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Foundations @ghd_foundations

Charity since 1996. Providing low-cost, second hand furniture donated by local people, for local people and for the benefit of our environment.

Joined May 2012
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A good nightโ€™s sleep is priceless! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ We stock brand-new beds & mattresses at affordable prices, now including king size! Every purchase helps raise funds for our charity. Visit us to find the perfect one for you. We're in the Teams Craft Workshops, Askew Road West, NE8 2PB.
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Need support with job searching, CV writing, or interview skills? Our free employability programme is here to help! Have a look at our website for all the info. ๐Ÿ‘‰๐Ÿป bit.ly/Foundation4Work
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If you're trying to furnish your home in Gateshead, but struggling to afford items, call in any weekday to browse our affordable pre-loved furniture. Visit us at the Teams Craft Workshops on Askew Road West, NE8 2PB. Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm (excluding bank holidays).
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Do you have furniture or electricals you no longer need? ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ๐Ÿ“บ Donate today and help us to support local households affected by furniture poverty. Free collection available in and around Tyne and Wear! ๐Ÿš› Call us on 0191 477 8337 to find out more.
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Need support with job searching, CV & application form writing, or interview skills? ๐Ÿ’ผ Or maybe you'd like to improve your CV with work experience, new skills & a reference? Our free employability programme is here to help! bit.ly/Foundation4Work
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Looking for a rewarding way to spend your free time? Volunteer with Foundations and help provide furniture to local households affected by furniture poverty. Find out more on the @OurGateshead website... ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/OG-FFVolunteer
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Your donations of furniture really do change lives. A sofa or bed you no longer use could be a fresh start, or bring comfort to someone in the local area who is struggling with financial hardship. To donate an item, use the handy form on our website... bit.ly/FoundationsWeb
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Want to know more about our free in-house support with the job seeking process? We have several case studies on our website to show the positive steps people take towards their employment goals. Here's H's story... bit.ly/H-F4WCaseStudy
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If you or someone you know is facing furniture poverty in Gateshead, we can help provide furniture for every room, as well as white goods and appliances. ๐Ÿ“ Units 1-6 Teams Craft Workshops, Askew Road West, NE8 2PB โŒš 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday bit.ly/Foundation4Work
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๐Ÿ“ข We Need Your Help! ๐Ÿ›๏ธ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ We need double beds to help support people in Gateshead affected by furniture poverty and crisis. Donating a bed can make a huge and lasting difference to someone locally who is struggling. ๐Ÿš› We collect for FREE in and around Tyne and Wear.
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๐Ÿ™Œ Can You Spare a Few Hours to Help Local Households? ๐Ÿ™Œ Weโ€™re looking for volunteers to help with: ๐Ÿš› Furniture collections & deliveries ๐Ÿฌ warehouse/showroom tasks Even a few hours a week can make a huge difference! For more info: bit.ly/OG-FFVolunteer #VolunteerWithUs
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If you or someone you know is facing furniture poverty in Gateshead, we can help. For more information: ๐Ÿ“ž Call us: 0191 477 8337 ๐Ÿ“ Visit: Units 1-6 Teams Craft Workshops, NE8 2PB ๐Ÿ“ง Email: foundations.project@btconnect.com ๐Ÿ’ป Web: foundationsfurniture.co.uk
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Every donated item goes through a little TLC here at Foundations before it finds a new home. ๐Ÿ  Whether it's cleaning items, PAT testing electrical appliances, or making sure everything works as it should, we make sure all of the items leave Foundations in the best condition.
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FREE 1-to-1 support at our furniture charity with โœ… CV writing โœ… Job searches & applications โœ… Interview skills โœ… Confidence building โœ… Free work boots & PPE โœ… Help with travel costs to & from our charity โœ… Work experience & reference ๐Ÿ’ปbit.ly/Foundation4Work
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5 Mar 2025
๐Ÿ”‘ Your landlord must follow certain rules if they want you to pay more rent. Itโ€™s important that you know what your rights are and what steps you can take if your rent is increased. Our advice can help โคต๏ธ bit.ly/4hUd3yF

Challenging a rent increase

Find out if you can challenge your section 13 rent increase for free at a tribunal and check what evidence you need to send with your application.

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๐ŸกYour Donations Change Lives๐Ÿก When families in hardship need to move into a new home, they can struggle to get the essential items they need. Thanks to your donations, more people in Gateshead can create a comfortable space to call home. #ThankYou
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Help us fight #FurniturePoverty by donating furniture you no longer need! ๐Ÿก We're in greatest need for double beds and mattresses at the moment but every wardrobe, bed or sofa can help a local household rebuild their home. Call or DM us to chat to us about a donation! ๐Ÿ’™
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Our FREE programme at Foundation is here to help you with: โœ”๏ธCV Writing โœ”๏ธJob Search Support โœ”๏ธApplication Form Guidance โœ”๏ธInterview Skills โœ”๏ธWork Experience PLUS โ€“ weโ€™ll provide you with FREE work boots & PPE to keep, and help with travel costs to and from our charity!
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Hearing this means the world to us โ˜บ๏ธ Our aim is for our charity to be about more than just furniture, we also want it to be a place of support where we hope people feel welcome and at ease. #EndFurniturePoverty
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A huge thank you our amazing volunteers! ๐Ÿ™Œ We couldnโ€™t do this without you! Want to join our brilliant volunteer team? Find out more here ๐Ÿ‘‰ bit.ly/OG-FFVolunteer #VolunteerHeroes #CommunitySupport
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