Cornwall Charity Sees Unprecedented Demand for Furniture

A Cornwall-based charity, Hidden Help, is experiencing an overwhelming surge in demand for furniture and household goods. The organization, which repairs and recycles donated items, provides essential support to individuals and families referred by social services.

Founded by Judy Backus MBE, who began her work in 2007, Hidden Help is now serving approximately 60 families each month. A substantial percentage of these clients are either homeless or have escaped domestic violence situations, highlighting the critical need for such services.

Vintage items donated to the charity are sold to help sustain its operations. The primary mission remains to furnish empty properties with necessities, ranging from large furniture pieces to tableware, offering a foundation for those in precarious circumstances.