Workshop top tips
From wobbly wardrobe doors to saggy chair seats, our workshop volunteers are fabulous at fixing things. Long time volunteer, Ralph shares some top tips.
Paying it forward
It’s a very relaxed place to work, if I have other stuff going on in my life the Furniture Scheme is great for de-stressing, it makes me feel very content with myself. If anyone is looking for somewhere to volunteer, I really recommend it.
Saving stuff from landfill – at the sharp end!
You won’t believe what some people throw away . . . but now we are able to rescue some real gems from landfill thanks to the great people at Townmead Tip.
There’s a new silent superhero around the borough – our super-shiny brand spanking new electric delivery van, ‘Vanessa’!
There’s a new silent superhero around the borough - our super-shiny brand spanking new electric delivery van, ‘Vanessa’! One of…
Working and shopping smarter
Richmond Furniture Scheme's aims are to provide affordablefurniture, reduce waste and provide volunteering experience for the borough. Indoing this, we…
New Trustees and news of retirements
April 2021 Richmond Furniture Scheme is delighted to announce the appointment of three new Trustees, Helen Higgins, Helen Pugh and…