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Reuse Network Social Impact Report 2025

Reuse Network is the UK-wide network of reuse charities and social enterprises. Its Social Impact Report 2025 shows the sector reused 2.29 million furniture and electrical items, supported 1.35 million households, saved low-income households GBP 288.88 million and avoided 83,262 tonnes of CO2 emissions, despite financial pressures on the sector.

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Reuse Network is the UK-wide membership network for reuse charities and social enterprises. Together with its members it provides essential affordable goods to low-income households, creates employment and volunteering opportunities, and contributes to a more sustainable future through reuse.

Key Metrics

Items reused 2.29 million furniture and electrical items reused by reuse charities across the UK in 2025.
Households supported 1.35 million households supported with essential goods.
Savings for low-income households GBP 288.88 million saved by low-income households through affordable reused goods.
CO2 emissions avoided 83,262 tonnes of CO2 emissions saved through reuse.

Key Outcomes

  • 1.35 million households accessed affordable essential goods during a prolonged cost-of-living crisis.
  • 2.29 million items diverted into reuse, saving 83,262 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

Geography

UK-Wide

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