Business Details
29 Years
experience
Affordable Furniture Charity in Canterbury
Established in 1997, Necessary Furniture operates as a self-financing charity dedicated to addressing community needs through furniture redistribution. Our core mission combines environmental sustainability with social support by rescuing pre-owned furniture and homeware from landfill and redistributing it to individuals facing financial hardship. We serve low-income households, benefit recipients, single parents, and those requiring temporary assistance, enabling them to furnish homes affordably while reducing waste. Our operations include a warehouse in Hersden, Canterbury, where donors can arrange free collections of usable items. We maintain rigorous quality standards to ensure all distributed goods are clean, safe, and functional, complying with fire safety and electrical regulations.Beyond material support, we provide work experience and training opportunities that help unemployed individuals gain skills and transition into sustainable employment. As a registered charity (Number 1091602), we collaborate with community organisations to maximise our impact, having diverted hundreds of tonnes of furniture from landfills annually. Our service model balances accessibility with practicality, allowing customers to select items at minimal fees that cover operational costs. We maintain transparent operations through regular updates on our collection criteria and service availability, ensuring both donors and recipients understand our processes. Our commitment to environmental stewardship and community welfare remains central to all activities.
Services
Furniture donation
Affordable homeware
Work experience training
Electrical testing
Community support
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have operated as a registered charity since 1997 with proven community impact
- We offer free furniture collection services for donors across South East Kent
- Our training programmes help unemployed individuals gain work experience
- We maintain strict quality standards for all donated items
- We charge minimal fees to cover operational costs only
Associations and certifications
- Community Repaint
What people say
Fantastic charity furniture
Help the planet
Affordable homeware
Community support
Win-win situation
Services
Furniture donation
We collect quality pre-owned furniture and homeware from donors across South East Kent. Our team ensures all items meet safety and quality standards before redistribution. Donations help both environmental sustainability and community members in need.
Affordable homeware
Quality furniture and household goods are available at minimal fees to those facing financial hardship. Our warehouse offers sofas, beds, electrical appliances, and smaller household items to help create functional living spaces.
Work experience training
We provide practical training and work experience opportunities for unemployed individuals. Participants gain skills in furniture handling, customer service, and warehouse operations to enhance employability in the local job market.
Questions
What items can I obtain from Necessary Furniture?
We offer sofas, beds, dining tables, electrical appliances, kitchenware, and garden furniture at minimal costs to those in need.
How do I qualify for assistance?
No formal qualification is required - we welcome all low-income households, benefit recipients, and those needing temporary support.
Can I donate furniture?
Yes, we provide free collection of clean, usable furniture and homeware across South East Kent.
Do you offer delivery services?
We can arrange delivery for purchased items at a small additional fee to cover logistics costs.
How does the charity support the community?
We combine furniture redistribution with work experience programmes, helping both individuals in need and unemployed people gain skills.
What environmental benefits do you provide?
We prevent hundreds of tonnes of furniture from entering landfills annually through our recycling and upcycling initiatives.
