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
Community Spotlight
Streets Ahead Collective
Streets Ahead Collective is a Canterbury-based Community Interest Company (CIC) creating open, accessible creative spaces for people of all ages and backgrounds.
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.
💚 Happy Wednesday! Some really classy pieces in today – lots of lovely oak and some gorgeous velvet 👌
💛 Just a reminder following yesterday's scam warning: we have become aware of a fake profile pretending to be Necessary Furniture and contacting people asking for money.
PLEASE BE AWARE: Necessary Furniture will NEVER contact you asking for your bank details or request that you pay money into a personal bank account. If you receive a suspicious message, please don't engage.
💚 Thank you for helping us spread the word and keeping our lovely community safe!
📞 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! 💰
💚 We have become aware of a FAKE Facebook profile pretending to be Necessary Furniture.
The individual is using our photographs and images to make the account look genuine and is contacting members of the public asking for money and personal bank details.
PLEASE BE AWARE – THIS IS A SCAM.
💛 Necessary Furniture will NEVER contact you from a personal or fake profile asking for your bank details or requesting money to be paid into a personal account.
If you have been contacted by this fake account, please:
⚠️ STOP ALL CONTACT immediately. Do not reply or engage any further.
📸 TAKE SCREENSHOTS of all messages, the profile, payment requests and any other contact. Keep this evidence.
🚫 REPORT THE PROFILE to Facebook. Go to the profile, select the three dots (…) and choose Report Profile. Please also report any messages you have received.
🏦 CONTACT YOUR BANK IMMEDIATELY if you have shared bank details or made any payment. Do not wait. Explain what has happened and follow their advice.
📞 REPORT IT TO THE POLICE by calling 101 and provide the screenshots and details you have collected.
💚 PLEASE REMEMBER: Our only official Facebook page is this one. If you are ever unsure whether you are speaking to us, please call Necessary Furniture directly on 01227 712680.
We are absolutely appalled that someone is using our charity's name, photographs and reputation to try to take money from members of the public.
Please help us protect our community by sharing this warning, particularly with anyone who may have been contacted. ...
💚Happy Tuesday! It might be wet and yucky outside, but we've got some beautiful things in the warehouse to brighten up your day! 🤗
💛A wonderfully eclectic mix today, from brand-new parasols to a vintage Silver Cross pram! 😍
💚Take a look at the video in our story to see just how lovely everything is looking in here today!
💛FOR STOCK UPDATES-PLEASE CALL 01227 712680 📏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! 💚
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.”