“I was very pleased with the furniture. It was good quality and made the flat feel like home. It made the world of difference. The guys were very friendly and the communication for the delivery was very smooth."

The Furniture Service co-ordinates the supply of donated furniture and household equipment to people with mental health problems who are moving from hospital or temporary accommodation, into homes of their own in the community.

Initial contact for this service should be via the person dealing with the client’s care – simply ask them to contact us on 020 8253 8201. Our office hours are 9am-5pm, from Tuesday to Friday, and an answerphone is available 7 days a week. Clients who have already received our ‘home starter’ packs are also welcome to contact us directly.

Follow up calls are offered to clients to ensure they are coping in their new homes.

We are always in need of items of furniture in good repair, particularly:

Beds (mattresses must be stain-free), single wardrobes, chests of drawers, bedside cabinets, sofas (2-seater) and armchairs, coffee tables, dining tables and chairs, crockery, utensils, linen, carpets, rugs, and lamps.

Collection can be arranged – please call Pam on 020 8253 8201 or leave a message on the answerphone.

The furniture delivery and collection service is a MIND work experience initiative and it operates within the Borough boundaries of Croydon between 9am and 4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.