The Furniture Scheme Richmond Upon Thames
The Furniture Exchange Richmond, The Furniture Exchange Richmond Upon Thames, The Furniture Scheme
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1017910
- Status
- Removed
- Registered
- March 4, 1993
- Removed
- Oct. 18, 2010
- Legal form
- Trust
Activities
The charity accepts donations of furniture in good condition from the general public and others making this primarily available to people in need at minimal cost - though now also open to the general public so as to encourage more reuse of furniture and household items. It offers a training scheme for young people in basic carpentry skills with an emphasis on refurbishment and recycling.
Objects: The Objects Of The Trust Are To Relieve Poverty By Accepting Donations Of Furniture Which Is In Good Condition From The General Public And Others, Making This Available To People In Need At Minimal Cost Referred By Local Authority Departments Of Social Services, Housing, The Probation Service, The Health Authority, Voluntary Groups And Similar Bodies: To Encourage Recycling And Refurbishment Of Furniture And Household Items To This End.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services
- What
- Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Environment/conservation/heritage, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined But In Practice Richmond Upon Thames.
- Local Authority
- Hounslow, Kingston Upon Thames, Richmond Upon Thames
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2010 | £133,839 | £135,136 |
| March 31, 2009 | £173,155 | £129,128 |
| March 31, 2008 | £187,908 | £169,982 |
| March 31, 2007 | £163,935 | £150,534 |
| March 31, 2006 | £136,028 | £136,044 |