About the charity

Community Chest was founded in 1991 by a local councillor to provide practical help with furniture and household goods to people in her ward. The ward had a high level of unemployment, single parents, low educational achievement and ranked high on the local index of deprived wards.. The project has expanded to meet the needs of people on low incomes within North East Lincolnshire and the surrounding area. This also provided an opportunity for local people to donate surplus goods, knowing they are not only helping others in the local community but also diverting material away from landfill. 2005 saw the launch of our shop Re›Store which has enabled Community Chest to take the next vital step towards growth, support sustainability and assist in reaching and exceeding its charitable objectives.