Furnishing Your New Home: Where to Find Support
Moving into your new home can be an exciting milestone — but it can also be financially overwhelming. While it’s a joy to finally have a space to call your own, the cost of furnishing it and purchasing essential white goods (such as a washing machine or fridge freezer) can quickly add up. Fortunately, there is help available for those on low incomes or experiencing financial hardship.
Where Can You Find Help?
End Furniture Poverty is the campaigning and social research arm of FRC Group, a collective of 100% not-for-profit charities. Launched in 2015, their mission is to raise awareness about the widespread issue of furniture poverty, explore its real-life impact, and develop practical, evidence-based solutions.
While End Furniture Poverty does not directly provide furniture or grants, they can guide you to the right sources of support — whether you’re seeking help with essential items or looking for organisations that can assist with low-cost or donated furniture and white goods.
Visit their website to explore helpful resources and guidance tailored to your situation.
Local Organisations That Can Help
If you live in the East Midlands, the following organisations may be able to assist you. They offer low-cost or subsidised furniture to people in need, often operating via referral from local councils, housing providers, or support services.
The Furniture Project Nottinghamshire
Area Covered: Nottinghamshire
Offers affordable, pre-loved furniture for those on low incomes. They also provide collection and delivery services.
Leicester EPC (Environmental Partnership Charity)
Area Covered: Leicestershire Part of the Reuse Network, they redistribute good-quality household furniture and small electrical items to residents in need.
Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland
Area Covered: Leicestershire and surrounding areas Support people transitioning out of homelessness by selling donated furniture at affordable prices through their Emporium shop.
Area Covered: Nottingham City A Christian charity offering practical support to those in need, including donated furniture and household essentials. Operates through referral.
Area Covered: Derbyshire and parts of Nottinghamshire Based in Heanor, Salcare provides furniture and homeware at affordable prices, with free collection for donated items and optional delivery.
Please Note
Most of these organisations operate via referral only, meaning you’ll need to be referred by a support worker, housing officer, or relevant agency. Many also offer free furniture collection and affordable delivery services.
