Welcome

to the Furniture Recycling Project for Gloucestershire

The objective of the project is to encourage the recycling of furniture and household items to disadvantaged groups.

We offer volunteer opportunities to those wishing to gain work experience. We also provide accredited training opportunities to learners in the 16 -18 age group.

Please view our 2010/2011 Annual Report here

Please view our 2009/2010 Annual Report here

Please view our 2008/2009 Annual Report here

To view our Foundation Learning leaflet please click here

To view our ReEngage Plus leaflet please click here

To view our Donation leaflet please click here

To view our Volunteering leaflet please click here

To view our Shop leaflet please click here


Recent News


Nov
30
2011
Big Give
The Furniture Recycling Project is asking for your support. It has been invited to take part in the Garfield Weston Foundation Big Give Challenge. This is a 3 day challenge starting at 10.00 am on Monday 5th December.

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Oct
26
2011
New Work Placement Opportunities for Unemployed Young People
The Furniture Recycling Project in Gloucester has received a grant of £75,000 for in-house work placements with the project. These can range from woodworking and furniture repair, to sales, administration, delivery, and electrical testing and repair.

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Sep
22
2011
Service Extended
The Furniture Recycling Project (FRP) has now extended its service in Gloucester to be able to offer a collection and delivery service to those who are not available Monday to Friday, by introducing a Saturday service.

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FRP Highlights

  • An average of 12,000 items supplied to the disadvantaged community per year.
  • We have customer access sites in Gloucester and Cheltenham, a white goods repair centre in Gloucester.
  • Gloucester City Council benefits by £60,000 per year in collection charges. Include other authorities within Gloucestershire we estimate the savings would be in excess of £100,000.
  • 2005 Recognised by the South West Regional Development Agency as a Beacon Company.
  • Business Awards 2005, Workforce Development Award Finalist.