Wesley Community Furniture Project

As my friends will tell you, I love a bargain. I have been known to buy things I don’t need or even like, because they’ve been cheap. I always get a good feeling when I grab a bargain, more so when it’s something I actually want. And when it’s for charity, well that makes it even better!
The Wes, as it is affectionately known by locals, runs entirely on donations and voluntary work and aims to help those who might not be able to afford to furnish their homes by offering everything they sell at incredibly low prices. A fridge will set you back £25, a washing machine £35 and you can pick up a double bed for £20. It’s a great place to go if you’re just setting up house; me and the boyf got a dining table with four chairs, and a bedside table, for £60. The dining set is incredible quality, and the chairs are very similar to ones sold in M&S for £150 a pair. Needless to say, I was pretty chuffed with that particular bargain.
As well as a fantastic furniture section, the Wes has a great section of bric a brac, where we picked up two camping chairs for festival season for £10. This section sells clothes, shoes and household bits and bobs, and there is a great book section, with books from as little as 20p.
The Wesley prides itself on supplying low price furniture «to those in greatest need from all over the City of Manchester». As if its low prices weren’t enough, they also offer ‘starter’ packs for £50−80, for those who have very low incomes and who can get a referral letter from the council, or social services. These starter packs are a great resource for those who are really in need.
The Wes is a fantastic hidden gem with a real heart of gold. All of the money spent on furniture here goes to the running of the centre, and it’s such a good cause that it makes me feel even better about grabbing a bargain.