A CHURCH group has expanded its furniture recycling and repair stores, which provide goods for the needy.

Blackburn with Darwen Churches Action Group runs three workshops, as well as its own stores, supplying household goods. The workshops also offer training in joinery, plumbing and electrics.

Fred Milligan, a manager at Blackburn with Darwen Churches Action Group, said a recent customer survey revealed a 92 per cent satisfaction rate.

Mr Milligan and his team are part of a care network supported by Blackburn with Darwen Council aimed to help vulnerable adults and carers, helping people to have independent lives.