furniture poverty
'I fled domestic abuse with my daughter. We were placed in a property with no furniture or floors'
'I fled domestic abuse with my daughter. We were placed in a property with no furniture or floors'
For those trying to escape domestic violence or homelessness, social housing should be a lifeline. Yet when they get the keys, they open the door to an empty shell. As momentum grows for the government to address endemic furniture poverty, we delve into a crisis that campaigners say is hurting kids’ chances and even holding the economy back
Mr Motivator faced homelessness as a single dad. It's now driving his crusade to give children beds
Mr Motivator faced homelessness as a single dad. It's now driving his crusade to give children beds
Furniture poverty can mean the real difficulties start when homeless people move into a new home
Furniture poverty can mean the real difficulties start when homeless people move into a new home
Prince William and Gordon Brown join forces to tackle homelessness: 'Dignity can be restored'
Prince William and Gordon Brown join forces to tackle homelessness: 'Dignity can be restored'
I couldn't afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
I couldn't afford to fix my broken bed. People in poverty like me need help with the essentials
Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed
Homeless young people slapped with £1,800 carpet bill after finally being housed
These charities collect furniture for free to help those in need
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: 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
Gail Porter on going from TV star to homeless and the power of having your own washing machine
'They gave me hope': As 'appliance poverty' bites, this charity is helping people 'out of the hole'
'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 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
Where to find grants for furniture and carpets in 2023
Empty shell Britain: One family’s experience of furniture poverty
