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CEO Opens fridge door!
Jon Rouse, the CEO of Croydon Council, paid a visit to Croydon ARC, the local Furniture and Appliance Charity, on Thursday 3rd April.
Mr Rouse and many other representatives from local councils and community organizations were shown round Arc’s workshops and showroom by Ray Barwick, the General Manager.
The visit was to commemorate the third anniversary of the very first refurbished washing machine produced by ARC.“I am so proud that such an excellent facility as this is located in Croydon”, said Mr Rouse. “It really does benefit the community in down to earth and practical ways.”
”We are honoured by My Rouse’s interest in Arc’s work.” said Ray Barwick. ”We hope that many more charities and individuals can be helped by us as a result of this visit.” 
There was a one-day sale to mark the event, and sales broke all records. “We are most grateful to the many other officials who managed to attend the event and add to its success”
During the visit Jon opened the door of Arc’s display fridge to reveal a commemorative plaque inside.
About us
ARC is a charity that was set up to help low income families by providing quality low cost furniture and domestic appliances, providing a training facility for unemployed people and reducing waste and landfill. 
While we enjoy generous support from Croydon Council and Citybridge Trust, we earn most of our income from the transport services that we provide to industry and local authorities.
Our aim is to be financially self sufficient, and to use our earned income for the benefit of society and the environment we all share.
How would you like a virtually new Whirlpool machine for less than a half of the shop price?
At ARC we have current model Graded washing machines,
American style fridge freezers , high load dryers - in fact
the whole range is available!
Call in and check availability. Or call 020 8662 8002
Our workshops.
We have one of the best-equipped domestic appliance repair workshops in the country, and our skilled engineers refurbish washing machines, fridges and cookers to the highest standards. Here we make the most of the high number of excellent appliances that may otherwise have been scrapped, and return them to guaranteed full working order.
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We have a good stock of low priced appliances as well as smaller items such as toasters, kettles and complete home computer systems. See them in our showrooms, fully refurbished, guaranteed and ready to take away. Or we can deliver direct to your home.
Our showroom is bursting with a great selection of reused furniture of all types, beds, settes, chairs tables - everything to make your's a better place.
Besides quality donated furniture, we often have stocks of store returns, or hotel furniture. All sorts of things can turn up, from a 1940 electric iron to a wonderful piano!
But you are sure to find the things you need.
Furniture Donations
We are pleased to accept donations of individual items. Help us to ensure that good quality furnture is not scrapped, and goes to help someone in need. Call us to arrange a collection.
Collections Services
We provide a bulky waste collection and disposal service, to Householders, Councils, and Industry. Our staff are experienced, and our methods aim to comply with all regulations.
With our partners, Weeely Useful, we offer collection, recycling and sales of reused IT equipment . We'll be pleased to see your old PC!
Volunteers and Training
Volunteers are always needed at ARC, from office cleaners to Trustees. Please call us.
Disabled people are able to gain Work Experience Training under a scheme we provide for Croydon Social Services in partnership with Mencap and Status.
Unemployed people are trained under our New Deal Employed Training Scheme to NVQ2 standard as Appliance Engineers.
CALL US TODAY
on 020 8662 8002 or email: Info1@arc-croydon.org.uk
Showroom open:
9.00am to 4.00pm - Monday to Friday and until 7.00pm on Thursday
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