Panel members on stage at yesterday evening's Richmond Sustainability Forum. Simon Westgarth, CEO of Richmond Furniture Scheme, is pictured on the right of the image in a red polo shirt and holding a microphone.
Last night our CEO Simon Westgarth spoke at the Richmond Sustainability Forum π
He spoke about the important work of our charity and how partnership working can grow the circular economy β»οΈ
Thank you to @richmondcouncil.bsky.social for hosting! π
#Sustainability #CircularEconomy #Richmond
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A group of Richmond Furniture Scheme team members stood outside in sunny weather. Tim is pictured in the middle, crouching and holding gifts from Richmond Furniture Scheme.
β¨ Today we are celebrating Tim, who's heading back to the USA after several years of volunteering with us here at Richmond Furniture Scheme π
A huge thank you to Tim for all of his support over the years - he'll be missed π«Ά
π’ #RichmondCommunity #VolunteersMakeADifference #VolunteersRock π’
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β οΈ We've been working so hard building, crafting and repairing that we're starting to run a bit low on wood! If you have any spare bits of wood or useful timber that you'd be happy to donate, please get in touch π
π 0208 755 4665
π§ admin@RFSonline.co.uk
π 1a Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham TW2 5LS
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A large skip filled with assorted household waste
A large, fluffy husky toy wearing a high-vis RFS jacket
A mega morning at Heathfieldβs Mega Skip event on Saturday β»οΈβ¨
We always enjoy supporting these events and engaging with the community, all while helping to save items from landfill.
And please welcome our new (very fluffy) volunteer! πΆ
π’ #MegaSkip #WasteReduction #RichmondUponThames π’
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Volunteers Week graphic. The text reads 'Thank you Team RFS!'. The image features some of our volunteers helping to deliver essentials at Christmas.
π It's #VolunteersWeek! π
Since 1st April, 59 volunteers have given 1,850 hours of their time to RFS, helping with:
π Deliveries and collections
π¨ Repairs and upcycling
π Customer support
π Building community
We couldnβt do it without you, thank you π«Ά
π’ #RichmondUponThames #VolunteersWeek2025 π’
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ποΈ Anyone can shop with us by visiting our
Twickenham warehouse or our online store β‘οΈ
www.rfsonline.co.uk/shop
π 0208 755 4665
π§ admin@RFSonline.co.uk
π www.RFSonline.co.uk
π 1a Fortescue Avenue, Twickenham TW2 5LS
ποΈ Monday - Friday 9.30am - 4pm ~ Saturday 10am - 4pm
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Graphic with the text 'We're now helping 400 more households a year!'. Light green background with two white sparkles and the RFS logo in the top right corner.
π Our service has expanded into Hounslow, helping
residents in crisis who have been given grants through
Hounslow Councilβs Discretionary Local Crisis
Payments.
We're delighted to be working with @hounslowcouncil.bsky.social to ensure that people in the borough can get the furniture that they need.
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π Weβve been awarded Β£5,000 from @richmondcouncil.bsky.social's Active Richmond Fund! π
The grant will go towards providing Starter Kits of household and kitchen essentials to people in need.
Thanks to this support, even more residents will be able to cook healthy meals at home π½οΈ
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β¨ At Richmond Furniture Scheme, weβre not just #MakingHomes for people!
ππ¦ Our volunteers have been busy building bug hotels and bird houses using recycled materials to help local wildlife thrive and make our community greener π
π’ #RichmondUponThames #RichmondCommunity #NatureLovers π’
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π We're in need of sofas, wardrobes & chests of drawers! π
Upgrading your furniture soon? Donβt send it to landfill - donate it to us instead π«Άπ
π Free collection available (please allow a few weeks) or drop off at our Twickenham warehouse.
Click here to donate β‘οΈ donatefurniture.rfsonline.co.uk
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Simo, CEO of Richmond Furniture Scheme, is pictured here after completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon. He is wearing a bright yellow shirt for The Hygiene Bank with a medal around his neck, and other runners can be seen behind him
π Well done to Simon (our CEO) for completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon last weekend in 1 hour, 54 minutes and 31 seconds! πβ¨
Simon was running for The Hygiene Bank and Richmond Furniture Scheme.
πHelp us to hit our target and donate here: www.justgiving.com/page/rfs-172...
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Hello Bluesky! ππ
Watch this video to find out about the work of our charity π
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Free sexual health check-ups, counselling, creative workshops & social groups. Run by people whoβve been there too.
β’ Confidential β’ Inclusive β’ Outreach & resources
πLondon
A charity and safe haven for horses and humans in London. Providing access to horses for all. Therapy, riding, driving and friendship.
Charity No: 1161306
https://www.parklanestables.co.uk
π Supporting people from homelessness to independence
π‘ Because everyone deserves a safe place to live
π South West London
We are an independent local charity dedicated to helping older people in Richmond upon Thames.
Registered Charity No. 1084211
www.ageukrichmond.org.uk
We are the local support organisation for all charity, community and voluntary activity in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
The home of Kew Science π©βπ¬
π±Collections
πArchives
πApplied research
π€Partnerships
π₯ΌTraining
πMore: linktr.ee/kewscience
Promoting social & environmental justice. The official opposition in Richmond.
All our links: https://linktr.ee/richtwickgp
Visit our official website: https://rtgp.org.uk
Join the Green Party: https://join.greenparty.org.uk
Horace Walpole's 18th century βlittle Gothic castleβ in Twickenham.
π° House & Shop, Sat - Wed, 11 - 4
πΏ Garden & Cafe, Sat - Wed, 9 - 4
268 Waldegrave Road, Twickenham, TW1 4ST
www.strawberryhillhouse.org.uk
Campaigning for a healthy and eco-friendly future for people in Richmond and Twickenham and beyond. Check out our guide to sustainable living in Richmond Borough here: https://greenrichmond.org.uk/
MP for Twickenham πΆ Lib Dem Education Spokesperson πΆ Please email munira.wilson.mp@parliament.uk if you need assistance.
RREUSE is Europeβs largest network of social enterprises active in the circular economy, with a focus on reuse, repair and recycling. π https://rreuse.org/
#SocialAndCircular #SecondHandFirst
Supporting reuse charities across the UK to alleviate poverty, reduce waste and tackle climate change.
π₯οΈ https://reuse-network.org.uk/
Official account for RHACC π We're an Adult Education College based in Richmond, London. Our mission is to enable adults to unlock their talent and fulfil their potential through learning, skills and enterprise.
Find out more at rhacc.ac.uk
We are an independent charitable foundation that helps people in the London Borough of Richmond to build healthy and fulfilling lives. β¨
linktr.ee/wearerichmondfoundation
Deaf & Disabled Peoples Organisation in South West London supporting Disabled people to live independently.
π§ info@ruils.co.uk
π±020 8831 6083
π» www.ruils.co.uk
We have supported individuals and families in our local community since 1811. Our aim is to relieve the burden of financial, physical and emotional hardship and create opportunities to live well.
https://linktr.ee/hamptonfund
Richmond Council's official Bluesky!
Weekly news and what's on β‘οΈ https://richmond.gov.uk/news