Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
Second Chance Association is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, overseas aid/famine relief.
Second Chance Association (number 1126099) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does Second Chance Association do?
We support and fund the advancement of education and Christian missions in UK and overseas. We also identify, support, and provide local and national relief or donations for those in specific need or for public benefit. Funds are generated by the sale of secondhand goods through our shop. We offer training and support to our volunteers. The shop acts as a centre where people meet and make friends.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Second Chance Association
Answers Second Chance Association gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2024, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record Second Chance Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Second Chance Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
Second Chance Charity Shop
Where it says it operates
Lincolnshire
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: Children/young People; Elderly/old People; People With Disabilities; Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies.
Reported activities: Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is Second Chance Association registered for?
Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine Relief
Why is there no Clarity Score for Second Chance Association yet?
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Is Second Chance Association a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists Second Chance Association as a registered charity (number 1126099) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Second Chance Association's charity number?
Second Chance Association's charity number is 1126099. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1126099?
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What does Second Chance Association do?
We support and fund the advancement of education and Christian missions in UK and overseas. We also identify, support, and provide local and national relief or donations for those in specific need or for public benefit. Funds are generated by the sale of secondhand goods through our shop. We offer training and support to our volunteers. The shop acts as a centre where people meet and make friends.
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CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Second Chance Association. 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 Second Chance Association?
Second Chance Association's website listed in our register data is http://www.2ndchance.org.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Second Chance Association?
The register does not record Second Chance Association as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Second Chance Association's trustees paid?
Second Chance Association's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2024 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Second Chance Association registered as a charity?
Second Chance Association was entered on the register on 30 September 2008.