Meet Renuka Fernando and Ben Stammer
At ReLove, we believe in creating safe futures and empowering individuals through the dignity of choice. We’re dedicated to providing a whole home’s worth of furniture and household essentials to families and individuals facing hardship—helping them rebuild their lives with comfort, hope, and pride.
🎯 Our Goal To furnish homes for those in need by delivering high-quality, preloved furniture and household goods, while promoting sustainability and community inclusion.
🌏 Our Vision A world where no family goes without the essentials needed to create a safe and stable home—and where sustainability and generosity sit at the heart of every community.
💛 More About Us Ren Fernando is an architect, artist, and Co-Founder of ReLove. Passionate about social and environmental change, Ren saw an opportunity to reduce furniture waste and help those in need furnish safe homes. With a background in sustainable architecture, Ren brings creativity, purpose, and care to every aspect of ReLove.
Ben Stammer is a social entrepreneur and Co-Founder of ReLove, driven to create meaningful change through sustainable solutions. Before co-founding ReLove in 2020 with Ren, Ben spent 25 years in banking (Deutsche Bank/Bankers Trust), managed a private debt fund, and supported Indigenous-run businesses in accessing capital. His experience fuels ReLove’s mission to combine impact, innovation, and inclusion.
My Why
It is pretty simple! Because no one should be sleeping on the floor
My Accomplishments
Ren: - Snow Entrepreneur - AMP Tomorrow Maker - Finalist in 2025 Australian of the Year - Finalist Marie Claire Woman of the Year - Eco Warrior 2023 - NSW Local Woman of the Year 2022
Ben: - Finalist in 2025 Australian of the Year - 2023 Westfield Local Hero
Fun facts
Ren’s mum opened the first Sri Lankan restaurant in Australia
Ben recently bought an electric car and an electric bike at the same time and has done way more kilometres on his bike - he loves it!
How I can help
Discussions around homelessness and women impacted by domestic violence
Challenges around housing security for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Environmental impact of furniture waste
The power of giving and finding purpose in the everyday
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