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Fw: Introducing SOFA Project: Can we help you or your community? From: Ben barker Date: Apr 28 14:09 UTC Short link
Hi,
SOFA is an important local community enterprise. They are looking for both
customers and volunteers. Spread the word. Ben.
----- Original Message ----- From: Lucy Pitt To: <email obscured> Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 3:02 PM Subject: Introducing SOFA Project: Can we help you or your community? Introducing SOFA Project http://www.sofaproject.org.uk Who are we: We specialise in the supply of re-use furniture, household goods, and domestic appliances and we provide affordable solutions for everyone. SOFA Project was founded in Bristol as the Shifting Old Furniture Around Project. What started as one man and his van now consists of a large shop supported by 8 lorries and vans, a workshop, two warehouses and 23 staff. It was incorporated as a company in 1982. SOFAs charitable object was set as supplying furniture, household goods and domestic appliances to people in conditions of need by sourcing items from community donors. In time this has expanded to include graded domestic appliances sourced from manufacturers like Baumatic and BEKO and retailers like Dixons: these are now attracting people looking to buy more smartly for their home refurbishments. Did you know We are open to everyone? a.. We have new items: Beds, cookers, washing machines, fridges b.. We have graded items (which may not have been used): fridges, televisions, microwaves, dish washers, wine coolers and so on. c.. We have used items: sourced from community donors, we have dining room furniture, storage units, sofa beds etc Stock changes regularly so you must visit often. All electrical items come with warranty cover so you can buy with confidence. SOFAcard System: Two-tier pricing Our SOFAcard system provides further discount for people on low income and benefits and allows us to price more competitively for those who need it. Applications can be picked up at the West Street shop reception. If you bring proof of address cards will be processed there and then. Would you like to get involved with our enterprise? We are always looking for help we reply heavily on volunteer support and have worked with agencies in the past to help people move back into employment having gained experience within the workplace. If you or anyone you know would be interested in volunteering we would like to hear from you particularly in the admin area, helping to answer calls, booking in collections and so on. We pay 5 per day to cover expenses. Please call Lucy Pitt on 0117 954 3573 Collections We collect items of unwanted furniture and bulky waste that is in good condition. Please know that we can only collect as fast as we can sell due to limited storage and therefore our bookings are often taken 4-6 weeks in advance. Therefore please give us enough time to collect! Website: Now live at http://www.sofaproject.org.uk Featuring Bargain of the Week! We look forward to seeing you soon come and pick up a bargain at SOFA! How to find us (West Street Shop): 48-54 West Street, St Phillips (Old Market), Bristol, BS2 0BL Tel: 0117 954 3567 <email obscured> Open: Mon Fri 9.30 5.00, Saturday 10.00-4.30pm We have limited parking on Waterloo Street, or you can park at Gardiner Haskins round the corner. West Street is on 4 6, 6a, 7, 24, 36, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 47, 48, 49 and 67 bus routes.