Cleckheaton furniture firm gives away recycled office chairs to key workers setting up at home

As workers around the country set up offices in back bedrooms and on kitchen tables, one Cleckheaton business is making it a little easier for key workers and NHS staff - by donating free office chairs
By Lindsay Pantry
Published 20th May 2020, 09:58 GMT
Updated 20th May 2020, 10:09 GMT
Jo Green at Over2Hills recycled office furniture in Cleckheaton. Picture Tony JohnsonJo Green at Over2Hills recycled office furniture in Cleckheaton. Picture Tony Johnson
Jo Green at Over2Hills recycled office furniture in Cleckheaton. Picture Tony Johnson

Over2Hills re-purposes redundant office furniture, such as desks, chairs and cabinets, and has been giving it away to registered charities since 2008.

But since lockdown began, and more and more of us have been forced to set up temporary offices at home, the company has been donating office furniture to key workers, and in particular, NHS staff, to ensure they have a stress-free and comfortable transition to home working.

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The company has already given away around 60 office chairs and has another 100 available for those who need one.

Charlie Longstaff cleans up office chairs at Over2Hills recycle office furniture in Cleckheaton.. Picture Tony JohnsonCharlie Longstaff cleans up office chairs at Over2Hills recycle office furniture in Cleckheaton.. Picture Tony Johnson
Charlie Longstaff cleans up office chairs at Over2Hills recycle office furniture in Cleckheaton.. Picture Tony Johnson

Director Eric Smipson said: "When lock down began it became evident that a lot of people who don't usually do so would be working from home, including a lot of NHS workers who aren't necessarily front-line, but admin staff. People need a comfortable working environment to be able to get on with their jobs, and an office chair can cost from £100 to £200.

"There's no catch, they are totally free of charge. We just wanted to do something to help."

For more information on how to get a chair, contact Over2Hills on 01274 876761 or via its website over2hills.co.uk

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