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 theyโre 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! Itโs 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.
๐ 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 โ THIS IS A SCAM.
๐ 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:
โ ๏ธ STOP ALL CONTACT immediately. Do not reply or engage any further.
๐ธ TAKE SCREENSHOTS of all messages, the profile, payment requests and any other contact. Keep this evidence.
๐ซ REPORT THE PROFILE to Facebook. Go to the profile, select the three dots (โฆ) and choose Report Profile. Please also report any messages you have received.
๐ฆ 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.
๐ REPORT IT TO THE POLICE by calling 101 and provide the screenshots and details you have collected.
๐ 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. ...
๐Happy Tuesday! It might be wet and yucky outside, but we've got some beautiful things in the warehouse to brighten up your day! ๐ค
๐A wonderfully eclectic mix today, from brand-new parasols to a vintage Silver Cross pram! ๐
๐Take a look at the video in our story to see just how lovely everything is looking in here today!
๐FOR STOCK UPDATES-PLEASE CALL 01227 712680 ๐MEASUREMENTS CANNOT BE PROVIDED ๐Delivery prices in our story โ๏ธNo exchanges, deposits or reserving ๐Call and pay over the phone on 01227 712680 or come and see us! ๐
๐ Happy Thursday! It's a white, black and oak kind of day in the warehouse today! ๐ค๐ค๐ค We've got some great white goods available, including TWO COOKERS! ๐ฑ
๐ Don't forget, we've got FREE BOOKS FOR THE KIDS ๐ to help keep the little ones entertained, and our Halloween decorations are coming out TODAY! ๐๐ป๐ฝ Who's ready for a bit of spooky-season treasure hunting? ๐
๐ฐ Prices on photos ๐ MEASUREMENTS CANNOT BE PROVIDED ๐ Delivery prices in our story โ No exchanges, deposits or reserving ๐ Call and pay over the phone on 01227 712680 or come and see us! ๐
๐ Lots to discover, so pop in and see what treasures you can find! ๐
The two men that delivered the table were so friendly, cheerful and helpful. The table is absolutely perfect. Iโm over the moon. Such a good price and quality. I would highly recommend Necessary Furniture.โ