10 - 19 April 2026, Olympia, London

10 - 19 April 2026
Olympia, London

Furnishing Futures Partner Takeover

Join our Official Charity Partner, Furnishing Futures, on Friday 11 April and Wednesday 15 April for a programme of inspiring talks and creative workshops at the Ideal Home Show.

 

What’s On

On Friday 11th April, visitors can take part in a luxury candle-making workshop, a creative, hands-on experience designed to inspire calm and reflection, celebrating the power of home environments to nurture wellbeing.

On Wednesday 15th April, Emily Wheeler, Founder and CEO of Furnishing Futures, will speak on both the Main Stage and the Spring Clean Stage, sharing powerful insight into how our homes can support wellbeing, mental clarity and healing.

Drawing on her experience creating safe, fully furnished homes for women and children escaping domestic abuse, Emily explores the deep connection between environment and emotional recovery, and why thoughtful interiors can play a vital role in rebuilding lives.

About Furnishing Futures

Furnishing Futures is the Official Charity Partner of Ideal Home Show 2026.

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. Their work transforms unfurnished properties into safe, welcoming spaces where families can begin to rebuild their lives with dignity.

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.

     furnishing futures before
     furnishing futures after

See Their Impact at the Show

Throughout the event, Furnishing Futures will also have a dedicated presence within the life-sized Ideal Home, where visitors can experience a powerful “before and after” transformation — demonstrating how an empty property can become a nurturing, fully furnished sanctuary.

As part of our collaboration, we are aiming to raise £5,000 — enough to fully design and furnish one complete healing home. Visitors can support this mission by adding a donation when purchasing tickets or by contributing during their visit.

By attending the talks, taking part in the workshop or supporting the fundraising effort, you’ll be helping to turn empty houses into homes filled with hope.

Browse the Furnishing Futures session line up below and plan your day at the show.

Loading
12:30
  1. Workshops
    60 mins
    Scarlett O'Haha is proud to be a partner with Furnishing Futures to host candle making workshops inspired by the feeling of home. You'll find everything you need to create your own luxury candle, no e ...
15:30
  1. Workshops
    60 mins
    Scarlett O'Haha is proud to be a partner with Furnishing Futures to host candle making workshops inspired by the feeling of home. You'll find everything you need to create your own luxury candle, no e ...
11:15
  1. Spring Clean Stage
    30 mins
    What if your home could help you feel lighter, clearer, and more at ease? Join Emily Wheeler, founder and CEO of Furnishing Futures, as she explores how creating clean, considered spaces can support m ...
14:20
  1. Main Stage
    30 mins
    Join Emily Wheeler, founder and CEO of Furnishing Futures, for an inspiring talk on how the spaces we live in can profoundly shape how we feel. Drawing on her experience designing homes for survivors ...

Why Wait Until The Show?

If you're able to, a small donation today could help us move closer to our £5,000 target and make a real difference to families without essential furniture.

Donate Here

Headline Sponsor



 

Sponsors





 

Partners

 



 


 

Other shows & publications