ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS APRIL 2024—MARCH 2025
Warehouse: Unit 190, Road E, Boughton Industrial Estate North, Boughton,
Newark, Notts. NG22 9LD
Shop: Unit 1, Forest Road, New Ollerton. NG22 9PL
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Registered Charity Number: 1119360 Registered Company Number: 6016545
Contents: Page No’s:
| The Management Committee & Staff | 3 |
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| Aims & Objectives | 4 |
| Gift Aid | 5 |
| Constitution | 6 - 11 |
| Chairperson’s Report | 12 -13 |
| Head Office / Warehouse & Shop | 14 |
| Review of Activities & Achievements | 15 - 18 |
| The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire: Statistics | 19 - 20 |
| Recycling Map | 21 |
| Probation Placement Statistics | 22 |
| Collection Statistics: Items & Tonnage | 23 - 26 |
| Collection Locations | 27 - 29 |
| Acknowledgements & How to find us | 30 |
| Annual Accounts | 31 |
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Management Committee Members
Chairperson Charles Daysh Jones & Co Solicitors Company Secretary John Bradford Local Resident Committee Member Graeme Lake Ollerton & Boughton Town Council Committee Member Derek Batey Ollerton & Boughton Town Council Committee Member Louise Kenworthy Mansfield District Council Committee Member Allison Malcolm Local Resident Committee Member Cheska Asman NSDC Committee Member Angela Hazzledine Local Resident
Staff & Volunteers
Staff:
Volunteers:
Project Manager Carole Batey Volunteer Drivers Mate Rob Hallam Tommy Boyle Martin Malone Deputy Manager & Kevin O’Hare Al Gift Aid Coordinator Shop Volunteers Winnie Lee Administrator Carol White Margaret Nisbett Lorraine Allinson Receptionist Sarah Allinson Allison Greenway Mitchel Hulston Debra Mann Warehouse Supervisor Raymond Brindley Volunteer Upcyclers Lilly Lunt Audrey Kew Shop Staff Clare Holmes Samantha Porsze Warehouse Volunteers Paula Smith Nicola Jenkinson Project Drivers John Clarridge Matthew Rawlinson Brett Holmes Chris Bird Mark Mears Paul Allen David Brindley
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AIMS AND OBJECTIVES
The work of the Furniture Project Nottinghamshire covers over 800 square miles of rural Nottinghamshire, with a population of over 850,000 people.
This Project seeks to assist those in need by providing essential items of furniture at a heavily subsidised rate. This is done by collecting items donated by the public which are passed on via a referral system. The Project relies on an increasing number of welfare agencies/ organisations who administer the forms on our behalf.
The Project operates five vehicles six days a week assisted by volunteers, and community service placements. We cover Mansfield, Newark, Retford, Worksop, Nottingham and all the villages in between as well as parts of Lincolnshire and some parts of Derbyshire.
The Project attempts to assist all those meeting eligibility criteria but in particular those experiencing distress and hardship, e.g., homelessness, domestic violence, fire / flood victims or those returning into the community from institutions, prisons or hospitals.
Serving such a large rural area and providing a service to a dispersed population is not an easy task and can create logistical problems.
We rely on donations to meet the demand for referrals and on occasions the demand for certain items, in particular, beds and white goods means that demand exceeds supply making it impossible to provide all the items requested. A waiting list operates for white goods.
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The main objects of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire are:
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To relieve the effects of poverty for disadvantaged people and help reduce need, hardship or distress by offering a provision of subsidised furniture and other essential household items to those in need.
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To promote the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and reduce the amount going to landfill and thus help to protect our environment.
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To offer volunteering and work placements to help people get back into paid employment or add a new dimension to the lives of those who are retired or in part time employment.
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To provide ‘community payback’ opportunities for Nottinghamshire Probation Service placements.
The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire & Gift Aid
Gift Aid is important to Charities like The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire because it means we can claim an extra 25% from HM Revenue & Customs on any funds raised by your donation at no cost to you. When we come to collect the furniture you have donated our drivers will ask you if you would like to Gift Aid your donation. If they don’t, please do ask them about it. You will need to sign a Gift Aid declaration form that confirms you are a UK taxpayer. This extra money means we can run more vans, collect more furniture, and therefore help more people.
We realise Gift Aid can seem complicated so we have put together some FAQ’s to hopefully answer any questions you may have. If you sign our Gift Aid declaration form, we will always write to you when the items have sold to let you know what they made and to double check you are still eligible to Gift Aid. If your circumstances have changed between you signing the form and us selling your donation this gives you the opportunity to let us know and we can remove your Gift Aid declaration.
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a scheme run by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) that means charities like ours can claim the tax on your donations at no extra cost to you.
This means that we can claim an extra 25% on any funds raised by your donation. So, if your donation sells for £10, we will actually receive £12.50.
Who can Gift Aid?
You must be a current UK taxpayer, but this is not limited to tax on earnings.
You also qualify if you pay tax on a pension, savings, property sales or rental income (Council Tax and VAT do not qualify as income tax).
You need to have paid as much in tax as we will reclaim on your donations which is currently 25p for each £1 you give. So, if your donated goods make £10 we can reclaim an additional £2.50 from HMRC. The tax year runs from 6th April -5th April the following year.
We will never share your details with third parties.
What if I am a pensioner?
You may still be paying tax on a private pension or a savings account. If so, you are still eligible if you have paid enough tax during the year to cover your donations (i.e. 25% of the value of your gifts).
What if I have agreed to Gift Aid to another charity?
You can support as many charities as you like through Gift Aid. You just need to make sure that you are paying enough tax during the year (6th April -5th April following year) to cover your total donations. You can withdraw your Gift Aid declaration at any time by contacting us.
If you are a UK taxpayer, then please help us to make your donation go further and tell the driver you wish to Gift Aid it when he comes to collect from you. Times are difficult for Charities now and this additional funding really does make a massive difference to us.
To donate any furniture or household items please give us a ring on 01623 836410 and we can arrange a free collection for you.
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THE FURNITURE PROJECT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
CONSTITUTION
1. NAME
The name of the Organisation is The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire covering the East Midlands.
2. OBJECTS
The object(s) of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire are:
-to relieve the effects of poverty for disadvantaged people and help reduce need, hardship or distress by offering a provision of subsidised furniture and other essential household items to those in need.
-to promote the 3 R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) and reduce the amount going to landfill and thus help to protect our environment.
-to offer volunteering and work placements to help people get back into paid employment or add a new dimension to the lives of those who are retired or in part time employment.
-to provide ‘community payback’ opportunities for Nottinghamshire Probation Service placements.
In furtherance of the forgoing but not otherwise, The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall have the following powers: -
(i) To purchase, acquire or receive gifts of essential items of furniture, bedding and other household accessories for re-use by needy families.
(ii) Obtain, collect and receive money and funds by way of contributions, donations, Gift Aid, sale of excess stock, legacies, grants and any other lawful method, and accept and receive gifts of property of any description whether subject to any special trusts or not.
(iii) Procure and provide information.
(iv) Procure to be written and print, publish, issue and circulate gratuitously or otherwise any periodicals, books, pamphlets, leaflets or other documents.
(v) Arrange and provide for or join in arranging and providing for the holding of exhibitions, meetings, lectures and classes.
(vi) To employ and remunerate such staff as are necessary for carrying out the work of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire.
(vii) To do all such things as are necessary for the attainment of the above objects, including the holding of property and raising of funds from statutory or voluntary sources
3. MEMBERSHIP
(a) Membership of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall be open to: -
(i) Voluntary and Statutory Organisations who shall normally have a named representative and groups whose objectives include those which are consistent with those of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire, and who are accepted into membership by the Management Committee, to be approved by the next General Meeting.
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(ii) Interested individuals accepted into membership by the Management Committee, to be approved at the next general meeting.
(iii) Individuals currently volunteering for The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire.
(b) Members will be entitled to attend and vote at general meetings, to be elected onto the Management Committee according to 4(b) and to be informed of any major changes in policy. They will also have the right to call special general meetings according to section 6(a) hereof.
4. MANAGEMENT
(a)The affairs of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire including the management of any freehold or leasehold property or premises held under licence or any funds held by The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall be directed by a committee (hereinafter called the "Management Committee") which shall be responsible for determining all matters of general policy.
(b) The Management Committee shall consist of: -
(i) Up to 11 full members to be elected at the Annual General Meeting. These shall be the Chair, Vice-Chair, Treasurer, and Secretary to be elected separately and seven others to be elected from the membership of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire. These 11 members are to be elected from the membership as defined in 3(a).
(ii) A representative from the funding authority(s) shall have the right to attend meetings of the Management Committee but shall not have a right to vote.
(iii) Members of staff of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall have the right to appoint a staff representative and have the same right of attendance as the Project Manger but will be asked to leave when disciplinary matters or conditions of service are discussed.
(iv) A volunteer representative shall have the right to attend meetings of the Management Committee but shall not have the right to vote. They will be asked to leave the meeting when discussing confidential matters.
(c) Where a place (or places) on the Management Committee are not filled; or where any member dies, resigns, or otherwise ceases to be a member of the Management Committee then it shall have the power to co-opt up to four other members to fill such vacant places until the end of the next Annual General Meeting.
(d) The Management Committee shall serve from the end of the Annual General Meeting in one year until the end of the Annual General Meeting on the following year.
(e) It shall be the duty of the Chair to conduct meetings of the Management Committee. If the Chair is absent from any meetings the Vice-Chair, if present, shall preside, or if she/he shall also be absent the members present shall before any business is conducted choose one of their number to preside at the meeting. It shall be the duty of the Secretary to ensure that an accurate record of all business conducted by the Management Committee is maintained. It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to conduct and supervise the financial affairs of the Management Committee and The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire. Each said officer shall be ex-officio members of the sub-committees (as hereinafter defined).
(f) The Management Committee shall have the power to appoint such sub-committees as may from time to time be necessary and to determine the terms of reference and procedure of such sub-committees. The Management Committee may delegate to any such sub-committees any or all of its powers as it may determine from time to time.
(g) The Management Committee shall meet at least six times a year.
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(h) In case the Management Committee shall not be unanimous upon any matter the decision of the majority shall bind the minority. Each member of the Management Committee shall be entitled to one vote. In the event of an equality of votes the chair, or other person presiding at the meeting shall have the casting vote.
(i) Any four members of the Management Committee shall form a quorum but if within half an hour of the appointed time for the meeting a quorum is not present then the meeting shall proceed but no resolution may be proposed.
(j) The Management Committee may invite to any single meeting or meetings such person, or persons as it shall in its absolute discretion think fit but such person, or persons shall not be entitled to vote in any proceedings of the Management Committee.
(k) The Management Committee may by a simple majority pass a vote of no confidence in one or more of the officers referred to above and upon such resolution being passed the officer(s) in question shall cease to act and the Management Committee shall have power to replace her/him provided that no such resolution be passed unless the officer in question and all other members of the Management Committee have received fourteen days’ notice in writing of the proposed resolution.
(l) Organisations represented on the Management Committee may nominate deputies to their appointed representatives. Such deputies may attend meetings when the appointed representatives are unable to attend but shall not exercise the power of voting of the appointed representatives.
(m) The Management Committee may, at its discretion regard as lapsed the membership of any member of the Management Committee who has attended less than two of six consecutive meetings and in the case of a representative members may, after informing the member concerned, invite the organisation to nominate a replacement member.
(n) Any member of the Management Committee shall cease to be a member thereof on the passing by a two-thirds majority of a resolution of that Management Committee provided that no such resolution shall be passed unless the member in question and all other members of the Management Committee have received no less than fourteen days’ notice in writing of the proposed resolution.
(o) A member who is required to cease to be a member in accordance with paragraphs (k) - (n) shall have the right to appeal to a Special General Meeting of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire called in accordance with clause 6(b) hereof, which meeting shall have the power to reinstate the said number of the Management Committee.
(p) The Management Committee shall be responsible for the recruitment, appointment, management and dismissal, where necessary, of any persons employed by The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire and shall ensure that such employees provide the Management Committee with adequate reports on their activities in their employment. However, such paid employees although they may be invited to attend and report to Management Committee Meetings in a non-voting capacity, may not attend at which their terms and conditions of employment are discussed.
(q) No member of the Management Committee shall derive any pecuniary benefit from The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire and no such member shall be appointed to any office for which she/he would be entitled to receive payment for his/her service out of the funds or property of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire.
(r) A member of the Management Committee shall be entitled to receive reasonable out of pocket payments by way of reimbursement of expenses properly and necessarily incurred by him/her for the purpose of enabling her/him to perform any of her/his duties as a member of the Management Committee.
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(s) The Management Committee shall have the power to nominate persons to represent The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire on other organisations.
(t) The Management Committee shall appoint qualified accountants and auditors and pay a reasonable remuneration to them.
(u) The Chair and one other officer of the Management Committee may in exceptional circumstances make a decision on behalf of the Management Committee so long as that decision is brought before the next Management Committee Meeting for ratification.
5. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
(a) The Annual General Meeting shall be held in each year at such time (not being more than fifteen months after the holding of the preceding Annual Meeting) and such place as the Management Committee shall determine. At least twenty-one days’ notice shall be given in writing to the members of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire and the Management Committee. Other meetings of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall be held at such times as may be determined by the Management Committee.
(b) The purpose of the meeting shall be for the members to receive a report from the Management Committee on the work and activities of the previous year and on the current situation, work and prospects of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire; of receiving a report on the accounts of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire: of electing officers of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire and other members to form the Management Committee for the following year in accordance with paragraphs 4(b) hereof and of voting upon any resolutions to amend the Constitution of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire in accordance with clause 10 hereof. Nominations for election of officers of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire and other members to form the Management Committee should be sent to the Chairperson not less than fourteen days prior to the Annual General Meeting.
(c) The Management Committee shall have the power to set up such Committees, SubCommittees, Working Parties and/or Support Groups as shall be deemed necessary for the proper management of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire, provided that full and regular reports are made back to the Management Committee and provided that a majority of the members of such Committees, Sub-Committees, Working Parties and/or Support Groups shall be members of the Management Committee.
(d) The proceedings of the Management Committee shall not be invalidated by any failure to appoint or any defect in the appointment, election or qualification of a member.
6. SPECIAL GENERAL MEETING
(a) The Chair shall, within twenty-eight days of the Secretary, or Chair, receiving a written request to do so signed by not less than four full members and which give reasons for the said request call a Special General Meeting of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire for the purpose stated in the said request.
(b) A member dismissed by resolution of the Management Committee wishing to exercise her/ his right to appeal under clause 4(n) above shall give notice in writing to this effect to the Secretary or Chair within seven days of the said resolution being passed. The Secretary or Chair shall then call a Special General Meeting of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire for the purpose of hearing the said appeal.
(c) A meeting called under paragraphs (a) & (b) above shall not take place less than twentyone working days after it has been called and each member has had notification sent by email of the day, time and venue fixed for the meeting.
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7. PROCEDURE AT GENERAL MEETING
(a) It shall be the duty of the Management Committee to determine who shall chair any General Meeting of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire.
(b) It shall be the duty of the Management Committee to ensure that proper minutes are taken of any General Meeting.
(c) Subject to clause 10 hereof all questions arising at any General Meeting shall be decided by a simple majority of those present and entitled to vote thereat. The Chair shall in an equality of votes have the casting vote.
(d) Only those persons who are members of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall be entitled to vote at any General Meeting of The Furniture Project.
(e) Where a Special General Meeting has been called in accordance with clause 6(b) above, then the former member of the Management Committee shall have the right to address the said meeting as to why she/he should be reinstated on the Management Committee. A member of the Management Committee shall state the reasons for their actions.
8. FINANCE
(a) The income and property of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire wherever derived shall be applied solely towards the promotion of the objects of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire as set forth in this constitution, and no portion thereof shall be paid or transferred directly or indirectly by way of dividend, bonus or otherwise howsoever by the way of profit to any member of the Management Committee provided that nothing herein shall prevent the payment in good faith of reasonable and proper remuneration to any employee or service provider of the Management Committee.
(b) All accounts of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall be the responsibility of the Treasurer who shall be responsible for presenting a quarterly statement of the financial position of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire to the Management Committee and a report on the accounts to the membership at the Annual General Meeting.
(c) All monies received by or on behalf of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall be paid into such account(s) at such banks as are approved by the Management Committee and any cheques drawn on such accounts shall bear the signatures of at least two of those persons who by resolution of the Management Committee have been authorised to draw on such account or accounts.
(d) The financial year shall run from April 1st to March 31st. Once at least in every year the accounts of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall be audited by one or more independent auditors.
(e) The Management Committee may appoint and may determine the appointment of a custodian, trustee or trust corporation of not less than three persons to act as trustees for the purpose of holding any money or property belonging to The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire.
(f) The trustees may on behalf of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire and with the approval of the Management Committee invest any money required for the immediate purpose of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire in any of the securities in which trust money may be by law invested with power from time to time to transpose such investments with the knowledge and approval of the Management Committee. Any property acquired by or for The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall be vested in the trustees.
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(g) The trustees shall with such consent as by law required deal with the property so vested in them by way of sale, mortgage, charge, lease or otherwise howsoever directed by The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire. Such direction shall be given by a resolution of the members of the Management Committee passed by the majority of members present at a duly constituted meeting. A certificate signed by the Chair for the time being of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shall in favour of a purchaser, mortgagee, charges, leasee or guarantee be conclusive evidence that such a direction was duly given.
9. DISSOLUTION
The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire may at any time be dissolved by a resolution passed by a two-thirds majority of those present and voting at a meeting of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire of which at least twenty-one days’ notice shall have been sent to all members of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire. Such resolutions may give instructions for the disposal of any assets held by or in the name of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire provided that if any property remains, after the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities such property shall be given or transferred to some other charitable purpose which is similar to some or all of the objects of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire as the Management Committee may determine.
10. ALTERATIONS TO THE CONSTITUTION
Alterations to the constitution shall receive the assent of not less than two-thirds of the members of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire and voting at a Special Meeting. A resolution for the alteration of the constitution shall be received by the Chair of the Management Committee at least twenty-one days before the meeting at which the resolution is to be brought forward. At least fourteen days’ notice in writing shall be given to the members and shall include notice of the alterations proposed.
Date adopted: 06/02/2018
Signed by Chair: M. Manning
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Chairperson’s Report
The Furniture Project has had a fantastic, if not difficult year. Every year I comment on the struggles and turbulent nature of running the Furniture Project or any form of charity, especially in the financial year we have just had, and this year I want to focus as much as I can on the positives whilst still recognising the struggles which businesses, charities and people alike have all fought their way through.
This is my fourth year as chairperson of the Furniture Project, and I remain very proud of the work which we do. We help a vast array of different people, all from different backgrounds, no matter what their circumstances and nothing could make me prouder to donate my time and energy into such a worthy course.
I firmly believe that the Furniture Project is an asset for Ollerton, Boughton and the surrounding area, and this year that has been recognised by one of the biggest organisations in the country.
This year saw our very own Project Manager deep dive into one of the most difficult things which a Project Manager can do as a charity. Carole tackled the task as she always does with gusto, dedication and a phenomenal amount of energy and accuracy. This resulted in the project being successful in a National Lottery funding bid, and we managed to secure funding which at the time we thought would be vital for the project and this has already proved to be the case. I would like to take this very public opportunity to thank all of those involved in the bid to the National Lottery as their hard work and dedication has helped secure the projects future for the next few years.
For all those involved, I think they will all agree that the Lottery funding bid was a challenge and asked an awful lot of the charity, but the whole project saw it as an opportunity to demonstrate the amazing work which we do and demonstrate how the project is run on the day to day basis with openness to allow the National Lottery funding bid to be sure that the money is going to a worthy cause. The whole process was taxing on the project, and especially on Carole, however, the rewards will be felt for years to come and have helped us appreciate and internally reflect on the fabulous work which the project does and how well it does it.
The Furniture Project have faced some fairly difficult decisions this year with costs rising higher than ever before. The largest rise has been the rise in wages, and this has hit the project particularly hard. However, as always, the staff at the furniture project have demonstrated that this is more than just a job. They have shown immense pride and fortitude embracing the changes with the charity and without their hard work and dedication we wouldn’t be thriving as we are.
Despite the economic changes which we have faced, the project is continuing to work hard to ensure its longevity and as a committee we try to ensure that the project is working both on a day -to-day basis but long term. This is a particularly difficult aspect of the role which we face, however, knowing that the project is safe for the long term is worth fighting for.
As always, I cannot complete a chairperson’s report without taking the opportunity to thank our wonderful and ever-present volunteers, who continue to donate their time, items and money to the project and without whom the project would not be possible. We remain ever grateful and not a day goes by where we are not thankful for the whole community supporting us in whatever way they can.
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The committee here at the Furniture Project are always looking for exciting new opportunities and enthusiastic volunteers for either the committee or to help day to day aspects of the project and in difficult times such as what we are facing now any help, however small, is greatly appreciated. If you are interested in volunteering in any way please do come forward as the more people and ideas which we have, the stronger the project will become.
It is always very tempting when signing off from these reports to encourage the project to be bigger and better every year and whilst that will always remain a goal, it is important to reflect on just how far the project has come during its lifetime and to recognise that during these difficult times simply striving to continue to help as many people as we do every year is a fabulous achievement.
I do hope that the project can continue to grow, but in the meantime, I am extremely proud of the work which it does year in year out.
Best wishes,
Charles Daysh
Chairperson of the Management Committee, Furniture Project, Nottinghamshire
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Head Office & Warehouse
The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire Head Office and Warehouse is located in Unit 190 Boughton Industrial Estate North, Boughton, Newark, Notts. NG22 9LD. Tel: 01623 836410.
We sell pre-loved furniture from here as well as co-ordinating our referral system for people experiencing hardship and need and administering Gift Aid on donated furniture and household items.
Anyone wishing to donate furniture or household items which are in a good, reusable condition should ring us on the above number. All donations are gratefully received.
Meet the staff & Volunteers based at our Head Office / Warehouse:
Carole Batey Kev O’Hare Manager Deputy Manager
Carol White Ray Brindley Administrator Warehouse Supervisor
Mark Mears Sarah Allinson PAT Tester Receptionist
Volunteer Upcycler Lilly Lunt
Volunteer Upcycler Warehouse Volunteer Warehouse Volunteer Audrey Kew Paula Smith Nicola Jenkinson
Our Shop
The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire shop is located at:
Unit 1, Forest Road, New Ollerton, Newark, Notts. NG22 9PL. Tel: 01623 836622
Meet the staff & volunteers based at our shop:
Clare Holmes Samantha Porsze Winnie Lee Margaret Nisbett Lorraine Allinson Alison Greenway Retail Assistant Retail Assistant Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer Volunteer
Preloved #Resue #WhyBuyNew #OllertonHighStreet
Opening Hours for Shop & Warehouse:
Mon - Thurs: 8.30am - 4.30pm Friday: 8.30am - 4.00pm Saturday: 9.30am - 2.30pm
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Review of Activities and Achievements 2024/ 25
2024/25 continued the theme of previous years since Covid with both highs and lows for the Project as it continues to navigate its way through an ever changing economic picture and the challenges this presents. Costs continue to go up for the project with a massive increase coming through wage increases and National Insurance increases due in April. We have also had to replace three vans over the past year which has had a major financial impact and means we need to continue to look at new ways to fund the services we offer. On a positive note we have lots of exciting plans in the pipeline. We have recently given our website a new face lift with some new additions to make it easier to donate items to us with our new ‘furniture donation form’ which allows you to email and send pictures of the items you wish to donate. There is also a section just for referral agencies where they can log in and download blank referral forms and an FAQ sheet. We are also in the process of launching our new ‘Care Box’ project as an extension to our furniture referral service for people struggling to afford the basics and we were also successful in getting a grant for £166,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund which will provide vital funding to the Project over the next 3 years.
Annual Audit by the Reuse Network—ARC membership
On the 12th June 2024 we had our annual audit as an ‘Approved Reuse Centre’ by the Reuse Network and we passed again with flying colours. The audit is a thorough assessment of our quality management systems and is a nationally recognised mark of professionalism and excellence. The auditor said: ‘this is the first time in a little while that the auditor has come close to the perfect audit…. I recommend Business Excellence status for The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire…’
Steps to Work, Wealth & Wellbeing’ Event at Lifespring
On the 26th June 2024 we attended the ‘Steps A _ to Work, Wealth & Wellbeing’ Event held at / Ptal =& the Lifespring Centre in New Ollerton. We had a stand to promote our Project and the services we offer in the local community. We met some lovely people, both potential clients and other service providers. It was great to network and shout out about the work we do helping people who are struggling to afford the basics to furnish their homes and the volunteering opportunities we have on offer.
Work Experience Placement
In July we offered a local student work experience in the offices at our Head Office. They spent the week in the office learning about the Project and undertaking general office work, typing up daily worksheets, sorting donated bric a brac for sale, serving customers and dealing with referrals.
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GOV Radio—vision for Community Engagement.
In July 2024 we worked with GOV Radio to produce an advert for the airways to promote our Project and the work we do. The advert went out over the airways for 8 weeks, with 20 seconds of play every 2 hours in all leisure centres in Nottinghamshire, helping to raise our profile and increase donations.
Challenge Poverty Event
On16th October we attended a ‘Challenge Poverty’ event at Gedling Borough Council Civic Centre. This was a FREE event that local residents could attend to get advice and support from a wide range of local organisations. Organisations included: CAB, DWP advisors, West Notts College, Social Prescribers and Gedling Borough Council Advisors, etc. We were there to promote our project and talk about our referral process and how people can donate unwanted furniture to us.
Local MP visit
In December 2024 our new MP for Newark & Sherwood, Michelle Welsh, visited our Project to find out a bit more about what we do here and the challenges we are facing. Michelle Welsh MP said ‘by relieving the impact of poverty, tackling furniture going to landfill and offering volunteering opportunities, the project is a shining example of compassion and community spirit in Sherwood Forest. You’re making a real difference…’ We are looking forward to ongoing support from Michelle and her team.
The National Lottery Community Fund Success!
On the 8th November 2024 we celebrated receiving £166,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund. This is vital funding that will pay for two drivers at our Project for the next three years. So a massive shout out to all the National Lottery players as we will now be able to grow our project and the areas we cover and help even more people who are struggling to ’make a house a home’ and afford the basics.
Charles Daysh, Chairperson said: “It’s a privilege to be recognised by a prestigious organisation like The National Lottery Community Fund; this money will make a huge difference to the Project and all those that we help. So a massive thankyou to The National Lottery Community Fund and National Lottery players for believing in us and supporting our work.”
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Buy Nothing New Day & Christmas Lights Switch on
On Friday 29[th] November, The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire once again took part in Buy Nothing New Day! It is seven years since we took part in the first ever Buy Nothing New Day back in 2017 a national event that coincides with Black Friday to give people an ethical shopping alternative and encourages people to buy second hand rather than new.
To inspire people to think about what they buy and to raise awareness of Oa our Project and the benefits of donating and reusing furniture and household items we offered 20% of all stock at both our shop in Ollerton and warehouse for this day.
Our shop in Ollerton also stayed open until 7pm as it coincided with Ollerton & Boughton Christmas Lights Switch. We had free hot chocolate, mince pies and a tombola.
#EthicalBlackFriday #WhyBuyNew
New Website Launched
In January 2025 we launched our new website which has had a face lift and has some new additions. We have a new ‘furniture donations form’ which you can use to contact us about your donations and send pictures of the items. There is also an Agency Login where agencies can access referral forms and information about the referral process; agencies will need to create an account to access this new feature.
There is also a live Facebook and X (formally Twitter) feed with the latest posts so you can keep UpToDate with what is happening at the project and stock available for sale. Thanks to Kuki Ventures of Nottingham: www.kukidigital.com for designing, hosting and donating this website to the Project. Our website is: www.thefurnitureproject.net
Resettlement Project
Between April 2024-March 2025 the Project has furnished 12 Properties to house refugees who have been granted asylum. It has been a very busy year for this project with some tight deadlines. We have always risen to the challenge, furnishing these homes with good quality pre loved furniture and making them ready to move into.
Just Giving & Friends Of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire
We have now set up a Just Giving and Friends of The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire page on our website. Making it easy for people to make one off and regular donations.
If you also want to join our ‘Friends of the Furniture Project Nottinghamshire’ then once you’ve set up your donation, please email our administrator: carol@thefurnitureproject.net giving her your name, OF ~~ee~~ address, email, phone number and date and amount of your monthly payment. Once we have a few members of our ‘Friends of the Project’ and as a ‘thank you’ for making your regular donation we will look to offer future incentives such as holding regular get togethers, personal invites to the Annual General Meeting and an electronic copy of the Annual Report, raffles and a discount card that can be used at the warehouse and shop.
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Store Returns
Since February 2023 we have been working with a major retailer; regularly getting pallets of faulty/damaged/returned furniture stock to repurpose and then sell in our outlets or pass onto people in need via our referral service. Between January 2024December 2024 we had 38 deliveries with 431 pallets of stock which when sold had a charitable value of £81,954.50.
The stock we receive is assembled / repurposed at our warehouse in Boughton ready for sale in our outlets (shop in Ollerton and warehouse in Boughton) or to pass on to people in need via our referral service, our area of benefit is still Nottinghamshire and Nottingham. We have a member of staff, one volunteer and team of up to 6 community service placements from Mansfield Probation that go through the pallets delivered and make up the donated furniture. Where furniture is damaged or missing parts the team will use parts from other pallets to make up an item. This often means we will create a
hybrid version of the furniture by utilising the parts we do have. We save nuts, bolts, handles, etc from items we cannot salvage to use when items are missing.
We have had 2 of our vans break down during 2024 and so the money raised from these charitable donations has meant we were able to replace these 2 vans with newer models and continue offering our valuable service to our area of benefit. Without it we would have had to scale back the area we cover and the number of people we help. Referrals from people in need continues to be as high as ever as people continue to struggle to afford the basics and sales from our two outlets continues to be strong as people chose pre loved furniture over buying new.
Recycling
Workplace recycling rules are coming into effect by 2027 for businesses that employ less than 10 f/t employees. This will mean if we don’t meet certain targets for paper and card, glass, metal and food waste by then we could be fined. We already recycle a lot at the Project, and it was agreed to meet these targets earlier if we could by getting recycling bins in place now.
|| We now recycle paper, card, plastics, glass, used ink cartridges, scrap | metal, textiles and household batteries at the Project.
We also have an Environmental Sustainability Policy which recognises our responsibility to protect and preserve the environment for present and future generations. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact by ensuring that environmental considerations are integrated into our decision making. Please see our Recycling Map on page 21 to find out where all our recycling goes to.
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The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire: Statistics
We have collected the following statistics over the period 1st April 2024—31st March 2025:
Items & Tonnage:
14,357 items were collected with a combined weight of approx. 348 tonnes which was diverted from landfill and either reused or recycled. Previous Years: 2023/24: 12,871 items collected with weight of 327 tonnes 2022/23: 14,520 items collected with weight of 375 tonnes 2021/22: 17,478 items collected with weight of 441 tonnes 2020/21: 9,838 items collected with weight of 246 tonnes (affected by Covid)
Collections:
We made 4503 collections from 233 towns and villages throughout Nottinghamshire and some parts of Lincolnshire / Derbyshire. Previous Years: 2023/24: 4169 collections from 237 towns/villages 2022/23: 4744 collections from 266 towns/villages 2021/22: 5637 collections from 286 towns/villages 2020/21: 2923 collections from 242 towns/villages (affected by Covid)
Probation Placements:
We provided 4480.25 hours community payback, offering 137 individuals placements from the Probation Service. Previous Years: 2023/24: 3397 hrs & 70 placements 2022/23: 1285.50 hrs & 28 placements (affected by Covid) 2021/22: 2041.75 hrs & 32 placements (affected by Covid) 2020/21: 166.00 hrs & 6 placements (affected by Covid) 2019/20: 6064.50 hrs & 275 placements
Referrals:
We received 1221 referrals over the year which equates to approx. 23 referrals per week Of all the referrals we received we were able to deliver furniture and household items to 1020 families /individuals. The total number of individuals helped was 2245 Previous Years: 2023/24: 1214 referrals received, 23 referrals/week,1067 referrals delivered 2022/23: 1163 referrals received, 22 referrals/week,1043 referrals delivered 2021/22: 1653 referrals received,32 referrals/week, 884 referrals delivered 2020/21: 604 referrals received, 24 referrals/week, 472 referrals delivered (affected by Covid so based on approx. 6 months of year) 2019/20: 1277 referrals received, 25 referrals/week, 844 referrals delivered
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#WhoKnew
Between April 2024—March 2025
We delivered essential furniture and household items to 1020 households in need
#HelpingPeopleInNeed #CommunitiesWorkingTogether
Between April 2024 – March 2025 we collected 14,357 donated items. Using the Reuse Network Impact Calculator this meant we had the following impact:
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The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire Recycling Map
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| Apr 24 - Mar 25 | |||||||||
| Month: | Attendances: | Hrs Worked: | No FTA: | ||||||
| Apr-24 | Probation Service | 28 | 204.5 | 9 | |||||
| May-24 | Probation Service | 32 | 244 | 3 | |||||
| Jun-24 | Probation Service | 31 | 238 | 3 | |||||
| Jul-24 | Probation Service | 74 | 509.25 | 9 | |||||
| Aug-24 | Probation Service | 76 | 516.5 | 1 | |||||
| Sep-24 | Probation Service | 60 | 416.25 | 1 | |||||
| Oct-24 | Probation Service | 60 | 427.75 | 1 | |||||
| Nov-24 | Probation Service | 61 | 442.25 | 0 | |||||
| Dec-24 | Probation Service | 47 | 353.25 | 2 | |||||
| Jan-25 | Probation service | 50 | 341.25 | 5 | |||||
| Feb-25 | Probation Service | 59 | 426.25 | 0 | |||||
| Mar-25 | Probation Service | 52 | 361 | 4 | |||||
| TOTAL YR | 630 | 4480.25 | 38 | *Yearly Stats: Apr 2024 - Mar 2025 | |||||
| **No of People: ** | Male: | Female: | |||||||
| Probation Service: | 137 | 137 | 0 | ||||||
| 137 | 137 | 0 | |||||||
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| Apr 24 - Mar 25 The Furniture Project: Items and Tonnage |
Apr 24 - Mar 25 The Furniture Project: Items and Tonnage |
Version 5 28 September 2017 |
Version 5 28 September 2017 |
Version 5 28 September 2017 |
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| Category | Product | Av. Weight (kg) | No. of Units | Total Weight (kg) |
| Furniture | ||||
| Furniture | Bedside Unit (Cabinet or Table) | 13.4 | 699 | 9356.8 |
| Furniture | Bench (kitchen or garden, solid wood) | 26.2 | 28 | 733.4 |
| Furniture | Blanket Box, Ottoman | 11.8 | 83 | 981.7 |
| Furniture | Bookcase, Shelving Unit | 26.3 | 328 | 8636.3 |
| Furniture | Cabinet, Bureau (display & kitchen) | 32.1 | 276 | 8856.6 |
| Furniture | Chair (Kitchen, Dining) | 6.4 | 1990 | 12684.9 |
| Furniture | Chest-of-Drawers, Tallboy | 31.0 | 783 | 24247.8 |
| Furniture | Small Desk, Computer Table | 19.8 | 160 | 3166.4 |
| Furniture | Large Desk | 37.5 | 2 | 75.0 |
| Furniture | Dressing table | 35.7 | 112 | 3997.9 |
| Furniture | Fire surround | 37.5 | 11 | 412.1 |
| Furniture | Grandfather clock | 40.0 | 1 | 40.0 |
| Furniture | Headboard unit (with built-in bedside cabinets) | 36.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Furniture | Headboard | 8.5 | 161 | 1373.3 |
| Furniture | TV / Hi-fi Unit, Cabinet | 19.6 | 427 | 8373.6 |
| Furniture | Piano | 138.1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Furniture | Sideboard Large | 50.3 | 119 | 5989.1 |
| Furniture | Sideboard Small | 34.4 | 13 | 446.6 |
| Furniture | Table small (Coffee, Cane, Occassional) | 14.5 | 620 | 8977.2 |
| Furniture | Tables small (Nest of) | 12.7 | 94 | 1192.4 |
| Furniture | Table large (dining) | 37.1 | 158 | 5855.2 |
| Furniture | Table, medium (kitchen) | 21.8 | 527 | 11498.7 |
| Furniture | Wall Unit, Display Cabinet | 58.8 | 65 | 3822.4 |
| Furniture | Wardrobe Double | 55.3 | 410 | 22660.4 |
| Furniture | Wardrobe Single | 42.1 | 106 | 4465.4 |
| Furniture | Welsh Dresser | 92.1 | 55 | 5064.1 |
| Home Office Furniture | Cabinet Large | 53.0 | 11 | 582.6 |
| Home Office Furniture | Cabinet Small | 21.4 | 40 | 854.0 |
| Home Office Furniture | Filing Cabinet (Metal Large) | 45.3 | 26 | 1178.9 |
| Home Office Furniture | Office Chair | 12.8 | 99 | 1263.7 |
| Home Office Furniture | Office Desk | 31.3 | 1 | 31.3 |
| Soft Furniture | Sofa 2 seater | 49.5 | 436 | 21594.9 |
| Soft Furniture | Sofa 3 seater | 53.4 | 626 | 33401.1 |
| Soft Furniture | Sofa Corner Unit (small) | 69.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Soft Furniture | Sofa Corner Unit (large) | 100.4 | 55 | 5519.5 |
| Soft Furniture | Armchair | 31.2 | 620 | 19317.3 |
| Soft Furniture | Recliner | 44.4 | 168 | 7461.1 |
| Soft Furniture | Bed, Single Complete (base, mattress + headboard) | 53.5 | 58 | 3102.1 |
| Soft Furniture | Bed, Double Complete (base, mattress + headboard) | 83.9 | 7 | 587.4 |
| Soft Furniture | Bed, Queen-size Complete (base, mattress + headboard) | 161.6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Soft Furniture | Bed, King-size Complete (base, mattress + headboard) | 108.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Soft Furniture | Bed base, Single wood / divan / folding / Z bed | 25.4 | 304 | 7716.9 |
| Soft Furniture | Bed base, Double wood / divan / folding / Z bed | 38.8 | 384 | 14900.6 |
| Soft Furniture | Bed base, Queen-size wood, divan or double metal | 73.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Soft Furniture | Bed base, King-size wood, divan or double metal | 51.6 | 83 | 4286.3 |
| Soft Furniture | Bunk bed / Cabin bed | 58.8 | 29 | 1705.0 |
| Soft Furniture | Chair Cane with Cushions | 14.6 | 61 | 892.3 |
| Soft Furniture | Chair (easy, fireside, lounge, rocking) | 18.1 | 125 | 2256.6 |
| Soft Furniture | Chaise Longue | 34.8 | 4 | 139.2 |
| Soft Furniture | Futon / Sofabed (wooden base with mattress) | 39.1 | 11 | 429.7 |
| Soft Furniture | Mattress, Single | 18.2 | 260 | 4719.0 |
| Soft Furniture | Mattress, Double | 29.0 | 245 | 7102.6 |
| Soft Furniture | Mattress, Queen-size | 62.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Soft Furniture | Mattress, King-size | 34.7 | 58 | 2012.4 |
| Soft Furniture | Stool / Pouffe | 7.8 | 215 | 1667.5 |
| Soft Furniture | Sofa Bed, foam flop out | 25.9 | 2 | 51.9 |
| Soft Furniture | Sofa Bed, metal frame | 69.0 | 71 | 4902.0 |
| Soft Furniture | Sofa Occasional (cane / conservatory (normally with cushions)) | 23.0 | 24 | 551.4 |
| Household Miscellaneous Goods | ||||
| Bric-a-Brac | Bric-a-Brac (small packet) | 1.6 | 108 | 167.5 |
| Bric-a-Brac | Bric-a-Brac (box) | 8.8 | 395 | 3458.5 |
| Children's Items | Cot | 18.4 | 33 | 606.5 |
| Children's Items | High Chair | 8.7 | 1 | 8.7 |
| Children's Items | Pram | 10.6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Children's Items | Pushchair | 11.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Children's Items | Stairgate | 5.3 | 9 | 47.4 |
| Children's Items | Toys (box of) | 7.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Leisure | Bicycle, adult | 14.9 | 18 | 268.3 |
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| Leisure | Bicycle, child | 11.3 | 2 | 22.6 |
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| Miscellaneous | Small Miscellaneous (scales, saucepans, shoe racks, pedal bin, picture, magazine rack, fire | 2.6 |
160 | 415.3 |
| Miscellaneous | Medium Miscellaneous (eg tea trolley, ironing board, plant stand, coat or hat stand, small | m 5.5 |
253 | 1381.4 |
| Miscellaneous | Large Miscellaneous (carpet cleaner, large mirror, ladder, laundry basket, loose shelves) | 9.4 | 245 | 2294.0 |
| Carpets & Flooring | ||||
| Flooring | Carpet, Lino, Carpet Tiles, Flooring or Underlay for standard room 12'x12' (13m2) | 19.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Flooring | Rug Small 3'x6' (1.7m2) | 4.1 | 4 | 16.3 |
| Flooring | Rug Large 7'x10' (6.5m2) | 10.3 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Bedding & Window Dressings | ||||
| Bedding & Window dressings | Pillow | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bedding & Window dressings | Pillow case | 0.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bedding & Window dressings | Sheet | 0.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bedding & Window dressings | Duvet | 2.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bedding & Window dressings | Blanket | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bedding & Window dressings | Blanket, towel, throw, duvet cover | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bedding & Window dressings | Curtains and Blinds (fabric, light or mid weight ) | 2.1 | 102 | 211.9 |
| Bedding & Window dressings | Curtains and Blinds (wood, metal, thick, lined) | 2.8 | 47 | 129.8 |
| Bathroom | ||||
| Bathroom Items | Bath (metal) | 29.3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bathroom Items | Bath (non-metal) | 22.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bathroom Items | Bathroom Cabinet /Shower Screen | 17.9 | 27 | 484.1 |
| Bathroom Items | Cistern | 11.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bathroom Items | Shower equipment/tray | 24.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bathroom Items | Sink (ceramic) | 22.6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bathroom Items | Sink (metal) | 6.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bathroom Items | Toilet | 38.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Bathroom Items | Vanity Unit, including sink | 28.8 | 4 | 115.3 |
| DIY & Garden | ||||
| DIY | Door (pvc) | 41.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| DIY | Door (wood) | 20.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| DIY | Gate (metal) | 17.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| DIY | Gate (wood) | 24.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| DIY | Paint (5 litre) | 5.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| DIY | Patio door | 77.6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| DIY | Tiles (ceramic), per square metre | 31.9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| DIY | Window (wood) | 24.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| DIY | Window (glazed) | 28.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| DIY | Worktop (kitchen) | 21.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Garden | BBQ | 20.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Garden | Chair (metal, plastic or wood) | 8.2 | 130 | 1071.8 |
| Garden | Lounger | 15.4 | 2 | 30.7 |
| Garden | Rotary Drier | 6.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Garden | Table (metal, plastic or wood) | 17.1 | 37 | 634.4 |
| Garden | Tool (large) i.e. spade, fork | 1.7 | 4 | 6.8 |
| Garden | Tool (small) i.e. trowel | 0.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Garden | Waterbutt | 6.1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Garden | Wheelbarrow | 11.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Gas Appliances | ||||
| Gas Appliances | Cooker (Gas Free Standing) | 53.4 | 14 | 747.0 |
| Gas Appliances | Cooker (Gas Range) | 92.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Gas Appliances | Hob (Gas) | 14.1 | 2 | 28.3 |
| Gas Appliances | Fire (Gas) | 15.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| WEEE and Electrical & Electronic Equipment | ||||
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Baby belling, counter top cooker, hostess trolley | 14.5 | 11 | 159.9 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Cooker hood | 10.3 | 1 | 10.3 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Cooker (Electric Free Standing) | 45.4 | 59 | 2680.9 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Cooker (Electric Range) | 98.9 | 1 | 98.9 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Ovens (Electric Built in) | 38.9 | 13 | 506.3 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Hob (Electric) | 9.2 | 5 | 46.1 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Dishwasher | 46.8 | 34 | 1591.2 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Spin-Dryer | 17.4 | 1 | 17.4 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Tumble Dryer | 35.0 | 65 | 2274.0 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Twin-tub | 17.1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Washer Dryer | 71.1 | 9 | 639.9 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Washing Machine | 68.5 | 163 | 11173.6 |
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| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Fan Cooling | 3.1 | 15 | 45.9 |
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| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Fan heater | 3.2 | 11 | 35.4 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Fire | 14.9 | 18 | 268.0 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Microwave | 12.4 | 91 | 1125.6 |
| Cat 1 - Large Household Appliances | Heating Appliance, Electric Radiator | 11.0 | 12 | 132.4 |
| Cat 2 - Small Household Appliances | Sewing Machine - Electric Household | 9.0 | 9 | 81.0 |
| Cat 2 - Small Household Appliances | Hair & Beauty Elec (hair dryer, foot massager, hair curlers, hair straighteners) | 0.9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 2 - Small Household Appliances | Medium Equipment - bread machine, fryer, trouser press, mangle | 6.1 | 25 | 153.4 |
| Cat 2 - Small Household Appliances | Small Equipment - kettle, toaster, clock, sandwich maker,coffee maker, juicer, grinders, rice | 1.9 |
121 | 233.7 |
| Cat 2 - Small Household Appliances | Handheld Equipment - Electric Knife, Mixer, Blender | 1.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 2 - Small Household Appliances | Scales, Clocks, Measuring Equipment | 1.4 | 17 | 23.8 |
| Cat 2 - Small Household Appliances | Vacuum, Floor Cleaner, Sweeper | 8.0 | 48 | 385.3 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Personal Computer Base unit | 9.9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Computer Mainframe unit | 5.6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Laptop (no battery) | 2.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Tablet | 0.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Mobile Phone & Accessories (hands free kit, charger) | 0.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Personal Computer Accessories (keyboard, mouse) | 0.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Printer, Scanner | 7.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Fax, Answering Machine | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Photocopier (small office) | 54.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Photocopier (large office) | 186.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Small Telecommunications equipment | 0.1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 3 - IT & Telecommunications | Wordprocessor, Electric Typewriter | 1.9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 4 - Consumer Equipment | Radio | 1.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 4 - Consumer Equipment | Hi-fi Integrated | 9.5 | 3 | 28.6 |
| Cat 4 - Consumer Equipment | Hi-fi Separates (amplifier, record deck, cassette deck, CD player, radio, speakers) | 6.1 | 11 | 66.7 |
| Cat 4 - Consumer Equipment | Video Camera | 0.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 4 - Consumer Equipment | DVD, Bluray and Set Top | 3.0 | 10 | 29.5 |
| Cat 4 - Consumer Equipment | Home Cinema System | 15.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 4 - Consumer Equipment | Soundbar, Speaker | 4.1 | 2 | 8.1 |
| Cat 4 - Consumer Equipment | Musical Instruments | 27.1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Lighting Equipment (out of scope weee) |
Lamp / Light (Table) | 1.3 | 324 | 411.7 |
| Lighting Equipment (out of scope weee) |
Lamp / Light (Tall) | 4.8 | 39 | 189.0 |
| Cat 6 - Electrical & Electronic Tools | Garden tools, electrical (small) i.e. strimmer, hedge cutter, garden vac | 3.8 | 1 | 3.8 |
| Cat 6 - Electrical & Electronic Tools | Garden tools, electrical (large) i.e. lawnmower, shredder | 12.3 | 7 | 85.8 |
| Cat 6 - Electrical & Electronic Tools | Power Tools (drill, electric screwdriver, saws, other equipment) | 2.6 | 3 | 7.9 |
| Cat 6 - Electrical & Electronic Tools | Sewing Machine - Electrical Small Industrial | 6.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 7 - Toys, Leisure & Sport | Sunbed | 28.6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 7 - Toys, Leisure & Sport | Train and Car Sets | 1.3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 7 - Toys, Leisure & Sport | Video Game Consoles | 3.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 7 - Toys, Leisure & Sport | Handheld Game Consoles | 0.3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 9 - Monitoring and Control Equipment |
Smoke and CO Detectors, Heating Thermostats and Regulators (Household) | 0.3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 9 - Monitoring and Control Equipment |
Measuring, Weighing and Adjusting equipment | 1.3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 10 - Automatic Dispensers | Auto Dispensers (Large - Free Standing) | 7.1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 10 - Automatic Dispensers | Auto Dispensers (Small - Table Top) | 0.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | CRT-Monitor <14" | 9.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | CRT-Monitor 14" | 11.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | CRT-Monitor 15" | 13.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | CRT-Monitor 17" | 16.6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | CRT-Monitor 19" | 20.4 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | CRT-Monitor 21" | 32.4 | 3 | 97.3 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | CRT-TV 18-24" | 19.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | CRT-TV 24-29" | 38.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | CRT-TV 29-36" | 44.6 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen monitor | 3.8 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen Monitor 18-24" | 4.3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen Monitor 24-29" | 6.3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen Monitor 29-34" | 8.3 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | TV Large CRT or flat screen | 32.1 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | TV Portable or TV Combi | 4.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen (LED/LCD) TV 15-17" | 4.9 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen (LED/LCD) TV 19-20" | 5.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
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| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen (LED/LCD) TV 22-24" | 5.5 | 1 | 5.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen (LED/LCD) TV 26-30" | 9.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen (LED/LCD) TV 32-37" | 10.9 | 172 | 1882.7 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen (LED/LCD) TV 40-50" | 12.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen (LED/LCD) TV 50-60" | 22.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 11 - Display Equipment | Flat screen (LED/LCD) TV 60-70" | 29.2 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Freezer (Chest) | 41.8 | 6 | 250.9 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Freezer (Undercounter) | 32.6 | 21 | 684.5 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Freezer (Tall Free Standing) | 53.4 | 29 | 1549.0 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Fridge (Undercounter) | 30.1 | 40 | 1203.0 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Fridge (Tall Free Standing) | 53.9 | 17 | 916.3 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Freezer or Fridge (Table top) | 19.7 | 1 | 19.7 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Fridge-Freezer (Undercounter) | 53.5 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Fridge-Freezer (Tall Free Standing) | 62.9 | 84 | 5282.8 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Fridge-Freezer (Amercian Style) | 111.4 | 2 | 222.8 |
| Cat 12 - Cooling Appliances | Air Conditioner, Dehumidifier | 25.6 | 3 | 76.9 |
| Cat 14 - Photovoltaic Panel | Photovoltaic Panel (portable, small) | 3.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Cat 14 - Photovoltaic Panel | Photovoltaic Panel (Household Roof) | 19.7 | 0 | 0.0 |
| Overall Totals | 14357 | 347997.1 |
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The Furniture Project: Collection Locations 01/04/2024 - 31/03/2025
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| Allington | 1 | Bulcote | 0 | Eagle | 0 | ||
| Annesley | 9 | Bulwell | 19 | Eakring | 8 | ||
| AnnesleyWoodhouse | 2 | Bunny | 0 | East Bridgford | 7 | ||
| Arnold | 62 | Burton Joyce | 14 | East Drayton | 4 | ||
| Askham | 5 | Burton on Trent | 0 | East Leake | 0 | ||
| Aslockton | 4 | Burton Waters | 0 | East Markham | 29 | ||
| Aspley | 7 | Calverton | 25 | East Stoke | 0 | ||
| Attenborough | 4 | Carlton | 31 | Eastwood | 0 | ||
| Averham | 3 | Carlton in Lindrick | 6 | Eaton | 0 | ||
| Babworth | 0 | Carlton Le Moorland | 0 | Edingley | 6 | ||
| Bakersfield | 4 | Carlton on Trent | 3 | Edwalton | 5 | ||
| Balderton | 65 | Carrington | 1 | Edwinstowe | 196 | ||
| Barlborough | 0 | Castle Marina | 0 | Egmanton | 7 | ||
| Barnbyin the Willows | 1 | Caunton | 9 | Elkesley | 12 | ||
| BarnbyMoor | 0 | Caythorpe | 1 | Elston | 9 | ||
| Barnstone | 0 | Chesterfield | 0 | Epperstone | 0 | ||
| Barrowby | 1 | Chilwell | 18 | Everton | 1 | ||
| Basford | 9 | Church Laneham | 0 | Farndon | 15 | ||
| Bassingfield | 0 | Church Warsop | 17 | Farnsfield | 47 | ||
| Bathley | 0 | Clarborough | 8 | Fenton | 1 | ||
| Bawtry | 0 | Claypole | 7 | Fernwood | 13 | ||
| Bayworth | 0 | Clayworth | 0 | Fiskerton | 6 | ||
| Beckingham | 0 | Clifton | 26 | Flintham | 2 | ||
| Beeston | 65 | Clipstone | 61 | Forest Fields | 3 | ||
| Besthorpe | 0 | Clowne | 4 | Forest Town | 115 | ||
| Bestwood | 7 | Clumber Park | 0 | Foston | 0 | ||
| Bestwood Park | 6 | Coddington | 21 | Gamston | 14 | ||
| Bevercotes | 3 | Collingham | 36 | Gainsborough | 0 | ||
| Bilborough | 7 | Colston Bassett | 0 | Gateford | 3 | ||
| Bilsthorpe | 60 | Colwick | 5 | Gedling | 31 | ||
| Bingham | 35 | Costhorpe | 1 | Giltbrook | 1 | ||
| Bircotes | 1 | Cotgrave | 15 | Girton | 0 | ||
| Bleasby | 10 | Cottam | 0 | Glapwell | 2 | ||
| Blidworth | 19 | Creswell | 4 | Glebethorpe | 0 | ||
| Blyth | 5 | Cromwell | 6 | Gonalston | 2 | ||
| Bolsover | 0 | Cropwell Bishop | 5 | Gotham | 1 | ||
| Bothamsall | 4 | Cropwell Butler | 1 | Grantham | 10 | ||
| Bottesford | 1 | Cuckney | 1 | Grassthorpe | 0 | ||
| Boughton | 114 | Darlton | 0 | Great Gonerby | 0 | ||
| Bracebridge Heath | 0 | Daybrook | 2 | Grindleyon the Hill | 0 | ||
| Bradmore | 1 | Derby | 0 | Grove | 0 | ||
| Bramcote | 17 | Dinnington | 0 | Gunthorpe | 1 | ||
| Brant Broughton | 0 | Doe Lea | 0 | Halam | 2 | ||
| Breaston | 0 | Drake Holes | 0 | Hallcroft | 6 | ||
| Brinsley | 1 | DryDoddington | 0 | Halloughton | 0 | ||
| Budby | 1 | Dunham on Trent | 10 | Harby | 0 |
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| Harlow Wood | 1 | Lound | 3 | Ompton | 0 | ||
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| Harworth | 5 | Low Marnham | 0 | Ordsall | 21 | ||
| Hawton | 0 | Lowdham | 11 | Orston | 1 | ||
| Hawksworth | 1 | Mansfield | 371 | Ossington | 0 | ||
| Hawtonville | 0 | Mansfield Woodhouse | 141 | Oxton | 13 | ||
| Hayton | 5 | Manton | 1 | Palterton | 0 | ||
| High Marnham | 2 | Maplebeck | 2 | Papplewick | 1 | ||
| HighburyVale | 0 | Mapperley | 37 | Perlethorpe | 1 | ||
| Hockerton | 0 | MapperleyTop | 2 | Pinxton | 1 | ||
| Hodthorpe | 0 | Market Warsop | 1 | Pleasley | 11 | ||
| Holme | 0 | Markham Moor | 8 | PleasleyVale | 1 | ||
| Hougham | 0 | MatterseyThorpe | 1 | Plumtree | 2 | ||
| Houghton | 0 | Maythorne | 0 | Prospect | 1 | ||
| Hoveringham | 1 | Meden Vale | 12 | Radcliffe on Trent | 30 | ||
| Hucknall | 43 | Mickleover | 0 | Radford | 3 | ||
| Huthwaite | 6 | Milton | 1 | Radmanthwaite | 1 | ||
| Ilkeston | 0 | Misterton | 0 | Ragnall | 2 | ||
| Jacksdale | 0 | Moorhouse | 0 | Rainworth | 85 | ||
| Kelham | 1 | Morton | 2 | Rampton | 7 | ||
| Kersall | 0 | Muston | 0 | Ranby | 1 | ||
| Keyworth | 2 | Nether Langwith | 2 | Ranskill | 5 | ||
| KilarneyPark | 0 | Netherfield | 4 | Ravensdale | 0 | ||
| Kilton | 0 | New Houghton | 2 | Ravenshead | 28 | ||
| Kimberley | 6 | New Ollerton | 316 | Redhill | 2 | ||
| Kings Clipstone | 8 | Newark | 211 | Retford | 204 | ||
| Kinoulton | 3 | Newstead AbbeyPark | 1 | Rhodesia | 0 | ||
| Kirkbyin Ashfield | 61 | Newstead Village | 1 | Rise Park | 9 | ||
| Kirklington | 5 | Newthorpe | 0 | Rockley | 0 | ||
| Kirton | 8 | Newton | 3 | Rolleston | 5 | ||
| Kiveton Park | 0 | Newton on Trent | 0 | Ruddington | 17 | ||
| Kneesall | 14 | Normanton on the Wolds | 0 | Rufford | 2 | ||
| Kneeton | 0 | Normanton on Soar | 0 | Sandiacre | 0 | ||
| Ladybay | 0 | Normanton on Trent | 4 | Sawley | 0 | ||
| Ladybrook | 2 | North Anston | 1 | Scarcliffe | 0 | ||
| Lambley | 1 | North Clifton | 0 | Scarrington | 0 | ||
| Laneham | 0 | North Leverton | 7 | Scrooby | 0 | ||
| Langar | 0 | North Muskham | 2 | Selston | 0 | ||
| Langford | 0 | North Scarle | 0 | Shelford | 2 | ||
| Langold | 3 | North Wheatley | 4 | Shelton | 2 | ||
| Langwith | 4 | Norton | 1 | Sherwood | 18 | ||
| Langwith Junction | 3 | Norton Disney | 0 | Shirebrook | 29 | ||
| Laughton | 0 | North Hykeham | 0 | Shireoaks | 4 | ||
| Laxton | 11 | Norwell | 4 | Shuttlewood | 0 | ||
| Leadenham | 0 | Norwell Woodhouse | 3 | Sibthorpe | 0 | ||
| Lenton | 2 | Nottingham | 275 | Silverdale | 3 | ||
| Linby | 2 | Nuncargate | 0 | Skegby | 23 | ||
| Lincoln | 2 | Nuthall | 18 | Skellingthorpe | 0 | ||
| Little Carlton | 5 | Old Baseford | 0 | Sleaford | 0 | ||
| LongBennington | 12 | Old Ollerton | 35 | Snienton | 8 | ||
| Long Eaton | 1 | Oldcotes | 0 | South Anston | 0 |
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| South Clifton | 2 | Upton | 11 | 1102 | |||
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| South Leverton | 2 | Walesby | 55 | ||||
| South Muskham | 2 | Walkeringham | 0 | ||||
| South Normanton | 0 | Warsop | 75 | ||||
| South Scarle | 0 | Warsop Vale | 2 | ||||
| South Wheatley | 0 | Watnall | 5 | ||||
| Southwell | 135 | Wellow | 20 | ||||
| Spalford | 0 | Westborough | 0 | ||||
| Spion Kop | 5 | West Bridgford | 85 | ||||
| St Annes | 5 | West Drayton | 2 | ||||
| Stanton Hill | 9 | West Markham | 1 | ||||
| Stanton on the Wolds | 0 | Weston | 5 | ||||
| Stapleford | 2 | Westwood | 0 | ||||
| Staunton | 0 | Whaley Thornes | 0 | ||||
| Staythorpe | 0 | Whatton | 3 | ||||
| Stoke Bardolph | 0 | Whitwell | 8 | ||||
| Stokeham | 1 | Widmerpool | 0 | ||||
| Stragglethorpe | 0 | Wigsley | 1 | ||||
| Strelley | 2 | Wilford | 4 | ||||
| Stubton | 2 | Winkburn | 0 | ||||
| Sturton Le Steeple | 0 | Winthorpe | 11 | ||||
| Styrrup | 0 | Wollaton | 23 | ||||
| Sutton cum Lound | 4 | Woodbeck | 1 | ||||
| Sutton in Ashfield | 73 | Woodborough | 8 | ||||
| Sutton on Trent | 36 | Woodsetts | 3 | ||||
| Swinderby | 0 | Woodthorpe | 6 | ||||
| Syerston | 0 | Woolsthorpe | 0 | ||||
| Teversall | 0 | Worksop | 91 | ||||
| The Park | 6 | Wyverton | 0 | ||||
| The Meadows | 3 | 2264 | |||||
| Thoresby | 3 | ||||||
| Thorney | 1 | ||||||
| Thoroton | 2 | ||||||
| Thurgaton | 3 | ||||||
| Tickhill | 0 | ||||||
| Tollerton | 6 | ||||||
| Top Valley | 4 | ||||||
| Torksey | 0 | ||||||
| Torworth | 1 | ||||||
| Toton | 8 | ||||||
| Tresswell | 5 | ||||||
| Trowell | 1 | ||||||
| Tuxford | 60 | ||||||
| Underwood | 0 | ||||||
| Upper Langwith | 0 | ||||||
| Upper Saxondale | 0 | ||||||
| 1137 | |||||||
| Total Collections | 4503 |
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Funders and Acknowledgements for 2024/2025
The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire received the following funding for 2024/2025:
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The National Lottery Community Fund
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Newark & Sherwood District Council
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Nottinghamshire Probation Services
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Mansfield District Council
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Hanley Trust
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NSDC Community Grant Scheme
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NSDC Lottery Fund
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The Willows
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Donation received in Memory of Rob Hallam (Volunteer at the Project)
The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire would also like to thank the following:
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Cotton Traders for their clothing donations
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Mansfield District Council (Housing Solutions Department)
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Newark & Sherwood District Council (Housing Options Department)
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Jones & Co Solicitors
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Ollerton & Boughton Town Council
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The Probation Service
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Nottinghamshire County Council for the use of Worksop Recycling Site
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PC Commercials for maintenance of our vehicles
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The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire Annual Accounts April 2024—March 2025
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REGISTERED CHARITY NO 1119360 COMPANY REGISTRATION NO 6016545 ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 32
THE FURNITURE PROJECT NOTfiNGHAMSHIRE ACCOUNIS 31 March 2025 CONTENTS Officers & Prof¢ssional Advise Direcior's Report 2&3 tndependeni Examiner's Report Stthment of Financial Activities Balance Sheet NoS io the Accounts 7109 33
Page I OFFICERS AND PROFESSIOliAL ADVISERS Director Mr C Daysh Mr J H Bradford Remred offlee Unli 19) Boughion IluStrial Eswe BOUghll Newark ,¥otiitTrgham NG22 91D Accountants R E George Chartered Accountant 18 HÉgh Street Collingham Newark NG23 7LA Ba[erS Lloyds Bank PIC Forest Road Ollerton No¥t[nghalre NG22 9PL 34
Page 2 DIRECTOR'S REPORT for the ear ended 31 March 2025 The dtreaor presents his report and financial SEaiements for the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. IGAL STATUS The company is a company limiied by guarantee. OBJECllVES AND A[VITIEs The Projeci is established &$ a cowy limited by guaran (No fi)16545) and ts a registered charfftry with the Charity Commi55ion (No 1119360). The Furniture Project's main objeciive is the relief of the effects of poverty for disadvantsged people living in deprived communities in North Nottingbamshire. Working in pat¢n¢rship with other AgencÉeslOrgaDiaIQnS tntend ro provide furnitLtye and other essenual household items which are required io reduce the need. hardship or distress of these people so io enwurage them to adopt a mre WSiEive apprnach to ttir qualiry of life. We will replace old out fimiture. furnish empty a¢coTnm(%Jation and turn a house inio a home. W¢ will also provide a recy¢le and reuse support service the public in North No(tinghanLskn which will enable us io diven a grear aftunt of unwanied household iienLS away from the landfills. (Kfering the above services to the people of .North Nottinohamshire will enable Furniture Project further redu¢¢ poverty by providing employmeni. Improving the employabiliiy of unemployed ihrough volunteering and ainIng, and provide placetrni opp)rtuniues for local schools and NoninghanLthire Probation Services. The main objectiNes atKE xtivities for the year have fUSed ijtL - continuing to ineaSe our ref¢ml delivery service - in¢re&sinE our own earned income ihrough existing tncome str&ims and seeking ways to develop new ones. - continuing ro provide placement oppominities for volunteers. Nortinghamshire Pmbation Services and local s¢IM)ols. ACHIEVEMENTS Funding for this riod was obtained principally from NewaTk and Sherwocml District Council. The Job Retention Sch¢n. warelKJuse sales and Shop sales. RLSERVES The Furnitu Project wi]15trive to rnaintsin a reserve of funds (end of March 2025 - £182,404) l¢v¢l of which will ix determined by the Tru51ees in furLheranc¢ ol the Charity's objectives. The Furniture Projecr needs reserves ts) cover.. - an), redundancy ¢osts that mav become together with windtng down and any legal ¢0sts. - working capithl - excepiiona] and unforeseen expEnditure - grdn¢s received in arrears (cash flow) - replacemeni of equlpmeni and vehicles 35
Page 3 DERECTOR'S REPORT for the ellded 31 March 2025 {continued) RESULTS The results for the year and the charity's fllJan¢ial p)sition at the end of the year are SI in rh¢ a¢rached rllwjcial swemen(s. RKSPONSIBILIT OF THE DIRECTOR Company law requires the director to prepare flnancial statements for each fman¢ial year which give a tru¢ and fatr view of the 51aie of affairs of the charity & the end of the year and of the surplus or d¢ficiency for the year then ended. tn preparing those financial stAternents. the ditector is required io seleei suithble accounting policies as described on page 7. and then apply them on a consisieni basis. making judgemenis and estimaies ihai are pnmleni and reasonable. The director is responsible for mainthining proper accounting recor(Ls whi¢h disclose with reasonable accurncy at any tÉrt the financial wsition of the chariry and enable them to ensure that the aOUnts comply with iheir obligations under Ihe consiiiution. He is also responsible for 5af¢guarding the assets of the charity hence foT king reasonable sieps for the prevention and detion of fraud atKI other iryegulariiie5. THE DIREoR The director who served Ehe chariry during the period was as follows :. C Daysh The director's report has been prepared in aCcOrdat with the special provisions relating to small Companies withtn Part 15 of the Companie5 A¢t 2(Xh5. Signed on behalf of the Board of Direciors on 31 July 2025 C DAYSH 36
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE DIREcfoR ON THE ACCOtJNTS Page 4 OF THE FURNITURE PROJECT NOTfiNGHAMSHIRE for the ear ended 31 ANfarch 20?5 I report on the accounLS of the Clwity for the year eEMled 31 March 2025, which are sei oui on pages 5 to 9. RESPECTIVE RLSPONSIBILITIES OF DIREcfoiLS AND EXAMINER The chariry's direcror is sponsible for ihe prepardtion of the aonts. The Charfftty's director considers ihat an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Clwiues Aa 1993 (the 1993 A¢i)) al that an Independeni Examination is needed. It is my respcM)sibiiity to= - examine the OUnts (under section 43(3)la) of the 1993 A¢t)." - follow the proc¢dur¢s laid down in the General Directions given by the Chariiy Commissioners (under section 43(7)(b) of 19)3 Aci)- and . stale whether particular matters have ¢ome to my attenuon. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAmER's REPORT The examtnauon vras wried out in accordance with the General DIrtiOnS given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounitng reco kept by the Charity and a comparison of the a¢counis presenied with (hose records. Ii also includes consideNion of any unusual lten or disclosures in the accounts. and seeking explanations from you &$ director coreMIng any such nutieTS. The procedures undertaken do noi provide all of the evidence that would be required in an audit. and ¢onsequently I do Dot expTess an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In connection with my examinatiiyn. no matter h&s come ro my auention." (l) which gives me rwonable Cause to believe in any maierial respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with seaion 41 of the 1993 Aa: and to prepare accounts which accord wilh the accounting records and io comply with the accounting requIrenIS of the 1993 Act have not been nl. or {2) to which. in my opinion, attenuon should b¢ drawn in order to enable a propu understanding of th¢ accounts to be Teacl*d. R E George The Red Hous¢ 18 High Street Collingham NotiinghanLshire NG23 7L Cl)artered Accountant 31 July 2025 37
Page 5 for the ear ended 31 Mwch 21Y25 Note 2025 2024 ¥COMING RFSOiIRCFS Activities to the cbaTltles bjects: Grants & donation5 Shop sale5 & store reEurn$ Warehouse salts Properry refurt)ishnut Clothing sa]es Gift aid Oiher Inco 41.144 150.986 179.082 41,144 150.986 179,082 41,558 139.458 175.282 1.626 32.789 82.754 41.088 69.014 41.088 69.014 Bank interest .172 TOTAL INCOMING RLSOUR 523264 523.261 539.G41 RESOLIiCES EXPENED CIL4RrrABLE EXPENDTfuRE Costs of1vIll ID ofthe clwity's obieaives 305.440 526.1 NET INCOMTh'G RESOLRCES FOK THE YEAR 17.824 17.824 12.979 Tothi fvnds brought forward at l April 2024 163.570 1.010 164.580 I51.f1 Total fuDd5 carried forward 31 March 2025 181.3 1.010 182.41M 164.580 The Ch1 has no trco8nised gains or105sts other than the results for the yearas oui abov All of the acuvitÉes of th charity are classed ¢oniinuing. 38
THE FURNITURE PROJEcf NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Page 6 BALknCE SHEET &$ at 31sr March 2025 202S 2024 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets J30 29.267 CLRRENT ASSETS Debiots Bank and baian¢es 155 132.392 23,461 112.842 132.547 136.303 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10.473 122.074 135,313 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENr LIABILITIES 182.404 164.580 CREDITORS Amounts falling after on¢ year NET ETs 182,404 164J80 F1)s :. Unrestricted R¢stri¢d 181.394 i.oio 163570 I,oio 182,404 164,580 For the year ended 31 March 2025 company was entitled io exemptiott from audit lller section 477 of the Compatiies Act 2(X)6. The MberS have noi required the company io obtain an awlii in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2(K. The dtrector acknowledges his responsibility for complying with the rniu1renlS of the Act with restKa to accouniing records and for tk preparation 0[ou. These accounts have Fen prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, gime. ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD C Daysh Director 31 July 2025 39
THE FLrylNITUl PROJECT NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Pag¢ 7 Notss to the aCtts 31 March 2025 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES The principal accouniing policies adopted in th preparation of the financial statements are sei oui loW and have remained unchanged from the previou5 year. and also have been 011515tenily applied within the same accounts. (a) re ardtion of fi ial Ststenls The financial statements haye been pPared under the historical cost convention. and in accordance with the Companies Aci 2(X)6. follow the recommend&Eions in "Accounting d Reporttng by Charities Siaienrni of Recommended Pra¢¢ice" Revised 2005 and wilh ihe FinanciaI Standards for Smaller Entities (effective January 2(K)5). The effect of eveots latIllg to the 1[1 ended 31 March 225 which o¢curred befor¢ the date of approval of the fmancial statements by the Trusiees have included in the stsiements to the exi¢ni required to show a irue and fair view of the sra* of affairs at 31 IAarch 2025 and of the results for the period ended on that dafr. Depreciaiion has been computed io writr off the cosi of wjgible fixed assets over their expected useful lives on a Strdighi line basis using the following rate5 '. Motor vehicles EquipllYnt 20% 20% Reyenue grartis are accounted for on an accnJgJs basis artd are included in the year in which related expenditu is incurred. When w)gible red &ssets are acquired Mry(h the aid of specific anis. the related grJJ]ts are credited io a defeTred capiial accouni and are released to the profli and loss accourn over the expectrd useful economic life of the related asset on a basis consisieni with the depreciation wliey. (d) Fund Accounti Restricied funds are io be used for specific purEK)ses &$ laid dowj by tbe donor. Expet)diture whtch meets these criteria is charged io the full together with a fair allocation of manaoement and support costs. 2. GIL4NTS & DONATIONS 2025 2024 Newark & Sherwwd District Council Mansfield District Council Unpaid work opp)rtunities The Jones Trust National tA)ttery Community FUTKI Chris Fisher Oth¢r 25.250 iO.O(M) 3J(M) 10.(xK) iO,(MX) 15,(XX) 2J94 3,078 41,144 41558 40
THE FURNrruRE PROJE NOINGHAM$HlRE Page 8 N•tts ty the accounts (continued) 3. COSIS OF ACTIV15 Th FuRTHER'cE OF THE CHARrrY's OBJECllVES Total 2025 2024 Vehicle rnnning costs Travelling expenses Volunte¢rs' ¢xpeoses Trdilling Depreciaiion Profir on sale of vehi¢le5 38.844 38.844 39J92 13.623 722 7.784 1 I,3) 13.623 722 7.784 1 I.3(} 10.448 2.849 12.1501 59.673 59.673 50.819 FundrnIslDg & PobliL7ty Advenisin8 & liter*Eue 6.437 6.437 5.566 S¢3ff sa]aFies & sutr00&t lllsurance Posrage & 5tatioiJery Telephone Hea¢ & light 310,965 3 111965 6.7 5.625 4.326 7.191 327.514 5.651 4.(A)7 4.740 6.952 5,625 4,3?6 7.191 Fi_ii Equiptneni repairs Reni & raos Building maintenaTKt SubYriptioTrs & annual fees Accountan¢y & LNJ)kkeepillg Professsortal fr¢5 Sundry expenses Bank tharges Card charges Projeu expenses 5.048 35.758 1.176 ?.680 1.050 5.565 5.1M8 35.758 1.176 2.680 1.050 5.565 3.983 35.758 290 2.181 990 8,823 838 838 825 1.746 62.871 46.248 4A248 439J30 439.330 469,677 Tot81 Expendstu 505.440 526.lJ52 41
Page 9 Notes to the accounts (continued) 31 March 2025 4. FIXED ASSETS CommereiAI F4uipment Vehicks TOTAL COST At l April 2024 Additions Disposals 75.378 38.847 8.496 83.874 38,847 At 31 MaÉrh 2025 114.225 8.496 122.721 DEPRECIATION Ai l April 2(r24 Charge for year EIiTninated on dISsaI$ 46.112 7.784 8,495 54.607 7.784 At 31 March 2025 53.896 8.495 62,391 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 .329 .330 At 31 Mah 2024 29.266 29.267 5. CREDITORS . Amounts falling due wlthkn one year 2025 2024 Payments recieved in advarKe Accruals 9.423 1,050 10.473 6. WAGKS AND SAIARILS The Trus*eslDireciors haye Dot received any remurmuon during the year. 7. COMPANY LTrirfED BY G,ARE The charity is a cotnpaDy limited by guaromtee and h&5 no share capithl. 42