Grangemouth Enterprises Ltd operates a Furniture Reuse project.

Furniture is uplifted free of charge from local residents who wish to donate their household goods. This allows the organisation to operate a * “Free Furniture Referral Scheme” that provides household goods free of charge to referred people who are either homeless or in need. Other donated furniture is sold at low cost to anyone on low income. The sales income helps provide employment in the area. Finally, there are significant environmental impacts from the project as a result of diverting furniture from landfill for recycling. Grangemouth Enterprises Ltd is recognised by SEPA as a Waste the organisation is currently undergoing an ISO 9001 Management System audit process.

‘Free Furniture Referral Scheme’ – Under this scheme, any local agency or organisation can refer an individual or a family for free furniture. This has included organisations such as SACRO, local GP’s and Falkirk Council Housing and Social Work Services.

 

 

 

In the year 2002/2003

	267 referrals were received resulting in 498 people helped 47% of those helped were registered homeless 53% were at risk of homelessness or in need

Agencies that fund/ed the project:

	Scottish Churches Community Trust Falkirk Council