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 […]
The importance of the Fire Retardancy of contract furnitureWe all know that when furnishing tenanted and residential accommodation the right type of furniture in terms of style, durability, price and quality are important. However, when considering the specifics of the furniture it’s vitally important to consider the fire retardancy of your communal furniture in case of a fire . Why is fire retardant […]
The importance of the Fire Retardancy of contract furnitureWe all know that when furnishing tenanted and residential accommodation the right type of furniture in terms of style, durability, price and quality are important. However, when considering the specifics of the furniture it’s vitally important to consider the fire retardancy of your communal furniture in case of a fire . Why is fire retardant […]
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 […]
Helping to End Furniture Poverty and Homelessness as Two Liverpool Charities Provide Starter Packs for Those in Emergency AccommodationCrisis Skylight Merseyside have administered the Liverpool City Council Winter COVID-19 grant to purchase starter packs for over 170 people who are in emergency accommodation. Fellow local charity FRC, who provide contract standard furniture across the UK and are headquartered in Liverpool, have a mission to End Furniture Poverty, were asked to supply the packs […]
FRC awarded prestigious Procurement Hub contract as sole supplier on Furniture and Homeware frameworkAfter a fully compliant OJEU tender exercise, FRC including interior design senior living specialists Buckingham Interiors, have been awarded as sole supplier to Procurement Hub members on the Furniture and Homeware framework. The framework is for 4 years. Procurement Hub is part of Places for People, one of the UK’s largest property management, development and […]
FRC awarded prestigious Procurement Hub contract as sole supplier on Furniture and Homeware frameworkAfter a fully compliant OJEU tender exercise, FRC including interior design senior living specialists Buckingham Interiors, have been awarded as sole supplier to Procurement Hub members on the Furniture and Homeware framework. The framework is for 4 years. Procurement Hub is part of Places for People, one of the UK’s largest property management, development and […]
Well Done to Our TraineesFRC is not just about supplying high quality furniture and furnishings to social housing providers across the country, we are also working hard to help people in crisis. One of those ways is through our Driving Change paid training programme. We target people who need an extra helping hand to move either from unemployment, or […]
SE100 Hall of FameOur parent organisation, FRC Group, is all about creating social value – it’s in the group’s DNA. FRC Group is a social enterprise; which means it runs businesses, including FRC and Buckingham Interiors, and use the profits to improve lives and help End Furniture Poverty. We are one of the country’s oldest, most established and […]
Culture CampCulture Camp How do we go about making excellent service the number one priority for everyone in our business? The answer lies in our Culture and starts at Culture Camp! Culture Camp is our induction process that manages a sustained process of learning and development for both individual employees and the business as a whole. […]
Virtual Housing Festival 2020The CIH Housing Event this year was cancelled due to COVID but the organisers decided it was a good opportunity to host a Virtual Housing Festival event. The event is running from 7 September to 11 September, accommodating thousands of delegates and hundreds of exhibitors. Housing 2020, the Chartered Institute of Housing’s annual event and […]
Five Steps to SafetyStaying COVID-19 Secure means we have implemented a rigorous five steps to safety programme to manage the risk of working through the coronovirus pandemic. At Buckingham Interiors we have continued to provide our essential service to the care and extra care home sector, who more than ever have required the highest safety standards possible to […]
Buyer’s Guide: Creating a Logical LayoutFollowing on from last week’s introduction to the buyer’s guide – Creating the Perfect Room, which discussed room use, part two is about creating a logical layout. When a room is carefully planned and logically laid out, it helps to create the right ambiance for social interaction and means residents are less likely to move […]
Buyer’s Guide: Creating the Perfect RoomCreating the Perfect Room with Buckingham Interiors Welcome to part one of our Buyer’s Guide. Over the coming weeks we’ll be publishing, part by part, a comprehensive guide to creating a stylish, comfortable and fit-for purpose interior for the residents at your senior living scheme. Buying furniture and creating the best environment for your residents […]
Furniture on FinanceFinance in the UK If you need new furniture or a complete refurbishment of your scheme, you might not think of finance as a way to pay for it, but furniture on finance is something which works for many Buckingham Interiors clients. However, more and more senior living housing associations are using leasing packages to […]
Making a MarkIf you need a sofa in Southampton, a wardrobe in Wolverhampton, or a table in Tyneside, Mark Waters is the man to sort it out for you. As Buckingham Interiors Warehouse and Transport Supervisor, Mark is responsible for making sure we have all the stock we need for customer orders, that the right combination is […]
Make Room for ResidentsBuckingham Interiors has over 20 years of experience when it comes to selling furniture so we understand the challenges that you can face when you start planning a scheme refurbishment, and requirements to engage with residents. One of the first things to consider when planning a new room layout is how many people are going […]
Peace of MindLots of companies talk about the service they provide to their customers but at Buckingham Interiors we want to put our money where our mouth is and give you a promise that you are getting the very best. The best prices, the best products, and the best customer service. We carried out a customer survey […]
