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Homewards Teams Up With Gordon Brown’s Multibank to Furnish 250 Homes

Research cited by the programme says furnishing homes raises tenancy sustainment by 12.5%.

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Gordon Brown and Prince William at a Homewards event in Sheffield. Image: Andrew Parsons / Kensington Palace

Overview

  • The partnership will furnish at least 250 homes across Aberdeen; Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole; Lambeth; Newport; Northern Ireland; and Sheffield.
  • B&Q, Bosch Home Appliances, DFS Group and IKEA will supply brand-new surplus appliances, furniture and essential household goods.
  • The Multibank joins IKEA as a Homewards activator, with partnerships set to deliver over £1 million worth of essential items across the UK.
  • Homewards, launched in 2023 as a five-year initiative, is in its third year with more than 100 local projects and a plan for 300 homes.
  • Leaders describe the effort as helping houses become homes to restore dignity and prevent repeat homelessness, building on an Aberdeen model with Langstane Housing Association.