THE SHREWSBURY FURNITURE SCHEME
The charity collects donated household goods from the local area (around Shrewsbury), refurbishes &stores them as necessary before selling them on at extremely low prices to those in need within the samelocal community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity has a strong financial base with unrestricted reserves of £128,813 and a solid trading position. However, the charity is reliant on volunteers and grant donors, and faces challenges with rising costs and volunteer recruitment. The charity closed its town centre shop in November 2025 due to falling takings but plans to improve its online offering.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/01/2020)
Trustees
- William Barr Strachanchair
- GRAHAM BAKER
- Margaret Elizabeth Roberts
- Mike Hall
- Neil Anthony Bryant
- Rosemary Pearson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £281k | £237k |
| 31/03/2024 | £183k | £201k |
| 31/03/2023 | £149k | £161k |
| 31/03/2022 | £133k | £133k |
| 31/03/2021 | £175k | £121k |
Common questions
Is THE SHREWSBURY FURNITURE SCHEME financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity has a strong financial base with unrestricted reserves of £128,813 and a solid trading position. However, the charity is reliant on volunteers and grant donors, and faces challenges with rising costs and volunteer recruitment. The charity closed its town centre shop in November 2025 due to falling takings but plans to improve its online offering. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SHREWSBURY FURNITURE SCHEME?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHREWSBURY FURNITURE SCHEME as a grant recipient include THE SACKLER TRUST, CATSHILL BAPTIST CHURCH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SACKLER TRUST | FY2024 | £60k | |
| CATSHILL BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £29k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/05/2024 | £64k | Driver's assistant salary and purchase of replacement vehicle |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/01/2023 | £46k | Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme support funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/12/2012 | £4k | Shrewsbury Furniture Scheme Re-use Awareness Campaign |