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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
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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.