Salvation Army Launches Recycling Project To Boost Youth Work In Glenrothes

The Salvation Army in Glenrothes is hoping a new furniture project will boost its work with young people – and help cut down on landfill.

The church and charity has opened a furniture reuse showroom on Bankhead Industrial Estate, specialising in furniture and other large items.

Volunteers at the store, under the guidance of manager Laura Taylor and assistant manager Leanne Goddard, will also be on hand to offer a range of support to people referred for assistance.

Profits from the reuse project will enable The Salvation Army to support local young people through a range of projects and activities at its church on Caskieberran Road.

Daniel Rous, divisional charity shops operations manager, said: “Firstly, the project will give people access to low-cost, affordable furniture.

“It'll also offer volunteer and training opportunities to help people get skills that will enable them to go on and get jobs.

“And obviously it will have a positive environmental effect by helping cut down on the amount of the furniture that ends up in landfill.

“But ultimately we’re here to support what The Salvation Army is doing in Glenrothes. All profits from this project will support the church’s outreach in the town, especially focussing on youth and community work."