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Sofa is a Registered Charity set up in 1981 to provide low cost furniture to those "in need" with the additional benefit of providing work experience and training for individuals seeking employment. Just as important now is our role in recycling and reuse by making effective use of donated furniture and reducing landfill. Committed volunteers are an essential part of the organisation without out which we would not survive. In return we offer real workplace experience, references, help with CVs and job applications and the possibility of formal training such as NVQs. We also run one-off corporate volunteer days with local businesses.
In the early 1980’s two social workers in Leicester sought donations of furniture to help families in need. They then expanded to operate a ‘Man & Van’ service from Leicester Cattle Market & eventually secured Local Authority funding. Sofa later moved to Loughborough in 2005 and has since expanded to three floors. Based on figures in 2013, we now work with over 50 volunteers each year and strongly promote equal opportunities for those struggling to find employment. We also made over 500 sales to the general public and close to a 1,000 sales to those referred to us.
In the early 1980’s two social workers in Leicester sought donations of furniture to help families in need. They then expanded to operate a ‘Man & Van’ service from Leicester Cattle Market & eventually secured Local Authority funding. Sofa later moved to Loughborough in 2005 and has since expanded to three floors. Based on figures in 2013, we now work with over 50 volunteers each year and strongly promote equal opportunities for those struggling to find employment. We also made over 500 sales to the general public and close to a 1,000 sales to those referred to us.
Hours of operation
Monday9:00AM - 4:00PMTuesday9:00AM - 4:00PMWednesday9:00AM - 4:00PMThursday9:00AM - 4:00PMFriday9:00AM - 4:00PMSaturday10:00AM - 4:00PM
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May 7, 2014
Simone M. asked:Need a cheap washing machine that can be delivered to Sileby
Brian T. replied:Contact SOFA in Loughborough, they will deliver. 01509 262557
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