Marmora Man Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I have some furniture that I no longer need (space etc).It is in good condition and previously I have donated such goods to a housing charity to assist ex homeless people setting up a home for the first time (about 3 years ago - TV, armchair, bookcase, fridge).However, I've lost the contact details and would appreciate advice / directions.ThanksMM Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireClaire Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 There is an Oxfam furniture store in Streatham, if this helps.https://www.oxfam.org.uk/shops/content/furniture.htmlAnother option is to ring Shelter (0344 515 1540 for South London office) and ask if they know of anywhere more local.(I also donated some furniture to what I thought was a local charity a couple of years ago, but they turned out to be bogus! Hmph. Can't remember the name otherwise I would post it here.)Claire Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-465737 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhamgatecrasher Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Morph Outlet Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-465738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosieH Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 Also a British Heart Foundation furniture shop on Old Kent Road Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-465804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratty Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 There is a furniture project at the Oval.http://www.furniture-aid.co.uk/I work with the homeless in South London and this is who we use. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-465822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
pommie Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 or maybe the salvation army? Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-465829 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Splat79 Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 This is a great place in Norwood. I've bought some good stuff: http://www.emmaus.org.uk/66/donating-items Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-465846 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyDeliah Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 I would second Emmaus, they are a really good charity. They are self-financing and do brilliant things with homeless people and their hostels are fantastic. They believe that useful work will help you overcome your problems and everyone who lives in the hostel works in the hostel and for the charity.Their 'companions' as they are called all do amazingly after they live in the Emmaus community for a while. They have massive waiting lists for spaces, so any help they get would help provide more funding for more places.They are one of my favourite homeless charities (I like Shelter from the Storm in North London too). Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-465912 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Minkey Posted August 15, 2011 Share Posted August 15, 2011 The big St Christophers Hospice on LL take furniture, admittedly not a homeless charity but a wonderful cause nonetheless. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-465951 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peckhampoet Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 there is also the asylum seekers project at the Copleston Centre who always need furniture for clients. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-466469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUVED Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 If you need the items picking up, try the Furniture re-use network 'FRN'. I used them when I cleared out a late relative's property. I got the details from the Salvation Army website. The FRN promote re-use of unwanted furniture and household items for the alleviation of need, hardship, distress and poverty.The south London contacts are here and Emmaus, as mentioned above, are listed as a FRN contact http://www.frn.org.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=92&Itemid=92LuVED Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-466470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmora Man Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 Thanks everyone - as some of the furniture involved was IKEA most charities weren't interested - not robust enough to hand on. However, I would recommend Emmaus as this was the organisation I was trying to locate initially. Not only have they always helped b y collecting larger items, I find their work encouraging and like to support them. Link to comment https://www.eastdulwichforum.co.uk/topic/19029-is-there-a-local-housing-homeless-charity/#findComment-466504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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