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Aims and Objectives:
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Social
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To help local people overcome some of the effects of poverty on their lives by providing a source of quality furniture and household goods at low cost.
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To enable homeless people or those threatened with homelessness to take up tenancies they otherwise could not, as furnishings and floor coverings are conditions of tenancy.
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To work in partnership with other agencies and organisations with similar aims and objectives.
Environmental
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To collect, restore, recycle and redistribute pre-used furniture and household goods donated by members of the public.
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To assist the local authority in meeting the targets set out in the local area waste plan by preventing/reducing landfill and exported waste.
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To encourage and facilitate recycling activities throughout the local community.
Economic
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To provide a range of sustainable supported employment, training and volunteering opportunities which promote social inclusion for those furthest from the labour market.
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To work collaboratively with other agencies and organisations with a similar remit.
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To work closely with individuals and employers to challenge and ultimately overcome the barriers people face to mainstream employment.
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