--- title: "Sofa — check charity number 1002980 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Sofa a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1002980. Education/training charity based in Clarence Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/sofa retrieved: 2026-08-24T23:08:38.521Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Sofa is a registered charity (number 1002980) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; environment/conservation/heritage. Its latest reported income was £240,512 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Sofa? Registered charity number 1002980 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Clarence Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £240,512 Website [www.sofareuse.org](http://www.sofareuse.org/) ## What does Sofa do? Furniture Re-use Project originally set up to relieve hardship by providing low cost furniture and appliances to those in need. Provision of work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Increasingly important is our environmental role in diverting items from landfill. ## What causes is Sofa registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyEnvironment/conservation/heritage ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Sofa yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Sofa is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=sofa&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.sofareuse.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Sofa a legitimate charity? Yes. Sofa is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1002980) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Sofa's charity number? Sofa's charity number is 1002980. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1002980? Search 1002980 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Sofa do? Furniture Re-use Project originally set up to relieve hardship by providing low cost furniture and appliances to those in need. Provision of work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Increasingly important is our environmental role in diverting items from landfill. Does Sofa have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Sofa. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Sofa? Sofa's website is http://www.sofareuse.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1002980).