THE FURNITURE HELPLINE
Furniture Helpline is a community reuse charity. We collect good quality donated furniture, household and white goods and provide them free or at low cost to people in need, on low incomes, in crisis and the general public.Wherever possible we repair, refurbish and recycle. FHL welcomes people to join the team and offers active, interesting and skilled work for volunteers and trainees.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total funds increased to £126,520, with unrestricted reserves at £102,951. The charity reports a net income of £29,982 and maintains sensible reserves while meeting increased demand for services. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner.
What the accounts disclose
“We maintain sensible reserves” — page 3
Trustees
- John Pidgeonchair
- ELIZABETH AUDREY CARTWRIGHT OBE
- Geoffrey Gransden Martin
- Janice Elizabeth Roberts
- Peter Hugh Miles Robinson
- Simon Allister Nardecchia
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £229k | £199k |
| 31/03/2024 | £192k | £177k |
| 31/03/2023 | £187k | £176k |
| 31/03/2022 | £171k | £201k |
| 31/03/2021 | £278k | £179k |
Common questions
Is THE FURNITURE HELPLINE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total funds increased to £126,520, with unrestricted reserves at £102,951. The charity reports a net income of £29,982 and maintains sensible reserves while meeting increased demand for services. No material uncertainties or going concern issues were identified by the independent examiner. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/10/2024 | £20k | New delivery van |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/10/2022 | £10k | Ongoing core costs |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2022 | £102k | Community vegetable growing |
| UK government | 25/08/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2020 | £10k | Supporting rehoused and low income families |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2011 | £10k | Furniture Helpline Goes Online |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/09/2005 | £38k | Replacement Vehicle |