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The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
87/100 · methodology

About The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity

The main objectives of the Charity are the relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need, hardship or distress and assisting those not for profit organisations in the community supporting the well being of the residents.

Founded
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Community Development
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar community development in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 93%
Peer average: 97%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 87
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.93
Program expenses£0.93 (£19,860)
93% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity is a registered community development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1969 and has been operating for 57 years. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 16 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 87 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for community development charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1969 and has been active for 57 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 97% for community development charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £275K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity is classified as a Community Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £1M in annual revenue. The organization has 16 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 93% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 97%. Visit the The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The main objectives of the Charity are the relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need, hardship or distress and assisting those not for profit organisations in the community supporting the well being of the residents. The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity is classified as a community development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1969.

Among community development charities registered in United Kingdom: The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87/100 is in line with the peer average of 88/100. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 97%. Its annual revenue of £1M is well above the peer average of £275K.

The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
93% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE LINEN AND WOOLLEN STOCK CHARITY is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AM
Amy Elizabeth Napier
Trustee

Officers & trustees (16)

Source: Public filings

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Amy E•••••••• N•••••
Trustee
AN
Andrew J••• B•••••
Trustee
AN
Ann D••••••••
Trustee
BE
Ben G••••••
Trustee
BE
Beth H•••••
Trustee
DA
David M••••
Trustee
GI
Gillian S••••••
Trustee
JI
Jilly M••••••••••••••
Trustee
JO
Joanna M•••••
Trustee
JO
Joanne M••••
Trustee
JU
Julie H•••••
Trustee
KA
Karen L••••• S••••
Trustee
MR
Mr B••• M•••••
Trustee
PH
Philippe J••• P•••
Trustee
RE
Renee P•••••
Trustee
SA
Sandra J••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£1.0M revenue
FY2025
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£0.0M revenue
FY2024
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£0.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other community development in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity This page 87 £1.0 million 93%
Citizens Advice Darlington, Redcar and Cleveland 89 £1.6 million 100%
Coventry Haven 89 £2.1 million 100%
Fitzrovia Youth in Action 89 £1.2 million 85%
Bernhard Baron Care Home 89 £3.1 million 100%
One Small Thing 89 £4.3 million 95%
Travaux Sauvages Limited 89 £1.1 million 96%
East and West Looe Harbour and Bridge Charities 87 £1.5 million 100%
Inspire Community Trust 87 £4.8 million 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 16 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity

What is The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity?
The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity is a community development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. The main objectives of the Charity are the relief of persons resident in the area of benefit who are in need, hardship or distress and assisting those not for profit organisations in the community supporting the well being of the residents.
When was The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity founded?
The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity was founded in 1969.
Where is The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity trustworthy?
The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 87 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 The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity's website?
https://aol.co.uk
Are donations to The Linen and Woollen Stock Charity 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.