Claire Donovan, Head of Policy, Research & Campaigns:
I’m a former journalist and joined FRC Group as Communications Manager, before taking over delivery of the End Furniture Poverty campaign in 2019. I’m also a trustee of the Reuse Network, the membership body supporting furniture reuse charities across the UK. I passionately believe that everyone needs to play their part in Ending Furniture Poverty, from Government, to local authorities, social landlords to charities. I’m here to support your organisation and help you to develop the right project, whether that’s furnished tenancies or furniture reuse, or anything else! Please do get in touch for a chat.
Daniel Peake, Policy, Research & Campaigns Officer:
After studying Politics at undergraduate level and Political Science and International Relations MA at the University of Liverpool, I was eager to engage in the world of social justice. As Policy, Research and Campaigns officer I ensure that the data within, and the content of, our reports are always accurate and convey the need to urgently tackle the issue of furniture poverty. If you have any questions about our ideas or research, please get in touch.
Julie Lavigne, Time for Bed Fundraising Manager:
My background is in community engagement and frontline support roles including 9 years’ experience in social housing. I’m passionate about supporting the most vulnerable in our society and empowering communities. End Furniture Poverty’s research has shown that there are at least 18,000 children in Merseyside without a bed of their own so I deliver the Time for Bed campaign. We work with Merseyside schools as referral partners, to provide free bed bundles to children, giving them a safe and comfortable place to rest and sleep. If you would like to get involved or can offer support to our vital campaign, please get in touch with me via the Time for Bed website.
