TURNTABLE FURNITURE
Registered charity 1090229 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
- Collect donated furniture and electrical items and supply it to people on low incomes who are referred by social and other support workers.- Refurbish and repair furniture as necessary.- Promote and contribute to Exeter's recycling strategy by keeping furniture out of local landfill sites.- Provide practical work experience for the long-term unemployed volunteers manning the charity.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £15,825 for the year, resulting in a reduction of total net assets to £78,633. The trustees note that cash flow and reserve levels are risks, with free reserves falling to approximately £35k against a policy target of £47.5k. However, the trustees remain confident in the charity's future, citing increased demand and new income streams.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £35k; policy: 6 months unrestricted expenditure)
“The charities’ reserves policy is to maintain free reserves to the level of 6 months unrestricted expenditure, which is around £47.5k whereas free reserves at the year end are around £35k.” — page 7
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Ms A V Newcombe received remuneration of £20,313 for her role as temporary acting manager.
“Ms A V Newcombe received remuneration of £20,313 (2024: £20,757) during the year. Ms Newcombe has been paid salary for her role as temporary acting manager.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Trustee remuneration
“Ms A V Newcombe received remuneration of £20,313 (2024: £20,757) during the year. Ms Newcombe has been paid salary for her role as temporary acting manager.” — page 25
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
- VANESSA NEWCOMBEchair
- Alex Flanders
- Dr David Bostock
- Thomas James Robert Houlden
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Devon
Income and spending
Common questions
Is TURNTABLE FURNITURE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £15,825 for the year, resulting in a reduction of total net assets to £78,633. The trustees note that cash flow and reserve levels are risks, with free reserves falling to approximately £35k against a policy target of £47.5k. However, the trustees remain confident in the charity's future, citing increased demand and new income streams. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TURNTABLE FURNITURE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TURNTABLE FURNITURE as a grant recipient include THE DAVID GIBBONS FOUNDATION, THE NORMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF THE HEAVITREE TEAM MINISTRY.
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