Furniture can be provided by The Gateshead Housing Company for some Council properties, or furnished accommodation may be available for you to move into. If you require a furnished tenancy make sure you highlight this on your application form. Furniture packages are not available from The Gateshead Housing Company for housing that is provided by a private landlord.

Items that can be provided for furnished tenancies include:

If you are offered a tenancy that is unfurnished The Gateshead Housing Company may be able to furnish it for you. Talk to your local housing office for more information or contact John Stephen, (0191) 433 5471, johnstephen@gatesheadhousing.co.uk
 
Free Used Furniture, The Gateshead Foundations Project, Tower Court, Dunston Gateshead can supply people who are on benefits or people on low incomes with furniture that has been donated to them. This includes items such as beds, wardrobes, settees, living room furniture, and tables and chairs, etc. The service does not supply any electrical equipment such as cookers, fridge, washing machines, etc. Foundations have a £10 delivery charge for items being delivered.

For more information on the project please contact your local housing office.