Exeter Scrapstore
Analysis
Exeter Scrapstore is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Exeter. It was registered in August 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, environment/conservation/heritage and recreation, which this site groups under environment and conservation. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07619244). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Exeter Scrapstore reported income of £44k and spending of £43k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £49k to £44k (-9.1%), an average of -2.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Exeter Scrapstore sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The George Frederick Byrom Trust (£44k), Barrow Transport Museum Trust Limited (£44k) and Sustainable South Brent (£44k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Exeter Scrapstore helps reduce waste sent to landfill by providing a variety of materials from businesses and industries that have chosen to recycle their off-cuts and line ends. These materials can then be used in a variety of settings, by our members, including education, play, art and creative activities, and sports.We also run activities such as workshops and birthday parties.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The George Frederick Byrom Trust | Tameside | £44k |
| Barrow Transport Museum Trust Limited | Barrow-In-Furness | £44k |
| Sustainable South Brent | Devon | £44k |
| Mevagissey Harbour Aquarium | Cornwall | £44k |