Our Staff

Company Founders/Management

 

Councillor Patrick Callaghan has served as General Manager at Furniture Plus Limited since its inception in December 2001. He is is responsible for overall project management, and reports to the Board of Directors. To contact Pat:  pat@furnitureplus.org.uk

 

Ian Browse has served as Operations Manager at Furniture Plus Limited since its inception in December 2001. He is responsible for day-to-day running of the project, Customer Service, Training & Development of staff.

To contact Ian:   ian@furnitureplus.org.uk

 

Furniture Plus also has loyal and committed volunteers without whom we would not be Fife’s largest furniture charity.

David Brodie is our senior volunteer.  Working 6 days a week, he keeps the warehouse organised and sells direct to the public.  Davie came to furniture Plus 4 years ago, after himself being homeless for 2 years.  He is now trained in warehousing skills and customer service and last year, scooped Fife mature Volunteer of the year Award, narrowly missing out on the All Scotland Trophy. 

“I love volunteering at Furniture Plus” says Davie.  “It helped me when I needed it and it gives me a chance to give something back”.

 

Richard Bull is our electrical engineer. With over 30 years experience in repairing domestic white goods, Richard makes sure that all of our electrical goods are fit for purpose and comply with all Health and Safety regulations. He is also responsible for training volunteers and work placement staff in PAT testing and electrical repair. Richard’s role is supported by ESF funding to enable Furniture Plus to further develop this aspect of the business.

Partners/Alliances

Furniture Plus has a board of directors who meet regularly to drive the Charity forward.

Chairman of the Board is John Wilson

"I am fortunate to have such a dedicated Board of Directors and a highly competent staffing structure.  What we have achieved in 5 years is incredible, particularly in strengthening and professionalising the Board.  We now have community and business professionals working to a common agenda for the benefit of Fifers!  The Board are always mindful of the positive strength given to the Charity through our Volunteers and Placements.  They have been immense."

Furniture plus works closely with many agencies in Scotland including
Open Door Fife
SACRO
Women’s Aid
Transforming Waste Scotland
Coalfields Regeneration Trust
CVS Fife
and many more.
Through these partnerships we reach out and improve the lives of people in our communities who have been waiting and hoping for change.

 

 

 

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