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furniture poverty

I couldn't afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
Gloria Odhi
Gloria Odhi

I couldn't afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials

Gloria Odhi, a participant of Changing Realities, shared her story with the Scottish first minister with the hope of inspiring change so that other parents get help to afford the essentials
Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed
A furnished bedroom
Homelessness

Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed

These charities collect furniture for free to help those in need
a bare mattress pushed against a window in a dark room
Charity

These charities collect furniture for free to help those in need

Letters: I'm a pensioner and I agree with cutting winter fuel payments – I don't need it
Letters

Letters: I'm a pensioner and I agree with cutting winter fuel payments – I don't need it

Gail Porter on going from TV star to homeless and the power of having your own washing machine
Furniture poverty

Gail Porter on going from TV star to homeless and the power of having your own washing machine

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
'They gave me hope': As 'appliance poverty' bites, this charity is helping people 'out of the hole'
Poverty

'They gave me hope': As 'appliance poverty' bites, this charity is helping people 'out of the hole'

Children forced to sleep on floors as parents skip meals due to cost of living – something has to give
children
Child poverty

Children forced to sleep on floors as parents skip meals due to cost of living – something has to give

Where to find grants for furniture and carpets in 2023
Housing

Where to find grants for furniture and carpets in 2023

Empty shell Britain: One family’s experience of furniture poverty
Social Justice

Empty shell Britain: One family’s experience of furniture poverty