The Furniture Scheme
Rockspring Community Centre, Sandford Road,
Ludlow
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What is less known about our charity is that all of this great work we do comes at a high cost. Every year, we have to pay for fuel for our vans as well as vehicle maintenance, building rent, insurance, utility bills staff, furniture repairs and even volunteer travel expenses. These costs equate to the amount of £840,000 annually! ‘That seems like a very high figure’ I hear you say. This is true, but with all the communities in the area we help, it is an unfortunate fact that we must face every year.
We can proudly say that throughout our existence we have survived and grown our charity using funding contracts, trading, grants and many wonderful furniture donations from yourself and other members of the public. In other words, we have worked towards self financial sustainability and continued to provide these vital community services to more and more people.
However, a problem has recently emerged that is threatening to sabotage the great work that we have been doing. Due largely to the recession the need for our charitable services, and our help, has doubled in the last year. Factor this in with the reduction of sales and the introduction of the Welfare Reform Act and we are no longer able to cover the costs of running. Numbers of people in need are increasing everyday and the awful situation of having to turn people down is drawing ever closer...
This is where we need you!
This is a situation that simply can’t happen and it is us that now need to turn to you for help. The total that we need to cover our costs and continue our service is £70,000. However, this is a very large amount and of course we are not asking you for this! There are so many small amounts of money that can significantly help and even change a person’s life. Yes I know this sounds cliché, but it’s absolutely true! There are many huge international charities that do a wonderful job throughout the world, but we and your local community need this invaluable help too.
