A CLECKHEATON firm supplying office furniture is set to raise cash for the Haiti Earthquake Appeal – by offering chairs in exchange for a donation.
Hills and sister company Over2Hills will stage the event from 10am to 4pm this Saturday. Staff will be giving away chairs to members of the public in exchange for a minimum £1 donation to the appeal.
Hills has built up a reputation with local charities and non-profit organisations for its Free Charity Open Days – when the company gives away hundreds of pieces of office furniture free of charge.
Now the stakes have been raised in hopes that the general public will help them raise money to benefit families and communities affected by the earthquakes in Haiti.
Hills is also running a "drop box" service where people can leave children’s toys and clean clothes, which will be sold to raise money for the Red Cross.
As well as the chair giveaway, Hills will be holding a tombola and serving refreshments – with all proceeds supporting UNICEF’s appeal for the children of Haiti.
Hills spokesman Richard Senior said: "Our company removes redundant office furniture from large organisations such as councils and universities and recycles 98% of each consignment.
"Most of the furniture that we remove is in very good condition, which means that instead of breaking it down into its components, as we do with damaged items, we try to give it to people who can make use of it."
