WNWN helps people on low income create a home that they can feel proud of. The charity collects unwanted furniture and household goods and passes these on, at affordable prices, to vulnerable families and individuals.
Why the community needs usDonated goods are passed on to a mix of clients who are from vulnerable families and individuals which include single parents, re-housed homeless, victims of domestic violence, people with special needs and the elderly Waste Not Want Not offers volunteering opportunities to a wide section of the local community. Volunteers include those with special needs, young people on Government Training schemes and individuals rehabilitating after mental health issues.
Our impact on the communityLast year we assisted 2600 people furnish their homes with safe and serviceable furniture and household goods. Many clients have partners / children so, in real terms, WNWN probably helped over 6,000 people achieve a more pleasant and comfortable lifestyle.76 metric tonnes of reusable goods were diverted away from landfill. It provided volunteering, training and work experience to 25 individuals including people with special needs
Anyone interested in volunteering should make contact on wnwn303@aol.com or 01249 447140
