Quaker Social Action :: Homestore: stories and statistics

Homestore helps people in a practical way, building up homes without building up debt. Every year, over 1,500 people come to our Stratford warehouse and choose furniture which they want at affordable prices. Everyone has a different story.

Helen's story The flat I was given by the council was completely unfurnished. There's no flooring, it's still a cement floor. I wear outside shoes all the time. I was able to get a few things from my previous home - I was separating from my husband, who was emotionally abusive. I took the bed, which I needed because of my medical condition, and I had my computer. That was it. Click here to read more
More than 1 in 3 London homes are classified as 'non-decent', lacking in basic essentials.	John's story There was very little furniture there so we needed furniture and I came across Homestore. It was a godsend, it was really was amazing, especially because of the deliveries. The difficulty with us was not having any transport. I don't drive, so there was no way of ever getting any furniture into the house. Click here to read more
	"When I get the permanent accommodation I don't have anything in there. That's why that time I was very worry. I don't have furniture, anything, what I will do? I go in I tell the council people I don't have the money, I want to buy these things, how can I do? How can I manage? And these people give me the Homestore number."
Four million children in the UK live in households that cannot afford to replace worn out or broken furniture. Click here to find out more