At Bestherm, we believe that a company’s role extends beyond manufacturing and distributing products: it also has a role to play in society. It was in this spirit that, on 12 August, we donated 310 radiators to the Agence du Don en Nature*, an organisation that has been fighting material hardship in France for more than 15 years.
A commitment to solidarity in support of families facing hardship
Giving perfectly functioning radiators a second life
The radiators we entrusted to the Agence du Don en Nature had minor visual defects that made them unsuitable for sale. Rather than storing or destroying them, we chose to give them a useful second life. These appliances will now be installed in homes that genuinely need them, bringing warmth and comfort to families facing hardship.
Promoting the circular economy through the reuse of equipment
This initiative is fully aligned with the principles of the circular economy. By giving these radiators a new purpose, we reduce waste while supporting households facing material difficulties. It is a practical way to combine solidarity with responsible consumption.
A tangible impact for households affected by fuel poverty
310 radiators redistributed through a network of local associations
Thanks to this donation, the Agence du Don en Nature has already been able to redistribute the equipment through 9 beneficiary associations across 8 departments. These local partners make the radiators available to the families they support every day.
Improving thermal comfort for hundreds of families
Beyond the figures, the impact is above all human. These are better-heated homes, children who will be able to spend the winter in better conditions, and parents who will approach the cold season with greater peace of mind.
Fuel poverty: a major challenge in France
Millions of households facing heating difficulties
In France, fuel poverty remains a reality for many households. According to the Observatoire National de la Précarité Énergétique**, nearly 3.5 million households report feeling cold in their homes in winter because they do not have sufficient means to heat them. In addition, one in five French people lives in a situation of material hardship and struggles to access essential everyday equipment.
Why access to efficient heating is essential in everyday life
In this context, access to efficient heating is about more than comfort. It is essential to well-being, health and dignity. Thanks to this initiative, hundreds of families will be able to enjoy improved thermal comfort from this winter onwards.
Bestherm and the Agence du Don en Nature: a meaningful partnership
A solidarity initiative supporting household well-being
This initiative is just one step in our commitment. Fuel poverty still affects many households in France, and every action counts when it comes to making a difference. By working with the Agence du Don en Nature, we aim to contribute to more responsible consumption and greater solidarity towards the most vulnerable people.
Taking action together against fuel poverty
If you would also like to take part in this type of solidarity initiative, you can support the Agence du Don en Nature. Every donation gives more equipment a second life and helps even more families across France.
FAQ: Everything you need to know about this partnership
Why did Bestherm donate 310 radiators?
Bestherm chose to donate 310 radiators with only minor cosmetic defects in order to prevent them from being destroyed and give them a useful second life.
This initiative both supports families experiencing fuel poverty and promotes the circular economy.
What is the role of the Agence du Don en Nature?
The Agence du Don en Nature (ADN) collects new non-food products from companies and redistributes them to partner associations.
Its aim is to help people experiencing material hardship access essential everyday equipment.
How are the radiators donated by Bestherm redistributed?
The radiators are entrusted to the Agence du Don en Nature, which then redistributes them to local associations.
These organisations provide direct support to beneficiary families and make the equipment available according to needs identified on the ground.
*https://adnfrance.org/
**https://onpe.org/
