The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme
Also known as: Home Essentials
The charity collects donated household goods from the local area (around Shrewsbury), refurbishes &stores them as necessary before selling them on at extremely low prices to those in need within the samelocal community.
Activities & Mission
The charity collects donated household goods from the local area (around Shrewsbury), refurbishes &stores them as necessary before selling them on at extremely low prices to those in need within the samelocal community.
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
Financial Efficiency
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 | £280,647 | £237,150 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £183,010 | £201,221 | 0 / 15 | |||
| 2023 | £148,906 | £161,429 | 0 / 12 | |||
| 2022 | £132,552 | £133,403 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2021 | £175,443 | £121,111 | 0 / 19 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme
What does The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme do?
The charity collects donated household goods from the local area (around Shrewsbury), refurbishes &stores them as necessary before selling them on at extremely low prices to those in need within the samelocal community.
How much income did The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme report in 2025?
The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme reported total income of £281k and reported expenditure of £237k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme registered as a charity?
The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 July 2018 as charity number 1179323. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme?
The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is William Barr Strachan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme operate?
The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme operates in Shropshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme a registered charity?
Yes — The Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179323.
Details
272-284 Monkmoor Road
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5ST
Registry Information
Is this your charity?
Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.
Claim this listing Learn more about premium profilesOther notable Housing charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 1 other charity
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Home Essentials
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated