St Columba’s Hospice Care, a leading provider of palliative and holistic care across Edinburgh and the Lothians, has officially open its brand-new Furniture Centre in Bonnington today (Tuesday 8th July). This new social enterprise marks the latest step in the hospice’s commitment to sustainable fundraising, following the recent launch of a café and second-hand bookshop in North Berwick.

Located in the heart of Bonnington, the Furniture Centre offers high-quality second-hand furnishings donated by members of the local community, including sofas, bookshelves, dining sets, rugs, artwork and even electrical goods. All profits will directly support the hospice’s mission to provide care for people living with life-limiting conditions and their families.

Jon Heggie, Director of Income Generation at St Columba’s Hospice Care, said: “With ongoing financial pressures across the hospice sector, we’re always exploring new ways to diversify our income. Every new initiative helps us meet the rising demand for our services and the Furniture Centre is a fantastic opportunity to raise funds, recycle quality furniture, and give back to the community.

“Every item donated, and every sale made helps fund care for people facing life-limiting conditions. We’re grateful to our local community, not just for donating their items, but for shopping with us too. Their support is what makes our care possible.”

Thanks to a partnership with logistics platform Boxmove, the Centre offers convenient collection and delivery services throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians. Donations can be booked free online, and furniture purchases can include delivery starting from just £25. 

St Columba’s is already seeing strong engagement with its other social enterprises, including Studio15 Hair Salon (located within the grounds of the Hospice) and the North Berwick Café and Bookshop at Westgate. These new initiatives are helping to redefine what hospice fundraising can look like, offering everyday services that give back in extraordinary ways.

Visit:
www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk/shop/furniture-centre  for opening hours, donation guidelines, and delivery details.