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Necessary Furniture is a community charity that gives quality donated furniture and essentials a second life. Through donations, purchases, and volunteering, it helps local people create homes they’re proud of while building stronger communities and supporting a more sustainable future.
Well, what a lovely surprise to see Necessary Furniture featured on ITV Meridian! It’s always a bit strange seeing your own little corner of the world on television, but we were so pleased to welcome John Ryall and the team
We were delighted to welcome Gerry Warren from the Kentish Gazette, part of Kent Online, to Necessary Furniture on 11th October to see first-hand what we do here in Hersden, near Canterbury. The resulting article shines a light on how
On Friday 25th September, we had the absolute pleasure of officially launching Streets Ahead @ Necessary Furniture, with the Lord Mayor of Canterbury, Alister Brady, and the Sheriff of Canterbury, Councillor Steph Jupe, joining us to officially open our brand-new
At Necessary Furniture, our mission is to support our local community. We offer affordable second-hand furniture at a suggested donation price. As a self-funded,non-profit charity,we save hundreds of tonnes from landfill each year. Charity Number 1091602.
From Streets Streets Ahead Collective - WE’RE OPENING OUR DOORS!
We’re so excited to invite you to the Streets Ahead Collective Community Open Day at the amazing Necessary Furniture in Hersden.
Join us as we celebrate the launch of our new creative studios and workshop spaces, bringing artists, makers and our local community together.
Come and explore the spaces, meet our talented artists and makers, and discover what’s happening at Streets Ahead Collective.
We’ve got a fantastic day of hands-on creative workshops planned.
Whether you’re a keen creative, curious about trying something new or simply want to see what we’ve been working on, we’d love you to come along . Also come and see how Kylie and her team have transformed the warehouse with such amazing finds for your own home . She also is creating a community cafe to launch in the new year - if you think you want to get involved come and meet her and her team on the day .This is a perfect partnership of community and creativity between two organisations .
♻️ RETHINK • REUSE • REMAKE • RECONNECT
A celebration of creativity, sustainability and community.
📅 Saturday 28 November 2026
🕚 11am–4pm
📍 Necessary Furniture, Hersden
Come and see what we’re creating together. We can’t wait to welcome you.
#StreetsAheadCollective #NecessaryFurniture #Hersden #Canterbury #EastKent CommunityArts CreativeWorkshops Sustainability MeetTheMakers CreativeCommunity
💚It's Friday then, it's Saturday, Sunday! 🎵🎵
💛Everyone can smell the weekend in the warehouse! Even though it's a bit chilly, we're happy, warm-hearted and ready for another day of fun and furniture! 🤗
💚Lots of lovely oak items in today and some beautiful sofas, with another SIX due in throughout the day! You just never know what's going to come through those doors at Necessary Furniture! 👀
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📏 MEASUREMENTS CANNOT BE PROVIDED
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❌️ No exchanges, deposits or reserving
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💚 Happy Thursday! We have NEVER seen so many dressing tables in here! 🤩 Plus some lovely tables and chair sets and TWO corner sofas!
💛 And there's a serious amount of furniture coming into the warehouse too, so plenty more to come!
PLEASE CALL FOR STOCK UPDATES 📞
📏 MEASUREMENTS CANNOT BE PROVIDED
🚚 Delivery prices in our story
❌ No exchanges, deposits or reserving
📞 Call and pay over the phone on 01227 712680 or come and see us! 💚💛
#canterburycharity #furniturecharity #necessaryfurniture #canterbury #sustainability
The two men that delivered the table were so friendly, cheerful and helpful. The table is absolutely perfect. I’m over the moon. Such a good price and quality. I would highly recommend Necessary Furniture.”
