Bulky Bob’s Furniture World in Liverpool to closeSadly Bulky Bob’s will be ceasing its operations in Liverpool on 7th November when the council is making alternative arrangements. This means that our store, Bulky Bob’s Furniture World on London Road will close to the public at the end of day on Friday 14th October 2022. We would like to thank you for your […]
Bulky Bob’s contract update“Bulky Bob’s has a fantastic partnership with Liverpool City Council starting over 20 years ago, redistributing millions of items of furniture and helping thousands of families. Along with many other providers of council services, we agreed to a large reduction in the contract value during Austerity. Coupled with rising costs, we had to take the […]
Harrison Spinks donates 100 mattresses to tackle furniture povertyYorkshire-based Harrison Spinks has partnered with a not-for-profit social business in Liverpool to tackle furniture poverty, donating over 100 mattresses to those in need in the local community. The Harrison Spinks mattresses have been delivered to Bulky Bob’s, a social enterprise and charity that supports local people in crisis. Bulky Bob’s is part of the […]
It’s National Apprenticeship Week – 7th-13th February 2022!Here at FRC Group we value the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. We are proud of our apprentices and find it so satisfying to see them grow and develop in their knowledge and confidence and as a business, develop a talented workforce that is equipped with future-ready skills. […]
The Benefits of Reuse for BusinessesAfter the incredible efforts of everyone involved in sustainability and resource efficiency over the last few years, it is rewarding to see reuse making such huge leaps towards being recognised as ‘the norm’. The benefits of reuse: Fewer raw materials are required for the production of new furniture, preventing unnecessary pollution Reusing saves energy compared […]
FRC Group win prestigious National Recycling Award for their UltraClean Mattress Cleaning machineThe prestigious MRW National Recycling Awards are the top awards in the recycling and resource management sector, with winning projects and teams recognised for their achievements within the industry. Last night, finalists gathered at a glittering awards ceremony at the stunning London Hilton Hotel on Park Lane, where the winners were announced, and FRC Group’s […]
Bulky Bob’s and Fresh Start support Reuse across Liverpool and Manchester to End Furniture PovertyAt a time when many families find themselves facing financial difficulties, a new partnership between Bulky Bob’s, a charity with a mission to End Furniture Poverty, and leading carbon conscious waste management company Fresh Start Waste, has seen the start of real reuse of essential furniture items which may previously have been destined for landfill, […]
LJMU partners with Bulky Bob’s for Business and Johnsons 1871 to donate over 3000 items of furniture and classroom equipment for reuseLiverpool John Moores University have cleared their former campus at IM Marsh and enlisted the help of Johnsons 1871 and Bulky Bob’s for Business to organise and facilitate the donation of thousands of reusable items to charities, community groups and schools. This project has brought economic, environmental and societal benefits, as these items will no […]
FRC Group are finalists in the Prestigious National Recycling Awards 2021 for their UltraClean Mattress Cleaning machineThe MRW National Recycling Awards are the most prestigious awards in the recycling and resource management sector, with winning projects and teams recognised for their achievements within the industry. FRC Group have been shortlisted in the ‘Innovation’ category in recognition of their new and innovative ‘UltraClean Mattress Machine’, the first automated mattress cleaning machine […]
FRC Group wins SE100 Growth Champion AwardThe annual NatWest SE100 Social Business Awards recognises the most outstanding achievers in UK social enterprise, with top awards in six categories. As previous winners in two categories and inaugurated into the Hall of Fame, FRC Group have won this year’s award for Growth Champion and have been Highly Commended in the Impact Management category […]
