GIFT '92 was established in 1992 as an ongoing expression of concern following the Preston Guild of that year. The Charity supports around 500 families annually by supplying recycled furniture and household equipment.
The charity costs around £60,000 a year to keep running and the trustees are indebted to Preston City Council, Henry Smith Charity and many local charitable trusts and voluntary organisations who help keep the organisation afloat.
GIFT '92 is not a charity which enjoys wide public appeal, we are reliant on the generosity of the general public for donations of equipment which we recycle and pass on to people in need.
The charity generally works with ex homeless people, those who have fallen on hard times, or people in need following fire or flood etc. We believe that by helping people to set up home they are able to put down some roots and lead a more stable productive lifestyle.
GIFT '92 'green' credentials cannot be over estimated, whilst the furniture is recycled and passed on to people in need, the majority; many, many tons each year would have ended up on the local tip, eventually going for landfill.
It is important to remember that GIFT '92 recycles furniture to people in need; it does not sell the items donated to raise funds. A number of charities supporting homeless people collect and sell donated items of furniture. Worthy these schemes may be it is an important point which makes GIFT '92 a unique Charity in the Preston area.
GIFT '92 operates from its own warehouse at Boundary Road, Fulwood, collections and deliveries are organised via our own van which can often be seen around the City. We are supported by a small team of dedicated staff and volunteers.
You can contact us by telephone on 01772 716572 the warehouse is open from 9am to 12.30pm Monday to Friday.
