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 […]
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 Bully 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 […]
Bulky Bob’s Furniture World Opens ‘VIP’ Volunteer AreaThis week saw not only the reopening of well-known preloved shop Bulky Bob’s Furniture World, but the launch of its brand new ‘VIP’ volunteer area. The section of the store showcases the volunteers cleaning and restoring preloved items collected by Bulky Bob’s through their work with Liverpool City Council, to be sold in store or […]
Bulky Bob’s Computers for Kids sells out in a day, creating £58,800 of social value – but more computers are needed!In their continuing commitment to ‘End Furniture Poverty’ and having supplied more than 200 full computer systems to those in need via their Reuse IT programme, much-loved Merseyside headquartered Bulky Bob’s launched their ‘Computers for Kids’ programme last week, which sold out the same day. As a charity Bulky Bob’s measure the social value created […]
Bulky Bob’s offer £50 Computers for Kids to organisations across the Liverpool City RegionIn their continuing commitment to ‘End Furniture Poverty’ and having supplied more than 100 full computer systems to those in need via their Reuse IT programme, much-loved Merseyside headquartered Bulky Bob’s are now working with organisations who support children to provide computers at a fraction of the cost, to ensure children without IT access are […]
‘Free Furniture For All’ extends for lockdown after £99,000 of social value generatedMuch-loved Bulky Bob’s have collected pre-loved items from residents and business across the region for many years and last week saw their three day ‘Free for All’ event take place, during which 387 furniture items were given away to 121 families in need across Liverpool. This is the equivalent of generating £99,000 of social value […]
Bulky Bob’s launches refurbished IT equipment programme for schoolsIn light of the government announcement to Headteachers that they will receive far fewer laptops for distance learning than they were first promised, Bulky Bob’s are providing high quality refurbished computers, at a fraction of the price, to schools as part of their pledge to End Furniture Poverty. They also donate 20% of all refurbished […]
