In April 2025 we launched our new ‘Care Box’ Project as an extension to our furniture referral service for people who are struggling to afford the basics.
The care boxes will include things such as toilet rolls, deodorant, shower gel, shampoo, sanitary towels, razors, shaving gel, towels, tea, coffee, biscuits, etc.
The care box will have a minimum value of £20.00 but will be subsidised by the Project so will only cost £5.00 each.
The aim of the care boxes is to help those experiencing crisis, such as those who have lost their job, are homeless, are ill, or are experiencing financial instability.
These new care boxes will be added to our furniture referral form and so agencies will be able to refer clients to us in the same way they do now.
If you are an agency and need a new referral form with the care boxes on, please contact the office who can send you details.
The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire operates a referral service for subsidised furniture and household items for individuals and families facing hardship covering Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City and some parts of Lincolnshire and Derbyshire. All items have been donated to us and are pre-loved.
If you are unsure if we cover your area, please give us a ring on 01623 836410 to enquire.
Anyone facing distress / hardship in our area of benefit is eligible to have a referral put in on their behalf, you don’t necessarily need to be on benefits.
Criteria for referrals can include any of the following:
• Low income
• On benefits
• Sick or injured
• Homelessness
• Domestic violence
• Fire / flood victims
• Those returning into the community from hospital or prison
If you need to put in a referral to the project, please contact a local referral agency / organisation near you and complete our Referral Form. Examples include:
• District Council Offices / County Council Offices
• Community Housing Departments
• Citizen Advice Bureau
• N.A.C.R.O.
• Probation Services
• Job Centre
• Foodbank
If you are unsure, please call the office on 01623 836410 and we can let you know about a help point near you.
If you are a local agency and would like to start referring to us please contact us for more information and a blank Referral Form on 01623 836410 or email: recycle@thefurnitureproject.net
Examples of just some of the furniture / electricals available via referral include (waiting list applies for some items):
*NB prices subject to change. Please refer to Referral Form for up to date prices and items available…
