Hastings Furniture Service

read moreHFS is a local independent registered charity that provides affordable reused furniture, helps low-income households to furnish their homes, collects surplus furniture and appliances for reuse, and provides practical opportunities for people to gain skills, experience and confidence.

read moreIf you live in Hastings or Rother Council areas and receive a means-tested benefit such as Universal Credit, Housing Benefit or Working Tax Credits, bring proof of this with you when you visit our stores. You will be entitled to 30% discount on furniture, access to essential items such as beds and large electrical items which are in short supply and therefore prioritised for our customers with low incomes. We will also deliver your purchases free of charge. Eligible benefits include: Income Support, Housing Benefit, Universal Credit, income-related JSA or ESA, Council Tax Benefit, Pension Credit and Working Tax Credit.

read moreMost of our volunteers are unemployed people who enjoy getting out and having something constructive to do, being part of a team and working to help others in our community. You can volunteer if you're receiving benefits such as JSA, ESA and Universal Credit as long as you also undertake any activities, such as job searching, training or other requirements, identified by your Jobcentre Plus adviser. Volunteering can count for up to 50% of the time that you are expected to spend looking for a job and there is no limit on the number of hours you can volunteer each week.