Pictured: Mandie Mulloy, joint chief operations officer and Neil Williams, furniture scheme manager, Shropshire Housing Alliance

In response to increasing demand for its services and products, Shropshire Housing Alliance (SHA), one of the largest charities in the county, has recently signed the lease on new and larger premises for its advice and support offices, and Oswestry Furniture Scheme, with a view to taking up occupation early in 2012.

SHA is a voluntary organisation that's core objectives are to assist homeless people in need of housing, to relieve poverty, protect the environment and improve the quality of life for individuals and families throughout Shropshire.

The new premises at Glovers Meadow, Mile End Industrial Estate, will provide a larger showroom for furniture sales, increased workshop space for the repair and restoration of furniture and more suitable offices where clients can receive the necessary guidance and support.

SHA joint chief operations officer Mandie Mulloy, said: "This move is another step forward for the organisation and a further commitment from SHA to the people of north Shropshire. The larger sales area for the furniture scheme, which offers a range of high quality general household items, modern and restored furniture and antiques to the general public, should enable us to increase revenue. In addition, we aim to cater for the increase in demand from people who either can't afford to buy new furniture or are simply looking for extra value for money. As a result our stock is changing on a daily basis. I would encourage people to visit regularly if they are interested finding something in particular or have items to donate. We are keen to succeed, especially at a time when the retail sector is struggling."

The move will be celebrated by a grand public opening on Friday 27 January 2012 at 2.00pm. People will be asked to bring a reusable item to donate.