Bath charity receives furniture boost from retirement village

A Bath charity supporting people in need received a welcome boost when a local retirement village began a programme of refurbishment.

Avonpark Village is undergoing remodelling and redecoration as part of new owners Retirement Villages’ plans to update the facilities. Interior designers have opted to replace many of the soft furnishings, sofas and chairs, and bedrooms in the residential and nursing home at the village, in Limpley Stoke, are also undergoing a revamp.

Keen to foster ties with the local community, village staff spent some time finding a suitable home for the items.

Housekeeper Jo Gabrieledes got in touch with The Genesis Trust – a charity which works with socially vulnerable adults in the Bath area, including the homeless, low paid, long term unemployed, addicts and those with enduring mental health problems. Alongside soup kitchens, personal help and back to work projects, The Genesis Trust provides low cost furniture, electrical goods and other household items to help those on low income equip their homes.

“I was delighted to find The Trust – and they were equally delighted to be offered the furniture,” said Jo. “They’ve already taken away two big van loads, mainly of bedroom furniture, which will be made available for people on low income with homes to furnish. We’re so pleased we’ve been able to help.”

Jamie Clifford, The Genesis Trust’s manager, said: “Already some of the furniture is being put to good use in people’s homes. We rely on people’s goodwill so this kind of donation is very welcome.”

For more information about Avonpark Village, visit the website: avonparkvillage.co.uk

For more information about The Genesis Trust or to arrange to make a donation, visit the website: genesistrust.org.uk