Developing a digital platform to tackle appliance poverty

Issue:
Grants to individuals
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Social welfare
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Activities:
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Location:
UK-wide
Stage:
Emerging Opportunity

Summary

We are exploring how benevolence charities, funders and retailers could collaborate to alleviate the needs of the 4.8 million people living in the UK without essential household goods.

Aims and activities

Aims and questions

Aims and activities

Even before the pandemic, 4.8 million people in the UK were living without at least one essential household appliance. Benevolence charities are reporting that this situation has worsened.

We are exploring how a digital solution could be created to raise awareness of this issue, match people who need appliances with those with the means to give, and secure the best deal from suppliers.

How to get involved

Funders interested in this area of work, please contact Ali Russell at National Benevolent Charity for further information.

Who's involved

Who was involved

National Benevolent Charity, Turn2Us, End Furniture Poverty and Lightning Reach are currently involved in discussions about this collaboration opportunity.

Learning and Resources

A report by Turn2Us on the scale and impact of appliance poverty is available here.

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