Homelessness charity Emmaus South Manchester is breathing new life into old furniture thanks to a partnership with paint manufacturer Little Greene.
Emmaus South Manchester volunteers work to repair, refurbish and upcycle donated furniture to help raise funds for the Wythenshawe charity. The quality of the volunteer’s work is constantly improving, thanks in part to generous donations of paint and finishes from Little Greene.
Geoff Hall, Trustee at Emmaus South Manchester, said: “We’re extremely grateful for the support and kind donations gifted to us by Little Greene. For anyone visiting our Emporium charity store in Wythenshawe, it is clear to see the quality of the refurbished furniture on offer. The Little Greene paints and finishes have contributed greatly to our volunteer’s projects, helping to reduce items going to waste whilst generating an income to support our charity.”
Emmaus South Manchester champions reuse, repair and upcycling to save good items from going to waste whilst giving people the chance to save money and shop sustainably. Proceeds from the sale of items go towards the charity’s aim of opening an Emmaus community to support homeless people and those suffering social exclusion.
Little Greene is an independent, British paint manufacturer, committed to the socially and environmentally responsible production of high-quality paints and wallpapers. The family-run business, with roots in Manchester, has a factory nestled in the foothills of Mount Snowdon in North Wales.
David Mottershead, Managing Director at Little Greene, said: “It was a privilege for us to be able support Emmaus South Manchester by providing paint for their upcycling projects. At Little Greene, we are always delighted to give back to our local community through our partnerships with Manchester-based charities and museums.
“Emmaus South Manchester does such important work repairing and restoring pre-owned pieces of furniture so they can be treasured in a new home, at the same time raising money to fund its community projects. We hope that our paint colours will help to bring new life to the donated items, showing how a couple of coats of paint can create a unique, beautiful and sustainable piece for your home.”
The Emmaus South Manchester Emporium is a large 2,000sqft charity store located in the hall of St. Andrews Methodist Church in Wythenshawe. The Emporium is now open Wednesday to Saturday, 10am-4pm, and has its own on-site workshops and a Community Café serving drinks, cakes and light refreshments.
