THE FREE SHOP
Registration #1194346 · Registered
www.thefreeshoplb.orgoperations@thefreeshoplebanon.org
7 CARLINE ROAD LINCOLN LN1 1HL
The Free Shop provides grants, items and services to individuals in need and other charitable organisations. We predominately provide clothes, bedding, shoes, underwear and accessories to Syrian refugees in Lebanon through a "free shop" system. All items are given at no cost to vulnerable customers, who also have the freedom to choose the donations they need and like.
Are you from THE FREE SHOP? Upgrade to a Pro Profile to add your logo, description, and a direct donate button.
About THE FREE SHOP
THE FREE SHOP is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1194346), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 90/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE FREE SHOP reported a total income of £116,115 and total expenditure of £102,145 (a spending ratio of 88%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, THE FREE SHOP operates with the following stated purpose: The Free Shop provides grants, items and services to individuals in need and other charitable organisations. We predominately provide clothes, bedding, shoes, underwear and accessories to Syrian refugees in Lebanon through a "free shop" system. All items are given at no cost to vulnerable customers, who also have the freedom to choose the donations they need and like. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE FREE SHOP in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
Want a detailed Benchmark Report for THE FREE SHOP?
Get a 4-page PDF report comparing this charity to similar organisations — including trustee count, spending ratio, income benchmarks, a live website audit, and personalised recommendations for improving visibility and score.
Request Free ReportScore Breakdown
Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 88.0% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £116,115 | £102,145 | 88% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026