Refurnish Devon
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Refurnish collects unwanted reusable household goods throughout Devon, Plymouth & Torbay to reduce the amount of goods going to waste & help alleviate poverty by providing them at low cost to local people. Electrical goods are professionally tested/repaired. We create employment, training and volunteering opportunities particularly for people who are long term unemployed and/or have support needs.
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GiveRadar's verified records show Refurnish Devon with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 92% of the 78,357 education charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 87,708 education charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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REFURNISH DEVON is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Trustpilot
I invited Refurnish in Tavistock to come and look at a variety of items we were getting rid of as a result of moving into a smaller house.The experience wax abysmal, I would have given a zero star rating if that had been possible. The staff were very rude, judgmental and dismissive. We had a King Size bed and mattress that they dismissed because of 'serious' staining. It was not seriously stained, if it had been we would have arranged for it to be taken away by the council, as we already had with several items.The second item was a huge Blomberg fridge/freezer, on the basis it was on it's last legs. They described it as such with each other in front of my partner with as much effect for disparagment as they could muster. The fridge/freezer is less than five years old. It ponged because it was turned off and left for several days in our absence by another so called professional, ruining about a £100 of food for starters. We cleaned and disinfected the unit, but it is clear a few days with the doors open would have been helpful. We don't live in the house where these 'issues' exist, having already moved. We went back for Refurnishes visit. I was under the illusion Refurnish were a charity looking for support from the public for acquisitions. They would do well not to treat them with contempt and sneer at people. I will never deal with Refurnish again for any reason. I will also steer people away from them when the chance arises.
Trustpilot
The Tiverton branch shop has the rudest most obnoxious staff I’ve encountered who look down & speak down to their customers & this company should be ashamed of how far downhill it is going with zero respect towards their paying customers. I will highly recommend NOT using the store. Plus the the over the top prices they are charging for stuff, I’m amazed they sell anything tbh, who would pay £15 for a tattered old book !! Brass ornaments that look like someone has dug up from a garden £25 ? Where they get their prices ? The shop has Loads of stuff priced massively over the top, the other half that’s not priced they make up on the spot !! For example they told a child a Cuddly toy is £5 & upsetting a child by going way overboard with a price no parent would afford. Im not being ripped off for £5 for something worth 50p anywhere else, I’d have gone to a pound but £5 ? Then snatching the toy away like we were going to steal it ?? These people obliviously price stuff via eBay (eBay has millions of customers btw not just a few people off the street) that the only answer because the prices are massively highly inflated beyond anything even an a high end antique dealer would charge !! So if you want to pay over the top prices for broken stuff, ripped books, dirty old plates & utter garbage this is the place to go to !! I understand that any business would like to turn a profit but charging premium prices & having zero customer service at the same time isn’t a good combination. Never again. Hope you go bankrupt.
Trustpilot
Love the Newton Abbot and Totnes refurbish service. Brilliant solution to moving and reusing. I find the staff helpful and the furniture good quality
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Frequently asked questions about Refurnish Devon
Refurnish Devon is a registered education nonprofit based in Devon, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 3 community reviews with an average rating of 2.3/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.2/5 based on 3 reviews.
Based on official filings, Refurnish Devon has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for education charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Refurnish collects unwanted reusable household goods throughout Devon, Plymouth & Torbay to reduce the amount of goods going to waste & help alleviate poverty by providing them at low cost to local people. Electrical goods are professionally tested/repaired. We create employment, training and volunteering opportunities particularly for people who are long term unemployed and/or have support needs. Refurnish Devon is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Refurnish Devon is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Refurnish Devon's registered charity number is 1129455. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Refurnish Devon is located in Devon, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Refurnish Devon is based in Devon in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Refurnish Devon
- What is Refurnish Devon?
- Refurnish Devon is a education charitable company based in Devon, United Kingdom. Refurnish collects unwanted reusable household goods throughout Devon, Plymouth & Torbay to reduce the amount of goods going to waste & help alleviate poverty by providing them at low cost to local people. Electrical goods are professionally tested/repaired. We create employment, training and volunteering opportunities particularly for people who are long term unemployed and/or have support needs.
- When was Refurnish Devon founded?
- Refurnish Devon was founded in 2009.
- Where is Refurnish Devon located?
- Headquartered in Devon, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Refurnish Devon's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £1.2 million. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Refurnish Devon trustworthy?
- Refurnish Devon has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Refurnish Devon's website?
- https://www.refurnish.org.uk
- Are donations to Refurnish Devon tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.