DARTMOUTH’S new furniture bank is officially up and running under the banner Dartmouth Community Chest.

Founder Dawn Shepherd said bank account detailed had been finalised and finishing touches put into place.

‘So we are good to go for winter,’ she said. ‘But we are still desperate for storage space and would love to hear from anybody who has a garage or barn they would be willing to lend so we don’t have to turn away items.’

Details and information can be emailed to [email protected] or contact 07496 349234 or 07870 795638.