We understand that when you move into your new home, you may not have a lot of furniture. Some homes may not have flooring or white goods such as fridges, cookers and washing machines.
Please find below some useful local government support packages available, as well as professional organisations who may be able to offer advice and assistance with regards to obtaining furniture, white goods and carpeting, if you do not have access to these items already.
Community RePaint: Help towards paint costs. Community Repaint Scheme
Citizens Advice South Warwickshire (CASW): Citizens Advice have funding for applications for Hardship Grants for vulnerable residents. Telephone: 01789 200131 / 01789 200 136 / supervisors@casouthwarwickshire.org.uk / Citizen's Advice Page
Warwickshire local welfare scheme: Provides basic and essential help for food and energy to vulnerable people in crisis. Can also help vulnerable people with white goods/ furnishings etc. Telephone: 0800 4081448 or 01926 359182 Local Welfare Scheme
Shakespeare Hospice Furniture Shop: Sells suites and lounge furniture, tables and chairs, household electrics, soft furnishings etc. Can deliver for a small charge. Open Monday to Saturday 9am-5pm at Unit 1 Avenue Farm, off Birmingham Road Stratford-upon-Avon, CV37 0HR. Tel: 01789 205333 Shakespeare Hospice page
Burton Farm Reuse Shop (AgeUK): Charity shop selling furniture and household items based at Warwickshire County Council Recycling Centre, Burton Farm, just off the A46 near Stratford upon Avon, CV37 0RW. Open Monday to Friday 9.30am - 3.15pm Weekends 8.30am – 4.15pm During British Summer time opens until 6.15pm on a Wednesday and 5.45pm at weekends. Tel 01789 507439 Burton Farm Rescue Shop page
Roundabout: Furniture and household effects charity based in Evesham but cover part of District including Stratford, Alcester, Bidford, and Shipston. “In Warwickshire we cover west and south of a line drawn from Shipston through Halford to Wellesbourne then diagonally left to Henley-in-Arden and across to North Redditch". Referrals form must be completed by referral agent. Shop and warehouse 7a Blackminster Business Park, Blackminster, Evesham WR11 7RE open: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 9am and 1pm (except Bank Holidays). First Saturday of month 10am to 2pm.Telephone: 01386 833030 (Answer phone out of hours) Roundabout Website
British Heart Foundation Furniture Shop
Re-use network: They can help to refurbish furniture to a good standard. They are usually close to your local household recycling centre. Stratford Council Reuse or Reuse Network .
Buttle UK: This charity is for children and young people and their families and carers. Grants of up to £2,000 are available to help those dealing with issues including domestic abuse, estrangement, physical and mental health, and substance abuse. Support packages include money for essential items including beds and cookers along with help for children's emotional, social, and educational needs. Buttle Grants .
Municipal Charities of Stratford Upon Avon
Helping Hands: support low income individuals & families, victims of domestic abuse, local homeless & vulnerably housed people. Helping Hands Website
Furniture Store: Kenilworth Lion's Club
Many people also offer items they no longer need on social media such as Gumtree, Facebook Marketplace or freecycle website .