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Closure of the Furniture Scheme
Earlier this week we informed our staff that we have taken the difficult decision to close The Furniture Scheme store … Continue reading
November 23, 2022The Furniture Scheme – Coronavirus
All Furniture Scheme sites are now closed, however there is still access to Ludlow Food Bank for food donations and … Continue reading
March 25, 2020Coronavirus COVID-19 Update
During the Coronavirus situation we want to do all we can to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our staff, … Continue reading
March 17, 2020Furniture Repair Service
January 7, 2020Charities and social enterprises in the UK continue to step up to support households in need
1.55 million households in the UK were helped by reuse charities and social enterprises in 2018. This is just one … Continue reading
November 23, 2018Volunteers at Shropshire charity thanked with BBQ
More than 30 volunteers have been thanked for their dedication and commitment to a charity in South Shropshire. The Furniture … Continue reading
July 16, 2018South Shropshire charity makes cry for help as rubbish is dumped on site
A charity in South Shropshire is temporarily suspending all collections of donations as it struggles to cope with rubbish dumped … Continue reading
June 11, 2018Charity stalwart honoured by mayor for work in Ludlow
A charity stalwart from south Shropshire has been honoured by the mayor of Ludlow for the work he does … Continue reading
May 31, 2018Gill ran in Virgin Money London Marathon 2018 for The Furniture Scheme
Very well done to Gill Pitt on completing the hottest marathon ever, and a big thank you from all the … Continue reading
March 23, 2018The Furniture Scheme – More than just furniture
Click below to watch the film which was launched at our Annual Celebration on 8th December 2017. The Furniture Scheme … Continue reading
February 10, 2018New Defibrillator at Rockspring Community Centre
Great news! Here at The Rockspring Community Centre, the first of six new CPADs (Community Public Access Defibrillators) has been … Continue reading
February 8, 2018Art exhibition pops up at south Shropshire charity shop
A charity shop in south Shropshire is to host its first ever art exhibition in the run up to Christmas. … Continue reading
November 17, 2017
Work to improve nursery completed after £10,000 grant
Work to create a new play area for children and groups in south Shropshire has now been completed thanks to … Continue reading
August 10, 2017Volunteer van drivers and assistants urgently needed
Contact Di Hyde diane@furniturescheme.co.uk
July 11, 2017BBC Radio Shropshire interview
Our lovely friends at BBC Radio Shropshire came to interview Gill Pitt our Social Inclusion Manager and the team at … Continue reading
Craig completes marathon challenge
A Shropshire man confined to a wheelchair has successfully completed five marathons in five days – raising more than £3,000 … Continue reading
June 12, 2017
Give as you Live
Please help us raise funds for South Shropshire Furniture Scheme at no cost to you. Give as you Live is a shopping … Continue reading
May 1, 2017The Furniture Scheme is asking for votes in the Making a Mark competition
A Shropshire charity is asking for people to vote for them after being shortlisted as one of seven finalists for a … Continue reading
April 19, 2017£10,000 scoop for South Shropshire charity
Organisers behind a South Shropshire community centre are celebrating after scooping £10,000 to create a new play area for children … Continue reading
April 7, 2017Making a Mark award
We’ve been shortlisted for the Making a Mark award! We do need votes though. You can vote via this link and … Continue reading
April 6, 2017TFS Social Value Report
March 14, 2017Donations of clothes, shoes, handbags & belts wanted
January 31, 2017Jean meets HRH The Princess Royal
Jean Jarvis MBE, CEO of The Furniture Scheme, was invited by Veolia to meet HRH The Princess Royal when she … Continue reading
January 19, 2017Community Shop at Rockspring Community Centre
The Furniture Scheme is looking into the possibility of opening a community shop at Rockspring Community Centre. This shop will … Continue reading
October 7, 2016Craven Arms Charity Bookshop is now open
The Charity Bookshop on the Square in Craven Arms is now open. The shop will be run by a team of … Continue reading
March 20, 2016Board member vacancies for FUSE Enterprise CIC
FUSE Enterprise CIC is looking for committed individuals who want to use their skills and experience to make a difference … Continue reading
March 4, 2016Charity bookshop in Craven Arms is to re-open
The Furniture Scheme, a local charity that supports people in crisis or in need, has agreed to take on the … Continue reading
February 11, 2016Carpentry ‘Open Day’ a great success!!
Our Carpentry Workshop ‘Open Day’ held on Wednesday 26th August, was a great success with lots of visitors finding out what … Continue reading
August 27, 2015FUSE Enterprise CIC
FUSE Enterprise CIC sets up its own social enterprises, providing opportunities and delivering services to local people, and also … Continue reading
July 29, 2015Ludlow Community Reiki Clinic
Rockspring Community Centre 1pm - 3pmMarch - July 2020 - Cancelled until further notice
Rockspring Thursdays Lunch
Rockspring Community Centre 12.15pmThursdays - Cancelled until further notice
Rockspring Job Club
Rockspring Community Centre 10am - 1pmevery Friday - Cancelled until further notice
Jiggy Wrigglers
Rockspring Community Centre 10am - 11amThursdays - Cancelled until further notice
Homework Club for 8 – 11yrs
Rockspring Community Centre 3.30pm - 5pmWednesdays (term time only) - Cancelled until further notice
IT Support at Rockspring
Rockspring Community Centre 9am - 12pmEvery Thursday - Cancelled until further notice
Get Together Fridays – Craft
Rockspring Community Centre 10am - 12.30pmFridays - Cancelled until further notice
FREE – Get Together Fridays – Craft
Rockspring Community Centre 10am - 12pmFridays - Cancelled until further notice
Tai-Chi
Rockspring Community Centre 10am - 12 noonEvery Wednesday - Cancelled until further notice
Singing for lung health
Rockspring Community Centre 2.30pm - 3.30pmWednesdays - £4 a session - Cancelled until further notice
Rockspring Community Choir
Rockspring Community Centre 7.15pm - 8.45pmWednesdays - Cancelled until further notice
Blog – A day in the life of a van driver
We love to celebrate our volunteers and staff at the Furniture Scheme – this month we would like to introduce … Continue reading
January 10, 2019Meet Rob!
Continuing our celebration of volunteers and staff at the Furniture Scheme this month we would like you to say hello … Continue reading
November 1, 2018A day working for a Community Benefit Society
Most of the people you see involved in The Furniture Scheme are volunteers who give up their time to serve … Continue reading
September 20, 2018Our fabulous runner has done us proud – and there is still time to donate!
Our fabulous social inclusion manager Gill Pitt has completed the London Marathon! We are so very proud of her and … Continue reading
May 10, 2018Gill Pitt to run the London Marathon
To sponsor Gill please click here Very well done to Gill Pitt on completing the hottest marathon ever, and a … Continue reading
March 7, 2018Self service machines are coming to Craven Arms Library as the future is secured for another three years
We have very exciting news at CasCA. We have recently agreed with Shropshire Council that we will continue to house … Continue reading
February 9, 2018Volunteers needed to help people get on their bike
Wow our bike plan was a huge success! Back in August, we started selling refurbished bikes after we were kindly … Continue reading
January 9, 2018Don’t worry about the For Sale sign…. we’re not going anywhere!
A lot of people have come to us asking if we’re shutting down – the answer is definitely no! A … Continue reading
December 14, 2017Library worker starts yoga business thanks to funding
A longstanding member of staff at Craven Arms Sport and Community Centre (CASCA) is moving on – partly thanks to … Continue reading
August 31, 2017Holiday scheme has a jam-packed schedule
Wondering what to do during the summer holidays? Well, we can help by telling you about a jam-packed schedule of … Continue reading
July 14, 2017What are you doing this weekend?
This weekend the weather forecast is looking good – sun, cloud and 20 degrees celsius on Sunday. This is perfect … Continue reading
June 30, 2017Their name is …
When people think of The Furniture Scheme they think they do furniture. Well, they do! But they also do so … Continue reading
June 21, 2017National Volunteer Week
National Volunteer Week, when is it? June 1 to 7 What is it? Organised by The National Council for Voluntary … Continue reading
May 29, 2017The Joy of Books – Part One
I was reading a newspaper article recently that reported that physical book sales (as opposed to e-books) are on the … Continue reading
May 12, 2017Seven reasons why people volunteer
I never tire of hearing the reasons why people volunteer, and there are many. Here are seven of them… 1. … Continue reading
May 11, 2017Life as a Trustee
What do you actually do then as a Trustee? This is a question I’m sometimes asked by my nearest and … Continue reading
