Furniture and electrical charity shops

Does the Red Cross take furniture donations?

Yes, you can donate second-hand furniture to one of our specialist shops near you.

Some of our local Red Cross charity shops also take furniture, but please call first to check if they can accept your donation.

What kinds of furniture can I donate?

You can donate anything from a second-hand sofa to a TV, or a lamp to an armchair. We can take a wide range of preloved or unused furniture and household goods. 

Please contact a Red Cross charity furniture shop near you if you have any questions about furniture donations.

Does the Red Cross have a charity furniture collection?

Dropping off your second-hand furniture can be difficult. We understand that it may not be possible for everyone. To help make sure you can still give your valuable donations, some of our charity shops can collect your furniture donation from your home.

Please call your local Red Cross charity shop or one of our specialist furniture shops to check if they can collect your furniture or electrical goods. 

Can I donate a bed?

We can accept donations of bed frames as well as good quality duvet covers, cushions, and cushion covers. Unfortunately, our British Red Cross charity shops don't take duvets, pillows, or mattress donations or offer collections for hygiene reasons.

Your Red Cross charity shop can give you more information about the charity furniture donations they can accept.

Can I donate second-hand crockery, like dinner sets, bowls, and other kitchenware?

Yes, we are grateful for donations of all kinds of items for the home, such as dinner sets, bowls, china, teapots and teacups, glasses, cutlery, and plates. If your item is in good condition and you think someone could use it, our charity shops can probably find it a new home.  

"It was also fun to chat with those who came in to donate their books, crockery and other household items."

_{- Mellissa, a volunteer at a Red Cross furniture and electrical shop}