From demolition to donation: how one rescued kitchen is changing lives

When we say that one business’s unwanted items can become another’s lifeline, we really mean it. That’s exactly what happened when Salter Demolition, a London-based construction company, used A Good Thing for the first time earlier this year – and the impact was incredible.

Salter Demolition had an impressive list of items to donate, including two entire kitchens, 21 stylish wall lights and 26 whiteboards – plus noticeboards, cupboards, poster frames and more. The firm hoped to find new homes for these items rather than see them go to waste. What it didn’t expect was the overwhelming response from charities eager to repurpose them.

“We were pleasantly surprised by the volume of responses we received on offers, and it made choosing who we donated to very difficult!” said Ilŷd from Salter Demolition. (Incidentally, we have a great blog on just how to make this choice!)

One of the lucky recipients was MammaKind, a south-east London charity dedicated to supporting mothers and children living in poverty. The timing couldn’t have been better, as MammaKind was about to move into a new warehouse but had no budget for a kitchen. When the charity saw Salter’s listing, it was as if the stars had aligned.

“When the kitchen came up, the timing was perfect! We were over the moon,” said Kirsty from MammaKind.

Since its new space won’t be ready until later this year, MammaKind even found a company willing to store the kitchen for free until the charity moves in. Talk about a community coming together!

Salter Demolition was connected with A Good Thing through a client, and quickly realised the potential of reuse. Materials from the construction site that could have ended being discarded, became valuable resources for those who needed them most.

“It was really rewarding connecting with different charities and hearing about the amazing work they do, and how the items we donated will contribute to their work,” Ilŷd from Salter Demolition added.

This match is just one of the many ways A Good Thing is helping businesses turn excess into impact. Whether it’s a kitchen, office furniture or a set of whiteboards, there’s always a charity that can put your items to good use. Salter Demolition’s generosity proves that a small act of giving can create a ripple effect of positive change.

If your business has items to spare, why not sign up and make a match today? You never know who might need exactly what you have!