The Parks Volunteer Resource and Retail Outlet
Analysis
The Parks Volunteer Resource and Retail Outlet is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Park South. It was registered in July 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03626119). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending September 2025, The Parks Volunteer Resource and Retail Outlet reported income of £84k and spending of £80k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £62k to £84k (+36%), an average of +7.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Parks Volunteer Resource and Retail Outlet sits at the 64th percentile: it is larger than about 64% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) the Covenant Assembly (£84k), Melton and District Furniture Project (£84k) and Loden Education Trust (£84k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide clothing, household goods, bric a brac and resources, including meeting space, at affordable prices. Initially serving the local area. Empowering and working with local organisations, businesses and groups through knowledge sharing, volunteering and skill building. Providing a facility to alleviate isolation and loneliness across genders, age, abilities and ethnicities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) the Covenant Assembly | Kent | £84k |
| Melton and District Furniture Project | Melton Mowbray | £84k |
| Loden Education Trust | London | £84k |
| Jewish Home Network Limited | London | £84k |