As the UK government begins to lift lockdown restrictions on the retail sector, Furniture Now (our charity partner) is set to reopen its stores on June 15th!
Have you had a lockdown clearout and have items that are too good to throw away? Book a furniture or electrical collection and they will remove your household goods for free! This household collection service is available across Sussex.
Furniture Now! has served the county of Sussex for 25 years, stocking a high-quality range of low-cost reused furniture and electricals. Furniture Now! operates within its umbrella organisation the Now! Charity Group, a Lewes based non-profit social enterprise which works to build a sustainable future through reuse, recycling, and inclusive community projects. 100% of each end of year profits achieved by Furniture Now are invested into local initiatives, including providing free adult education courses, mental wellbeing groups and furniture upcycling café’s.
Furniture Now! centres are open 6 days a week:
LEWES
Unit 1, North Street
BN7 2PE
T: 01273 487 377
HAILSHAM
Shop One, North Street
BN27 1DN
T: 01323 846 899
EASTBOURNE
3A Courtlands Road
BN22 8TR
T: 01323 638 000
If you’re looking for some good quality second hand household furniture, Items can also be purchased via Furniture Now’s dedicated Friday Ad online shop.
From 15th June they are anticipating a high demand for services, submit your requests as soon as possible via their website and a member of the Furniture Now team will respond to your booking.
All Furniture Now sites are set to return as COVID-19 secure, with social distancing measures in place to protect their staff and the public, measures shall include;
- Staff members wearing PPE
- 2 metre social distancing policy
- Coverings for high touch items such as beds and sofas
During the COVID-19 lockdown period, Furniture Now has continued to play its part as a bedrock of support across Sussex communities, introducing a bespoke Essential Household Item Sussex Relief Scheme which worked to provide free household items to vulnerable families in self-isolation across the county.
The scheme has proved a tremendous success, a much-needed pillar of support during a challenging mental, physical, and financial period for all communities.
A beneficiary of the scheme publicly thanked Furniture Now! stating “Thank you for providing an amazing single bed for my daughter, what an amazing charity you are. Well done to everyone. A much-appreciated support during a hugely difficult time for my family. My daughter’s toddler bed was broken and it broke my heart to see her struggle to sleep at night. Thank you once again.”
Michael Ryan, CEO, Now! Charity Group said “We’re delighted to be reopening our Furniture Now! sites to the public. In the weeks since the UK government announced the prospective return of retail sites from 15th June, we have been inundated with requests to reserve items for purchase and household collections. Our team has worked tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure out sites are COVID-19 secure, this shall ensure customers and all staff members have a safe and enjoyable experience.”
