How do I get furniture and appliances?

Question

I'm currently homeless [long and painful story] but am about to move into a flat, problem is the only furniture I have is a double bed, bookcase, TV unit, and wardrobe – I also have a PC and TV.

Problem is I simply do not have the funds; bills are going to be hard enough to manage at first, so furniture and appliances are going to be difficult, more so as my credit is too poor to get any sort of loan (a blessing in disguise really) – again, the same long and painful story.

Other than working my behind off for more money and buying second-hand is there anything else I can do to get what I need? I seem to remember seeing on TV once something where people could buy or borrow when they couldn't afford it themselves, any idea of anything like this?

Thanks so far guys, but the problem with Freecycle is that I need to have something to offer and I have nothing (plus my local group does not seem very active).

Answer 1

There's a place called Turntable that does furniture for people on benefits. Their site is:
http://www.turntable.org.uk/
There may be one near you. Also, freecycle may be good for you, although a lot of things go really quickly!
http://www.freecycle.com/
Good luck! :)

Answer 2

Depending where you are, there are some places. One place, and it is good if you have a PC, is called FreeCycle, and then the area. It lists items owners are willing to give away, if the things can be picked up. You have to be fast with the PC, and a telephone contact.
The governors information line can sometimes provide information about reasonable places with good things.
Yard sales and postings on FreeCycle.

Answer 3

It's actually freecycle.org. The Freecycle Network™ is made up of many individual groups across the globe. It's a grassroots and entirely nonprofit movement of people who are giving (& getting) stuff for free in their own towns. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer (them's good people). Membership is free.

Answer 4

There are many charities out their who will help. Speak to your local citizens advise, DSS will also help if you are on a low income. Do not get tempted by people like Bright House. Repayments of £1 a week for a washer may seem attractive but the interest of almost 30% is outrageous.

Answer 5

Don't know if you're getting a council flat but if you are, they used to lend money for these things but you do have to pay it back, maybe with interest, I'm not too sure. I don't want to sound nasty towards you (definitely) but if you are so hard up can't you try car boot sales or Loot newspaper. The things they sell are second hand but at least they are a start. You still have to buy their wares but they are at a massively reduced price.

Answer 6

Have you tried your local council ? Quite often people recycle items that you need and as long as they have some paperwork for accountability of age or use or service, they can be re-used and are stored accordingly. Our local paper in the York area carries a column devoted to items which are free to collect and free to advertise - have you checked yours ?

Answer 7

Try your local Council waste recycling centre, they hold tons of stuff too good to bin. Also Loot, its a regional free ads paper lists all sorts of cheap or even free stuff.

Get in touch with your local Council Housing support officer, they will have a list of local charitys that can help.

I have quite new cooker in my shed???

Answer 8

Have you tried www.gumtree.com? A lot of people offer stuff on there for free also.

On another note, sometimes you can manage without these things ie. boiling water instead of using a kettle, ie. using the grill/oven to toast things, Get a cheap rug and cushions and have a picnic instead of using a couch/table.

Good luck with it though.

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Answer 10

I am not sure but I would check with your local salvation army. Garage sales are a great way to get cheap things. And this sounds really bad and might be illegal but dumpster diving can be better than nothing sometimes....