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COVID-19 Update
The pandemic has shown us there is a real possibility that companies are considering reducing the number of active seating positions to account for new ways of working and to ensure that social distancing can be maintained.
This raises a challenge to minimise the impact of an abundance of newly redundant office furniture. But with every challenge comes an opportunity, and we believe that opportunity is redistributing your redundant office furniture and equipment to charitable causes. Watch our video to find out more.
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Are you aware of a community group, charity or school who would like to access furniture free of charge from Waste to Wonder? If so please share our contact details and we’ll liaise with them.
While our School in a Box programme continues to improve lives around the world, we know there are fantastic organisations here at home who could also do with some support at this time.
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Closer to Home
Could We Help You?
Are you aware of a community group, charity or school who would like to access furniture free of charge from Waste to Wonder? If so please share our contact details and we’ll liaise with them.
While our School in a Box programme continues to improve lives around the world, we know there are fantastic organisations here at home who could also do with some support at this time.
Watch & share our video to share the love!
click to watch our video
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