by faithyoung | Mar 19, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Furniture Works
Furniture Works, based at 39 St Thomas Street, Scarborough, first opened its doors in 2020 and now features a new look!
The refurbished shop, which is part of the Futureworks NY family, includes extended retail space, additional products for sale and Coffee Works, a donations-only hot drinks area for customers.
![Furniture Works](https://futureworksny.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/41-CAA09582-300x200.jpg)
Furniture Works sells pre-owned furniture which has been skilfully restored and upcycled by our clients and mentors.
We would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work in getting the shop ready for opening on 11th March 2024.
We founded the shop 4 years ago as we needed a space to show off the creations made by our clients.
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Our remit includes teaching and sharing practical skills with our learners.
One of the key areas is the restoration of donated furniture.
Our clients and mentors do an amazing job transforming tired pieces of furniture into something that can find its forever home. So, we not only put our learners’ skills to good use, we also prevent items going to landfill, and provide essential quality furniture at a price people can afford.
Coffee Works is now up and running, helping to raise funds with a minimum donation of £2.50.
Proceeds from sales go towards Futureworks NY, established in 2012.
We are based in Scarborough and we help local learners from school age upwards, enabling them to acquire life skills, confidence, practical skills and some qualifications in an environment that suits their individual requirements.
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by faithyoung | Mar 3, 2024 | 2024, Blog
Youth Geographies of Inequality Project
Here are our learners taking part in a session with the University of York for their research project – The Youth Geographies of Inequality Project
The project is run by the University of York and aims to unpicking how economic, social, cultural and environmental factors intersect with differing spatial contexts, and how these contexts shape families’ abilities to provide a varied range of support (financial, emotional and caring) to young people.
The hope is that the research will contribute towards addressing research gaps and help with development of local policies, especially those aimed at addressing widening health inequalities in North Yorkshire.
The project will produce a series of research evidence taking account of young people’s understanding, experiences and narratives of how they negotiate emotional support within their families and wider local web of relationships and context.
The learners have taken part in qualitative interviews and focus groups to participatory arts-based outputs.
The arts-based participatory outputs included mapping activities, walking interviews/photo go-alongs, zine/film making workshops and other creative and crafting activities.
We hope the learners participation has been useful and the outcome of the research helps shape the future for young people in our community
Another fantastic opportunity for our young people here at Futureworks, if you would like to know more about the work we do head to our website –
https://futureworksny.co.uk/
by faithyoung | Feb 13, 2024 | 2024, Blog, Funding Projects
Our Waiting List
In the current climate, our waiting list is not only long, it is increasing.
This means we simply cannot reach those who really need our help.
And we think, with just a bit of help, we can reduce the waiting list, helping lots of people in the Scarborough area.
Thanks to the hard work of our team, supporters and trustees, Futureworks NY has helped over 1,200 young and adult-age clients over the years.
From being founded in 2012, thanks to local businesses, individuals, families, volunteers, and of course our clients themselves, we are now a charity, based on the Yorkshire Coast.
Grant Funding
When charities and volunteer organisations receive funding, this is something to shout about!
Futureworks NY has received both Children in Need and National Lottery funding which is fabulous news.
With grant funding, however, the monies we work hard in order to receive are ‘restricted’ or ring fenced for certain essential tasks.
Other restrictions could be upon the age of those we can help; so anyone younger may have no choice but to join the Futureworks NY queue.
With these well-known organisations helping Futureworks NY, our remit is to help our clients according to the contract set out by funders, such as those mentioned above.
And of course, this is how it should be.
Our carefully planned strategy means we use our grant funding in meticulous, transparent ways.
Yet as grateful as we are, our waiting list means we need a little more help.
Donations
Yes, we’re using the D word.
No matter how small or large, we are delighted when we get monetary donations!
Anyone who can support by donating means they are contributing to our ‘unrestricted’ funding pot.
Obviously, we keep the accounts absolutely to the finest detail.
Yet ‘unrestricted’ means we can then put the donations to what we would call ‘best use’.
It means we have the potential to make inroads on the waiting list, particularly important during these difficult times.
Mental Well Being
While this is a ‘buzzword’ in some ways, having good mental health is so important, whatever age you are.
Many of our clients struggle with their mental health.
And as we know, this can affect everything in life, from lack of confidence to feeling isolated; from feeling powerless to not being able to communicate with those closest to us.
![Grace](https://futureworksny.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Grace-300x300.jpg)
Priorities
With so many challenges facing our clients, and as our team is at the very core of the extensive portfolio, we have at Futureworks NY, donations would be used in flexible, adaptable yet fully transparent ways.
Our sector is very fast moving, with new challenges occurring almost daily, our team is ready to meet these challenges.
Yet this constant fluctuation means even with grant funding, we simply can’t help everyone we’d like.
Benefits of Donations
A donation could enable us to ensure one of our clients has the confidence to go for that job interview or gain a qualification.
We can help our clients in so many ways, so they can exceed even their own expectations.
![Grace](https://futureworksny.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/certificate-3-225x300.jpg)
Other Ways to Help
Perhaps you are a business that could offer sponsorship or support, or know someone who might be able to help?
Any donation, big or small, WILL make a difference to people within our community, giving them the opportunity to gain personal skills and confidence and who knows they could be a future employee!
‘Freedom’ Funding
In addition to the fantastic contributions, we are awarded by larger funders, every penny that is donated by individuals, businesses, organisations and others gives us the freedom to expand and adapt our services in a bespoke and effective way.
Ultimately, everything we do benefits not only our clients but the wider community, too.
From helping one of our clients toward employment to gaining recognised qualifications, Futureworks NY has an extensive, tried and tested format to the work we do.
At the same time, we are always seeking to adapt our services to meet current demand for those in need.
What To Do Next
It doesn’t matter how large or small, all donations are most welcome.
Donate here.
And if you love a bit of retail therapy which also helps our cause look no further than Furniture Works.
by faithyoung | Jan 9, 2024 | 2024, Furniture Works
If not visit it today!
You can shop our latest furniture and home accessories collections, contact us about any commission pieces, learn about our upcycling and preloved projects, and so much more! ♻️
Many different items are donated to Furniture Works, including heritage and one-off pieces.
The Furniture Works website is the work of Website design Scarborough — by it’seeze
Furniture Works is our retail space at 39 St Thomas Street, Scarborough.
Our showroom is open Monday to Saturday 10am to 4pm, telephone 01723 447887.
We are proudly independent, and our customers know that purchasing furniture helps our local community.
It also means one less item goes to landfill.
So, visit our showroom
Or browse and purchase from the comfort of your own home.