Here at The Cotswold Company, we believe everyone deserves a safe space to call their own. Just as our designs are rooted in helping people to create homes for life, so are our values and charitable commitments. To help end homelessness, we’ve partnered with the charity Emmaus in supporting people without a home to get back on their feet and seek long-term housing.
Who are Emmaus?
Emmaus (pronounced em-may-us) provides those experiencing homelessness a place to stay for as long as they need, together with training, emotional support and employment for a weekly allowance.
It’s the charity’s long-term, sustainable solutions that recognise homelessness as a social issue in need of change that continues to inspire us. For Emmaus, ending homelessness is not just providing a bed for the night. It’s about giving people a sense of belonging and offering them the opportunity to work their way towards a brighter future.
We’re dedicated to supporting Emmaus in strengthening their communities and services sustainably. As furniture specialists, we plan to offer our expertise, together with a range of different initiatives. This will include donations, using our voice online to raise awareness and fundraising events – like our recent Cotswold Way Challenge.
To kick start the Emmaus partnership, our dedicated team of staff volunteers completed the Cotswold Way Challenge – walking or running over 300 km between them. We are proud to have raised £685 so far and strive to continue helping the cause in more ways than one.
In May this year, a number of employees took on the challenge of climbing Scafell Pike. Located in the Lake District National Park, it is the highest mountain in England, standing 978 meters above sea level. Reaching the peak in 11 hours, we beat our initial target of £5000 and raised £6,224 for Emmaus.
This season, we have introduced two new fringed cushion designs, beautifully embroidered with either ‘home’ or ‘love’. For every cushion we sell, we will be donating 50% of the profits to Emmaus. You can shop the cushions here.
Our Head Office team have been working hard to raise funds for the cause. This has included bake sales, collection pots, and a preloved clothes sale. We've also created a donations area, where our staff have generously provided items to help support the Emmaus community.
All our stores and outlets also have Emmaus collection boxes. Big or small, we truly appreciate all the customer donations that we have received to support the cause.
As we continue with our partnerships, we will, of course, keep you updated on this page, together with new projects, plans and promises.
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