Low Cost furniture for those with Social Care needs
For people who need furniture, for example; bed, wardrobe, carpet, chair, table, sofa, etc, help is available from a number of sources.
To obtain furniture through the groups listed below you must be referred by a professional from an agency eg a Social Worker, Citizen's Advice Bureau staff, Directions Plus worker.
CAMBRIDGE....
and the surrounding area ... SOFA (Shifting Offered Furniture Around) is a not-for-profit voluntary group and registered charity which recycles good quality electrical appliances, furniture, beds, sofas, chairs, tables, carpets and other household goods. SOFA in Cambridge 01223 576535. Ely SOFA 01353 663418,
Fenland....
The Fenland Furniture Project 01945 583567 recycles good quality furniture in the Fenland area but does not supply electrical goods.
Huntingdon....
St Barnabas Project 01480 437755 recycles good quality furniture in the Huntingdon area (10 mile radius); the only electrical goods supplied are fires.
Cambridge and surrounding area....
The Emmaus Project 01223 863657 refurbish donated furniture and electrical goods for re-sale to the public in their charity shop.