We're proud to announce Furnishing Futures as our Official Charity Partner. Furnishing Futures is a charity dedicated to creating healing homes for women and children who have escaped domestic abuse and been placed in empty social housing. 

Why This Matters
Furniture poverty is a devastating issue for more than 14 million people in the UK, and is a problem that is literally hidden behind closed doors. 

Less than 2% of social housing comes furnished. For vulnerable women and children fleeing domestic abuse, being placed into empty social housing leaves them feeling worthless and compounds their trauma. Buying essential items is also a leading cause of debt for vulnerable families, keeping them in poverty. 

Despite this, 22 million pieces of furniture end up in landfill every year, much of which is in new or as new condition. Furnishing Futures bridges this gap by rescuing high-quality items from the interiors industry and using them to create safe, comfortable homes for families in need. 

How We're Supporting Furnishing Futures
As our Official Charity Partner, Ideal Home Show will be helping Furnishing Futures raise £5,000 to Help Fund A Healing Home. This money will go towards designing and furnishing one home. We believe that everyone deserves a home that is safe, welcoming and dignified, and we're excited to be working with Furnishing Futures to make this a reality.