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.
Objects
THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:(1) TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(A) PROMOTING RECYCLING, USE OF RECYCLED PRODUCTS AND THE USE OF SURPLUS OR SCRAP; AND BY(B) ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC ABOUT WASTE RECYCLING AND USE OF SURPLUS OR SCRAP.(2) TO ADVANCE ARTS AND CRAFTS IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY:(A) FACILITATING THE USE AND PROVISION OF RECYCLED, SCRAP OR SURPLUS MATERIALS AS A CREATIVE RESOURCE TO ADULTS AND CHILDREN WITH THE AIM OF IMPROVING THEIR SOCIAL WELFARE AND CONDITIONS OF LIFE; AND MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING; AND BY(B) INSPIRING INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP CREATIVITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE ENVIRONMENT.
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
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
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.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ANGLO-AMERICAN CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £200k |
| THE FIREBIRD FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| TZEDOKOH VECHESED LIMITED | 1 | £93k |
| WISEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £72k |
| THE BAIS ROCHEL DSATMAR CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £60k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £55k |
| CML - CHEVRAS MO'OZ LADOL | 1 | £38k |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
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- WANDSWORTH OASIS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED
- PROJECT ORCHID LIMITED
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- WEST OXFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORINOCO - THE OXFORDSHIRE SCRAPSTORE | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| OXFORD WOOD RECYCLING LTD | £757k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WANDSWORTH OASIS TRADING COMPANY LIMITED | £1.1m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PROJECT ORCHID LIMITED | £958k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| JCOCI EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION LTD | £916k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| WEST OXFORD COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £148k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |