Recycling EN103

Recycling is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Environment category.

423 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.21% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(re-?cycl(e|ing)|re-use)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	113	0.16%
£10k - £100k	115	0.16%
£100k - £250k	62	0.28%
£250k - £500k	38	0.35%
£500k - £1m	33	0.48%
£1m - £10m	22	0.24%
Over £10m	3	0.13%
Total	386	0.20%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	282	0.16%
oscr	120	0.48%
ccni	21	0.29%
Total	423	0.21%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name	Latest income
Bryson Charitable Group [Charity number: NI101396] Our services are delivered through five subsidiary charitable companies and two social enterprise trading companies. Our work to address fuel poverty, Bryson Energy, remains within the parent company and will transfer to a charitable subsidiary as from April 2015. Our charitable services companies are: • Bryson Care – services to families and older people in Belfast and the North West; • Bryson Intercultural – support for black and ethnic minority people and the Traveller community; • Bryson Lagansports – promoting active living, health and well-being in inner city communities; Our social enterprise trading companies are: • Bryson Future Skills – providing employment and training initiatives to young adults and those living with long term employment; • Bryson Recycling – providing kerbside recycling services. In the last financial year we have had a positive impact in a wide range of areas: ? We delivered over 212,000 hours of care and support to older people, helping them to remain in their own homes. ? We supported over 1,200 vulnerable children and their families. ? We provided over 1,500 hours of advice and support to newly arrived people from across the world seeking asylum. ? We supported 180 people from the Traveller community through our health, education, training and youth programmes. ? We supported 7,600 people in developing their skills and finding a new job. ? We recycled over 60,000 tonnes of household materials, selling 35% to local companies to create new products and support local jobs. ? We insulated 4,428 homes, reducing fuel bills and increasing comfort. ? We supported health and well-being by providing active living opportunities to 6,552 people from across the city.	£44,923,716
FURNITURE RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED [Charity number: 700731] 1) To relieve need, hardship or distress by the provision of furniture and other household accessories to low income families.2) To advance any charitable purpose for the benefit of the public and in particular the provision of training for excluded groups to further their chances of obtaining full time employment and the provision of recycling services which directly benefit the environment	£17,771,295
KRIZEVAC PROJECT [Charity number: 1115608] Financing the establishment of a cross and stations on mountains The building of churches, community buildings & schools in the proximity of each mountain The establishment of small businesses for the benefit of local communities in the areas around each mountain Promotion of any movement to alleviate endemic povertyPromotion of re-use, re-cycling and up-cycling of waste materials.	£14,312,441
TEXTILE REUSE AND INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT [Charity number: 297489] TRAID is an environmental and poverty relief charity. TRAID reduces landfill through; the provision of textile recycling facilities, its charity shops and upcycled clothing. Funds raised go to environmental and textile related international development projects and TRAID's education programmes developed to gain greater recycling participation and empathy with the issues surrounding global poverty.	£9,324,811
THE BENJAMIN FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1124936] Our aim is to provide high quality services and opportunities that significantly improve the lives of vulnerable children and young people. We provide advice, support, counselling, information, supported accommodation, positive activities, parenting support, out of school and youth projects and re-use schemes.	£8,719,592
Possil Community Business Ltd [Charity number: SC011480] Subject to the said over-riding qualifications the objects for which the company is established are: 1. The relief of poverty by the alleviation of unemployment principally for the poor residents of Greater Possil without distinction as to race, age or sex, or political, religious or other opinions. 2. To provide and assist in the provision of training opportunities for the said residents with a view to teaching particular skills which will assist such people in finding work. 3. To carry on business in manufacturing, construction, recycling and service industries with a view to furthering the objects above mentioned. 4. To purchase, take on lease or in exchange, hire or otherwise acquire, any property, heritable or movable, real or personal, which may be deemed necessary or convenient for any of the purposes of the company. 5. To draw, make, accept and endorse promissory notes, bills of exchange and other negotiable instruments.	£5,794,938
The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining [Charity number: SC050586] The objects of the Institute (hereinafter referred to as “the objects”) shall be to advance and develop all aspects of science, engineering and technology as applied to the discovery, exploration, development, characterisation, exploitation, processing, application and re-cycling of materials, minerals and fuels, to further and co-ordinate education, training and practice in these disciplines and to facilitate the acquisition, preservation and dissemination of knowledge pertaining to these disciplines, provided that in pursuing these objects, in so far as they may be similar to those of existing organisations, the Institute shall use its best endeavours to co-operate with them and to ensure that its activities are complimentary to those of such organisations.	£5,161,000
ST RICHARD OF CHICHESTER CHRISTIAN CARE ASSOCIATION LTD [Charity number: 1000830] The charity operating as Stonepillow is principally engaged in the relief of homelessness and social exclusion. Services include hostels, day centres, a furniture recycling social enterprise project, supported accommodation and a recovery project for those dependent on drugs, alcohol and suffer from mental health.	£5,133,912
Four Square (Scotland) [Charity number: SC017242] The objects for which the Charity is established are:- 8.1 the prevention and/or relief of poverty by promoting and/or delivery of services, alone or in conjunction with others, that provide support and advice to people who are homeless or in other ways disadvantaged and vulnerable. 8.2 the advancement of health by the promotion and/or delivery of services, alone or in conjunction with others, that encourage and emphasise healthy lifestyle matters to people who are homeless or in other ways disadvantaged and vulnerable. 8.3 the advancement of community development by the promotion and/or delivery, alone or in conjunction with others, of learning and employability opportunities enabling people who are homeless or in other ways disadvantaged and vulnerable to be socially included and economically contribute to civic life. 8.4 the advancement of education in the community by promoting and/or delivery of services, alone or in conjunction with others, that assist people who are homeless or in other ways disadvantaged and vulnerable with literacy, numeracy, life skills, work skills and social activities. 8.5 the advancement of environmental protection and/or improvement by the promotion and/or delivery of services, alone or in conjunction with others, that reuse and/or recycle items from the waste stream. 8.6 the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, financial hardship or other disadvantage by promoting and/or delivery of services, alone or in conjunction with others, that provide support, advice, practical assistance and opportunity to improve their circumstances. 8.7 the promotion of equality and diversity by encouraging participation and integration into a range of inclusive and accessible programmes which strive to bring together a cross section of the community. and 8.8 such other charitable object as is charitable, not falling under the preceding sub-clauses and that may reasonably be regarded as similar to any of the precedin	£4,176,079
ALL ABOARD SHOPS LIMITED [Charity number: 1125462] The Charity operates retail shops selling donated goods. The profits from these operations are donated to a number of UK charities to promote the ideals of recycling and working for a cleaner and healthier enviroment.	£3,433,468

Ten random charities

Name	Latest income
THE FRIENDS OF WOOLMER GREEN SCHOOL [Charity number: 284100] School summer & Xmas Fete - quiz nights barn dance Craft Morning Cake sales Disco Textile recycling Camping nights	£8,500
Macduff Community Benefit Society [Charity number: SC052699] The objects of the society shall be to carry on business for the benefit of the community at large, through furthering, within Macduff (which comprises the postcodes beginning AB44 and AB45) (the Community), the following charitable purposes: 2.1 The advancement of community development (including urban regeneration. 2.2 The relief of financial hardship among people living or working in the community 2.3 The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society 2.4 The protection and preservation of the environment to the public benefit, particularly through promotion of waste reduction, reuse and recycling. 2.5 The development of a stronger community by working with local authorities, agencies, groups and individuals to provide education and support for build community capacity for social inclusion & adhesion But only to the extent that the above purposes are consistent with furthering the achievement of sustainable development.
Strathmartine Community Larder SCIO [Charity number: SC050802] 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of community development and promotion of volunteering opportunities. 4.2 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement by encouraging the reduction of food waste and recycling of surplus clothing. 4.3 To relieve poverty, particularly among the residents of the for residents of the Strathmartine electoral ward area of Dundee : bounded by Kingsway, Strathmartine Road, Dundee boundary, Harestane Road and Old Glamis Road. Also to include Melfort place and Kilmore Terrace, Trottick, Dundee.	£121,101
Launchpad Training & Enterprise (subject to insolvency proceedings) [Charity number: SC037364] To advance education, training or retraining, particularly among unemployed people or those suffering from physical or mental illness or other forms od disability or condition of need, by the provision of services, employment opportunities, training, support and development of all kinds to such individuals or to such voluntary charitable or community organisations, businesses and companies seeking to meet the needs of individuals To relieve poverty in such ways as may be thought fit To promote for the benefit of the public the conservation, protection and improvement of the physical and natural environment by promoting sustainable waste management practice and the encouragement of the re-use of surplus resources of every kind, including (without prejudice to the foregoing generality) domestic, office and commercial furniture, electoral and electronic appliances and other equipment, whether or not of the same description or nature and, in furtherance thereof, to act as a link between those with surplus resources and those in need of such resources and to associate and collaborate with individuals, voluntary charitable or community organisations and local, public or central authorities	£207,090
Moray Reach Out [Charity number: SC024726] 7.1 The Company has been formed to benefit the community of Moray (as defined by electoral wards, Speyside Glenlivet, Keith and Cullen, Buckie, Fochabers Lhanbryde, Heldon and Laich, Elgin City North, Elgin City South, and Forres (“the Community”) with the Purposes listed in the sub-articles hereto (“the Objects”), to be exercised following the principles of sustainable development, namely: 7.1.1 To promote the benefit of adults with learning disabilities, mental health conditions and other vulnerable adults, including those experiencing or at risk of experiencing social isolation, in a common effort to relieve poverty, relieve the needs and advance the education of all such persons so that they can achieve their full potential and to enable them to participate in discussions where they can express their thoughts, feelings, preferences and ideas. In advancement of the purposes, the organisation seeks to provide the following activities: 7.1.1.1 To assist in identifying further needs and issues of adults with learning disabilities mental health conditions and other vulnerable adults by setting up projects, activities, groups which complement existing services and enables them to take up an active role in the community and achieve independent living. 7.1.1.1 To provide a forum for adults with learning disabilities mental health conditions and other vulnerable adults and their representatives, parents and carers to provide support and advice on issues such as integration, housing, education, welfare, health, social issues, training and employment. 7.1.2 To advance environmental protection or improvement by developing projects involving people with learning disabilities mental health conditions and other vulnerable adults in the collection, treatment and recycling of waste products including research, education and dissemination of information for the purpose of encouraging the use of more sustainable waste management practices.	£657,465
REFURB (WYRE AND FYLDE) LIMITED [Charity number: 1095810] Recycling of furniture and household goods donated to the scheme, enabling people on benefits to access the goods.Provide volunteer opportunities to the residents of Blackpool, Wyre, & FyldeSeek new opportunities to provide new volunteer, training and employment opportunities to the residents of Blackpool, Wyre & Fylde.Provide the long term unemployed with work and training experience	£608
THE NEWBURY COMMUNITY RESOURCE CENTRE LIMITED [Charity number: 1082243] The Newbury Community Resource Centre Limited helps local people by providing furniture, household goods, training and services to support independent living. We help people to develop work and social skills, and encourage environmentally beneficial activities by promoting re-cycling and re-use.	£2,217,568
SAVE THE WORLD CLUB [Charity number: 1096271] We help the vulnerable with surplus food, a Community Kitchen, Repaired Household Goods & a Rehearsal/Recording Studio. We provide social and environmental benefit by raising awareness with a range of community, public and social events and use music, art and humour to promote equality.Our mission is to rescue and redistribute food and goods.Our vision is to create local Circular Economies.	£313,875
RUNKWA FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1209827] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT THROUGH THE RECLAMATION AND RE-USE OF SHOES, THAT WOULD OTHERWISE GO TO LANDFILL OR OTHERWISE BE DISPOSED OF, TO BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE WORLD IN IMPOVERISHED AREAS.
REPAIR CAFÉ WALES [Charity number: 1210850] TO PROTECT AND SAFEGUARD THE ENVIRONMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT THROUGH THE PROMOTION OF REPAIR AND RE-USE OF PRODUCTS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING AND MINIMISING WASTE DISPOSAL, REDUCING CARBON EMISSIONS AND RAW MATERIAL USE.