As the furnishing industry’s charity, the mission of The Furniture Makers’ Company is to provide leadership to the industry and a framework of support which promotes excellence, nurtures talent through education, and helps those in need.

This is made possible by the members, who provide time and expertise, helping to steer activities and develop the company’s remit. Corporate members support fundraising and education programmes, providing the chance to give back to the industry and to get involved in creating a robust industry that delivers jobs and prosperity.

The new corporate members are: Brighthouse, Designer Contracts, KI and Silentnight Group.

The Master of The Furniture Makers’ Company, Paul von der Heyde, says: “We are delighted to welcome so many new corporate members from such a variety of prestigious British brands. It is heartening to understand how much they want to become involved with our activities and we look forward to their ideas and input. 

“Members underpin everything we do, enabling us to continue to inspire, educate and support for the future of the furnishing industry.”

The full list of corporate members is Axminster Tools & Machinery, Fully Furnished, B&Q, Furniture Village, Bisley, Herman Miller, Blum, John Lewis, Brighthouse, KI, CD UK, M&S, Chaucer Furniture Logistics, Silentnight Group , DFS, Willis & Gambier and Designer Contracts.