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60 for 60: Barratt Donates furniture to Age UK County Durham superstore

Barratt Developments, which comprises of the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, has donated a collection of furniture from The Maples development in Hebburn to the Age UK County Durham superstore in Durham.

The donated collection came from the two show homes on site and included over 60 pieces of furniture, commemorating Barratt’s 60th Anniversary and the work they put into supporting the communities they build in.

Furniture items include, two dining room tables and a total of 14 chairs, three two seater sofas and one three seater sofa, two king size beds, three double beds and one single bed, a selection of dressing tables, cabinets and coffee tables. As well as furniture, various items including lamps, vases and artwork were also donated to the superstore for sale - with all proceeds contributing to their much-needed facilities across the North East.

After previously donating furniture from their Berry Edge development, Age UK County Durham saw huge popularity and sales from the previous donated items, and were delighted to accept a new donation.

Harriet Gibbon, Chief Executive at Age UK County Durham commented: “We’re very grateful to have Barratt Developments support Age UK County Durham through their furniture donation. Donations are so valuable especially to the new superstore that has opened and the money it raises will make such a difference to those in need of our support.”

Christie Edge, Sales Manager at The Maples, commented: “We are delighted to donate the furniture from our showhome to charity, choosing Age UK County Durham as it is an organisation that truly makes a difference to so many people in the area. We hope that the addition of these brand new furniture items will raise further funds that will go towards helping the charity support older people.”

Age UK County Durham work hard to promote the wellbeing of all older people and to make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience. Aiming to address the causes of difficulties faced by older people, Age UK County Durham help and supports those in need.

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Richard Savage .