Gift92 (Guild Initiative for Furniture Trust)

Gift 92 was established during Preston Guild Year in 1992 and has operated from a warehouse in Preston since its inception.

We work in conjunction with eight referral agencies to ensure individuals and families are signposted to the relevant services, care, and support options that may benefit them. We work directly with these families or individuals to ensure they obtain the essential items they require.

Many of our service users are former homeless people, individuals or families suffering breakdown, young people setting up their first home, victims of domestic abuse, refugees and asylum seekers, and others living in crisis and inadequate accommodation.

We are aware that many people confronted with these challenges may struggle to afford the most basic furniture and our project can offer a vital lifeline by helping to furnish homes with items they might not otherwise afford.

FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS

We help individuals and families who are living in conditions of need or financial hardship, by providing essential household items they urgently require. We supply these goods to those referred to us by agencies who support persons seeking housing accommodation, are in receipt of Government benefits or have limited finances, making it difficult for them to source their basic furniture requirements.

PEOPLE ON LOW INCOMES

We help those in furniture poverty alleviate financial stress, enabling individuals and families to redirect their resources towards vital needs such as food, clothing and other essential necessities.

ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFIT

We collect furniture and household goods, free of charge, from members of the public who want to donate their pre-loved items. Once collected, we test, repair and refurbish the items, ensuring they are suitable for reuse.  

Through the collection and redistribution of second-hand furniture to people in need, Gift92 helps reduce landfill waste and promotes sustainability.

We are members of the Reuse Network which saves items from landfill, recycling items to give them a second life.

Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to accept unsupported requests to access our service.

2024 Outcomes

In the year to 30th September 2024

We made 1233 collections of furniture/household goods donated by members of our community.

Achieved 773 deliveries of furniture and household goods.

We helped 1545 people, 737 of these were children.

Prevented 72 tonnes of furniture/household goods from going into landfill.