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Welcome to Necessary Furniture

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.

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ITV Meridian feature Necessary Furniture

Published on: October 13th, 2026
Posted In: From the warehouse floor

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

Kentish Gazette

Kent Online visit Necessary Furniture

Published on: October 11th, 2026
Posted In: From the warehouse floor

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

Streets Ahead Necessary Furniture

Streets Ahead Necessary Furniture Launch

Published on: October 9th, 2026
Posted In: From the warehouse floor

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.

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Newton + Young

Newton & Young

Newton + Young is a leading interior design and furnishing business, with a team bringing together more than 60 years of industry experience.

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Guild Lane

Guild Lane based in Lenham, Kent, generosity help make our community upcycling workshops possible.​

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This Week In The Warehouse

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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.

💚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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💚 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!

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📏 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! 💚💛

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💛 Happy Tuesday! Some beauties in today and lots of white goods again! 🤗

💚 Just a little heads-up… if you're coming to visit us at the warehouse, we’ll be keeping the shutter down to try and keep some warmth in over the colder months. We are still OPEN as usual, so please don't be put off! 💚

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 pop in and see us!

💛 Thank you for keeping us busy and supporting your local furniture charity! 💚

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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.”

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