Basingstoke ObserverA Basingstoke community project selling refurbished furniture is inviting members of the public to get a sneak peak behind the scenes at its relaunch event next week.
The Community Furniture Project which promotes the re-use of furniture, household goods, electrical items and toys at low cost to people provides supported volunteering placements for people with learning disabilities or mental health conditions.
The Project, based on Joule Road, is hosting a re-launch party on Tuesday from 5.30pm joined by Basingstoke and Deane mayor councillor Sean Keating and mayoress Gwen Keating.
Councillor Robert Tate, cabinet member for finance, service delivery and improvement, said: “The Community Furniture Project provides an invaluable service to support disadvantaged people in the community.
“This includes opportunities for people across Basingstoke to learn skills in woodwork, re-upholstery, electrical repair, bicycle repair, forklift truck driving, IT and compiling databases.
“We are delighted to have supported the Community Furniture Project over the past three years with community and voluntary sector programme grants totalling £55,803 and a local infrastructure grant of £25,200 which has paid for new flooring, improved lighting, an accessible toilet and a fire alarm system.”
Over the next three years the council will provide the charity with further grants totalling £53,862 to develop its Five Steps training programme.
Basingstoke Observer
