Rubery Swop Shop
ANNUAL REPORT 2023
Providing free preloved school uniform to Birmingham and beyond!
Charity number 1199754
Our Vision
‘ All children and young people can access their right to education regardless of the uniform required ’
Our mission
‘ Provide all children and young people the opportunity to access school uniform and reduce clothing waste by working in partnership with the entire community ’
OBJECTIVE ACTIVITY 2023 OUTCOME _2023 figures in comparison to 2022_ Orders received have increased Raise 3,109 73 by 1,197 (63%). awareness Referrals Orders The number of different schools of service received +1,197 received has increased by 127 (77%). Support 5,452 252 We have provided uniform for 2,197 (67%) more children. more Children Children children provided +2,197 referred uniform Reuse more 9,384 (66%) more items have 2,045 been diverted from landfill and school 23,706 Items Shoes / provided to support children uniform provided +9,384 footwear and reduce waste. Increase We have continued to work with schools and 291* have seen existing relationships strengthen. the schools Different Our service has been added to many school we cover Schools +127 websites and included in their uniform policy. Secure funding In December 2023, we were successful in a national lottery for storage community fund grant application for storage costs.
Orders received have increased by 1,197 (63%). The number of different schools has increased by 127 (77%).
In December 2023, we were successful in a national lottery community fund grant application for storage costs.
“ This year we have achieved our objectives, both to increase our impact and to secure funding for storage. We have supported more children to access their legal right to education by redistributing more items of uniform, reducing the impact of uniform waste on the environment. Our volunteers are the ones who make all of this possible, we have an amazing team which I am proud to be part of!
In 2024, we aim to support more children, install a fitting room to enhance service experience and increase partnership working for improved local access to pre-loved school uniform ”
Mark Harvey, Chairperson
No swops needed, no questions asked
Ruberyswopshop@outlook.co.uk
Our team
Our volunteers make it all happen, their motivation, passion and commitment for the Swop Shop’s purpose, cultivates an inspirational culture that supports both children and the environment. We are truly indebted to them for the impact they’ve made, and continue to make!
'V olunteering at the Swop Shop has made such a difference to my life. All volunteer roles are important, but I feel that what we do really helps the families who visit the shop .
When I send a child out with a beautiful coat or their first school uniform and a huge smile , I know that I have made a difference . Every uniform we provide, even 1 small item, can brighten someone's day.
In addition, the other volunteers have become like family - we work hard, laugh a lot and look after each other. I would definitely recommend! ' (Rubery Swop Shop Volunteer)
‘I have been volunteering at the shop for two years. I was unsure what to expect when I first started, but am pleased to say that I have always been welcomed and made to feel like a valued member of the team.
I have made a new set of friends and have gained confidence in myself and my abilities.
' Volunteering for Rubery Swop Shop has been an experience that I cherish . Helping the charity has been an eye opener, knowing what is actually needed by our future selves, the children .
Whether it be through assisting with uniform or giving them the confidence knowing that they won't feel excluded , donating our time to fulfil this is a privilege.
The service we provide is very valuable to so many people and it is so lovely to see people’s reactions when they realise that the service is free .
I am always amazed at how much stock we can store and love that it is not going to landfill and is being recycled .
I look forward to the next year at the shop as we get bigger and better !’ (Rubery Swop Shop Volunteer)
There is a massive satisfaction knowing that a child will be able to attend school without putting a financial burden on guardians .
Discrimination is put aside, instead values are pushed forward and support is given to those that need it. I am proud to be part of a team that hold these values close to their hearts, helping children and taking such pressures off our community ' (Rubery Swop Shop Volunteer)
Funding summary
Acknowledgements
Special thanks to our Landlord, Mondelez, The National Lottery Community Fund, Direct Line, Term Footwear, Sidemoor Community Project CIC, Birmingham City Council, Sew Marvellous, Brookside Fire Service Limited and everyone else in the community who supported us.
Donations Fundraising Grants £2,854 £1,603 £26,000
2023 Accounts
Trustees
Mark Harvey Lorraine Murphy Laura Szendy Nicola Handscomb Angharad Macgregor
There have been no changes to the trustees in the previous 12-months.
‘ We would like to thank all those who continue to support us - this is a service for the community, in the community, made possible by all of the community ’ (Kristina Murphy, Founder)
We do so much with so little, just think what we could achieve with more!
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Rubery Swop Shop Annual Figures January 2023 to December 2023 Inclusive 2023 Grant Remaining TOTAL SPEND INCOME Grants Donations Fundraising TOTAL INCOME 26,000.00 2,854.96 1,603.19 30,458.15 EXPENDITURE Salaries Utilities, Service, Rent, Insurance Removal expenses Premises works Equipment Marketing Postage, travel costs Assets 0.00 7,967.99 0.00 5,118.40 0.00 2,849.59 0.00 0.00 98.73 380.88 155.00 0.00 0.00 98.73 380.88 155.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 8,602.60 5,753.01 2,849.59 NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) Openlng Bank Closing 8ank 21,855.55 9,823.97 31,679.52 2023 Spent GRANTS Amount available 26,753.01 Remalnlng TOTAL 5,753.01 21,000.00
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Rubery Swop Shop Annual Figures January 2023 to December 2023 Inclusive 2023 Grant Remaining TOTAL SPEND INCOME Grants Donations Fundraising TOTAL INCOME 26,000.00 2,854.96 1,603.19 30,458.15 EXPENDITURE Salaries Utilities, Service, Rent, Insurance Removal expenses Premises works Equipment Marketing Postage, travel costs Assets 0.00 7,967.99 0.00 5,118.40 0.00 2,849.59 0.00 0.00 98.73 380.88 155.00 0.00 0.00 98.73 380.88 155.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 8,602.60 5,753.01 2,849.59 NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT) Openlng Bank Closing 8ank 21,855.55 9,823.97 31,679.52 2023 Spent GRANTS Amount available 26,753.01 Remalnlng TOTAL 5,753.01 21,000.00