As winter approaches, warmth shouldn’t be a luxury.
Across Cheshire and North Wales, many families are facing a tough winter — rising energy bills, the cost of living, and limited access to affordable furniture or home essentials.
At The Reuse Initiative CIC, we believe nobody should go cold this winter because of waste. Every week, we collect and restore unwanted furniture and home goods, giving them a second life — and in the process, helping local people create safe, warm, and comfortable homes.
Turning what others throw away into community support
Alt text: Volunteers restoring donated furniture at The Reuse Initiative CIC warehouse in Ellesmere Port.
Every sofa, bed frame or heater that would have ended up in landfill can become a lifeline for a local family.
Our volunteers clean, repair and deliver reused goods to homes across Ellesmere Port, Chester and North Wales, ensuring nothing useful goes to waste.
We work with local councils, charities and donors to collect unwanted household items — from beds and tables to soft furnishings — and match them to people in need through our Furniture Reuse and Voucher Fund.
♻️ It’s simple: what you no longer need could help another family stay warm this winter.
The environmental impact: small changes, big results
Alt text: A reused sofa and furniture setup helping a Cheshire family stay warm this winter.
Did you know that the UK throws away 1.6 million tonnes of furniture every year — most of which could be reused or repaired?
By redistributing furniture and electrical items, The Reuse Initiative CIC reduces landfill waste and carbon emissions while supporting a circular local economy where every item adds value again.
♻️ Every reused sofa saves up to 90 kg of CO₂ emissions
🛏️ Every reused bed prevents 50 kg of waste going to landfill
💡 Every reused heater or lamp means one less item imported or produced new
How you can help
We’re currently preparing for our Winter Reuse Fund Drive — collecting warm bedding, furniture, heaters and household items to support families across Cheshire and North Wales.
Here’s how you can get involved:
🪑 1. Donate Items
If you have unwanted furniture or home goods in usable condition, we’ll collect them for free.
👉 Donate Your Items
🤝 2. Volunteer
Help us collect, clean, or distribute items to local families.
👉 Join Our Volunteer Team
💷 3. Fund Our Work
Your donation helps cover storage, transport, and repair costs for essential furniture.
👉 Donate Funds
🏢 4. Partner With Us
Local councils, housing providers, and charities can work with us to provide affordable furniture solutions.
👉 Get in Touch
Our mission this winter
We aim to furnish 100 local homes with reused or upcycled items before Christmas.
With your help, we can make sure more families in Ellesmere Port, Chester and North Wales can live in comfort — not cold.
Join the movement: From Waste to Warmth
Alt text: The Reuse Initiative CIC team in Cheshire preparing reused goods for the winter campaign.
Waste doesn’t have to be the end of the story. At The Reuse Initiative CIC, we’re proving that every item has value — and every act of reuse makes our community stronger.
👉 Follow our journey on Facebook and Instagram @TheReuseInitiative
👉 Donate your unwanted furniture today – let’s turn waste into warmth.