What makes the team at Deaf Enterprises so unique?
Based in Cork, Ireland, @Deaf Enterprises is a social enterprise specialising in furniture restoration, upholstery, and French polishing. From antique items to 3-piece suites, their skilled team gives new life to old furniture, reducing waste and promoting sustainability.
What truly sets them apart is their people. Most team members are from the Deaf and Hard-of-hearing community, with training that is personalised and hands-on. Each craftsperson learns by shadowing experienced professionals, building both confidence and skill at their own pace.
Through their work, Deaf Enterprises brings together craftsmanship, inclusion and sustainability, an inspiring example of what a social enterprise can achieve.
This is one of the stories we’re proud to spotlight in our project on Social Enterprises’ Role in Furniture and Mattresses’ Circularity: https://www.rreuse.org/our-work/projects/social-enterprises-role-in-furniture-and-mattresses-circula...
Discover more about Deaf Enterprises: https://www.deafenterprises.ie/
Picture credits: Deaf Enterprises
