture and other essential household items required to reduce the need, hardship or distress of these people.
How much income did The Furniture Project report in 2025?
The Furniture Project reported total income of £523k and reported expenditure of £505k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Furniture Project?
The Furniture Project has a program ratio of 96.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1815 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Furniture Project registered as a charity?
The Furniture Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 May 2007 as charity number 1119360. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Furniture Project?
The Furniture Project is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Furniture Project operate?
The Furniture Project operates in Nottinghamshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Furniture Project a registered charity?
Yes — The Furniture Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119360.
Details
New Ollerton
NEWARK
NG22 9TG
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