FURNITURE MATTERS
Recycling * Re-use * Training
Dear Colleague,
Furniture Matters – Knowledge Sharing Day
You are cordially invited to visit Furniture Matters in Morecambe on
Tuesday 14th September 2010
Furniture Matters is a recycling, reuse and training charity that has been operating successfully for the
past 11 years. We have developed from a small furniture project with three paid staff, no volunteers,
one premise and one van to eight successful projects, a fleet of 13 vehicles, 7 premises covering over
60,000 sq. ft, 45 paid staff and multiple contracts with Local Authorities. Furniture Matters currently
collects unwanted domestic furniture, office equipment, electrical appliances, computer equipment,
cycles and paint – saving over 1,600 tonnes of perfectly reusable items from ending up in landfill each
year. Furniture Matters operates many contracts, including local authority bulky waste contracts,
Jobcentre Plus training contracts and contracts with private companies for removals and waste
reduction.
We have faced challenges and pitfalls along the way – yet succeeded nonetheless - and now we want
to share information with colleagues across our sector in order to help you develop. So whether you are
just starting a project; want to develop or change focus; or even if you are already operating a
successful project and just need a bit of new inspiration - this day will be for you!
Your day with us at Furniture Matters will start at 9:30am and finish at 4.00pm and will include:
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A Presentation on the history of Furniture Matters and how we work
A Tour of all sites
A question and answer session
Lunch
Information Pack
We would be delighted to see you at our Knowledge Sharing Day , so if you are interested in
participating, please complete the attached booking form to reserve your place.
Regards
Alison Page
Stephen Buchanan
Alison Page
Chief Executive
Stephen Buchanan
Business Manager
Registered Office: Old Grand Garage, Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 5PB
Telephone 01524 426622, Fax 01524 426633
www.furniturematters.org.uk
Registered Charity 1085696; Company Limited by Guarantee 4094183
VAT registration number: 887 6544 59
FURNITURE MATTERS
Recycling * Re-use * Training
Booking Form
Tuesday 14th September 2010
The cost is £60 per person
Name
Organisation
Address/Telephone
Places
Total
required Payable
Please return your completed booking form, including your cheque
(Made payable to Furniture Matters) to:
Julie Armer
PA to the Chief Executive
Furniture Matters
Old Grand Garage
Thornton Road
MORECAMBE
Lancashire LA4 5PB
You will receive confirmation that your place has been booked by return of post.
Should you require any additional information, please call Julie Armer on
01524 428016
Registered Office: Old Grand Garage, Thornton Road, Morecambe, Lancashire LA4 5PB
Telephone 01524 426622, Fax 01524 426633
www.furniturematters.org.uk
Registered Charity 1085696; Company Limited by Guarantee 4094183
VAT registration number: 887 6544 59