ORINOCO - THE OXFORDSHIRE SCRAPSTORE
To promote reduction and re-use of waste materials through education and practical action. To provide facilities, workshops and recycled scrap and surplus materials as creative resources for recreation, diy, education and other leisure time occupation for all citizens of Oxfordshire and the surrounding areas.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Orinoco reduced its operating deficit to -£3,503 in 2024-25, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of -£10,320. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds total actual reserves of £35,000, which are deemed sufficient to meet the deficit and facilitate winding down operations if necessary.
What the accounts disclose
“Orinoco’s reserves policy is to hold unrestricted funds equivalent to three months’ operating costs.”
“Trustees are keenly aware of the need to plan for future sustainability and development. Work is underway to improve internal financial controls and oversight and, once the major policy review project is complete, it will be possible to undertake a thorough business review to examine viability and options for increasing revenue streams, including fundraising from external source.”
“The company has taken advantage of the small companies’ exemption in preparing the report above.” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/02/2022)
Trustees
- Anne Tweddle
- Charlotte Sutton
- Dr Marlen Ivette Llanes
- Rajesh Victor Lal
- Sue Ellis
- Zohra Fatima Jenkinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £162k | £166k |
| 30/06/2024 | £150k | £159k |
| 30/06/2023 | £147k | £122k |
| 30/06/2022 | £109k | £47k |
Common questions
Is ORINOCO - THE OXFORDSHIRE SCRAPSTORE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Orinoco reduced its operating deficit to -£3,503 in 2024-25, an improvement from the previous year's deficit of -£10,320. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds total actual reserves of £35,000, which are deemed sufficient to meet the deficit and facilitate winding down operations if necessary. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.