Volunteer your skills, donate, or fundraise to help the homeless
03 Aug 2015
The University of Manchester Enactus Team and Barnabus have worked together to launch ReNu – an up-cycling furniture project that provides employable skills, to transform the lives of homeless people and now they need your help
Could you donate, or give in kind, any of the following items?
Paints (all colours), waxes, wood stains and brushes
Annie Sloane chalk paints / emulsion paints / Annie Sloan finishing wax / crackle glaze / clear varnishes / metallic paints - silver and gold / paint brushes - all sizes / wood stains and external wood stains - all colours
Materials and supplies
Plastic protective covers / work gloves with rubber grips / dust masks / protective glasses / blue disposable gloves / masking tape / wire wool / candles / sandpaper / wood filler / wood glue / decorators caulk / lining paper / no more nails / cloths
Tools for furniture repair and up-cycling
Electric sanders / electric drills / screwdrivers / planes / files / rasps / metal clamps / cartridge guns
Small items of furniture, homeware and mirrors
Tables / cabinets / small chest of drawers / wooden chairs / mirrors / lamps / canvasses / vases
Cleaning supplies
Scourers / cream cleansers / hand wash / kitchen rolls / washing up liquid / toilet rolls
Donations
For more details on donations, contact:
- Carol at 0161 237 3223 or carol@barnabusmanchester.co.uk
or make a donation online at:
Further information
For more details on Enactus or the ReNu project, contact:
- Cath Foster, Enactus University Adviser, at catherine.foster@manchester.ac.uk or 0161 275 2851