Selwood Housing Group is pleased to support Group 5, a furniture recycling charity that redistributes furniture and household items to families in need across Westbury, Warminster, Melksham, Trowbridge and Bradford on Avon.
All goods are collected and provided free of charge, benefiting both those donating furniture and those in need.
Group 5 was formed 30 years ago by a church congregation in Trowbridge and is so named because of the five West Wiltshire towns they cover. In a typical year, the team of dedicated volunteers assist around 600 households and cover 10,000 miles in their van!
Access to the service is via referral by an organisation or person in an official capacity who is able to confirm families are unable to afford the furniture they need. This could be a social worker, doctor, health visitor, CAB, job centre, women's refuge and the Multi-Faith Forum.
We assisted Group 5 with grants of £2,500 from our Stronger Communities Fund in both 2019 and 2020, to assist with their annual running costs of £16,000. Other funders include church groups, town councils and various local charities.
Our investment ensured that the charity was able to continue its valuable work supporting some of our most vulnerable families, alleviating poverty and raising standards of living.
If you struggle to afford furniture, you can access Group 5 through a referral from us at Selwood Housing or one of the agencies mentioned above.
If you would like to donate good quality furniture or volunteer to help, please contact Group 5 at www.groupfive.org.uk or call David Gowen and his colleagues on 01225 764 849.
#NationalPetMonth celebrates and raises awareness of responsible pet ownership and we’re here for it!
We recognise the benefits that responsible pet and animal ownership can bring, such as enhancing the owner's mental and physical health and encouraging exercise.
Pets will normally be allowed in all our properties with prior consent, except for flats with the following:
communal entrances.
shared areas or communal facilities (such as a lounge or laundry).
Customers are expected to act responsibly in relation to their pets and animals, and this includes adhering to their legal and welfare obligations
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Would you like to know how Selwood Housing prioritise upgrades for our homes? All housing associations must provide homes that meet the decent homes standard with requirements based on age, condition, and comfort. Selwood Housing has a long-term maintenance plan to manage and carry out required work to keep our homes in good condition.
We want your help in discussing how Selwood Housing prioritise their upgrades which includes the replacement of kitchens, bathrooms, boilers and re-roofing and how they communicate with you.
We would like to invite you to join us in one of our 2-hour workshops:
Date: Thursday 9 May 2024
Time: 2pm – 4pm
Date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
Time: 6pm – 8pm
Venue: Selwood Housing office, Bryer Ash Business Park, Trowbridge, BA14 8RT
To sign up for a workshop, please complete this short registration form: ecs.page.link/WKmvC
As a thank you for attending, you can choose to receive a gift, such as a shopping voucher.
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For over 30 years Group 5, a furniture recycling charity based in Trowbridge, has made a difference in the lives of families and individuals in need. They collect good-quality donated furniture and provide it free of charge to those struggling to afford it. We continue to support Group 5 with funding from our Stronger Communities Fund to assist with annual running costs, helping to ensure the charity can continue its valuable work supporting some of our most vulnerable families, alleviating poverty and raising living standards.
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