GOOD OLD FURNITURE AVAILABLE (GOFA)
Relief of poverty to people in receipt of benefit within the district of Penwith Cornwall via the provision of household goods.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £15,009 for the year, with unrestricted general reserves increasing to £42,964. The trustees confirm the charity remains on a secure footing despite higher operational costs. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, confirming compliance with statutory requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“It has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should equate to 3 months of the annual core costs which is estimated at £25,000.” — page 6
Trustees
- CLIVE HARROLD
- Caroline Newborn
- David Felce
- Janet Ballett
- Penelope Young
- Richard Sorrell
- Zachie Lawlor
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £121k | £117k |
| 30/06/2024 | £108k | £127k |
| 30/06/2023 | £138k | £121k |
| 30/06/2022 | £107k | £92k |
| 30/06/2021 | £79k | £78k |
Common questions
Is GOOD OLD FURNITURE AVAILABLE (GOFA) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £15,009 for the year, with unrestricted general reserves increasing to £42,964. The trustees confirm the charity remains on a secure footing despite higher operational costs. The independent examiner reported no matters requiring attention, confirming compliance with statutory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/07/2024 | £20k | GOFA Saturday Opening |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £10k | Good Old Furniture Available: Managing to Meet Demand |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/08/2022 | £82k | A Van about Town (and Country) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/01/2007 | £5k | GOFA works! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/04/2006 | £5k | Volunteer Support Worker |