Our Objectives are:
Through our campaigning arm End Furniture Poverty, we are raising awareness of Furniture Poverty and the ways in which we physically get furniture into the homes of people who would otherwise be without the basic items they need. We define furniture poverty as “the inability to afford or access basic furniture and furnishings, including domestic appliances that provide a household with a decent quality of life and the ability to participate in the norms of society. It is when someone does not have the furniture they need to lead a secure life.” We have carried out a social value measurement exercise, which enables us to measure and report on the social value created through this contract by the provision of furniture to people. Find out more on our End Furniture Poverty website.
FRC provides a stable working environment for our people. We seek to employ local people where possible and have a fair and transparent approach to recruitment, training and management. We want all of our colleagues to get the most out of work. The culture of the organisation is very important to us and we put a lot of effort into creating the right environment that brings positive benefits for everyone.
We are an organisation that offers practical support for local voluntary and community groups. We do this by allowing our Directors and Managers to volunteer for 3 days per year acting as consultants to help build the capacity and sustainability of this sector. We also have a scheme that we call ‘Presence Presents’ where our staff can volunteer for local causes for one day per year and receive full pay.
Driving Change is our paid training programme which offers people an employment contract, and the opportunity to obtain a range of qualifications to prepare them for work in the logistics industry.
The Driving Change trainees work towards a number of transferable and industry specific qualifications, including a Car Licence and the Large Goods Vehicle Class 2 licence. During the Driving Change programme, trainees build up a record of work experience that they can demonstrate to future employers and crucially they build their confidence in the workplace.
Driving Change Trainees receive: