With over 30 years experience of tackling Furniture Poverty, in June 2015 we launched our campaign and social research arm, End Furniture Poverty, to raise awareness of the issue and to explore national solutions.
Furniture Poverty is a hidden issue affecting millions of low-income households in the UK and it has many faces. It can mean families are living without adequate furniture and appliances or they have gone into unmanageable levels of debt to buy the basic items they need. For some, the inability to buy or access essential furniture items keeps them trapped in temporary accommodation.
Many households live with the stress of worrying about Furniture Poverty, fearing what would happen when an essential item like their fridge or cooker breaks and there is no money to replace it.
Our campaign to End Furniture Poverty works across sectors to raise awareness of these issues, developing practical solutions and working with organisations like social landlords, local authorities, and other charities to put these solutions into practice. They also lobby for social change and are a vital source of practical help for individuals in need, helping them to source the essential furniture items they so desperately need.